Summer Kickoff – A Week In Greece
This month brings my daughter's year abroad to an end. Despite being so proud of her, and how well she's done this last year, I'm so glad she's coming home. I always knew that her starting college at 17 would be hard. But I never imagined she'd be going all the way to Paris as well. So, we figured we'd take a trip to celebrate all the[...]
Alcohol and Hashimoto’s: Is It A Good Mix?
While not quite as common as rheumatoid arthritis or Grave’s disease, Hashimoto’s disease is still a very prevalent autoimmune disease in the United States. And if you guys have been following my series on chronic illnesses, then you know we have a few chronic illnesses in the family - including Hashimoto's. Hashimoto’s th[...]
The 15 Summer Essentials You Need in Your Life
Summer is just around the corner, and as some of you may know, it's a season that I take very seriously. Even if I didn't, there's no way my kids will let summer go to waste. So in no particular order, here's the list of my must-have summer essentials that I can't be without and use constantly all summer long! The 15 Summer Essen[...]
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What Are The First Signs of Skin Aging
Aging is a natural part of life that we can't avoid. And even though the signs of aging aren't really noticeable until the later 30s and 40s, there are small signs of skin aging long before then. In fact, the first signs of skin aging can start as early as our late 20s. In this case, it's more likely signs of premature aging that are be[...]
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How To Be Happy Again – 20 Tips To Find Happiness
I think that by the time adulthood comes around, most people in the world have gone through periods of extreme sadness and loss. Whatever the cause of that sadness, when you're going through it, it can feel like there's no way out of the sadness, or that you'll ever find happiness again. I'm no stranger to sadness. In fact, there h[...]
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AIP Diet For Beginners
Let’s talk about one of the best ways you can cope with your autoimmune disease or chronic illness - diet! When you have an autoimmune disease, dealing with the symptoms of your specific disease(s) can really put a damper on day-to-day life. From avoiding environmental triggers to dealing with those pesky flare-ups, managing your autoi[...]
20 Favorite Makeup Brands and The Products You Need
As it stands, there are an impossible number of beauty brands out there. And it seems like every time you blink, a new one is popping up. The good thing about this is that brands have to be more competitive and deliver products that not only meet the customer's needs but also adhere to their ethical values. As a result, cosmetic compa[...]
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