It wasn’t until I had a health scare that I decided to make some changes in my life. I was sitting at my desk at work and started seeing these little blue sparks of light. I walked to the restroom to rinse my face. Soon, the little specks turned into what I can only describe as giant clock-like spokes that were flashing and spinning…
Read MoreRemember Rachel Hollis’ book, Girl, Wash Your Face? Well, I should write one called, Girl, Clean Out Your Closet. Her book was about the therapeutic nature of small rituals, but more broadly, the power you don’t realize you have…
Read MoreNow, picking through the coronavirus memes, frightening news, and homeschool horror stories, I’m encouraged to hear about the helpers, the birthday parades, and the neighborhood responses. Restaurants are taking food to healthcare workers, supporters are buying gift cards and to-go meals from those restaurants…
Read MoreLike many of you, I have read so many headlines, posts, and memes using the terms interchangeably. This is a big problem. Social distancing is a popular term we have adopted to remind ourselves to leave physical space (6 feet is the recommendation) between each other in an attempt to limit viral spread…
Read MoreIs this normal? Am I doing everything I should be? Am I making the correct healthy choices? Is this pregnancy weight, or put-that-third-cheeseburger-down weight? These are some of the typical questions I, as a pregnant woman, will ask myself throughout the day…
Read MoreI guess you could say I’m a “prepper,” or maybe I’ve just watched too many seasons of The Walking Dead, but life throws a lot of craziness at you that you can’t plan your way out of. Knowing that I’m taking steps to protect myself and my family when it hits the fan gives me some peace of mind that we will be ok…
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