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Archives for Personal & Life Updates

Political Podcasts I Listen To.

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This post will only appeal to a very small, very nerdy subset of people who love both politics and podcasts. Hello, friends. Let’s nerd out. I feel like my only interest lately is the election. I AM OBSESSED, YOU GUYS. I listen to podcasts all day. I don’t have much time to sit down and read articlesRead the whole post >>

October 6, 2016 · Tagged With: podcasts, politics 7 Comments

September Update & October Intentions

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These leaves should be changing soon! [September Update] Finish unpacking // Done and done! I know some people can live with unpacked boxes for years and it doesn’t bother them, but I’ve moved a lot in my life (15 times, at least) and I get itchy when there are still boxes to be unpacked. Make fallRead the whole post >>

October 3, 2016 · Tagged With: monthly goals 4 Comments

How to Support a Friend Who’s Lost a Baby.

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Almost five months ago now, I lost a baby at 21 weeks of pregnancy. In the time since, I’ve gone to therapy and support groups and talked with countless other women who’ve lost babies. One thing is in common – support is so key to getting through this. I’ve been already asked how to supportRead the whole post >>

September 23, 2016 · Tagged With: miscarriage & pregnancy loss 13 Comments

September Intentions

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Our new city. Yay. I…feel like making goals again. Setting intentions. Having some hopes and aspirations. Screen detox for Theo* // I’ve been using screens to keep him busy while we packed and moved and unpacked without any family nearby to help, but it turns him into a MONSTER. Gabe can handle screens without losingRead the whole post >>

September 2, 2016 · Tagged With: monthly goals 11 Comments

It’s Been A While.

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The physician assistant smiles at me. “So tell me about yourself.” “Well, I’m pretty boring, health-wise-“ she laughs. I take a deep breath and try to be breezy, “Except for pregnancy. I have, uh, I had a son and then two miscarriages, then another son, then lost a baby at 21 weeks in April.” Her faceRead the whole post >>

August 16, 2016 · Tagged With: miscarriage & pregnancy loss 12 Comments

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Saving Money & Living Frugally

Doing a Buy Nothing Month.

Every so often, my eating junk food gets a little out of control and do a little juice cleanse. To help reset my body’s ideas of … [Read More...]

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Simple Living & Minimalism

Long Distance Moving and Decluttering – A Few Tips.

We're in the midst of a long distance move to Massachusetts this month (in the nomadic portion of our move - we moved out of our … [Read More...]

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Green Living & Sustainability

Choosing between Convenience and Values.

A reader asks: How do you decide when to focus your energy on better choices versus choosing convenience? I think it can be so … [Read More...]

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Motherhood & Parenting

The Story of Eleanor.

(Warning, this post will contain mentions of bodily fluid) How Eleanor Came to Be. I want to write this all down while I still … [Read More...]

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Career & Business

A New Leaf. Little Leaf.

(Yes, I am a dork.) Your website should be like an extra employee. Who works non stop 24/7. I recently overhauled my site … [Read More...]

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Recipes

Recipe: Curried Greens and Chickpeas

Recipe: Vegetarian Ramen.

Recipe: Sweet and Sour Tempeh with Pineapple and Cashews.

Recipe: Tofu Lettuce Wraps.

Recipe: Bistro Broccoli Chowder

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