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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 Work From Home with Kids | If you're a mom or dad in search of time management tips to help you be effective with your job while still being an awesome parent, this post is for you! Whether you're dealing with school closures, sick days, or school holidays, you're a stay at home mom working a side hussle to earn a little extra money to help with your monthly budget expenses, or you're switching to a full time career as a work at home mom, these productivity tips for moms and dads work! Family

How to Work From Home with Kids: 13 Tips for Parents

If you’re looking for tips to help you figure out how to work from home with kids, we’ve got you covered. I am writing this …

How to be a Better Wife | If you're looking for tips to help you be a good wife without losing your independence, this post is a great place to start! As much as I enjoy the humor in those 'how to be a good housewife' memes about women in the 50s, I like to think our view on the important qualities of being a good wife have changed since then. If you're looking for the modern woman's guide to a happy marriage, we're sharing 12 tips you don't want to miss! Family

How to be a Better Wife: 12 Tips for a Happy Marriage

If you’re looking for tips and advice to help you figure out how to be a better wife without losing yourself and your independence, this …

30-Day Leaky Gut Meal Plan | If you have symptoms of leaky gut and you're looking for recipes you can use to create a meal plan that will help you heal, this post is for you! We're answering important questions, such as 'what is leaky gut', 'what are the causes', and 'what foods should I avoid', and we've curated 30 days of breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and dessert recipes to help you fix your gut and feel your best! Breakfast

30-Day Leaky Gut Diet Meal Plan for Beginners: What to Eat and Avoid

Leaky gut, also known as intestinal permeability, is affecting more and more people by the year. A digestive condition that allows bacteria and toxins to …

48 Tips and Recipes For Picky Eaters | Most kids go through a period of fussy eating, but some take it to the extreme. Whether you have toddlers, school-aged kids, tween, or teens, finding a balance between serving healthy meals and avoiding power struggles can be difficult! We're sharing 8 tips and 40 delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack recipes the whole family will love! With tons of simple and easy hidden veggies recipes to choose from, these recipes will save your sanity. Family

Kids Won’t Eat?! 48 Tips and Recipes For Picky Eaters

If you’re looking for tips and recipes for picky eaters, you’ve come to the right place! When my daughter was about 18-months-old, I really struggled …

24 Easter Crafts for Kids of All Ages and Stages | Whether you're looking for simple Easter crafts for toddles and preschoolers, or easy fun projects for kids in elementary school that require a little more planning and creativity, this post will inspire you. From handprint chick crafts, to upcycled bunny crafts, to DIY Easter baskets and more, we've even included our favorite Easter traditions for kids to make the holiday extra special this year! Family

Easter Crafts for Kids: 24 Fun Ideas For All Ages and Stages

If you’re looking for Easter crafts for kids, we’ve got tons of ideas to inspire you! We’ve curated a variety of crafts for every age …

6 Diastasis Recti Exercises for Women | If you're looking for workouts you can do to get rid of your mummy tummy, you're in luck! We're sharing everything you need to know for healing and recovery, including 8 exercises to avoid, and 6 core strengthening workouts you can do at home post-baby for the best results. Commit to the challenge and don't forget to take before and after photos to track your progress! At-Home Workouts

No More Mummy Tummy: 6 Diastasis Recti Exercises for Women

Do you have a case of mummy tummy? You may not even realize what it is, but if you notice a little pooch after pregnancy …

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  • .⠀ I’VE GOT THAT FRIDAY FEELING…⠀ .⠀ 👆🏻J/K J/K J/K⠀ .⠀ TBH, I’m not even sure it’s Friday…
  • .⠀ ‘LIFE ISN’T ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORM TO PASS, IT’S ABOUT LEARNING HOW TO DANCE IN THE RAIN.’ —Vivian Greene⠀ .⠀ Hands up if you feel overwhelmed these days. 🙋‍♀️⠀ .⠀ I feel like we did a good job keeping a positive attitude and finding ways to laugh at how surreal our new normal is over the last couple of weeks, but then reality began to set in and while we’re still laughing and staying positive, I’d be lying if I said I don’t feel like I’m drowning most of the time. Being a mom, teacher, and entrepreneur while also making sure we’re fed and our house doesn’t fall apart is a lot for one person to handle.⠀ .⠀ I spent most of last Friday fighting tears, and then one of the moms from school sent me a meme by @emilykigphd, and it put it all into perspective, particularly these 3 parts:⠀ .⠀ 🌟 ‘Working, parenting, and teaching are three different jobs that cannot be done at the same time.’⠀ .⠀ 🌟 ‘It’s not hard because you are doing it wrong. It’s hard because it’s too much.’⠀ .⠀ 🌟 ‘If you are stressed, lower your expectations where you can and virtually reach out for social connection. We are in this together to stay well. That means mentally well, too.’⠀ .⠀ One of the biggest challenges many of us have is that we’re still holding onto our old lives too tightly. We’re so focused on all of the things that have been taken away from us, and pushing back on all of the new responsibilities that have been added onto our shoulders. And that’s fine. Normal even. But the reality is that we’re in this for the long haul, so rather than allowing ourselves to get stuck in the suck, we need to give ourselves permission to say no to the stuff we can’t handle, and find joy in new things.⠀ .⠀ This too shall pass, but it probably won’t pass for a while, and it’s up to you to decide if you’re going to make the most of it, or spend everyday feeling sorry for yourself.⠀ .⠀ What’s it going to be?
  • .⠀ ‘TO THE WORLD YOU MAY BE ONE PERSON; BUT TO ONE PERSON YOU MAY BE THE WORLD.’ —Dr. Seuss⠀ .⠀ 9 years ago today, this adorable blue-eyed gal made me a mom. She was 6 days early and has been living life on her terms ever since. She is the strongest and bravest girl I know, and I am so very proud she’s mine. She challenges me in ways I never dreamed a child could, lol, but I wish I’d had half of her sass and assertiveness when I was her age. She knows exactly what she wants out of life, and she’s not afraid to do whatever she needs to do to get it. Her enthusiasm and love for life is contagious, and I love experiencing the world through her eyes. She is fiercely loyal to the people she loves, and has made me a better person in so many ways. ⠀ .⠀ Happy 9th, sweet girl. I’m sorry we won’t be able to celebrate with your friends the way we had planned, but I hope your birthday is just as special. I’m so lucky I get to be your mama, and I’m so damn proud of you. 💙
  • .⠀ ‘A NEGATIVE MIND WILL NEVER GIVE YOU A POSITIVE LIFE.’ —Unknown⠀ .⠀ 👆🏻this is your Saturday morning reminder to look for the positives today. ⠀ .⠀ It’s so easy to focus on all of the negative ways our lives have changed lately, but try to be mindful of where you spend your energy. Easier said than done, I know, but when you catch yourself going down a rabbit hole of negativity, remember that we’re all in this together, and think of ONE thing that brings you joy right now. Maybe it’s the memes your BFF sends to you throughout the day, the increased time with your family, or the fact that you haven’t had to change out of your PJs for days on end. Whatever it is, hold onto it when the weight of this feels too much.⠀ .⠀ Be good to yourselves this weekend! Xo
  • .⠀ ’IF YOU CAN’T BE KIND, BE QUIET.’ —Unknown⠀ .⠀ Oy. Social media has been an interesting space lately. For the most part, I find we’re all doing our best to keep each other’s spirits up by sharing funny memes and making light out of the way we’re trying to stay sane. I love the sense of community it’s creating, but every once in a while I notice a post or comment from someone that’s less than kind. ⠀ .⠀ If you post a funny meme, you aren’t taking this seriously.⠀ .⠀ If you complain about your kids climbing the walls, you obviously don’t love them enough.⠀ .⠀ If you post an old photo taken outside of your house, everyone assumes you’re defying the social distancing rules.⠀ .⠀ If you post a photo of your kids being homeschooled, you’re deliberately trying to make other moms look bad.⠀ .⠀ If you post a photo of your child playing video games, you’re allowing them way too much screen time.⠀ .⠀ And on and on it goes.⠀ .⠀ Let’s be clear here friends: this sucks. While our realities and struggles may be different, it’s all relative. It’s hard on all of us. We’re all cooped up. We’re all mourning the things we once took for granted. We’re all scared. And we have no idea how long this will continue.⠀ .⠀ This is a time to come together and build each other up, not tear each other down. ⠀ .⠀ Be kind. 💙
  • .⠀ ‘WAKE UP AND SMELL THE ROUTINE’. —Unknown⠀ .⠀ I decided to take a break last week and give myself and my family grace as I digested everything that’s going on right now. My 8-year-old and I have been home for over 2 weeks already since we made the decision to cancel our March break plans, and as we adjust to our new normal, I realized this past weekend that we really need some sort of routine.⠀ .⠀ So, we spent some time figuring out a realistic plan that allows my husband and I to work while my sweet girl learns and exercises her creative side, and while it’s not perfect, it felt good to wake up with a greater sense of control and purpose today.⠀ .⠀ Whether you’re scrambling to create a homeschooling schedule to keep your kids learning while they’re cooped up inside, or you’ve decided to give yourself grace and take it one day at a time, we’ve put together our best tips and ideas to make surviving a school closure as painless as possible. Click the link in my bio, and comment below with the things you’re doing to stay sane during this difficult time!
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