December always slows me down in the best way. In this post, I share the lessons I learn from the season, from letting go of perfection to embracing gratitude, community, and hope. I want other moms to feel encouraged to enjoy this month instead of stressing through it.
Music is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving. In this post, I share 10 songs that fill our homes with gratitude, warmth, and joy—including “Land With You,” a song especially close to my heart. Turn them up, laugh, dance, and let the holiday spirit sing.
As Thanksgiving approaches, I’ve been thinking less about the busy plans and more about the little moments that make life rich. In this post, I share simple, meaningful ways I practice gratitude as a mom, musician, and human doing her best to notice what truly matters.
Music has always been my refuge and reset button. In this post, I share how it heals, connects, and inspires, from calming chaos to restoring hope. These lessons remind me that music doesn’t just fill silence; it strengthens the soul, one melody at a time.
Criticism comes with the territory when you’re chasing dreams. In this post, I share how I’ve learned to handle the naysayers—with grace, focus, and gratitude—so their noise doesn’t drown out the music I’m meant to make.
Creativity can be hard to hold onto when life gets noisy, but I’ve learned how to keep my spark alive. In this post, I share the methods that help me stay inspired, balanced, and creatively grounded as both a musician and a mom.
Fall is almost here, and I can already feel its quiet magic. In this post, I share seven lessons I draw from autumn’s arrival, lessons about change, gratitude, connection, and keeping a steady rhythm when life shifts into a new, colorful season.
I’ve been thinking about the lessons I most want my kids to carry through life. In this post, I share the values I hope they grow into: kindness, curiosity, honesty, gratitude, resilience, and self-care. In other words, the building blocks of a meaningful, joyful, and authentic life.
With the new school year here, I’m feeling a mix of excitement and hope. I want our kids to thrive, and I’m convinced that gratitude and curiosity will guide us. When we focus on these mindsets, we open the door to growth, connection, and joy in learning.
As a busy mom, I’ve come to treasure quiet time not just as a luxury, but as a lifeline. In this post, I’m sharing why solitude matters, how I make space for it, and how even a few silent minutes can bring clarity, calm, and a much-needed sense of peace.
This Fourth of July, I’m thinking about freedom in a new way—starting from within. In this post, I share simple steps I’m taking to feel more independent, self-sufficient, and grounded as a mom, woman, and human. Because real independence starts with knowing and trusting yourself.
This summer, I’m choosing to care for my mental health with a simple, soul-soothing bucket list. From solo walks to unplugged afternoons and joyful playlists, these small steps help me stay grounded, present, and hopeful—one peaceful moment at a time. Let’s make wellness part of the summer rhythm.
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The Music Mom: Eileen Carey 