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.
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.
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.
When the world feels heavy and hope feels far away, I turn to the small things: music, love, community, and rest. In this post, I share how I’ve learned to find light in dark seasons and keep going, one note and one moment at a time.
In this Mother’s Day post, I share how motherhood feels like the most meaningful song I’ve ever known—imperfect, powerful, and full of heart. From quiet rests to wild rhythms, being a music mom has taught me to cherish every note of this beautiful, everyday melody.
This post is a personal reflection on what it means to be a music mom during Women’s History Month. I share how I try to balance motherhood and creativity and how I find inspiration in the women who’ve done both before me.
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The Music Mom: Eileen Carey 