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My Top 5 Uses for Reusable Bags

When grocery shopping, I used to always request paper bags when available because those plastic bags are my archnemesis. A big plastic bag filled with smaller ones sits in my garage that I grab once in a while and recycle at one of my local stores. Thankfully, that big bag of plastic has been smallerContinue reading “My Top 5 Uses for Reusable Bags”

Break

Last week, June 11th – June 14th, I took a break. My break was from social media and was extremely needed. I also took a step back from messaging and being on my phone all together as well. I made a post on both my Facebook and Instagram accounts and then I shut off notificationsContinue reading “Break”

How I stay on top of cleaning

This saying could not be more accurate. I only have 1 child but I feel like I am constantly picking up something every time I turn around. This past year, we moved from a 2 story house with no storage, aside from the attic, to a 3 story house with storage available on every floor!Continue reading “How I stay on top of cleaning”

Time to Stop Crossing Oceans

I hate over thinking, it is the worst and it always comes on a low anxiety day causing it to turn into a high anxiety day or an anxiety attack. Usually, I know what caused me to over think. Sometimes it is caused by someone else letting me down, something not going the way IContinue reading “Time to Stop Crossing Oceans”

She is Awesome

I always wondered what I would say if I had a daughter when it came to encouraging her or boosting her self esteem. Ever since our daughter was born, even when she was still an infant, I was aware of how I was speaking and how I spoke about myself when speaking out loud. IContinue reading “She is Awesome”

Banana Bread

When I am stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious I turn to cooking and baking. I do not know what it is but cooking or baking always makes me feel better. It can be something as simple as making pasta sauce or something with a few more steps like oatmeal cookies or a cake. Today, I wasContinue reading “Banana Bread”

Hydration

This past week was Hydration Week with my JuicePlus team. Aside from my morning cup of coffee, and some times an afternoon one, all I have during the day is water. The minimum I drink each day is 48oz but I always try for more. During Hydration week I challenged myself to drink more everyday, and then,Continue reading “Hydration”

Mother’s Day

I follow Petra K. McEwan, MD* on social media. She shares different advice on motherhood, self care, and marriage. I joined her 7 Day Motherhood Challenge this Mother’s Day. Across the 7 days, she challenged participants to learn something new while taking time to truly focus on their children. Our daughter is 2 and IContinue reading “Mother’s Day”

Coffee Everyday

Even before I was a mom, I had coffee sometime throughout my day. But now that I am a mom, I have a morning cup and some days, an afternoon cup. My coffee maker sits on the counter in a corner of our kitchen and I have been wanting something to put by my coffeeContinue reading “Coffee Everyday”

Same Storm

Illinois’s stay-at-home order has been extended from April 30th to May 30th. Not going to lie, this caused severe anxiety for me even knowing it was probably going to happen. I am starting to run out of ways to keep my daughter occupied at home as I am sure most parents are. I know thatContinue reading “Same Storm”