The magic is in the mess” – Brene Brown I saw this quote on Brene Brown’s Facebook page and was awed. Where’s the magic my dear? In the brown paper floors? In the kitchen with no cabinets and stove? In…
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5 Ways to Fill Your Cup When Life Gets Overwhelming
I don’t know what to say, except it’s Christmas and we’re all in misery.” Ellen Griswold, Christmas Vacation Yes the holidays are upon us, and it can be a stressful time. There are parties, school activities, holiday shows, gifts, wrapping said gifts, baking, Christmas…
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How to Teach Kids Kindness from the Most Positive Mom on the Planet
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. I think everyone was misty-eyed when they read the viral Twitter texts between Delaney Keefe and her mom Tamara. Delaney, a college student in Virginia texts her mom every day, and she always receives (in…
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Embracing the Stillness
I wake in the morning with the same familiar panic in my heart. It tugs in my chest, a feeling of dread, stress, and anxiety of the day looming. But instead of conceding to the overwhelming emotions as I’ve done…
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Tips to Become More Mindful & Less Stressed
Becoming mindful and learning to meditate for me has been a journey. When I struggled with infertility, I turned to acupuncture to help me heal my body. I thought then that those magical thin needles held the power to heal me —…
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The One Word I Try Like Hell Never to Say
I caught myself saying it to my husband early this morning, the one word I try like hell never to say. And most definitely never write. “What do you mean I have to do tax stuff today? I’m so busy…
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2016 The Year Of Compliments
It started in October when our six year old came home from first grade in tears. Girls were being mean, saying mean things, and making her feel terrible. I thought about talking to the teacher, but let’s be real, people all…
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Be Who You Want To Be
After 40 years on this planet I’m fine with saying that resolutions usually don’t work for me. Sure I keep trying to lose those last 10 baby pounds 4 years later. Or keep my house clean. Or maybe even finally…
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Thankful
Yes it’s cliche to say what you’re thankful for on Thanksgiving, but isn’t that what this lost holiday is all about? The one sandwiched between Halloween and Hanukkah and Christmas, the day the retailers forgot. Today on Thanksgiving it’s time to reflect…
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Why Are You So Hard on Yourself?
Why are you so hard on yourself? This is something I almost typed on my friend Janie Porter’s blog post on She Just Glows. She wrote about not losing baby weight and boy can I relate. She’s frustrated the weight…
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