Prior to all of my recent research, I really thought minimalists were the people who bought tiny homes. They were the ones who had the white walls without a single picture hanging. You know, all of the straight lines. No character! Right? I was so wrong. I initially created this challenge in 2018. Despite being […]
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Each year I’ve rolled my eyes at the thought of setting resolutions. I laughed at people who made such a fuss over the upcoming year. Now, I see how important it is to set resolutions for ourselves. While these may not be your typical resolutions, I truly feel they will help me along the path to spiritual, mental and emotional well-being.
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Last year, I made the conscious decision that I will take a trip for my birthday every year if possible. I hate that I am just now getting to tell you all about that trip! As most moms, we tend to focus our time and conversation on our children. You all have heard me talk […]
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We read articles all the time about how important it is that mothers practice self-care. Of course, those things are typically easier said than done. It seems like any attempt I made in the past was met with a negative outcome. For example, if I went to get a massage or went to dinner with […]
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Initially, I started to make this post about things I wanted to leave in 2018. Instead, I am going to be more positive and talk about things I want to improve on in 2019. I know what you’re thinking, another “new year, new me” post. That’s exactly what this is! I have made the mistake […]
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If your life is anything like mine, self-care doesn’t happen often, if at all. One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2018 was to take better care of and prioritize myself. So far, as we are more than halfway done with this year, I have failed. And not just slightly failed. I mean a big […]
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Every since the birth of my first daughter I have struggled with anxiety. I have tried several remedies to combat my anxiety issues. While there isn’t anything wrong with prescription drug use, I couldn’t tolerate the side effects associated with several of the medications. So I have been looking for a while for ways to […]
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I don’t need to tell you how stressful motherhood is. I’m sure you’re experiencing the struggle daily. While we may not be able to escape the madness, there are ways in which we can destress during our regular routine. This is a list of 11 things that instantly improve my mood. Hopefully, it’ll prompt you […]
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Do you feel that as a mom, you were set up for failure? No, of course you’re not a failure, but the odds were never in your favor. I wonder why the bar was set so high for moms? We’re always seen as the ones responsible for managing the household and making sure things run […]
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