I was walking my kids home from school the other day, engrossed in own thoughts—there in body with my children but miles away in my head. It's time to start thinking about Christmas gifts, I thought. And we still haven't pinned down what we're doing for Thanksgiving... Despite my racing mind …
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A few nights ago, I sat among seven women—five of whom I'd never met before—and cried my "little girl cry." I first identified my "little girl cry" a year ago, while I was training to become a life coach. I had volunteered to be coached in front of my class, and the technique my trainer used on …
It was 7pm and my 6-year-old was in the middle of her 20 millionth meltdown of the day. (Or at least, it darn well FELT like that many!) I suggested she take a bath and get ready for bed—to which she responded like I had suggested we pull out some teeth just for the heck of it! I looked at …
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A couple of years ago, I was following a woman on social media. I liked that she didn’t try to paint herself as perfect. For every styled-out photo she posted of herself holding a cup of coffee with beautifully manicured hands, she shared one of herself with a wild-haired toddler on her hip and not …
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A big welcome to today's guest writer, Lilly Neubauer of Open Hearted Home! Three years ago, I sat front row in an auditorium listening to Elizabeth Gilbert speak on creativity. Going out on a weeknight to sit smack in front of a favorite author seems like the chosen activity of a woman with her …
I have a friend who always seems like she has it together. (Maybe you have one too?) She's been this way for as long as I've known her—almost 15 years. When we were in college, it seemed like juggling classes, work, and a social life came to her as easily as breathing. She had plans laid out …
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Twelve years ago, I decluttered my kids’ toys under the glow of a flashlight as they slept. That one change gave me so much relief that I continued until I’d decluttered more than half of what we owned. ✨
I suddenly felt like I could engage with my loved ones, not just clean up after them. I believe every woman deserves the same.
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