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Parenting Through Depression

Yesterday I took a mental health day because I needed it. November was a very stressful month (my daughter's asthma flared up quite a bit, we had the car accident, the Darren Wilson non-indictment, etc.). I am an highly sensitive, emotional person and it takes a lot of energy to keep myself upright and smiling most days. But yesterday I woke up and realized that I'm quite tired of plastering a … [Continue reading...]

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REVIEW: AlternaVites Powdered Multivitamin & Minerals

I can't swallow pills. Well, I can, technically, but I have to get practically a gallon of water and they have to be super small. I've tried everything. Putting water in first, tilting my head back, doing it super fast, trying to swallow with food. It's just a nightmare. I was in tears during my pregnancy trying to take those horse pill-sized prenatal vitamins. Yuck. I was delighted when I was … [Continue reading...]

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REVIEW: Layers of Me Coconut Shea Body Butter

2014 has been a year for me to stop just "playing like a grown-up" but actually becoming one. I'm upgrading my life in all the ways that matter and carving out the space for me to determine what a adult Tara really enjoys. One thing I'm getting back to is taking better care of my skin. In my teens, I had this elaborate skincare routine that kept me looking impossibly young and acne-free. I can … [Continue reading...]

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Ask Yourself, “Is This Worth The Fight?” Chances Are, The Answer Is No

My new thing (and something I honestly learned from my husband) is that I need to guard my energy. That means assessing where I am mentally and making sure I don't let outside forces burrow into my spirit and take what's left. No, no. I'm guarding against that type of foolishness. If I woke up at 100%, I'm not wasting 5% of that on a Twitter fight with some troll who tells me I'm encouraging … [Continue reading...]

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When Your Man Says He Likes How You Look Naked, Believe Him

I hate my pudgy stomach. Two C-sections, countless cookies and cakes and brownies and too few hours engaged in cardio have left me feeling really full around my middle. I like my arms, my thighs, my shoulders, calves and even my butt, but my belly? That.thing.must.GO! However, my husband will routinely put his hand on my belly and squeeze, meaning it in an endearing way, and I always freak out. … [Continue reading...]

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Spill It: Would You Ask A Friend To Do Your Laundry?

by Leah Outten "I'm just going to put this out there and be honest: I am struggling in this first trimester. I'm in near tears right now because I am exhausted (taking iron does help, but now I'm not sleeping well at night nor will my body allow me to nap when Ashlyn does anymore) and nauseous off and on and just emotional. I feel like I'm back in the pit I was a year ago and it makes it … [Continue reading...]

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No, Honey: You Don’t Need A “Beat Face” To Face The World

I very rarely wear a full face of makeup. Growing up, my mom stressed the importance of maintaining your natural beauty and she discouraged me from playing in makeup for fear that it would mess up my face. "You have beautiful skin," she said. "Just wash it, moisturize, and drink your water." So that became my mantra. I went to an all-girls school so it didn't matter much. No one was checking … [Continue reading...]

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My Three Foolproof Steps For Coping When I’m Overwhelmed

1. Accept and acknowledge what's causing you to feel stressed. This is the most important step! You have to uncover the root of the problem, rather than just addressing the symptoms. For example, many new moms feel overwhelmed and frustrated with their lives as they adjust to a new role that's harder than they imagined. They might think the problem is that they suck at motherhood, but really the … [Continue reading...]

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