4 days agoEdited to

... Read moreBalancing life as a pregnant mom of four with an additional child on the way and running a small coffee cart business presents unique challenges and rewarding moments. Starting the morning early is essential to keep everything on track, from preparing meals for the kids to managing business supplies and coffee orders. I often find that organizing my day around my children's schedules and the busiest hours at the coffee cart helps maximize productivity. One of the most important lessons I've learned is the value of small routines and self-care, especially while pregnant. Using familiar kitchenware like Pyrex containers helps streamline meal prep and storage, saving precious time. It’s also satisfying to maintain a clean and efficient setup, both at home and the coffee cart. Running a small business from a coffee cart means engaging with the community and creating connections beyond just selling drinks. Each customer interaction adds meaning to the work and motivates me to keep pushing even during busy or tired days. As a stay-at-home mom, blending family and work life can be overwhelming, but the support system from fellow SAHMs and small business owners is invaluable. Sharing my journey with others in similar situations—whether pregnant, managing a household with multiple kids, or owning a small business—helps me stay inspired and motivated. If you’re a mom thinking of starting a small business or juggling family and entrepreneurship, remember that taking each day one step at a time, staying organized, and embracing your unique story makes the experience fulfilling and memorable.

Related posts

A split image showing a person's legs before and after weight loss, with text overlay indicating a journey from 200LB to 154LB and an invitation to swipe for a newbie weekly exercise schedule.
Lost 50 pounds! What’s my happy exercise routine?
#letschat To be honest, it is indeed difficult to stick to losing weight through exercise. Improper exercise may also cause muscle strain, knee damage, etc... That's why a proper exercise schedule is important. P2 has arranged an exercise class schedule for my queens, FYI. About aerobic
Soft_Doufu

Soft_Doufu

2413 likes

A dark blue notebook with gold celestial designs is centered on a wooden surface, surrounded by spiritual items like candles, crystals, and small bottles. Text overlays read "THINGS IN MY SPIRITUAL NOTEBOOK THAT JUST MAKES SENSE," "SWIPE," and "Part three."
A handwritten list in a notebook titled "Chakra Crystals." It details seven chakras (Crown, Third Eye, Throat, Heart, Solar Plexus, Sacral, Root) with their corresponding crystals and associated spiritual qualities.
A notebook page with handwritten text titled "Water tip!" It describes speaking positively to water to raise its vibration, with an "EXTRA TIP" about charging water with crystals or leaving it in moonlight.
What’s in my notebook pt. 3 📕
Doing another glance into my first notebook because it was a big hit (and someone asked about it) so here we go! 💎 chakra crystals: we all have chakras in our bodies, and sometimes those chakras can be unbalanced or blocked. An easy way to balance your chakras is to place crystals to their corre
Bailey 🖤

Bailey 🖤

1757 likes

A handwritten journal entry titled 'How to find What Makes you happy,' featuring yellow and brown wavy highlights. The text outlines three steps: admitting what isn't making you happy, getting to know yourself, and identifying the best version of your life right now. The page includes a 'Lemon8 @milly__dee' watermark.
✨ How to Find What Makes You Happy ✨
Happiness isn’t just about what looks good on the outside—it’s about feeling fulfilled from within. If you’re on a journey to discover what truly brings you joy, here are three powerful steps: 🌼 Give yourself space to admit what’s NOT making you happy. Stop ignoring the things that drain your en
RichGirls

RichGirls

482 likes

An open book titled 'BOOK LOVERS' with the overlay 'HOW TO ANNOTATE YOUR BOOKS'. The book's pages are marked with colorful sticky tabs, each labeled with annotation categories like 'quotes,' 'romance,' 'humor,' 'banter,' and 'sexy.'
A graphic displaying various pens for book annotation, including colorful Midliner Pens, Le Pen Pens, and Muji Gel Pens. Each pen type has a description of its features and uses for writing, drawing, and highlighting.
A graphic showcasing different styles of sticky notes and flags, including multi-colored sets. Text explains their use for annotation, suggesting they can be drawn on and mentioning the availability of 'Annotation Kits' online.
Annotate your Books - How and what you’ll need!
Want to annotate your books like this?? Let me show you how! 🤍 SAVE this post for inspo and different things you’ll need for annotating your books. it’s easy AND totally customizable. You’ll want highlighters, pens and sticky notes to jot down and draw out the various themes and important deta
Dani 🪩

Dani 🪩

31.3K likes

THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW!
Living the life you want is not just a desire; it's a fundamental aspect of true happiness and fulfillment. It's about carving out your unique path, making choices that align with your values, passions, and aspirations. Here's why it's crucial: 1. **Authenticity:** Living the lif
Kelly Ann

Kelly Ann

4295 likes

✨“…THINGS HAPPY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO DIFFERENTLY”❣️
This was a good all around book! Whether read from front to back or skip around, it’s something that I’ll always have on my bookshelf for guidance on my days of question. It can help you open your mind & gain insight to your own life, & what you’d want for yourself. It can help get you ou
Recqkless🏳️‍🌈

Recqkless🏳️‍🌈

217 likes

5 Rules To A Happy Life.✨🤍
Wake up and embrace the power within you! Don't doubt your potential believe in yourself and take that first step. don't tell anyone what you're working on until it's done. a private life is a happy life. #positiveenergy #lemon8challenge #becomehappier #beyinspired #
Yasuan Vega

Yasuan Vega

70 likes

What would be your ideal happy mail? ✨
If I’m the sender, I love to send: 💌A letter obvi, (You can download and print this letter paper and envelope on my Pay Tree On 🎀) talking about interests, my favorite song that week, maybe a new recipe I tried, and something interesting I learned (like the meaning of a flower or something about
🎀DarlingCottageDiary🎀

🎀DarlingCottageDiary🎀

66 likes

A laptop and an open textbook on a desk, with the text overlay "STUDY TIPS WHAT TYPE OF LEARNER ARE YOU?" and a lightbulb icon.
A person studying with a laptop and an open book in a cafe setting, with the text overlay "LINGUISTIC LEARNER".
A close-up of a pen resting on a stack of printed papers, with the text overlay "LOGICAL LEARNER".
What type of learner are you?
What good is studying if you’re not studying the right way for YOU? Everyone processes information differently, therefore everyone studies differently. This is a lesson that took me a VERY long time to learn. For years I’d study using flashcards and would get so frustrated when I wouldn’t l
Diana 🏹✨

Diana 🏹✨

62 likes

A collection of various children's medicine bottles and oral syringes on a white surface, with the overlay text "TODDLER SAFE MEDS from a pharmacist and mom."
A bottle of Infant's Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and an oral syringe, with text stating it's the safest medication for fever and pain, and a dosage chart based on weight and age.
A bottle of Infant's Motrin (Ibuprofen) and an oral syringe, with text stating it's safe for fever, pain, and inflammation, and a dosage chart based on weight and age.
What Meds Can You Give Sick Toddlers (2-4yr)?
I want to preface this by saying I AM a pharmacist (and a toddler mom!), but I am not YOUR baby’s pharmacist or pediatrician! **Always gather any information from the internet for what it is- just information-and apply it to your child as you and your doctor see fit!** FOR FEVER AND PAIN: 1)Ace
Katie 🍋🫶🌙

Katie 🍋🫶🌙

1928 likes

WHATS IN MY BACKPACK!! 🎒🩷 *college sophomore*
Hey y’all! I tried my best making it looks cute and stuff but all in all I wanted to show what is usually in my school backpack as a college sophomore studying engineering. Here I’ll give little description on what the pictures are 📖💫 📷 Picture 1: basic school essentials (pens, pencils, erasers
Yane

Yane

67 likes

What I Want In Life🫶💋📍✨
#dreamlife #whatiwantinlife #aesthetic #lifeaesthetic #dreamlifestyle #happylife #Lemon8 #shareyourthoughts #alliwant #lifegoals
Abriel S 🪩🫧🦋

Abriel S 🪩🫧🦋

12 likes

What happen when you quit sugar?
Hello friends! 🍋 I know, sugar is pretty good. All the treats and snacks are amazing, but for years, I've heard about the potential benefits of cutting sugar from my diet. I always found excuses to delay the process, but finally, I decided to committed myself to a 30-day sugar detox.
thamysenem

thamysenem

2780 likes

🎀 30 ideas to romanticize life
⋆˙⊹。⋆ʚ♡⃛ɞ ✩ ˛˚. 1. Breakfasts with a view - Prepare a special breakfast and enjoy it in a beautiful place. 2. Personal journal - Write about your dreams, feelings, and memories in a diary. 3. Picnics in parks - Have a picnic in a local park with simple
Sabrina Nauak ♡

Sabrina Nauak ♡

401 likes

A woman with dark hair pulled back and light eyes, wearing a dark t-shirt with 'REGISTERED' visible, sits in a car. She looks directly at the camera, reflecting the personal perspective of a new grad nurse.
A car dashboard displays '6:32' and 'Bluetooth Audio' playing 'Djo End of Beginning'. Pink flower-shaped clips are attached to the air vents, showing a personal touch in a nurse's daily life.
A medical monitor screen displays multiple ECG waveforms and vital signs, including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and heart rate. Readings like 'ATRIAL FIB' and 'APNEA' are visible, illustrating a nurse's work environment.
What I Wish I Knew as a New Grad Nurse 🩺
💉 The speciality doesn’t matter as must as I thought. No matter what job you chose, you will learn on the job! There is no such thing as being a “better nurse” just because you work in a higher acuity setting. Do what makes you happy ◡̈ 💉 Don’t stress yourself out too much trying to get perfect
𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓪 ◡̈

𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓷𝓪 ◡̈

542 likes

What you needed to hear today!
Hey besties💛 how are you feeling today? What is your mental state feeling like? This is a safe space, judgmental free and all about spreading love. If you’re feeling like you’re not good enough, I want you to know these things: 🌟INSECURITIES ARE NORMAL Everybody has one or two or many ins
Zera🧘🏽‍♀️🌙✨

Zera🧘🏽‍♀️🌙✨

58 likes

A nursery scene with a glider, ottoman, breast pump, and baby clothes, featuring the title 'Nesting CHEAT SHEET wash + sanitize' for pregnancy preparation.
A breast pump on an ottoman, overlaid with a checklist for 'BOTTLES/PACIFIER/PUMP' tasks, including sanitizing, organizing, and placing items for baby's arrival.
A white baby outfit hanging in a closet, overlaid with a checklist for 'CLOTHING' tasks, detailing washing, drying, organizing, and preparing clothes for the hospital bag.
Nesting Cheat Sheet: What to Wash + Sanitize
Your ultimate cheat sheet for the nesting phase of pregnancy! I made this a three part series so it’s not information overload. This post focuses on washing and sanitizing everything. You can check out my previous post on setting up furniture, gear, and toys. The pictures have a step by step li
Samantha Gail

Samantha Gail

576 likes

Daily dose 🌸✨ of what you need
I can’t take credit for this graphic but I believe the information on it is crucial!! You need something from each category #dailyroutine #dailydoseofbliss #dailydose #healthylifestyle #happyvibes #happylife #productivity #planner #DAILY #dailyaffirmations
Ally Burnham

Ally Burnham

37 likes

✨DO THIS FOR A HAPPY LIFE🫶
If I could tell my younger self one thing, it would be to STOP CARING what people think! Trust me, you’ll be happier. #travelwithme2024 #Lemon8Diary #springbreak #liveyourbestlife #lifehacks #fulltimetravel #yourbestlook
Ash🚌🌎✈️

Ash🚌🌎✈️

13 likes

What are you afraid of?? Let me help you 😊
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ⬇️ But first, SAVE 📌 this post so you know who to come to when you are ready to start an online business that you LOVE that also provides you and your family with financial freedom! This past week has been so up and down for my family and I. My toddler got sick, my tee
TheRichBabyMom

TheRichBabyMom

11 likes

i’m perfectly happy! Without religion.
Now this might seem crazy to some of you lol. I’m sure we’ve all seen and experienced the religious side of this app. Now i’m not here to hate on anyone’s beliefs, you can believe what you want. I’m simply here to say that I really don’t want your prayers, you to hope I find God, or anything lik
jody🌙🧚🏽‍♀️🍃

jody🌙🧚🏽‍♀️🍃

1205 likes

spring clean to simplify your life
What better way to declutter and simplify your life than spring! It’s that magical time of year to reassess what needs to go and reorganize what’s staying. “Detox” and “cleanse” are buzzwords that have been associated with diets, but let’s reclaim those terms to be less about juicing and more ab
gabrielleassaf

gabrielleassaf

415 likes

Do what you love, and you’ll glow.✨
Hey beauties! I’ve recently learned a few things that have really helped me out. Here’s how to glow up mentally and physically. First off, I don’t beat myself up or feel guilty if I end up sleeping less or eating a fatty fast food meal. Instead, I enjoy the moment, even if it’s not the healthies
4.noon.4

4.noon.4

20 likes

Quick! What’s your fav stationery product? ✍️✏️📓
Like most students, writers, and artists, I’ve collected a lot of different #stationery products over the years… 😜 Out of all of the different options (pens, pencils, markers, highlighters, notebooks, tape, stickers, etc.), which one can you not live without? Let us know your favorite product
Lemon8 Edu

Lemon8 Edu

106 likes

The image displays the title "DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SOULMATES AND KARMIC RELATIONSHIPS" above two hands, one blue and one orange, forming a heart shape with glowing light.
A quote reads, "Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know." The text is overlaid on a soft, light-colored, abstract background.
The image defines a "Karmic Relationship" as one not meant to last, but which helps individuals achieve new levels of wisdom and maturity.
Past life karmic links
✨️ Karmic ties can be incredibly intoxicating and electric - with them, you may find yourself inextricably drawn to someone, for no logical reason. Ultimately, these bonds are intentionally powerful - but it’s critical to be aware of them so that you don’t remain stuck in a toxic situation. No matt
AISHAI'S INTUIT | Sharifa

AISHAI'S INTUIT | Sharifa

598 likes

See more