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The Ministry of Motherhood
Affiliate Disclosure: Website: This post contains affiliate links. In Motherhood Perfection Isn’t Needed: As moms we strive to create the most perfect havens for our spouse and kids to flourish in. Even more, we routine, meal plan, teach and cook. Meanwhile, we map out the best routes in the grocery stores as we handle the fluctuating behavior of toddlers without missing a check on our shopping lists. Essentially, moms are in ministry most of the day, albeit in a constant motion. The Ministry of a Mama Doesn’t Stop: Undoubtedly, multi-tasking and doing copious amounts of laundry each week is a badge of honor, the mark of a Mom. But what…
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Self Care Ideas for Stay at Home Moms
Affiliate Disclosure: Website: This post contains affiliate links. At the start of Spring seeds are sown into the ground with the hope of new growth and fresh starts . Recently, we had an Easter bash/ delayed birthday celebration for my son Alastair. On his actual birthday he decided to paint the kitchen with the contents of his little tummy. Naturally, we had to postpone, such is the life of a mom. Though you diligently plan things, your kids have other agendas which they execute with the precision of a sniper. With all these distractions self care for mom falls to the wayside. One of my dear friends Christina came to…
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How to Overcome Childhood Abandonment Issues
Affiliate Disclosure: Website: This post contains affiliate links. Much like broken glass, abandonment is the force that fractures your heart into shards. Causing a chain reaction of bad habits and painful patterns. In fact you distrust those around you, especially those closest to you, friends, family, your spouse, no one is safe. Try as you might you place a bandaid over all the broken pieces hoping they will somehow fuse together as time goes by….but they don’t. Overcoming childhood abandonment issues isn’t easy, because another person causes the break. When a loved one leaves you by choice or in death your once sure footing becomes a crumbling, rocky path laden…
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Perfect Gifts for a Tea Lover
Affiliate Disclosure: Website: This post contains affiliate links. For me, tea is a liquid comfort in a cup that warms you from the inside out. Many cultures have woven the flavors of their country into the complex tea profiles they produce. From Chai to Blue Jasmine these teas reflect not only tradition but the very rich natural resources of the country itself. In fact, I can remember sipping English Breakfast out of a dainty hand painted tea cup complete with a floral saucer. Sitting there with my mum I felt warmth, and a sense of elegance that only British royal would feel. Not to mention I felt entirely grown up…
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Inexpensive Makeup for Sensitive Skin
This post contains affiliate links. Firstly, the quest for makeup can be quite a challenge especially if you don’t have the perfect skin composition. My skin profile in a nutshell is eczema ridden, acne prone, and easily scarred. In fact one could look at me the wrong way and I would be scared, literally. To no avail I have tried a plethora of makeup to cover, and even out my skin tone. From the cheaper end of the spectrum all the way to the tre magnifique’ nothing quite did what I hoped for. At least that was the case until now. Quality makeup on a budget was an…
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Postpartum Hair Loss Solutions
Affiliate Disclosure: Website: This posts contains affiliate links. The Problem: Six months after the birth of my son, the forecast was cloudy with a 100% chance of hair fall. Hair was everywhere, it was on my kids, in the fridge, and on any surface I had contact with. Our Kirby vacuum had become entangled with rouge hairs, and lost the war. Many times I watched the contorted face of a family member , as they frantically retrieved hair from a mouth full of food. Hair was everywhere, except on my head. The Rizzo: Furthermore, I was not just a tired mama, but an exasperated one, with thinning hair. To conquer…
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DIY Gel Manicure for Fall
Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links: DIY Gel Manicure: Anyone who knows me, knows that my fingers and toes are a good gauge for the kind of week it’s been. My toes are rarely unpolished, as that’s my one thing, my one thing that helps me feel put together. That and I was a dancer for most of my life, so these toes deserve a little love in their retirement. However, if they are lacking polish…then it’s clear that this mama is spent. In addition to toes, I have always tried to keep my fingernails polished too. But constant hand washing, chores and laundry seem to wage war…
