Emily Otenti
Emily is multi-talented single mom living in Central Mass with her two amazing kids and two lovable dogs. As a former sleep coach and dedicated paramedic, she is committed to serving her community. In her free time, she enjoys designing and creating unique bags, traveling to new destinations, and embarking on exciting outdoor adventures with her family. Furthermore, Emily enjoys sharing her experiences, stories and advice from her journey of balancing motherhood, a career and her various creative pursuits.
Healing My Generational Trauma
I think most people have now heard of generational trauma. Even though I knew what it was and could recognize that I had inherited...
Library Hopping: A Frugal Way to Keep Kids Entertained
I’ve always been a frugal person but since becoming a single mom, it’s become even more important that I’m mindful of where my money...
Reflecting on My First Mother’s Day as a Single Mom
I wasn't sure how I felt going into this Hallmark holiday. This was my first Mother's Day as a single mom. I was happy...
Use These Words More Mindfully
Unpopular opinion here, but hear me out. I swear in front of my kids. I explain to them that they are bad words that...
School Year Sleep Routines
As we are all headed into a new school year, our kids will naturally experience a shift in their sleep routines. As much as...
Let Them Take The Day Off
"As women who were raised to act as if everything is fine while we're bleeding our guts out everywhere, we owe it to ourselves...
Edible Landscape: Learning Where Our Food Comes From
I am not an expert on plants or landscaping. This has just become a hobby and a way to learn how to create an...
Finding Yourself in Parenthood
I think a lot of parents will agree that at some point during parenthood, they have a period where they lose their sense of...
Creating Bug Out Bags for Kids
I grew up in a first responder family. Not only did my dad work for a large local fire department and the state HazMat...
Why I Chose to Cloth Diaper
There are plenty of blogs out there that tell you all the pros and cons of cloth diapering. Some families choose to do so...