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5 Must-Listen Podcasts for Moms
I used to think people who preferred listening to audiobooks over reading regular old paper books were weird. I mean, isn’t that kind of like listening to AM radio? But then I had kids, and somewhere amid the late-night feedings and filibuster-length bedtime routines, I realized I had a lot of wasted time on my […]
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Want to Feel Better Fast? Here’s a 2-Minute Solution.
Have we all seen this genius dinosaur meme by now? You know, the one that depicts the evolution of a mother’s mood from that of the affable “Rex” from Toy Story at 9 am to the murderous sharp-toothed beast from Jurassic Park by sundown? It’s relatable. More often than not, when I can feel myself […]
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Yes, Red Wine is Totally Good For You
Is there anything quite like a good libation at the end of a long day spent working or taking care of your kids? I think not. But not all drinks are created equal. There’s one beverage that outshines the rest in terms of keeping you sane and healthy, and it’s delicious, too. We’re talking about […]
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Yoga for Self Care: 5 Poses Moms Should Try
If I were to stack Legos on top of one another, adding a new piece every time I was beckoned during the day, the stack would grow into a tower capable of reaching the moon by dinnertime.
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I Organized My Inbox in 20 Minutes Flat: Here’s How
[This is the part where I disclose that this is a paid review for Edison Mail. I should also disclose that I’m very stubborn and only do reviews for products I would recommend to a friend. These are my honest thoughts.] Some people just walk around with 900+ unread emails in their inbox because they […]
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3 Easy Ways to Support Local Businesses Without Spending a Penny
The good news is that most cities are starting to open back up, which means stores and restaurants can welcome our families back in to eat and shop. At the same time, many of us are dealing with salary cuts, lost jobs, or job insecurity, which makes spending lots of money right now hard to […]
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Quick + Easy Lemon-Rosemary Baked Fish
Ever since I started an herb garden (I use the term “garden” here loosely), I’ve been looking for excuses to snip off some sprigs with my kitchen shears. I’ve got rosemary, cilantro, and basil hanging out in there, and they get along great. Look at them… just chillin’. Cooking with fresh herbs makes me feel […]
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7 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Family’s Carbon Footprint
The thing about science is that it’s true whether you believe it or not. Like, I could peer over the rocks of the Grand Canyon and proclaim that gravity is fake news, but if I lose my balance and fall into the wide-open mouth of that North Rim, I’m gonna die. Climate change is real, […]
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Necessary Endings: Good Is Not Good Enough
A couple of mornings ago, my three-year-old convinced me to let him play with the 100-piece Iron Man puzzle he’d gotten as a hand-me-down from friends. It was 6:30 a.m., and I just wanted to drink some hot coffee in relative peace, so I obliged, knowing full well what a debacle this would inevitably turn […]
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The Secret to Cooking the Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg
I’ll be the first to admit that my cooking skills are limited. In the summer, my family thrives on a rotating menu of tacos, takeout, and whatever meat my husband places on the grill racks above a smoldering pile of charcoal. Despite my lackluster skills in the kitchen, I’ve developed a precise method for making […]
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