Welcome to Life In the MotherShip!
Mama, I’m so glad you’ve joined us!
I’m Alycia. Jesus Girl. Wife of Victor. Mama of 6 awesome kids (step, bio, and foster/adopted) + 3 fur babies.
In my day job, I coach new writers who need help getting started on their writing journey and use my mad editing skills to help their stories stand out in the crowd. I also craft for my Etsy shop, Story Inspirations.
And in my other job, I feed and parent three young adults and let the dogs in and out of the house too many times in a day.
I blog here at Life In the MotherShip about the complexities of faith, life’s joys and heartbreaks, and the beauty of family relationships. My hope is to help you find peace and joy in the chaos and grief of everyday motherhood.
Come pull up a seat, grab your go-to drink (no judgement here), and let’s hold sacred space together!
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8 Practical Ways Dad Can Help with the Kids
Cleaning up after four-plus kids on a regular basis and micro-managing their lives from sunup to sundown and beyond can be exhausting for Mama. Many times, dads will come home from work, tired from their day, and plop down on the couch for some R&R, rather than...
Should I Let My Child Watch Harry Potter?
As a Christian parent, sometimes we are faced with the complicated decision as to whether or not we should allow our children to watch movies or shows, such as Harry Potter or Twilight. Do we allow them to jump into the Manga world? Should they be able to play a...
8 Ways to Help a Grieving Mama after the Loss of a Child
Don't be afraid to help a grieving mama after the loss of a child. Many people will shy away from grieving parents because they just don't know what to say or do. The loss of a child brings an overwhelming wave of grief with it, and we can tend to want to give our...
25 Stress-free Alternatives to Facebook
After spending almost all of Saturday commenting back and forth with a beautiful lady on my Facebook friends list, I decided to participate in one of my stress-free alternatives to Facebook. Sunday was a relaxing, refreshing day as a result. Here's are some (but...
Why I’m Sick and Tired of Being Fat
Being fat is making me sick and tired. I can hear you now, "What? You're not fat!" Please hold the flattery. According to my BMI, I am obese. Overweight. And trust me, I can feel it. Last year, I signed up for a very successful program that enabled me to lose 20...
10 Guaranteed Ways to Make Your Mornings Easier
When my kids were younger, I was a morning person and could jump out of bed as early as 4:00 a.m. Nowadays, I drag myself out of bed at 6:00 a.m. after hitting snooze twice. I'm no longer a morning person. Here are some tips and tricks I've discovered that make the...
