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Lifestyle · May 26, 2020

Elizabeth Gilbert’s ‘Big Magic’: Book Review

Elizabeth Gilbert's book somehow found it's way to me when I needed it most. In the early stages of a pandemic, everything felt entirely new, overwhelming, and unbelievable. Yet, at the same time, I found myself in a position to...

Lifestyle · May 21, 2020

7 Way To Indulge Your Inner Wanderlust From Home

Wanderlust! You know, that strong insatiable desire to travel and explore the world. That urge you have to hop on a plane or take road trips across the country. That feeling that makes you daydream of new destinations while making…

Lifestyle · May 10, 2020

12 Books To Read To Transform 2020

When you're ready to stop reading COVID-19 updates, read these 12 Books to transform 2020 Whether you are practice social distancing or in isolation, you might be on the lookout for some newfound wisdom. Each of these books offers a...

Food · April 10, 2020

Authentic Spanakopita Triangles Recipe (With Step-By-Step -Photos)

Day..... who knows of quarantine. Today, we are headed to Greece to create my favorite Greek pastry, Spanakopita Triangles-- pronounced: spah-nah-KO-pee-tah. This mini spinach pie recipe is very simple flavor-wise, but trust me, it's so delicious and easy for the whole family to make. Here's...

Lifestyle · April 3, 2020

How To Edit Photos Under Quarantine

I’m a little late to the preset party, but you know what they say – better late than never! These past 19 months as a stay-at-home-mom, then as a working-mom, would feel like a blur if I didn’t have the…

Motherhood · March 24, 2020

When Childbirth Goes Wrong: What I Wish I Knew

Labor was one of those things that I was so terrified of I didn't even dwell on it. I planned to push a healthy baby out, ideally without ripping or shitting myself. But it wasn't the lack of a childbirth plan...

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