5 ways to carry on your mother’s legacy

Mother’s Day 2021 is bittersweet. My birthday happens to fall on my first Mother’s Day without my mom. It’s been almost two months since her passing, and the range of emotions I’ve felt since March…

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Staycation reflection: A lesson in self-care

I’d been contemplating for months booking a mini-getaway at a local hotel or resort, just to clear my head and get some uninterrupted rest. You know how it is when you have young kids –…

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How I knew I found the right therapist

I can’t describe it. When we hung up, I felt happier, lighter, relieved, and was slowly nodding my head…yep…she was a good fit for me. Sure, I’d tested the waters with two therapists prior to…

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Using faith to get out of debt

Psalm 24:1 says, “the earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it”. This means EVERYTHING – including money. But with the holiday season looming, how can we…

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The wine down: making the most of a tasting.

If you’ve known me for any amount of time, you know that enjoying a nice glass of wine – white or red – is a part of my self-care routine. Not to mention I love…

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