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Sometimes I’m an Angry Mom

August 10, 2022

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Do you feel like an angry mom and don't know what to do? Trying to figure out the right keywords or phrases in search of solutions? Read on as I share what I've found. I remember a time when I was definitely googling how-not-to-be-angry-as-a-sahm (Stay At Home Mom). There were articles and . . .

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40 Lessons Through Turning 40

June 26, 2022

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Is it "Over the Hill" or is 40 the new 20? Here's a look at 40 lessons I've learned through turning 40. Last week I turned the big 4-0 and people keep asking me how I feel about it. The truth is, I feel excited! As I've moved through different seasons I've encountered new lessons at each . . .

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Parenting is Hard: Why Every Parent Needs a Village

May 19, 2022

Yes, raising children is hard. And that's why every parent needs a village. Here's what I've learned about why and how to build your own village. This is part 1 of a 2-part post. There's a trend in social media spaces to share, expound, joke, and commiserate on the difficulties of parenting. . . .

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Mama, You Are Enough

April 20, 2022

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A love note, from child to mom, on being enough. My third and youngest is my child who teaches me to trust myself as a mother - as a woman. Tonight, when she awoke in the middle of the night, I immediately heard her - I always do. When I scooped her up and sat down to snuggle her, she asked . . .

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What Prioritizing You Looks Like

January 23, 2022

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We know that making ourselves a priority is important. But how do we know what "prioritizing you" looks like in the practical day-to-day? Here's the approach I'm using to keep myself a top priority. In thinking about my New Years Intentions, I keep going back to the concept and importance of . . .

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The Best Teas to Drink in Winter

January 14, 2022

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Are you looking for something to hydrate you this winter and warm you from the inside out? Read on for the 5 best teas to drink in winter time. Right now, the weather is cold, the air is dry, and my body is screaming for hydration. But good grief, I have the hardest time drinking water in . . .

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