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27 Back To School Crafts For Kids | Perfect for preschoolers who are starting school for the first time, for kindergarten aged kids who are transitioning to full-day school, and for kids in elementary school, this collection of easy back to school activities and DIY art projects is full of ideas for moms to make back to school fun! #backtoschoolcrafts #backtoschoolactivities Family

Excited For School: 27 Back To School Crafts For Kids

Wow, can you believe it? Summer is almost over! For most of us, the moment school starts back up is pretty bittersweet. What better way …

18 Back to School Hairstyles for Girls | Looking for a simple hairstyle for your little one’s first day of school photos? Need easy updos for kids you can do on the daily? We’ve got you covered! Perfect for straight, curly, or wavy hair, these cute hairstyles and hair tutorials are for short hair, medium hair, and long hair. From ponytails, to braided hairstyles, to messy buns, your little one will love these fun styles! #backtoschoolhairstyles #backtoschoolhair #schoolhairstyles #schoolhair Beauty

18 Simple and Easy Back to School Hairstyles for Girls We Love

If you’re looking for simple back to school hairstyles for girls you can easily recreate on the daily, we’ve got you covered! As a mom …

11 Homemade Household Products | Natural living meets saving money with this collection of DIY cleaning products, cleanses, and stain removers using ingredients you probably already have on hand. Learn how to cut through grease and make your home shine using simple products like baking soda, white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, and water. These household cleaners are equal parts awesome and effective! #naturalhousehold #naturalhouseholdproducts #naturalliving General Health

11 Homemade Household Products for a Sparkly Clean Home

Having a sparkling clean home doesn’t mean you have to spend loads of money, especially when you can make homemade household products yourself. I feel …

40 Protein-Rich Oxtail Recipes You'll Love | Looking for some soul food to indulge in? Grab your instant pot, crockpot, or slow cooker and give some of these delicious oxtail recipes a try! From Jamaican, to Southern, to Asian, to Italian, we’ve curated 40 recipes that are equal parts easy and delicious. Whether you like your oxtail boiled, braised, in a curry, or in a soup, there’s a recipe here for you! #oxtail #oxtailrecipes #soulfood #comfortfood Food

Soul Food: 40 Protein-Rich Oxtail Recipes You’ll Love

Oxtail recipes have quickly become some of the most popular comfort food dishes out there. The weather may be hot now, but when the temperature …

Plantar Fasciitis Relief | Looking for home remedies and exercises to relieve plantar fasciitis pain? We’re sharing the best products, essential oils, and shoes for those with heel and foot pain, the best exercises and stretches to prevent foot and heel pain, and tips to tape and wrap your foot for instant relief. Whether you injured yourself running or your pain stems from flat feet, high arches, or being overweight, rest assured relief is on the way! #plantarfasciitis #plantarfasciitisrelief Fitness

Plantar Fasciitis Relief: 7 Home Remedies to Treat and Prevent Pain

Plantar fasciitis is not an enjoyable injury to have. If you’ve noticed a sharp pain at the bottom of your foot, mostly towards your heel, …

38 Easy Breakfasts for Kids to Kickstart The Day | If you’re looking for quick and healthy breakfast recipes to kickstart your mornings, these ideas will inspire you! We’ve included make ahead ideas you can enjoy on the go, high protein breakfasts that double as fabulous after school snacks, as well as gluten free breakfast ideas and dairy free breakfast recipes for kids with allergies. #kidsbreakfast #kidsbreakfastrecipes #easybreakfast Family

Morning Fuel: 38 Easy Breakfasts for Kids to Kickstart The Day

Having easy breakfasts for kids ready to go in the mornings can go a long way in ensuring your day gets off to a good …

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  • .⠀ ‘SURROUND YOURSELF WITH MAKEUP, NOT NEGATIVITY.’ —Unknown⠀ .⠀ 👆🤣💃⠀ .⠀ Happy Sunday my beautiful friends!
  • .⠀ ‘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
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