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Why Doesn’t She Just Leave? Busting 5 Myths About Domestic Violence
It’s October, which means we’ll soon be swimming in a sea of pink—pink ribbons, pink t-shirts, and even…
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9 Simple Steps to Increase Traffic from Pinterest and Gain More Followers
While blogging about blogging—very meta!—isn’t usually my thing, over the past few months I have been able to learn and…
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Co-Hosting the SHINE Blog Hop—Come Link Up!
This week I have the honor of co-hosting the SHINE Blog Hop with Jennifer from The Deliberate Mom. I don’t participate in a lot of link ups, yet I…
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My Sister-in-Law Died of an Overdose, and My Family Is Refusing To Keep Quiet About It
“Don’t keep a secret because secrets will kill you.” That’s one of the messages my husband’s parents are trying to spread after…
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12 Habits of Highly Productive People
“You know, I used to be a very disciplined person,” my friend mused. “Yep, and I used to actually get things done!” I chimed in…
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How Meaningful Relationships Can Help Us THRIVE
If I were to ask you what you value most in life, I’d be willing to bet your answer would revolve around your relationships…
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Want To Be More Productive? Try Rearranging Your To-Do List
Like most busy moms, I’m a list-maker. There is simply no way I could juggle the constant demands of work and family without putting pen to paper…
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How to Accept a Compliment Graciously: 4 Best Ways to Respond
Feminist activist, author, and all-around-inspiration Jessica Valenti has a great piece in the latest issue of Self magazine about…
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What If Freaking Out Isn’t a Bad Thing?
This week I’m desperately trying to claw my way out of a pit of deadlines. I know it will be worth it once the work is done and my byline is published, but…
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One-Line Affirmations for Moms
If you’re anything like me, you probably have trouble turning off the voice in your head. From the second your alarm blasts in the morning to…
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12 Ways to Love Your Body Starting Right Now
When talking about romantic relationships, you’ll often hear quotes about love being more than just a feeling—it’s also an action. Love is a verb…
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How to Slash Your Grocery Budget by Changing Your Mindset
Do you ever leave the grocery store feeling deflated and defeated because the trip has left a larger hole in your wallet than you would have liked…