The day you give birth to your first child is the day you realise that everything you thought you wanted no longer matters. What matters is that little human being that you hold tight. From that moment on we find ourselves constantly comparing ourselves to other moms, second guessing our actions, and doubting ourselves. Experience doesnt make it any easier. You need to stop worrying and playing the comparison game and focus on what matters to you and your family. Do you have what it takes to be a Champion Mom? It... Read More

Throughout the year small business owners and property managers can easily get caught up with the chaos and growth of their companies and overlook the necessary upkeep of their workspaces. Its important not to neglect our offices, property and work space and to do the best we can to keep up with regular maintenance. Here is a list of tips and tricks to help you keep up with your commercial maintenance and still keep your sanity! Set Reminders A simple and easy way to keep up with the maintenance of your office, facility or... Read More

The life of a Champion Mom is full of many happy moments, but can also be extremely busy. Trying to find time for you can seem daunting. What if I told you that by taking time to relax and self-reflect you may actually create more time for yourself? Sounds contradictory, doesnt it? Contrary to popular belief, setting aside time to do these self-focused activities will result in increasing your productivity. Lets start by explaining what it means to reflect. Self-reflection is defined as meditation or serious thought about ones... Read More

One of the hardest jobs as a parent is raising a child to mind their manners and respect others, so we all understand that slight cringe when someone gives your child something and they run off without saying thank you, or completely ignore the giver. For the child, though, this isn't rude as they are not always aware of the way to react in such situations. This is especially true for shy children. However, there are ways to help your child(ren) react correctly in those situations, and be grateful for what they are given. The most... Read More

Oh the holiday season! This is by far one of the busiest times of the year for us Champion Moms. We are occupied with preparing our home for parties and incoming guests. We spend hours decorating the house and wrapping gifts. We even plan whole days centered on making Christmas cookies and other holiday treats. All of this can make for an overwhelming month. We seldom put ourselves as a priority normally, let alone during the holidays. However, we are an extremely important part of our families. As we tend to everyone elses needs, ours... Read More

A home is so much more than just walls and floors. What really makes a home are the feelings and memories shared within its walls. "Here's kind of my motto - if you're not happy at home, you're not happy anywhere else." -Angie Harmon A truly happy home is worth much more than its weight in gold. You should feel safe, comfortable, and yourself in the place that you live. When your kiddo comes running out of their room doing a goofy dance in their pajamas, or your partner decides to do something extra special to make you feel... Read More

My husband and I have been married for 18 years and have 5 wonderful children. My husband has been a Real Estate Appraiser for 15 years and we own our own appraisal firm. We both are also licensed Real Estate Agents. Seven years ago my husband and I, and our 4 biological kids, started the adventure of becoming a foster family. We went through hours of classes and home studies. We felt we were prepared for whatever came along. We were not. Don't get me wrong, if I had to do it all over again I would, but I would also do it differently.... Read More

The holidays are upon us. Along with the joy of the season we face some pretty monumental tasks in the days ahead. Namely: keeping your house clean. Whether it's kids, pets, parties, or unexpected guests, the last thing you need is to add stress to your already busy calendar. So to save time and energy, we put together some great tips and tricks to help make your holiday cleaning a breeze. Use an extension cord to move your vacuum throughout the house. That way, you don't have to keep searching for an outlet. Turn up the... Read More

At Champion Carpets, we are big believers in helping out all of our Champion Moms. This blog is for families - couples, parents and children. A peaceful and harmonious home begins with you - you and your spouse or significant other. If mom and dad are happy, then so is everyone else. In order to achieve this, the pair of you will need to invest in quality time together. Why is quality time so important? One on one time improves a variety of essential relationship elements. Focusing on your partner will naturally improve your intimacy... Read More

Are you feeling overwhelmed, unable to catch up in life and work, and unsure where the ball dropped in the first place? What if we told you that cleaning your space could realign your focus and get you back on track? Your space is a reflection of your mind. That is never more true than peering into the back seat of your car. Your car is the personal space of personal spaces. Most people use their car as a base of operations and a collection point for their busy lives. When was the last time you took a good, long look at the back seat... Read More