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Don’t Be Scared To Show The Real You

Last week was a difficult week on many levels. Personal challenges were coming at me left and right and at one point, I burst into tears in public, sobbing quietly on my way to the car. I went home to do what I always do -- get in the bed and cry privately, hoping somehow that the tears would be cleansing enough for me to be functional by the time my kids got home from school. But something … [Continue reading...]

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When Self-Care Starts With A Bottle Of Nail Polish

At the recent self-care retreat, our Sunday speaker Mia Redrick talked to retreat attendees about the concept of "blending"—where you fit in your me-time throughout the day. It was like a light bulb went off. When you think about it, waiting until the end of the day to feed yourself sounds foolish and a direct path to failure. I immediately tried to think of ways to include myself more fully … [Continue reading...]

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On Becoming A Great Mother: I Learned From The Best

Disclosure: This is sponsored post on behalf of Hallmark but the content and opinions are my own (as always). When I first found out I was pregnant, I was so scared of what life as a mom would be like. I was terrified of screwing up because I was simply not ready and in no financial position to be bringing forth life. But I've made it this far because of the women who have come before me and … [Continue reading...]

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Closed Mouths Don’t Get Fed: What Do You Deserve That You Haven’t Asked For?

In my early to mid 20s, I was a pro at "shrinking," of making sure my needs and wants didn't make anyone else uncomfortable or cause them any inconvenience. I was horrible at advocating for myself and giving myself permission to take up space in the world. I recently realized my daughter, at 8 years old, was shrinking too. A few weeks ago, she came home with a test that had an F on it. I … [Continue reading...]

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Four Tips On Making Meaningful Friendships As An Adult

I've been blogging and running my own business for so long but haven't reached out to women in my city yet. It was a problem because while the internet has made it so easy for you to connect to anybody, anywhere, proximity counts. I didn't have that community of women in my own backyard that I could call upon for immediate support, instead having to always rely on "virtual hugs" and supportive … [Continue reading...]

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Four Habits of Successful Student Mamas

by Amber Styles Being a mom and being a college student are two of the most intensive efforts you may ever undertake. If you happen to be doing both at the same time, I promise you it *is* possible to feel some balance. The tips I'm sharing today were learned through my own mistakes and missteps—hopefully reading them now will simplify your own path to graduation! Research and reflect on … [Continue reading...]

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Six Non-Negotiables For Self-Care #HappyYouHappyMe

1) Getting Enough Sleep I put this at the top because it's almost criminal how many of us don't get our recommended amount of sleep. I was floored when I first had kids about how much they slept. My son in particular would sleep about 20 hours a day when he was a baby. He'd eat, smile that satisfied #breastmilkwasted, and then go right back to sleep. My pediatrician hammered home the point that … [Continue reading...]

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[A New Me] What Do I Want My Life To Look Like?

2015 marks the end of my twenties and man, what a decade. I fell in love, got two degrees, birthed two beautiful children, released a book, became self-employed, and bought a house. What a journey. But I'm noticing a trend in my life over the past ten years. For so long, it always felt like life was happening to me. I was always reacting to things, or recovering from things, but I … [Continue reading...]

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