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5 Ways to Ease Sleep Struggles
So…back in March I got a Fitbit. For years I said I would never get a fitness tracker (the idea seemed absurd—like it could become too addictive), but since I know for a fact that I’m more sedentary at...
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I Ate My Words (Atop Some Sweet Potato Toast)
This may come as a shock to those who know me well, but I am a person who functions in extremes. I’m either extremely on or extremely off. (Hence why control of my anxiety is a constant struggle.)...
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Motherhood Lately
It’s been a while since I’ve talked about mom life. Oh, motherhood—how exciting, hilarious, frustrating, tiring, emotional, and challenging you are! Bazooka is deep in the throes of “terrible two-dom,”...
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Self-Care: It’s About the Interior, Not the Exterior
Lately I’ve been talking a lot about self-care. In fact, you might be grumbling to yourself “no, not again!” but I just can’t help it. “Self-care” is a buzzword we never stop hearing, but that’s for...
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5 Things That Have Served Me Well in June and 3 That Haven’t
So, I got the idea for this post from the lovely Kate who co-founded Thirty On Tap (the website I contribute to occasionally). Predictably, this goes along with the whole self-care theme I’ve been...
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Overcoming the S-Word
Do you struggle with the s-word? Nope, not that one…I’m talking about the word should. Should as in obligation or duty or expectation. If you’re anything like me, you probably struggle with “should”...
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Thoughts on Meditation
No matter how you slice it, I’m a high-strung person. Always have been, even as a child, and I probably always will be (fortunately for me, Bazooka appears to share that trait—parenting is going to be...
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On Craving Connection
Do you crave connection? If you say no, I’m calling you out. Because even the most introverted among us (oh hello there, self) are social beings to some degree—it’s in our DNA. Sure, we crave...
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What The Health Review
Last weekend we watched the latest nutrition-related documentary on Netflix called What the Health. By now, you’ve probably seen or heard of it—it’s all over the place. I’ll share my thoughts on the...
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Some Honest Thoughts on Aging
This post grew from a request made by a family member many months ago, but now seemed a fitting time to share some thoughts since the hubby’s birthday is tomorrow. Actually, what really made me want to...
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Currently // August 2017
Hi there! How’s your Thursday going? August is almost over, and I’m not exactly sad. Summer just isn’t the same when you work year-round! Anyway, I thought I’d take a break from my melodramatic and/or...
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Be a Unicorn
Some days I get so tired of adulting. On one hand, I’m incredibly privileged. I’m married to the love of my life, I have the sweetest, funniest, and sassiest toddler, and very few things in my life are...
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Parenting Really Is Team Work
Oh, Bazooka. In just under one month, you will be turning 3 years old. THREE!!! You are such a ball of fire—with more attitude, spunk, mischievousness, compassion, and “smarts” than all the other...
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10 Things to Know About Therapy
I’ve been seeing a therapist—a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in particular—since May. It’s been a year since I began taking an SSRI for anxiety/depression, and I sort of skipped that logical...
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How I’m Cultivating Brené Brown’s 10 Guideposts to Wholehearted Living
By now, you guys know that I’m a HUGE fan of Brené Brown. I first read The Gifts of Imperfection* (from which today’s theme originated) earlier this year and finished Daring Greatly* a couple weeks...
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5 Positive Affirmations to Brighten Your Day
Do you begin your days with positive affirmations or are you skeptical of their efficacy? Even if you have your doubts, I think these 5 affirmations will help brighten your mornings and boost your...
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Surrender
This past weekend was one of the best weekends we’ve had in a long time. I fully expected temper tantrums, discomfort (it was soooo hot for mid-October), and an array of negative things, but, for the...
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Shine Theory: What It Is & Why It’s Important
The past couple months have been a doozie when it comes to the news, no? Harvey Weinstein John Besh (one of my former favorite celebrity chefs) Another tragic mass shooting (by a man previously...
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Grateful.
Happy Thanksgiving, all. <3 Today, I am grateful. Grateful for life. For forgiveness. For humor. And unconditional love. I am grateful for my physical and mental health—even when either seems less...
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Handling Temptation During The Holidays
If you seriously struggle with disordered eating, are in active recovery from addiction, or are dealing with any other issues, this post may not be for you. But…if you’re sick of the pro-diet,...
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