Tag: self care
Beauty Hacks for Hippies: Postpartum Hair Loss
My husband occasionally (often) and affectionately (mostly) refers to me as a hippy.
What he means, really, is crunchy. You know, clean eating, cloth diapers,...
Eyebrow Threading: Never Wax Again
You might have noticed threading kiosks popping up in malls across America lately. They're fairly minimal with reclining salon chairs and nothing more than...
Stop Saying, “I’m Fine” and Start Being Honest
I'm fine.
I heard myself say it all the time. It was the standard response to any inquiry of my day, my mood, my life,...
Speed Dating – Mom Edition: Where to Meet New Mom Friends
I thought it was difficult meeting people and making friends as a single adult, but then I became a mom and moved to a...
When Words of Affirmation Don’t Come Naturally
Have you heard of the book The Five Love Languages? It was all the rage with my friends when I was in college, so...
The Perfect Deployment Outfit
The perfect deployment outfit is a must.
But let's be clear, I'm not talking about that thoughtfully put together ensemble you'll wear to greet your...
Iceberg Moments: We Are Exactly Who Our Children Need
I don't know about you, but having kids in my thirties was harder than expected. I always knew I wanted kids, a daughter for sure. God in...
My One Simple (But Necessary) Personal Trainer Prerequisite
I have been researching a new running coach/personal trainer/magic worker.
I have never used one and after listening to a few podcasts, I've decided to...
Calories are Stupid: Tips and Tricks From a Blunt Nutritionist
Megan Kober is not your average dietitian. The bio for her business website, The Nutrition Addiction, states that she is a "vodka-loving dietician with...
Do You Botox? Your Injection Questions Answered
I’ve been a slave to beauty regimens since my teen years, back when I was trying every product possible to transform my hormone-fueled skin,...
5 Pregnancy Hacks for Your Healthiest Pregnancy Yet
Ladies, I have done this pregnancy thing a few times now and while I was never an unhealthy pregnant person per se, this pregnancy...
Processing Pain in Difficult Seasons
Five years ago, we adopted a little girl from China. The journey has been filled with joys, surprises, and struggles we could have never...