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September 1, 2021
20 Back to School Backpacks Under $20
These back to school backpacks are the perfect backpacks on a budget! With back to school season upon us, these are PERFECT for all you procrastinators out there 😉 The best part? They’re great for those on a budget since they’re all backpacks under $20! Just scroll down below to find your favorite back to […]
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August 25, 2021
Are You A Brave Mom? What Does Bravery Look Like After Motherhood?
I’ve never thought of myself as “brave” in the true sense of the word. I never really thought of myself as a brave mom either. I’m not really a risk-taker, and aside from roller coasters, I don’t do any dare-devilish things. Skiing even seems out of the question for me. But, as a young 20 […]
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August 3, 2021
15 Printable Games for Kids For All Occasions
This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link, Perfection Pending may receive a commission. See our full disclosure policy here. I’m a sucker for finding activities to keep my kids busy. My kids are ALWAYS telling me that they are bored and I cannot stand trying to think of something for them to do. […]
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August 1, 2021
20 Back-to-School Lunch Box Essentials
With back to school season already here – I know you’re packing up your kids lunch boxes trying to make them healthy meals. But if yours are anything like mine – they end up coming home with so much they didn’t eat. We like to spice things up a bit with some fun but still […]
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July 8, 2021
We Are Never Going To Be OK If We Don’t Talk About What Hurts
Listening to Glennon’s podcast today, I heard her quote another author, Ashley Ford. She said, We are never going to be OK if we don’t talk about what hurts. It was something that has my soul yelling – YES! because I have always hoped to be authentic in my writing. I try to live by […]
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April 10, 2021
Easy Keto Funfetti Fat Bombs
Keto Funfetti fat bombs are the perfect fix for your sweet tooth with low net carbs in each serving. Made with cream cheese, vanilla and coconut oil, you’ll be able to whip these up anytime you’re having a craving for something sweet and creamy. I don’t know about you, but one of the hardest things […]
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January 26, 2021
I’m Tired of Basic Human Needs Being Seen As “Self-Care”
It seems the idea of self-care is a popular one. You can browse Pinterest, any website, or magazine that targets women, and I guarantee you that you will find an article on the importance of self-care. Taking time for yourself and making yourself a priority is always being marketed to women. It’s especially true in […]
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January 13, 2021
It’s OK To Be the Hero in Your Own Life Even If Others Don’t Approve
“But, I wish I wasn’t this way. I wish I could just not think the way I do. Go back to how it was before. I have felt upset with myself for wanting to do this. For wanting to change and leave it all behind”, I said today to my therapist. He said, “Maybe I’m […]
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November 24, 2020
Becoming the “Good Enough” Mother
I’ve always been what I considered a decent mother. Not a great one, and certainly not perfect. But, it’s only recently I’ve realized that I’m finally stepping into my own of becoming the “good enough” mother. I think it stems from my angst early on trying to balance the need to control everything, with perfectionism, […]
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November 11, 2020
To The Mom With Anxiety That Feels Robbed By It
To the mom with anxiety that feels robbed by it, I know that some days you struggle to get out of bed because you’re so tired from being up all night with worry. Sometimes, you struggle to get out of bed because sometimes it just all seems like more than you can handle. I know you […]
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