Smart systems, real talk, and tips that actually help you feel like you’re winning at this parenting thing.

Let’s be honest - motherhood is completely bananas

Motherhood is beautiful… but let’s be real - it’s also completely f-ing bananas.

Just when you think you’ve figured things out, a new challenge smacks you in the face. Another growth spurt. Another meltdown. Another mess. Each season of motherhood feels like the next level of a video game. It’s more intense, more chaotic, and somehow, more exhausting.

I realized that if I wanted to stay ahead (or even just feel like I had my shit together), I had to level up. That meant building systems, shifting my mindset, and finding ways to protect my sanity even on the days that felt impossible.

Hi, I’m Mary 👋 the beauty, brawn, and brains behind Next Level Mom.

I created this space for moms like me who are raising kids, managing a household, and maybe even working full-time all while trying not to drown in the chaos. Every new phase of parenting comes with its own wild set of challenges, but it also gives us a chance to grow.

I was tired of feeling like I was barely surviving. I didn’t want to keep spinning my wheels every time my kid hit a new stage. I wanted to enjoy motherhood again, and to do that, I had to start organizing my life in a way that worked for real moms. Not picture perfect Pinterest moms. Just us regular moms doing our best.

So this blog is where I share what’s actually working:

• Systems that bring order to the madness

• Mindset shifts that help on the hard days

• Tools and tips that make life feel a little less chaotic

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real, raw, messy stuff that makes up motherhood. And I’m so glad you’re here for it.

Let’s figure it out together, one level at a time.