Prepping For Surgery: Meal Prepping, Cuddles, and Recovery Haylee (Daughter) I’m having surgery on Friday. It’s routine, it’s outpatient, and it’s pretty minor – but it’s still nerve racking and, quite frankly, a little emotional for me. With this surgery comes some unexpected changes to plans and some new experiences. My daughter has never been […]
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Learning to Put Myself First Therese (Mom) I’m not very good at putting myself first. Even something as simple as taking a shower can feel rushed. I’m in and out as quickly as possible because I don’t want to get in anyone’s way. There’s always a list of things waiting for me when I step
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Hair Health in Your Early 20s: Habits That Can Make or Break Your Hair Tori (Daughter) Hair health is so important to me! In your early 20s, hair health is often taken for granted, but it quietly reflects your overall lifestyle, habits, and well-being. At this stage of life, hair is typically strong, resilient hair,
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Real Talk for Moms: Comparing Progress Haylee (Daughter) As a mom, especially a new one, it’s hard to sometimes not compare your little one’s progress (& yours) to another’s. My friend and I were talking about an episode of Bluey where the mom is telling Bluey and Bingo about how Bluey learned to walk. In
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My Daily Routine Game Changers: Why Laird Superfood Coffee Changed Everything Therese (Mom) I am deeply passionate about my morning cup of coffee. I’ve tried many brands over the years and loved quite a few — but NOTHING compares to the life-altering difference I’ve experienced with Laird Superfood. A little backstory: Laird Hamilton, a legendary
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8 Hormone-Supporting Foods That Every Woman Should Add to Her Diet Haylee (Daughter) Last week on Instagram, I posted a picture breakdown (I’ll post it below) of my plate and what I was eating for lunch. It wasn’t by any means the best meal I’ve ever had in my life, but it sure was delicious!
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Aging, Survival, and the Invisible Battles We Don’t Talk About Therese (Mom) I never imagined that growing older could make me feel invisible. When I was young, I believed aging came with respect. I envisioned older women as anchors of wisdom — people others turned to for guidance, for strength, for perspective. I thought longevity
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My Truth About Anxiety: Let’s Talk Tori (Daughter) If you or someone you love is struggling with anxiety, depression, or similar challenges and needs additional support, you’re not alone. Reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, or a qualified mental health professional can be an important step toward finding help and healing. There are
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Loving Your Loved One Through Their Traumatic Brain Injury Haylee (Daughter) Funny enough, March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, so this seems appropriate to talk about. In May 2010, my husband suffered 2 traumatic brain injuries – 2 weeks apart from one another – while on deployment in Afghanistan as a result of explosions from
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My Cancer Journey: The Hard, Beautiful Road to Healing Therese (Mom) Cancer entered my life twice, each time like an unexpected storm interrupting an ordinary day. I was only 24 when I first heard the words Hodgkin’s lymphoma directed at me—too young to fully understand what it meant, but old enough to know that everything
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