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My Secret Weapon When I’m Feeling Lost Is To Make A List

I have a list of strengths, 67 in fact, tucked away in a drawer so that I can bring them out and read them. Sixty-Seven! Think about it, could you sit down and write 67 strengths of your own in a list right now? If you are anything like me, probably not. Now, don’t get […]

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If You Find Yourself Saying, I Want A Best Friend, You’re Not Alone. Here’s How To Find One.

Honestly? It’s really hard to find a close mom friend. We all say to ourselves, “I want a best friend.”  I never realized how hard making mom friends would be in adulthood. I had always made friends easily as a kid. It came naturally to me. Yet, as a mom, it has been so. much. […]

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What Most Moms Really Want Is A Close Mom Friend

Honestly? It’s really hard to find a close mom friend. I never realized how hard making mom friends would be in adulthood. I had always made friends easily as a kid. It came naturally to me. Yet, as a mom, it has been so. much. harder.  In early motherhood I spent many hours, in a […]

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To The Natural Born Wallflowers And People Pleasers

I think some of us are better than others at not caring what people think of us. I think in some of us, it’s hardwired to be strong and fierce or self-confident and independent. Some of us are born that way, and some of us aren’t. Some of us look too often to others for […]

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Sweet Potato Pie Bars Make The Easiest Fall Dessert

Fall is my absolute favorite, and nothing screams fall dessert like these sweet potato pie bars that have a delicious graham cracker crust, and a sweet potato filling topped with delicious marshmallow. Whether you just need some for yourself, or you are entertaining, you’ll want to make these over and over again.  I don’t know […]

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15 Recipes For A Delicious Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

Planning a gluten-free Thanksgiving can be super overwhelming. Trust me – I know this firsthand. November is quickly approaching so that means preparing our menu (and our stomachs) for Thanksgiving. But planning a gluten-free menu can be an unsettling task. I for one was gluten-free for many many years, and that often meant skipping my […]

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I Wonder What Mother They Will Remember

Lately, I’ve been thinking about what mother my kids will remember. Will they remember the one that worked, and had to ignore them sometimes, or will they remember the mom that poured over scrapbooks and baby books, and instagram posts documenting every moment of their little lives.  Will they remember the mom that cried at […]

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10 Quick And Easy Lunch Ideas For Picky Toddlers

Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters, and making lunches for them can be quite the challenge. Despite that, many toddlers are willing to try new foods when they look visually appealing and taste delicious. The trick to getting your picky toddler to eat new foods is to present a colorful plate of flavorful food and consistently […]

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To My Middle Schooler – Here’s Why Middle School Is The Worst

To my middle schooler, here’s why middle school is the worst.    I’m glad you’re almost done with a super annoying year of your life. Everyone hates seventh grade. Like, everyone. The first year of middle school is torture for pretty much the entire universe. Yes, it’s exciting and new, but it’s also boring and […]

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Some Days It Takes Super Human Strength To Be A Mom, Which Makes You A Superwoman

I saw a superwoman jogging as I was going to the grocery store one day when I was a tired mom in the trenches. My first thought, I do not lie, was, “Someday I’ll be able to do that. You know, when my kids decide to sleep through the night.”  Then, on the way home […]

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