Snowpocalypse

Snowpocalypse
As the snow outside finally begins to melt, many people are excited for the return to normal life. However, this author is feeling quite the opposite. They express how they will miss the slow days, the time to relax and indulge in hobbies like puzzles, and the opportunity to cook full meals for their family. They reflect on how they didn't realize how much they were craving rest until they were forced to slow down. Now that the snow is melting, they are not ready to return to full schedules and are secretly hoping for another "weather" closure to enjoy one more day of peace. They are determined to hold on to the peace they experienced during the snowpocalypse as they navigate the journey back into the real world
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Moms stuck in the comparison trap

Moms stuck in the comparison trap
For the woman who feels inadequate because social media has her mind so jacked up-- take a break and remember not everything you see is real. 

For the mom who is scrolling through social media and drools over another
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I burned the damn onions!

I burned the damn onions!

While cooking dinner tonight I burned the damn onions. Not because onions are hard to cook, but because I was trying to do too much at once. 

Sound familiar? 

While I was cooking the meat and heating up the veggies, I loaded the dishwasher and wiped down the counters. I can’t stand cooking in a cluttered kitchen. 

Everything was going well. 

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How I knew something was wrong

How I knew something was wrong

In the last few minutes of the JV basketball game, Dante’s head hit the floor. 

Listening to him tell the story, he got body-slammed after a player from the other team got played out.  Sadly, the player decided to take his aggression out on Dante.

The impact of his head hitting the floor was so loud- half the gym looked over at me to see how I would react. #mommabear

After a second or two of laying on the floor, some of Dante’s teammates came and helped pull him back up. Needless to say, Dante was out for the remainder of the game. 

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Do you perform for applause?

Do you perform for applause?
Are you seeking approval? Appreciation? Validation? Acceptance? Or confirmation? 

No matter your answer, rest assured that the more you fix your mind in what others think the further you go down the wrong path. 

At first the fame and glory from the outside may appear nice, but you are not living up to your fullest potential or desires. And the moment you begin to tap into the women you are supposed to be you will begin a journey on a lonely path trying to find your way back to yourself.
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