The daily grind, made a little lighter.
Practical tips, honest stories, and the finds that actually help — from someone living the juggle of work and kids right alongside you.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here.
I’m a mom of two small boys and a software engineer who has been writing code — remotely, coffee in hand — since 2013. Most days are a full plate: shipping work for my job, then switching straight into snack requests and bedtime routines. Some days that balance feels completely fine. Other days it feels like a lot to carry at once, and I know I’m not the only one who feels that way.
Not long ago I came across someone who had walked away from their job after building enough outside income to make it possible — things like the Amazon Associates program were part of how they got there. It got me thinking about what a version of that could look like for our family, especially with my husband currently dealing with a genuinely toxic workplace and a tough market for finding something better right now.
So this site is me figuring it out in real time: writing about what actually helps, sharing the products and shortcuts our family relies on, and building a small following on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Pinterest along the way. This is early days — the site, and even my goals for it, may keep evolving. I’d love for you to grow into this with me.
What you’ll find here
A little bit of everything that makes the daily grind easier.
Self-Help
Small, realistic habits and mindset shifts for days that feel like too much.
Shopping Guides
Honest picks and Amazon finds for parents, remote workers, and everyone in between.
Personal Stories
The unfiltered parts of working full-time and raising two small boys.
Current Events
The news that actually matters to your week, minus the noise.
A quick note on affiliate links
Daily Grind With Us is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This comes at no extra cost to you, and I only share products I’d genuinely recommend.
Come say hi
I’m sharing the day-to-day over on social too — follow along for the parts that don’t make it into a full post.