S is for Self Care: Reflections on Gratitude This post may contain affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. November is here and the holidays are already upon us. Why is it that as soon as Halloween is over the focus seems to shift immediately to Christmas? I understand that the Christmas season is full of joy and Continue reading
S is for Self Care: 101 Ways to Manage Stress Stress! We all experience it.  Even good things in our lives can create stress – has anyone ever planned a wedding or had a new baby?!? So much stress. Sometimes we feel like it is too much work or like we have to make grand plans to Continue reading
S is for Self Care: 6 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself Why is it so hard for women, particularly mothers, to stop for a minute and take care of themselves? Women, by their nature, are caretakers. We take care of our children, our partners, our parents, our friends, neighbors and acquaintances, our pets, Continue reading
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