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January 31, 2012 | 2 Comments

{Self-Care Challenge} Day #2 – Write Yourself A Love Letter

Sometimes in the mornings, I can count five negative statements before a positive one rolls off my tongue. “Ugh, my hair is too dry.” “Shouldn’t have eaten that cinnamon roll.” “When’s the last time I painted my toenails? They look a mess.” “My boobs just ain’t what they used to be.” Enough is enough! I [...]

January 30, 2012 | 11 Comments

{Self-Care Challenge} Are You In?

I had a meltdown over the weekend due to some mounting stress that I had no outlet for. You see (and this is hard to admit), I have no life outside of my children and my husband. I rarely hang out with my friends anymore, I’m working long hours and I spend 80% of the [...]

January 27, 2012 | 7 Comments

Who, Me?

For the longest time, I’ve struggled with worthiness. I used to think it was low self-esteem and maybe it is. But somehow, deep down inside, I don’t think I’ve been worthy of the “good stuff.” Of having a devoted husband. Of having great grades and multiple degrees. Of making a good salary and being with [...]

January 26, 2012 | 14 Comments

{Uterus Update} Do We Dare Have Another Kid?

My oldest is now 5 (wow!) and my baby is 3. Most moms admit that once the kids get out of diapers and into school, it’s tempting to think, “Maybe we should just have one more…?” There’s something about having a baby in the house. Yes, it’s exhausting and you’re doing so much laundry and [...]

January 24, 2012 | 3 Comments

I Found The Key To Keeping Your Sanity (AKA How I Stay Organized)

Want to know what it is? Get everything out of your head, either onto paper or your electronic calendar. Moms are notorious for this. I’m the only one in the house who seems to pay attention to what type of yogurt we eat, to how many Pull-Ups are left, to whether we can get through [...]

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