Tag: self care
The “B” Word I Won’t Use
“Oh don’t say that word around Courtney,” my friend joked after hearing another mom share about her hectic life.
The mom laughed with confusion....
Unbecoming Supermom
Alcohol. Illicit drugs. Those were not my preferred vices. I preferred the socially acceptable one. The one that no one questioned. The one that...
It’s OK to Not Enjoy Every Moment of Motherhood
"The time will pass so fast. Just enjoy every minute!"
I call big fat BOLOGNA!!
Are you seriously telling me that I should enjoy rinsing poop...
Worried About the COVID-19 Vaccine? Here’s My Experience
Are you worried about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
With all states on board to approve anyone 16+ by May 1st, people are talking about it:...
Self-Love Over Self-Care: Finding Happiness From Within
I’m sure that we have all heard about the importance of self-care, especially as moms.
We need to take some time for ourselves, we should...
After 4 Kids and 40+ lbs Gained, I Chose to Do...
I do not get to do much for myself these days.
After all - I am a military spouse, a parent of four little kids...
The Life-Changing Magic of Getting Enough Sleep
Y'all, I am not that into sleep.
If you gave me eight hours of uninterrupted spare time, I would rather spend it reading, exercising, going...
5 Ways to Minimize Your Life and Maximize Actually Living
Let me just preface this post by saying that I am in no way, a master of minimalism. I feel like on the scale...
Friday Favorites: Heather’s Favorite Historical Fiction Authors
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty...
Lillie + Pine: Making You Smile This Valentine’s Day!
I love receiving personal mail. Letters, postcards, packages...so long as it is not a dreaded bill, I get a thrill opening up something sent...
Minding Your Mindfulness: How to Help Your Kids Use This Practice
“Mindfulness” is definitely on the regular rotation of things we ought to be doing these days.
Being mindful can seem like a daunting task though....
What is Emotional Poverty?
The human brain is so amazing. The more we learn about it, the more we know we don’t know.
I find brain-based research fascinating. I...