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Always Anxious: 7 Ways Anxiety Affects Your Body

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Anxiety, the pervasive, invasive, feeling of worry or dread, is a beast. You see, the problem with worry is that it is cyclical, and it grows the more you feed it. You begin being worried about something inconsequential, like an upcoming appointment, which leads to worry about the results of it, which leads you to…

Bathtime Is an Act of Our Toddler’s Self-Care

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"I stinky." "I wan take a bath." These are the declarations spout off by our tiny little princess after she has taken a doodie. Having a little girl is a bit different than boys. She spends far more time in the tub than her big brothers did. She has got to be clean,…

Family Weigh Days Are Back With An Upgrade!

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The end of last year was utter crap if I can have a moment to be honest. And here we are two months into the new year still fanning the smoke away. When it rains, it pours... leaving little time and energy to focus on self-care and good health. The start of a new year…

How to Start a WordPress Blog for $20 or Less

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So you want to start a blog. Maybe you want a place to share your journey, an artistic hobby, help market your business, or blog as your business. Whatever has lead you down this road to blogging, I'm here to share how you can quickly get started using WordPress as your content management system. You…

Welcome to Cold Season! Here’s a Kit for That! (Giveaway)

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I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy and how to #FindYourHealthy. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. If you've made it through the holidays without getting sick... congratulations! And…

Mijo Style Feat. Daddy: Nature Preserve Walk

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With winter fast approaching, we’ve been trying to make the most of the mild weather before it becomes too bitter to spend time outdoors. One of the boys’ favorite pass-times is to play Pokémon GO which rekindles nostalgia from

Holiday Self-Gifting For Work And Play

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Thanks to Office Depot for sponsoring this post. The holiday shopping season is in full effect many of us are checking off gifts for our friends and family and prepping for the holidays in every capacity. But what about you? How many of you are treating yourself to something special this holiday season? For me,…

To Stay Home Or Visit During The Holidays? Use These Questions To Help You Decide

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Before starting your family, you probably pictured peaceful holidays, lounging by a fire (there’s ALWAYS a fire in our imaginations), maybe reading a great book while the kids played peacefully and your spouse entertained themselves some kind of way. The fire roared long into the evening, and the giggle of children faded away into bedtime,…

Fighting The Common Cold With Preventative And Natural Remedies

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I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy and how to #FindYourHealthy. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. Bugs have been in and out of our house since early fall,…

5 Tips For Hosting A Stress-Free Holiday Gathering

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The holidays are here and for us it's all about relaxation and enjoying the company of loved ones. Each year, we get together with family for a calm day of exchanging gifts, playing games, and watching movies. The menu is always simple and there’s always just enough food for everyone without tons of leftovers. I’ll…