The idea for this project came to me while going through baby stuff in preparation for Baby Number 3’s arrival. I found the great big diaper bag I hauled around with my first two babies, and I realized something. Most of the time, a great big diaper bag is not really all that necessary – and it’s not all that convenient to…
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Do you check your email, text messages, or social media constantly? You may need a digital detox. So there I was, going on about my business cooking dinner, when my 3-year-old walks in with her big blue eyes and a very proud smile on her face. “Here, mommy! I brought you your phone!” she says. And my heart broke a…
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It’s that time of year… The time when we are feeling the effects of all the holiday goodies consumed over the past 6 weeks. As much as I enjoy indulging, I also get burnt out on the sweets and junk food. Especially now that I’m a mom. I look forward to getting back to our normal routine, which includes much…
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These hobbies are perfect for stress relief and quieting the mind.
You want a happier and more content life. But what is contentment? In 2015, I decided my word for the year – my theme, if you will – was contentment. But what does that really mean? According to Merriam-Webster: contentment noun con·tent·ment \kən-ˈtent-mənt\ : the state of being happy and satisfied : the state of being content content adjective con·tent \kən-ˈtent\…
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