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21 Day Anti Inflammatory Diet for Beginners | Looking for an anti-inflammatory meal plan to help boost your immune system and keep your autoimmune disease under control while also helping you to lose weight? We’ve put together a 21-day meal plan for beginners, complete with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack recipes you’ll love.

21 Day Anti Inflammatory Diet to Detox and Reduce Inflammation

Journaling for Mental Health | Lots of great ideas to teach you how to start journaling for anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges as well as for therapy and general self-care. Find out how to get started writing today, keep your thoughts and creativity flowing on the daily, and check out 15 of our favorite therapy journal prompts!

Journaling for Mental Health: How to Start Journaling and Keep at It

13 Logical Consequences that Actually Work | Enforcing logical consequences in the classroom and at home is a fabulous way for teachers to encourage good classroom behavior and parents to get kids to behave without yelling, but knowing HOW to use logical consequences (and how to implement them successfully) can be tricky. We’re sharing our best positive parenting tips and 13 logical consequences that actually work!

How to Discipline a Child: 13 Logical Consequences that Actually Work

How to Dress to Look Thinner | Want to lose 10 pounds without exercising or dieting? Whether you’re plus size or just want to know how to dress for your body shape, these tips and ideas are for you! We’ll teach you what to wear, the importance of choosing clothes that fit, how to avoid cellulite on your legs, the best neckline, and everything you need to know about skirts, jeans, pants, patterns, and more! #lookthinner #dressthinner #looktaller #fashionhacks #beautyhacks #loseweight #flatbelly

How to Dress to Look Thinner: 23 Slimming Fashion Tips That Work!

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How to Stop Dieting and Lose Weight | Start living without food restrictions and torturous workout regimes with these healthy weight loss tips that work! While nutrition and fitness are obviously important for weight loss, there’s more to life than counting calories and gruelling exercise routines. Losing weight has never been easier than with these 9 simple mindset and lifestyle changes! #mindfuleating #intuitiveeating General Health

How to Stop Dieting and Lose Weight: 9 Tips that Work

If you want to learn how to stop dieting and lose weight, you’ve come to the right place! At the end of last summer, I …

25 Super Fun Sharpie Art Crafts for Kids | If you’re looking for DIY sharpie crafts for kids, we’ve curated 25 simple project ideas to inspire you. From tie dye bookmarks, to stained glass jars, to no fuss Easter eggs, to coffee mugs, and more, there are so many amazing things you can create with sharpie markers! Stock up with supplies from the dollar tree and give some of these ideas a try. #sharpiecrafts #sharpieprojects #craftsforkids Family

Get Creative: 25 Super Fun Sharpie Art Crafts for Kids

If you are looking for a fun and affordable way to allow your children artistic expression, these Sharpie art crafts for kids are for you! …

5 Armpit Fat Workouts | If you want to know how to get rid of armpit fat fast, we’re sharing 5 workouts designed to tighten and tone the muscles close to your armpits. With both no equipment workouts and workouts with weights to choose from, these exercises will tone your back muscles so you can rock a tank top and bikini with style and confidence. #armpitfat #armpitfatexercises #getridofarmpitfat At-Home Workouts

5 Armpit Fat Workouts You’ll Wish You Tried Sooner

Ah, dreaded armpit fat. Summer’s here and that means wearing swimsuits, tank tops and spaghetti strap dresses. It can kill your confidence to look in …

23 Step-by-Step Updos for Thin Hair | Whether you’re looking for easy and casual updos, or you need something more formal for prom, a bridal shower, or a wedding, these step by step tutorials will teach you how to give volume and style to fine hair fast! We’ve included updos for short, shoulder length, and long hair you’ll love. #finehair #thinhair #hairstylesforfinehair #updosforthinhair Beauty

Quick & Elegant: 23 Step-by-Step Updos for Thin Hair

Creating updos for thin hair can be a serious battle. They tend to lack volume and texture and just don’t look right. But with the …

17 Back to School Teacher Gifts Kids Can Make | Looking for cheap but meaningful 1st day of school gifts for the teachers in your life? Perfect for kids in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school to make, these DIY gifts kids can make will not disappoint! Created with supplies you can pick up at dollar stores everywhere, these ideas are equal parts creative and inexpensive and will look good in your little one's classroom! #backtoschool #teachergifts #giftskidscanmake Family

17 Thoughtful Back to School Teacher Gifts Kids Can Make

Summer is almost over, and it’s time to start thinking about back to school teacher gifts kids can make. They don’t need to be extravagant, …

How to Create an After School Routine for Kids | Transitioning from summer vacation to back to school madness can cause meltdowns and power struggles for children and families. If you’re looking for tips and ideas to keep your kids happy while also finding time for homework and extracurricular activities, these after school tips for parents are for you! #afterschoolroutine #backtoschool #schoolroutine Family

After School Routine for Kids: 9 Tips for a Smoother Evening

Looking for an after school routine for kids that will allow you to connect with your children, ensure you’re able to power through all of …

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  • .⠀ ‘SELF-CARE ISN’T SELFISH. ‘ —Unknown⠀ .⠀ As a busy mom and entrepreneur, I know how difficult it can be to find the time for regular self-care, but I’ve learned the importance of listening to my body and recognizing when I need to prioritize my physical and emotional well-being. There is only so long we can live in a constant state of overwhelm before our bodies start to break down, and we forget that an imbalance in our physical and emotional health not only impacts how we feel about ourselves, but effects the quality of our relationships with our family and friends as well.⠀ .⠀ For a long time, I used to think engaging in regular self-care would require me to take up yoga, keep a daily journal, and make weekly appointments to get my nails done, and while I encourage you to try all of these things, the reality is that there will be seasons where self-care is more about tending to our physical versus our emotional needs.⠀ .⠀ And that’s 100% okay.⠀ .⠀ Any kind of self-care is beneficial because it reminds us that we are still important outside of our roles as caregivers, friends, and business powerhouses.⠀ .⠀ If you’re looking for tips to help you find the time for regular self-care, here are some ideas to help:⠀ .⠀ ✔️Start small. The more realistic and manageable you keep things, the more likely you will be to maintain them.⠀ .⠀ ✔️Schedule it. Planning ahead and scheduling self-care into your calendar is a great way to keep yourself accountable!⠀ .⠀ ✔️Manage your energy effectively. Figure out when you are at your most productive and use that time to power through your most important tasks so you have more downtime at the end of the day for the things that bring you balance.⠀ .⠀ ✔️Learn to say ‘no’. Only commit to the things that contribute to your goals, and don’t spend an ounce of time feeling guilty for prioritizing the things that are important to you – including your physical and emotional well-being!⠀ .⠀ What are your secrets for prioritizing self-care?
  • .⠀ ‘HAPPINESS IS A BOWL OF CARBS.’ —Unknown⠀ .⠀ Do you eat breakfast?⠀ .⠀ I do. I can’t function without it!⠀ .⠀ Most days I have a green smoothie with a piece of fruit and nut butter, but on weeks I know I am going to be pressed for time and need a filling grab-and-go option, overnight oats are my go-to meal. I love how easy they are to prepare, and that you can mix them up with whatever ingredients you have on hand. I workout first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, and since I find oatmeal to be nice and filling, I think it’s the perfect post-workout meal.⠀ .⠀ Click the link in my bio for 11 of my favorite overnight oat recipes to save you time and kickstart your mornings!
  • .⠀ ‘THAT’S ONE OF THE THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MAKEUP. YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR WHOLE ATTITUDE BY JUST DOING YOUR EYELINER OR LIPSTICK DIFFERENTLY.’ —Beyonce⠀ .⠀ Do you wear makeup everyday?⠀ .⠀ I do.⠀ .⠀ I’m actually not sure I’ve left the house without a fully painted face since the 7th grade! 🤦‍♀️⠀ .⠀ For a long time, makeup was nothing other than a way for me to hide all my imperfections - my blemishes, my freckles, and the dark circles under my eyes - but over time it’s just sort of become a part of who I am. I enjoy experimenting with makeup, and I love the confidence it gives me.⠀ .⠀ Here are 4 products I cannot live without:⠀ .⠀ @anastasiabeverlyhills brow powder duo: I love their brow whiz, brow definer, and dipbrow pomade, but find their brow powder gives a more subtle, natural look.⠀ .⠀ @smashboxcosmetics 24 hour shadow primer: This primer enhances the pigment in my eyeshadows and makes application and blending easier, and it keeps everything in place all day long. No more smudging or grease streaks on my lids!⠀ .⠀ @smashboxcosmetics studio skin 24 hour hydrating foundation: This is the ONLY foundation that doesn’t break me out. I hope they never (ever) stop making it!⠀ .⠀ @toofaced natural eyes palette: I love the neutral shades in this collection. You can create a natural daytime look or a bold smokey eye for a night out - it’s such a versatile palette!⠀ .⠀ What are your daily go-to makeup products?
  • .⠀ ‘DON’T LET SOMEONE WHO DOESN’T DREAM AS BIG AS YOU CONVINCE YOU THAT YOU NEED TO PLAY AS SMALL AS THEM.’ —@mrdavehollis⠀ .⠀ Before I quit my job to be a stay-at-home mom turned full-time-blogger, I worked in corporate marketing at a home and auto insurance company. I worked 12+ hour days with tight timelines and ridiculous deadlines and LOVED finding order in chaos. ⠀ .⠀ I still have moments where I miss the insanity of my corporate marketing days, but I much prefer being my own boss. I get to set my own hours, decide which projects are and are not important, and while the stakes are definitely higher, the rewards are much more meaningful, and I have an amazing (and sexy!) husband who cheers me on every step of the way. He’s always telling me to follow my dreams and to stop apologizing for having aspirations, and for that I will be forever grateful.⠀ .⠀ But not everyone is as supportive as he is. There are a lot of people out there who like to belittle bloggers and online influencers, and for a long time, I really took this to heart. I felt guilty that running a household and volunteering at my daughter’s school didn’t fulfill me, and for years, I felt extremely embarrassed and uncomfortable when people asked what I do for a living.⠀ .⠀ 2019 has been a year of significant growth for Meraki Lane (and me!). I’ve learned that I’m allowed to have big dreams and aspirations, and that when people try to belittle and undermine us with their words, it’s usually a reflection on themselves and their own insecurities. ⠀ .⠀ Here’s to setting big goals, chasing our dreams, being true to ourselves, and never apologizing for any of it!
  • ⠀ .⠀ 'A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE REQUIRES FALLING IN LOVE MANY TIMES, ALWAYS WITH THE SAME PERSON.' --Mignon McLaughlin⠀ .⠀ 👆True story!⠀ .⠀ I often hear people lament about how difficult marriage is, and I’ve never understood it. Being married to my Boo is the easiest thing I've ever done, and I can't believe we'll be celebrating our 12-year anniversary later this month! 💃💙⠀ .⠀ 'Love seems the swiftest but it is the slowest of all growths. No man or woman really knows what perfect love is until they have been married a quarter of a century.' – Mark Twain
  • .⠀ 'PLANNING AHEAD PREVENTS POOR DECISIONS.' --Unknown⠀ .⠀ While I’m an organized person by nature, meal planning has never been my forte. I’ve never particularly enjoyed cooking, and since my husband and daughter both have significant food sensitivities, I could never really wrap my head around trying to find easy-to-make meals we could ALL enjoy.⠀ .⠀ It seemed much easier to prepare 3 distinctly different meals each evening to meet each of our needs and wants, and even though the things I was making were simple and boring – and I was often serving the same things day after day – it wasn’t until I committed to learning how to meal plan that I realized how much time (and food) I was wasting each week.⠀ .⠀ I can’t remember exactly what prompted me to learn how to meal plan, but I've learned that it's the ONLY way I can stick to my healthy eating goals. It also reduces our monthly grocery bills, decreases the amount of time I spend shopping and cooking each week, and I very rarely throw away spoiled produce when I'm sticking to my plan.⠀ .⠀ Click the link in my bio for 11 meal planning tips that help me stay organized and accountable, and that saves me tons of time and money each week!
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