Sometimes self-care means a cup of something warm and delicious. Here are our favorite mugs for our hot beverage of choice.
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Let me be honest, I don’t have a six-pack. I still have cellulite and a little jiggle in my belly. But I have no issues with my blood pressure or cholesterol, and I can probably deadlift more than most guys you know. No, my diet isn’t perfect — I still eat cake and enjoy a glass of wine…
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Prior to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, my self-care took the form of retail therapy, manis/pedis, lunch dates, expensive dinners, rock climbing, travel, yoga, and brewery visits. My bank account dwindled while my self-care was seemingly at an all-time high, and my FOMO was real. I had a YOLO mindset. Who wants to leave this earth without eating, praying, and loving in Bali? Certainly not me…
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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…
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Remember 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…
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Now, 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…
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Like 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…
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Is 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…
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I 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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In my hometown, there happen to be two funeral homes. The name of the town doesn’t matter because it’s the same everywhere. We all find common ground in the ultimate unifier: funerals. Or more precisely, funeral homes.
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So, tough stuff, right? Death isn’t exactly a fun topic for a little light reading. But we suspect you’ve had to deal with a death at some stage or another — whether it’s in your direct family or social circle. These reads will help you process the feels or take a little break from the grim.
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These two editors are turning into their mothers — and they’re loving every minute of it.
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