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Why I Switched To A Plant-Based Diet
In early 2020, I was suffering from a horrible case of burnout at work. I was tired, struggling with confidence due to some skin issues and stubborn extra weight, had brain fog for days, and zero patience with my family. I kept thinking, "I just don't feel like...

Is Peloton Worth it?
Who here has been personally victimized by a Peloton commercial? Or maybe your "cool friend" has one, and her Instagram stories give you FOMO? You know what I mean. Or maybe, you're the more cynical type and find the whole thing a bit ridiculous. Either way, a lot of...

Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
I might not be the most fantastic chef, but I can make a darn good cinnamon roll! One of the first Christmas traditions I started after Russell and I were married was making homemade cinnamon rolls to eat on Christmas morning. Since then, I've made them in three...

Pharmacist Burnout And What You Can Do About it
"Mommy, why are you yelling?" my son said to me one day. I realized I was suffering from pharmacist burnout when I started flying off the handle at home in the evenings for no good reason. Even worse, I witnessed RJ mimic this behavior. Seeing this anger in him...

Playroom Decoration Ideas – Accent Wall
While there are a lot of playroom decoration ideas out there, the most cost-effective and straightforward way to decorate a kid's room is to add an accent wall. Since a child's taste change daily, I find it best to go with something temporary. Vinyl decals are...

How To Ship With PayPal
Let’s face it. Some like to try before they buy-especially if the product sounds too good to be true. Monat products do seem too good to be true, but I promise they aren’t. Therefore, to remedy that belief, I decided to start sending product samples to prospective...

My Personal Experience with Intermittent Fasting, 16/8 Method
I'm sharing my unique experience with intermittent fasting. If you have questions on the basic ins and out of intermittent fasting, check out my initial post. When we left off, I had decided to take the plunge and begin the 16/8 intermittent fasting method. I was...

Playroom Ideas: 10 Things Every Playroom Needs
As our boys got older and collected more toys, we faced a dilemma: At the end of the day, where do you put all the toys? For us, a playroom was the answer. Playrooms not only give parents a place to put away all of the kids’ toys but also gives the child or children...

Easy Homemade Bagel Recipe
If you ask me, there’s nothing that goes better with a great cup of coffee than a bagel. So, I was pleasantly surprised to see an easy homemade bagel recipe pop up on my Facebook feed a few months back. These bagels are made of Greek yogurt and contain more protein...

I’m Trying Intermittent Fasting: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
When you're busy with work, kids, husbands, and opportunities, those are often the priority. Intermittent fasting really wasn’t on my list of priorities. Then, around Will's second birthday, I found myself feeling pretty "fluffy" and weighing in around what I did...