I tiptoed past my kids' bedrooms and managed to get down the stairs making barely any noise. I clutched a journal and my laptop to my chest, silently sliding onto the couch—too afraid to even get a mug out of a kitchen cabinet for fear of waking the kids. I needed this time. Half an hour to …
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For most of us, saying no almost feels physically painful: We were raised to be helpful, kind, and maybe even self-sacrificing. But you can gain more confidence saying no. Welcome to Saying No 101! Is it hard for you to say no? To look someone in the eyes and say, "I'm sorry, but I can't"? …
It’s normal to hit a decluttering slump; we ALL run out of steam sometimes. But if you're ready to get back on track, here are five concrete steps to take to get your house and life back. A few years ago, my mother-in-law gave us two giant boxes of photo albums from my husband’s childhood. We …
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If I could tell you one thing today, it would be this: You don't have to be anything more than you already are in order to be enough. The first time I remember really battling feelings of inadequacy was when I became a wife and mom. I had insecurities like anybody else, but overall, I was a …
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Are you unconsciously comparing your home to immaculate, styled homes you see on Pinterest? What if instead of criticizing your home for everything it’s not, you thanked it for everything it is? If you’re like me, much of the time when you walk through your house, this is what you …
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Affirmations have been on the self-help scene for decades, but what exactly are they, and more importantly, do affirmations work? My 8-year-old daughter has been scared to go to sleep lately. She says she wakes up in the middle of the night and lies in bed scared (too scared to leave the relative …
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