My name is Jessica. I'm a christian wife, homeschool mom of three, and full time homemaker living in WA state.
What you'll find here: ◾️Homemaking 101 videos ◾️DITL vlogs ◾️Stay at home mom videos on mental health, time management, meal planning, budgeting, and chats about the ups and downs of motherhood ◾️Toddler tips pulled from my 5 years of teaching daycare ◾️Daycare advice videos
*This channel used to be called The Mommy Side of Things. That's why you'll see that in older videos. I wanted to change the channel name to better fit my brand, so it reflects why I'm here. You might also notice me referring to my old instagram name JessicaBryn_YT in some videos. It is now and forevermore Relatable Motherhood, and I am not on Facebook.
Comparison is 100% the thief of joy. And when you spend all your time gazing at things you can't have, you're comparing. ➡️ Gadgets other moms are using that are way out of your budget right now. ➡️ Clothes other homemakers wear on a daily basis that make you feel like your own wardrobe isn't as lovely or nice. ➡️ A house you can't have because you're not in a position to buy yet and you're still living the apartment life (🙋♀️) ➡️ Another mom doing something you don't have the skill, time, or capacity to do right now, but wish you did. (Like baking, cooking from scratch, sewing, homeschooling...you name it.) And it hurts. But it's a hurt we do to ourselves by allowing ourselves to look-by following social media accounts that show us these things every single day. Bitterness, envy, and discontent can take root fast and none of them will help you be in a position to have that thing you want yet. 👉Look at your life! A younger you dreamt of this. Be glad ❤️ Unfollow social media accounts that make your thoughts go dark and your heart ungrateful. Continue to ask God for the things you want, but be okay in the waiting and start listing the wonderful things He's already said yes to in your life. Don't let yourself stare at things that aren't for you right now. #contentment #homemaker #homemaking #sahm #housewife #momof3
Start looking at Walmart clearance, towards the end of every season they start marking stuff down, im an avid clearance/thrift shopper and can find much better deals at Walmart because how can you pass up 1.00 for a pair shoes, shirts, pants, etc. 90% of my 2yr old daughters wardrobe is Walmart clearance.
I just told my husband pjs are ridiculously expensive. Hopefully my daughter won’t grow out of pjs before Black Friday. Walmart usually sells them for $6 on Black Friday.
Ooo nice! I usually avoid Black Friday because there's so much temptation to get stuff I don't need lol. But kids clothes on Black Friday is a great idea!
Thanks for sharing, a great well-thought out system. We’re going into spring here, and I’ll be doing the similar for our kids clothes. I’d love to see a video on your other seasonal changeovers - I think you mentioned your clothes and things for the household?
I love your planning process. You did great. We live in a small town and we have 2 church thrift shops where kids clothes are .25 -.50 cents . Good brands that I like hanna anderson, LL bean, j crew kids. Maybe you can find a church thrift shop around your town. ❤
Oo I hadn't even thought of that! Of course now that you mention it I know of one lol. I didn't think about it. Goodwill is generally my go to. But their prices have gone up lately on some things. Next time we need something I'll have to check the church store first.
Thanks for sharing Jessica, and God bless the upcoming arrival of your little girl. I have 3 little ones (4, 2 and 9mo), and we’ll probably have more to come, so it’s interesting to see what others use for their babies. I love the idea of the bassinet with a cover, I’ll have to look into that if we have another baby. I love the sleep suits that have legs; my kids have all hated being restricted while asleep/in bed, and if you did end up cosleeping, should be the safest option. I 100% agree about the minimal clothing for kids, we do similar. It really reduces the overwhelm of washing, because it can’t pile up! We used a pillow similar to the snuggle me one for laying baby down while we move around the house, as it’s easy to move. I also wouldn’t leave baby alone asleep in there though, I don’t think it’s super safe.
Wow, good for you with sticking with breastfeeding even though you have challenges. I think people give up so easily when nursing is hard. Mom and baby need to learn how, really. Im a mom of 8 and all have exclusively breastfed some till 18 months a couple till over 3 years. My youngest is 7, so this gave me baby fever . ❤ praying for you.
Hi Jessica, will you wear your baby (baby carrier/sling)? Also, do you think you will use a double stroller since Lucy is still young? Thank you for sharing your setup 🙂
Oh I forgot to share about that!! I do have a baby carrier that I was gifted and will be using for her. It's an ergo. I will need a double stroller! Thank you for reminding me about that! We don't have one.
Thanks for bearing with me for today's video! The quality is not as good as usual because my camera was having issues and I thought my husband's phone could do better. Not so much lol! But I still thought it was good enough to share. Thanks for being here! LINKS TO THINGS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: (Links are affiliate) BASSINET: amzn.to/3AGQaOu CHEAPER ALTERNATIVE TO THE SNUGGLE ME PILLOW: amzn.to/3AGQaOu BOPPY PILLOW: amzn.to/3T9QOdS SOUND MACHINE/NIGHT LIGHT: amzn.to/3Z7fW8T BURTS BEES SLEEP SACK: amzn.to/3yXFXNi
Paper budget person as well, and tried other budget templates but they didn’t seem to work because they were too specific or not specific enough. So I just use a notebook and layout as I want!
I just realized I can’t declutter the toy room with the kids 😅 I also only ever wash my hair in the middle of day, everyone melts by 5 or 6 pm here. My fav thing is also to make lunch at 10 am and then eat it for the rest of the day 🎉
I'm not getting any breaks while kids nap at the moment, and I'm finding it really hard. When the baby goes down the older 2 still fight like cats and dogs. When I get a breath I prioritise rest, but it's hard not to feel resentful. This phase will end, but right now it's very trying.
I'm so sorry 😔 my older two are 6 and 8 and they're able to watch a movie or play minecraft together if I need rest while baby naps. It took us a long time to get to this point. You'll get there too ❤️ I know it's so hard in the meantime to be deprived of the sleep you need. Try to take care of yourself in other ways as best you can ❤️
Im sure it wasn't malicious at all, but its ok to bring up possible feelings of disrespect calmly at a later time. Clear communication makes for a happy marriage.
Because my husband isn't personally attacking me by leaving clothes on the floor lol. And I love him and it doesn't bother me to take care of it for him. I'm thankful for all he does for our family and I'm not gonna get all twisted up about something so small.
Some babies cry off and on for long periods when they're just getting started in daycare. It takes time for baby to bond with their new caregiver and feel safe in the new space. But some babies adjust well right away! It really depends on the baby. I can assure you though that in a good daycare, your baby will not be ignored. The teachers will do everything they can to calm the baby and help it feel safe. You also ask for the teachers to text you updates on baby throughout the day until they get settled into a routine.
Let's think the best of our men ❤️ Don't fall into society's trap of thinking your husband is against you, or trying to disrespect you on purpose by leaving his stuff laying around. Remember: 1️⃣ It's his home too. If he wants to have a clothes pile by the bed, let him 😊 2️⃣ He works hard for your family and whether he shows it or not, he's TIRED. Some things don't mean as much to men as they do to women, and that's okay. As homemakers and house wives, can't we take care of these things for our men with thankfulness in our hearts instead of resentment (over something that is honestly SO small)? 3️⃣ You married a GOOD man. Think the best of him, okay? Clothes on the floor is nothing in the grand scheme of your marriage and your life together. I know this topic can make some women mad. What are your thoughts? Share in the comments ❤️ #marriage #homemaker #housewife #marriedlife
We chose Lillian, we call her lil and lilly sometimes but she actually just likes to be called Lillian it was my great grandmas middle name, I love it so much
God is in control. I know we can trust Him to watch over our kids whether they're with us or away at school. But yes, I agree that public school is no longer a good choice.
Being pregnant is very difficult it's hard on your body but you will get through it and and make sure you keep checking in with your doctor if you feel odd or off on anything
Sounds like you already have a house full of little ones. It also sounds like you feel a bit guilty for being ready not to be pregnant anymore. Maybe just enjoy your family as it is now. You are not obligated to be pregnant for all of your childbearing years. Good luck getting through the rest of this pregnancy and with your new little one.
Oooo girl... I am sitting pretty at 36 weeks and I AM DONE. Everything hurts. I'm exhausted. I want my body back. I am so gratefully blessed but I am done.
You look amazing! I am pregnant with my fourth and it seems like every time is so different. All of my birth experiences were terrible but the outcome of a happy healthy baby was what I got in return. I too loved moments of being pregnant but was drained of most excitement because of all the symptoms that came with it. You’re doing such a great job keep your head up!
Since I was a kid I knew I wanted to be a mom 100% but growing up and seeing the realities of the world terrifies me. I’ve heard so many stories of mothers concerns not being heard by their obgyns and doctors dismissing their patients problems and telling them to just “get back to birth control”. Thank you for spreading awareness that being a mom isn’t all roses and rainbows and congratulations, I can imagine it being hard but you’re obviously a very good, experienced mama so I know you’ve got this 🫶🏻
It will happen when you least expect it. After nearly eleven years of trying my partner and I decided we will just be happy the way things were and maybe adopt down the road. After we both decided this, we got pregnant no more than four months later. I had worked in OBGYN for 21 years and this seemed to be a theme for many patients and then finally me. I wish you the best!
I've been pregnant 6 times 👇 Two of those pregnancies ended in early loss. The other 4 pregnancies I've dealt with sciatica, severe core muscle separation, hyperemesis gravidarum, thyroid issues, low progesterone, extreme fatigue and mood swings, varicose veins, having to quit my part time job because I could barely walk without having contractions 😵💫....the list goes on. ➡️ I would do it all again for each of my babies in a heart beat. Their life growing inside me is so precious, and I am SO thankful to be able to let them grow in me and pass through me into this world. BUT...👇👇👇 I'm also ready to not be pregnant anymore. I'm struggling to feel good and normal every day, and I know I'm not alone. So if you're having a tough pregnancy right now, don't feel guilty for not fully enjoying it ❤️ Thankfulness and struggle can coexist. . . . #pregnancy #difficultpregnancy #babynumber4 #sahm #homemaker #pregnant
