Welcome! There's a place for you here

Welcome! There's a place for you here - LAUNCHING MAY 14

"Where are all the mommy blogs?" Said no one, ever.

But here I am, starting a "mommy blog." I've wanted to launch this blog for over a year now because I see a void in the online community of moms. There's not much out there for working moms.

Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, homeschooling mom, working mom or whatever kind of mom you are, being a mother always has its challenges.

As a working mother, I found myself needing different content than what's already out there. I searched high and low for it. I needed more hardcore meal planning on a budget with no time. I needed advice on how to manage my evenings, how to deal with the transition back to work, and if "me time" would ever exist again.

When I launch May 14, the site will be ready for you with my unique take on meal planning, tips on returning to work after maternity leave and products that help me save what little precious time I have. On May 14, the blog will be live with a handful of posts all at once chock full of things I've learned in my first year as a working mom.

So while I have a heart for working moms especially, no matter what kind of mom you are, there's a place for you here. Everyone could use a meal planning tip, time management advice or even a podcast recommendation (boy, do I ever have podcast recommendations!) and I'll have those aplenty for you.

So the wait is almost over for me! If you want to be notified of all future posts, click the SUBSCRIBE button at the top right of this page and you'll get an email.

What’s in a name? The name Surely Saribee is a nod to both of my grandmothers. One is named Shirley. The other calls me Sarah Bee/Saribee.

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