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Why It’s Okay Not to be the Perfect Mom

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I used to strive to be the perfect mom. I wanted my house to be spotless, and for my children to always be neatly dressed, without a trace of dirt on their faces. I wanted to welcome my husband home from work with a great, home-cooked dinner…
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Suicide: When & Why You Should Talk About It

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The word “suicide” in conversation is not exactly an icebreaker. Nevertheless, if you have a family member or close friend who is a suicide survivor, learning how to talk about suicide will help your friends and family cope, and it might…
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Single Women: Between a Rock & a Hard Place

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I married at 43, to the collective relief of my friends, who feared I’d be the last, lonely single gal among them. Still, I remember well my decades of single life, and the struggle to stay strong and independent and not “need” a man,…

Quick & Easy Ombre Manicure

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This fall, nail trends are all unique accents and special effects galore. Luckily, some of these specialized manicure techniques are much simpler than they look. So if a mani/pedi isn’t in your budget this week, check out this great ombre…
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How to Take Time Off, Even When You Think You Can’t

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As an entrepreneurial mother of three young children, some days, bedtime just can’t get here fast enough. Not because I need a break from the kids, but because I work what seems to be all the time and I need a break! Thanks to my smart…

Sneaking Moments of Self-Care for New Moms

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It’s always a challenge for moms to make me time and it’s especially tough for new moms. However, in order to be the best mom you can be, it’s essential to find little ways to pamper yourself and take care of your own needs. From exercise…
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To Celebrate National Recovery Month - Alcohol: A Dysfunctional Love Story

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All love stories have an ending, either because the love has faded, was dysfunctional, or because of death. My love story with alcohol ended because it hurt too much. My breakup happened on a day in early September, 19 years ago. Coincidentally,…
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Tips for Preventing Working Mom Burnout

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Working full time, having a husband and 3 kids, managing a household and making sure I take care of me is a lot to take on every single day. Some days, I feel like I am stuck in an emotional rollercoaster and I can’t get off the ride.…
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How to Beat Post-Vacation Blues

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People use vacations as a time to relax, dream, create, and brainstorm ways to make life more like a vacation, year-round. They make resolutions to enjoy life more, take more breaks, spend more time with friends…to live more, laugh more,…