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Bree @Mothers and Moms

You don't need to do more. You need better systems. Let's fix that.

If you're drowning in the mental load of motherhood . . . the endless planning, the invisible to-do list that never actually ends, the feeling that everyone else has it more together than you, you're in the right place. I'm a Georgetown-trained Project Manager and former Fortune 500 IT strategist who traded corporate systems for something way more important: helping moms like you run their homes, plan their lives, and actually enjoy the chaos instead of just surviving it.Around here I take the same tools I used to manage multimillion dollar projects and make them work for real mom life. Birthday parties that don't stress you out. Family vacations where you actually relax. Meal planning that doesn't fall apart by Tuesday. Holiday shopping you actually feel good about. No Pinterest perfection. No judgment. Just practical systems that work, from a mom who gets it and has the credentials to back it up.

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I cried more than she did

Hi Reader Okay, I owe you a little explanation for where I've been. Italy. I was in Italy. My daughter ate her weight in gelato, rode trains, planes, and ferries, and watched Vesuvius from her window in Sorrento like she owned the place. It was chaotic, it was magical, and I have zero regrets. Watch the reel here because it says it all better than I can. And yes, I planned the whole thing in a spreadsheet. Because of course I did. ✈️ The Ultimate Travel Planner is here! If you have a trip...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Best calm preschool shows ages 2-4 - graphic with Daniel Tiger, Bluey, Tumble Leaf, Stillwater, Frog and Toad

Hi friend! Real talk: Have you ever turned off a show and immediately regretted it because your toddler completely lost it? Like, full meltdown. Face on the floor. Screaming like you just told them they can never have ice cream again. Yeah. Me too. Here's what I've learned after way too many late nights reading Reddit threads and watching approximately 47 different preschool shows with my daughter: In my opinion, it's not the screen time itself. It's WHAT they're watching. Some shows wind...

4 months ago • 1 min read
Baby Bertie Montessori silicone toy collection featuring pastel tea set, numbered counting blocks, and dinosaur puzzle for toddler development

Hi mama! You know that feeling when you buy a "perfect" toy and it sits untouched on the shelf while your kid plays with a cardboard box? Yeah, me too. So when I discovered three toys that my 2.5-year-old has played with every single day for months (and made by a small business right in my Colorado hometown) I knew I had to tell you about them. Read the New Blog Here: Best Montessori Silicone Toys: A Mom’s Baby Bertie Review Here's what makes these different: They're soft silicone (no loud...

5 months ago • 1 min read
A high-quality PDF guide titled 'The Family Project Manager: Using AI to Master the Mental Load' by Mothers & Moms. The cover features a clean, professional design with a minimalist aesthetic. Interior pages show structured AI prompt categories for pregna

Hey Mama, I see you over there with 147 tabs open in your brain, trying to remember if today is library day while also Googling "how to get spaghetti sauce out of white shirts" (again). What if I told you that the same AI tools I use every day as a Sr. IT Project Manager to streamline million-dollar projects can also help you plan a week's worth of dinners your picky eater will actually touch or turn your Sunday brain dump into an actual doable to-do list? I just dropped a brand new blog post...

5 months ago • 1 min read

Hi friend! So I've spent the last few months collecting wisdom from everywhere (Reddit parenting forums, playground conversations, and those late-night group texts with fellow mamas) and I found something wonderful: a treasure trove of low-stimulation shows that kids actually love, and parents can live with. If you've ever felt that pit in your stomach watching your child glued to a screen, eyes glazed over, only for them to have a total breakdown when you turn it off... you're not alone. And...

5 months ago • 2 min read

Hi Mama, I know, I know—it’s been a minute since I’ve popped into your inbox! After the way we were all bombarded with approximately 4,000 Black Friday and Cyber Monday emails every single hour, I figured the kindest gift I could give you was one less notification to swipe away. You're welcome! In all seriousness, I took an intentional step back during the end of 2025. Between soaking up every cozy, chaotic second of the holiday season with my family and pouring my heart into building my Etsy...

6 months ago • 2 min read

Hey Mama, It's been a little while, hasn't it? If things have been quiet on the blog, it's because life threw some curveballs. I started a demanding new job and, more importantly, soaked up every last precious moment with my little one before she started preschool. It was a bittersweet decision to step back, but one I don't regret. But guess what? We're back, with 2 new blogs! Now that she's settled, I'm re-energized and committed to Mothers And Moms and creating content just for you. What...

11 months ago • 1 min read

Motherhood: where love knows no bounds. Hey Mamas! Are you amid the joy (and chaos) of introducing solids to your little one? Puree explosions, renegade spoons, and the never-ending question of "where did all this food go?" Been there, done that (and still have remnants of banana in my hair!). That's why I'm excited to share my latest blog post – a review of Moonkie's First Bites Gift Set, a lifesaver for those messy but magical mealtimes! This post is full of honest mama insights, from the...

about 2 years ago • 1 min read

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over 2 years ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader, I hope you are doing great and had a fantastic holiday season! 🎉 As for me, I took a break to enjoy every bit of my little one's first holiday cheer—it was pure magic seeing her mesmerized by the twinkling lights and shiny bows. “ "Babies make the holidays magical, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary memories." — Unknown But now, let's get real—2024 is here, and it's time to get our mom game on! 🌟 After relishing those lovely holiday moments, I've geared up to plan and...

over 2 years ago • 1 min read