Loss is devastating. Grief is enveloping. It’s a feeling like a true punch in the gut, and your very breath is knocked right out of you. If you haven’t known this feeling, chances are you will some day. It’s just a fact of living in this old world. And if you’ve already experienced it, you know exactly what I’m talking…
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Grace for a Grieving Heart
6 Easy Reuben Sandwiches for Under $10
Eating at home can be tough when you’re low on time and energy–and let’s be real–when you’re on a budget. This recipe for making reuben sandwiches at home is super quick and delish. Plus it’s family-friendly and will help you stay within your budget. I mean, 6 sandwiches for $10? That’s what I’m talkin’ about. Dinner is served This recipe…
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The Secret to an UNDERwhelmed Mindset
My sister is 7 years younger than me, so I have vivid memories of her youngest days, which thrills her, I’m sure. I still remember whenever her Kindergarten class would get too rambunctious, the teacher would announce, “O.O.C.!” because they were out of control. This meant that they were to stop and think about what they were doing, quit running…
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How I Beat Anorexia, Part 3
When your body is so starved of nutrients, your brain simply cannot function as it was created to. The depth of darkness that is anorexia sucks you in and makes you believe that you absolutely have no choice. It literally changes your brain chemistry. It’s like an addiction. I remember at the beginning of it all, I looked in the…
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How I Quit My Job When I Couldn’t Afford To
This post may include affiliate links which allow me to earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. See my Disclosure page for more details. Seven months ago I quit my job. It had always been my dream to stay home, so I should have been so excited that it…
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How I Beat Anorexia, Part 2
Once I graduated from high school, I had absolutely no idea what to do. All I could think of was finally being free from the hell of social anxiety that it caused me day after day. But then I was expected to turn around and march right back into the 7th circle that was college. If you’ve experienced anxiety, extreme…
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How to Enjoy Mother’s Day without Mom
Let’s face it, Mother’s Day has a whole commercial season surrounding it. Cards, flowers, chocolates, and other treat-yo-mama marketing promotions are strong during the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day. And it sure can be hard to handle when your mom’s not around anymore to share the holiday with. I lost my mom over 4 years ago, and I had…
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