Perk Pack — expectations
What Happened When I Started Making Myself a Priority?
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We read articles all the time about how important it is that mothers practice self-care. Of course, those things are typically easier said than done. It seems like any attempt I made in the past was met with a negative outcome. For example, if I went to get a massage or went to dinner with [...]
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The Teething Struggle
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Teething is like childbirth. You forget how awful it is until you go through it again. With my first baby, we were just lost. We had no clue what would help until it was almost over. This time, we knew what to do! Here are my top tips for making it through teething with your [...]
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30 Day Minimalism Challenge
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Prior to all of my recent research, I really thought minimalists were the people who bought tiny homes. They were the ones who had the white walls without a single picture hanging. You know, all of the straight lines. No character! Right? I was so wrong. Over the past few months, I have learned a [...]
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How Society is Failing Moms
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Do you feel that as a mom, you were set up for failure? No, of course you’re not a failure, but the odds were never in your favor. I wonder why the bar was set so high for moms? We’re always seen as the ones responsible for managing the household and making sure things run [...]