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How To Start A Blog – 10 Easy Steps

Creating a blog with Bluehost is a pretty straightforward process. Bluehost is a popular web hosting provider that offers easy WordPress integration. I started my blog one afternoon while I was on maternity leave when my son was napping – so when I tell you it takes less than 10…

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Avoiding Seasonal Depression – 7 Tips To Survive This Winter

Seasonal depression, more commonly known as ‘seasonal affective disorder’ (SAD), is a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year, usually during the fall and winter months when there is less natural sunlight. If you’re anything like me, you dread this time of…

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Rediscovering the Joy of Reading: 18 Books I’ve read that have sparked a new hobby

One of my yearly goals for 2023 was to get into reading. Last year I asked for a Kindle For Christmas and as much as I wanted to get into reading again, I had no idea where to start. Never did I imagine that I could say I’ve read…

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Time-Stamped Grief: A Walk Back through My Journal’s Pages

Things That Are Different Since My Mothers Diagnosis Written September 7, 2022 After my session last week, I cried all the way home, which isn’t normal for me. Typically, after therapy I feel more calm and peaceful than when I walked in – even though it’s only…

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Festive Holiday Recipes To Add To Your Christmas Day Menu

I don’t know about you, but baking and cooking fun recipes during the holidays was always one of my favorite traditions growing up. My family and I typically strayed away from ‘normal’ meals during the Holidays, and we loved to try new recipes. Here are some…

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Lessons You Learn After A Failed Relationship

I’ve had my fair share of failed relationships. But it wasn’t until a serious college relationship turned abusive that I realized that there are so many lessons to be learned after heartbreak. After taking time to cry, be angry, and heal, you will see what lessons…

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