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11 Secrets of a Happy Marriage | If you want to know how to have a happy marriage, we’re sharing our best tips to teach you what sets happily married couples apart from the rest. Whether you’re celebrating your first anniversary or your 50th, the keys to a happy marriage are the same. Perfect for newlyweds, tired parents, and empty nesters, we hope these ideas give you the inspiration to keep the magic alive in your marriage today – and every day! #marriage #newlywed #kids #parenting Family

Happily Ever After: 11 Simple Secrets of a Happy Marriage

If you want to know the secrets of a happy marriage, you’re in for a treat! Contrary to popular belief, marriage doesn’t need to be …

How to Raise Happy Kids | If you want to know the secret to having happy children, we’re sharing 9 simple ideas to help. Perfect for the single mom who is stretched too thin – and for big families with busy schedules – these positive parenting tips will help foster a positive mindset, teach kids how to remain calm and mindful, and help them live their best lives every single day. #positiveparenting #parentingtips #mindfulparenting #raisingkids Family

How to Raise Happy Kids: 9 Simple Tips for Parents

If you want to know the secret to having happy children, you’ve come to the right place! As parents, we all start off with the …

27 Cooking Activities for Kids | Looking for easy and healthy recipes for kids you can incorporate into your classroom lesson plans? These fun ideas will inspire you! From taste tests and edible science experiments, to no bake recipes, to simple and creative ideas that have an education component, these recipes kids can make will teach important kitchen tips and life skills, and hopefully turn picky eaters into aspiring chefs! #cookingactivities #cookingintheclassroom #recipeskidscanmake Family

Cooking in the Classroom: 27 Cooking Activities for Kids

These fantastic cooking activities for kids taste great and will keep your students interested in learning. Making food in a classroom setting is even more …

36 Foil Pack Meals You’ll Love | Whether you’re camping, grilling, cooking in the oven, or creating a summer cookout for kids, foil pack meals are where it’s at. You can create healthy family-friendly meals with your favorite ingredients with next to no clean up. From a basic sausage, potato, and green beans foil pack, to grilled halloumi and veggies, to keto steak foil packs, we’re sharing 36 ideas for all palettes. #foilpackmeals #foilpacketmeals #hobomeals #campingmeals Food

No Fuss Dinners: 36 Mess-Free Foil Pack Meals You’ll Love

Looking for easy, healthy dinners to make any night of the week? Foil pack meals are delicious and fun to eat, and you can use …

How to Get Rid of a Migraine Fast | If you’re looking for headache relief, we’ve got you covered! We’re sharing 9 tips and natural remedies to help you prevent migraines and reduce the signs and symptoms when they do occur. From making changes to your diet, to getting a healthy amount of sleep, to reducing stress, to vitamins, supplements, and teas, these ideas work! #migraine #migrainerelief #migrainepain General Health

How to Get Rid of a Migraine: 9 Natural Remedies That Work Fast

If you’ve ever experienced a migraine, you know how dreadful they can be. A headache is bad enough, but add severe pain, nausea, and extreme …

14 Self-Care Ideas for Mental Health | Whether you suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, or a combination of the 3, you’re probably looking for coping skills and tips to help you feel better and balance your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. While there is no ‘recovery kit’ per se for mental health challenges, these self-care activities are key to a happy life! #selfcareactivities #mentalhealthactivities #selfcareideas Anxiety

Taking Care of You: 14 Self-Care Ideas for Mental Health

If you’re looking for self-care ideas for mental health, we’re excited to share our best tips and ideas to help you create and maintain a …

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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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