Today is my first Mother’s Day without my mom. And listen… when I was a kid, I thought my mother was rough. Not mean. Just tough, sometimes strict, and always in your business. The kind of woman that could roll her eyes so hard it felt like a personal attack. Those eyes had power. But let me be clear… YOU were not allowed to roll your eyes back at her. If you valued your life, you kept that little attitude to yourself and mumbled under your breath where she couldn’t hear it. Like many moms, I think she also had bionic ears. That was a mommy super power. And my…
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Lessons in Living — Lesson #4: Finding Balance in Everyday Life
Welcome to Lesson #4 in my Lessons in Living series. This one is about finding balance in everyday life. Life is funny like that. I’d love to believe that focusing on balance in day-to-day life is simple, however it’s not always as simple as it sounds. What Finding Balance in Everyday Life Really Looks Like You need more sunshine — good for your mood, your energy, your bones. But not too much, because now we’re talking about skin damage. You need more fiber, more fruits, more vegetables… but go too far and suddenly your stomach is like, what are we doing? Carbs, they matter. Too many? That’s a problem too.…
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🌿 Tree Nut Allergies, Blossoms, and the Things We Don’t Always Think About
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🧵 Achy Hands from Stitching (Because “One More Section” Never Means One)
There’s a certain kind of ache that comes from doing something you love a little too long. Achy hands from stitching aren’t always dramatic, they show up quietly. You’ve probably felt it— that deep, tired feeling in your fingers and palms after you’ve been sitting there… stitching… telling yourself,“just one more section.” (We all know how that goes.) If you crochet, knit, embroider, cross-stitch, or sew — you probably know exactly what I mean. Achy hands from stitching happen more often than we talk about. Your hands are doing small, repetitive work for long stretches of time, and eventually, they’re going to say something about it. The goal isn’t to…
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6 things people do with oranges (uses for orange peels I didn’t know about)
I’ve been seeing different uses for orange peels lately, and I realized… I’ve been throwing them away my whole life without thinking twice about it. Some of these uses for orange peels actually make sense.Some of them… I’m still thinking about. But either way, I might try a few. Simple ways to use orange peels at home 1.they say just peeling an orange can boost your mood. listen…i believe it a little bit. not a lot, but a little. I’m willing to give it try. 2.people put the peels in a pot and let it simmer to make the house smell good. now THIS one…this one I’ve done before but…
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Spring Is Beautiful… and a Little Bit Rude (Migraine Season)
Spring in the Midwest is a strange kind of beautiful—and for me, it also brings a familiar set of spring migraine triggers. The light gets softer. The air shifts. You can feel something waking up again.And then… the storms roll in. There’s nothing more peaceful, while inside, than watching a spring storm.A warm drink, a quiet room, rain against the windows—it’s relaxing. Unless you dread it like me, especially when spring migraine triggers are at their peak. Then that same storm?Not your friend. I’ve had migraines for most of my life, and spring is when they tend to show up the most. I don’t get auras, so I don’t get…
