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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 else’s small act of kindness? I’m not talking about grand gestures or life-changing sacrifices — just the little everyday moments. A “thank you,”… Continue reading
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Part 3 – The (Hopefully) Final Chapter of the Great Tank Saga
Subtitle: From Bacteria Battles to Fishy Friendships Well, here we are… The third (and fingers crossed, final) chapter in what I’ve come to call The Great Tank Saga. For those of you who’ve been along for the whole ride, thank… Continue reading
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When Motivation Hibernates (and So Do I, Kinda)
Lately, one thing has been weighing heavy on my mind—energy, or rather, the lack of it. I have a feeling I’m 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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Permission to Do Absolutely Nothing (And Like It)
I’ve been blogging for about two months now, and here’s what I’ve already discovered: coming up with blog topics on a regular basis is not for the faint of heart. I mean, sure, I usually write about a whole mix… Continue reading
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The (Imperfect) Art of Balance: A Gym Confession
So… it’s been a month since I’ve stepped foot in a gym. (Cue dramatic music.) And before anyone gasps and clutches their protein shake, let me just say—it’s 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. I’d go to the ends of the Earth for them—and sometimes it feels like I already… Continue reading
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✨ Midlife Magic: It’s Not All Crisis and Chaos ✨
Everyone talks about the midlife crisis—cue the dramatic music. Supposedly, we hit 40 and suddenly spiral into buying sports cars, getting questionable tattoos, or googling “how to feel young again” at 2 a.m. But you know what we don’t talk… Continue reading
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🧡 Finding Friendship in the Middle
Last week, I was on vacation—a lovely blend of work, relaxation, and family time in Montana. There’s something so comforting about visiting family, especially the kind you can just talk to about anything, even if it’s been nearly a year… Continue reading
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Mirror, Mirror — I’m Good Enough, Thanks..
Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: “Love your body at every stage of life!” is possibly the biggest, sparkliest, most beautifully packaged lie the beauty industry has ever sold us. And they’ve sold us a LOT… Continue reading
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Team Dog or Team Cat?
Dogs or cats? Well, at the moment, I have both—and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Years ago, I would have sworn up and down that I was 100% a dog person, no contest. But these days? Depending… Continue reading
The Jaded Mother 