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How I Turned My Life Around With A Paintbrush

April 10, 2017 by Amanda Wood Leave a Comment

When you’re young, it’s all about coloring, gluing, splashing paint across the canvas in all directions, learning how to write and read with the help of fantastical bedtime stories and singing with all your heart. But somewhere along the way, we stop being encouraged to create and express ourselves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Relationships, Self Tagged With: art classes, being creative, creative expression, growing, joining an art class, learning, making art, self-care

Ten Ways To Fill Your Own Cup First

January 10, 2017 by Guest Author 1 Comment

When you take a flight and the crew goes over emergency procedures, they stress the importance of putting your own oxygen mask on before you attempt helping anyone else. If you’re not breathing, you’re of no use to others. This applies across our whole lives—if we’re not taking care of ourselves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Mental Health Tagged With: being a mom, fill your own cup first, mom, mom life, put yourself first, self love, self-care

Running on Empty

June 22, 2016 by Alison Tedford Leave a Comment

My brow furrowed with irritation as the "please refuel" ding sounded in my car. I was halfway to my destination, running behind because of some unexpected pit stops. This would most definitely make me late. While punctuality has never been one of my strengths, I bristled at the thought of yet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alone Time Tagged With: being a mom, parenting, self love, self-care

Why Every Mom Needs Her Own “Mom Cave”

May 3, 2016 by Amanda Wood 2 Comments

We’ve all heard a hundred times over about Man Caves and how every guy should have a space where he can unwind, relax and just do “manly” things. And to that we say: Go for it, dudes! We’ll be hanging out in our brand new Mom Caves, thank you very much! Imagine a place where you can retreat for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home, Life Tagged With: being a mom, decorating, home, move cave, self love, self-care, twistos

To The Mom Who Is Depressed, It’s Going To Be Okay

April 12, 2016 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

Every single day I wake up to the reality of my depression.It's morning.The sun is peaking through the curtains and I bury myself under the blankets and groan.My 2-year-old and 4-year-old climb into bed with me and we all snuggle for a few moments.My heart feels happy, even if it's just for a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motherhood, Parenting Tagged With: depression, feeling depressed, feeling overwhelmed as a mom, feeling overwhlemed, love yourself, mom, motherhood, post-partum depression, self love, self-care

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