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š Midweek Reset: 5-Minute Habits to Boost Your Energy (No Matter What Your Week Looks Like)
Letās be realāWednesday can hit like a wall. The energy from Monday (if there was ever much) is long gone, and Friday still feels way too far away. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom keeping tiny humans alive, working from home… Continue reading
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The Power of Simple Kindness
So a little bit of a rant post… How hard is it, really, to respond to someone elseās small act of kindness? Iām not talking about grand gestures or life-changing sacrifices ā just the little everyday moments. A āthank you,ā… Continue reading
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When Motivation Hibernates (and So Do I, Kinda)
Lately, one thing has been weighing heavy on my mindāenergy, or rather, the lack of it. I have a feeling Iām not the only one. As the seasons shift from summer into fall and then inch their way toward winter,… Continue reading
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Two Weeks of Whiskers, Wiggles & Wonder š¾
Oh, the cuteness just keeps coming ā tiny claws, wobbly pounces, and all! Itās hard to believe itās already been almost two weeks since these little furballs joined our family. What an adventure it has been watching them grow ā… Continue reading
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Fostering Fuzzballs: Our Adventure With Tiny Kittens
As if our home wasnāt already a bustling hub of fur, scales, and fish tanks, we decided to add a little more chaos to the mix. Not chaos in the stressful sense ā more like chaos wrapped in fluff and… Continue reading
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The (Imperfect) Art of Balance: A Gym Confession
Soā¦ itās been a month since Iāve stepped foot in a gym. (Cue dramatic music.) And before anyone gasps and clutches their protein shake, let me just sayāitās not for lack of excuses. Oh, I have plenty. Are they good… Continue reading
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Sometimes, I Just Want to Doom Scroll (and Maybe Eat Cheese in Peace…
Let me just say it straight: I love my family. I love my kids, my partner, our animals, and the life we’ve built together. Iād go to the ends of the Earth for themāand sometimes it feels like I already… Continue reading
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Thelma vs. The Wall: A True Story of Survival…
Let me tell you about Thelma. Now, Thelma is technically our dog, but emotionally and spiritually, she belongs to my husband. She tolerates me. Likeā¦ she appreciates that I open doors and provide snacks, but sheās made it clear Iām… Continue reading
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āØ Midlife Magic: Itās Not All Crisis and Chaos āØ
Everyone talks about the midlife crisisācue the dramatic music. Supposedly, we hit 40 and suddenly spiral into buying sports cars, getting questionable tattoos, or googling āhow to feel young againā at 2 a.m. But you know what we donāt talk… Continue reading
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š§” Finding Friendship in the Middle
Last week, I was on vacationāa lovely blend of work, relaxation, and family time in Montana. Thereās something so comforting about visiting family, especially the kind you can just talk to about anything, even if itās been nearly a year… Continue reading
The Jaded Mother 