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The Magnificent 8 Work Out in Winter
The Magnificent 8 is a collaboration among 8 stylish women from every decade of life showcasing our style one generation at a time. The mission of this collaboration is to show you just how ageless style is, how we can each dress however we’d like and in ways that make us feel fabulous. There are no age restrictions on style. So wear what you want, when you want, add a smile, and strut your style with confidence. And be sure to check out all 7 of these amazing gals! Every quarter, we choose a theme and each create an outfit that suits our own personal tastes and fashion choices and…
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Organic Pain Relief with White Cedar Extracts & Link Up On the Edge #128
I am sure many of you have heard about the newest trend in organic pain, stress, and anxiety relief with CBD oils. I have been reading about the medicinal benefits of these extracts derived from hemp plants for some time but never really went too deep into investigating it. Until White Cedar Naturals reached out to me asking if I would be willing to try their Organic Full-Spectrum Hemp Extract Oil. Before I agreed, I decided now was a good time to research the benefits as well as the side effects of using these oils for things such as pain relief, anxiety, stress, and sleep. What I discovered was not…
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Off the Rails: How To Get Back On Track
We all have times when we feel a bit down in the dumps, perhaps something has happened to trigger this emotional state, such as stress at work or home, financial issues or relationships problems. At times, you can feel so stuck you may wonder if will ever be able to get back on track. This post offers four suggestions that may help you feel better and be more productive in the days ahead. *Edited content from original post. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE There is a popular expression about how you can become just like the people you spend the most time with. Attitudes are contagious. So if you surround…
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In Search of the Extraordinary & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #34
This post is going to be more than just about spreading the kindness. I am hoping to spread awareness, share information, and possibly even gain some knowledge. First, I have to provide you with a little bit of background information. *This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I turned 43 years old this year. My husband is 36 and my children are 6 and 4. The most important people in my life are much younger than me. My father died at the age of 54. My mother at the age of 57. That is 11 and 14 years older than I am right now.…
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What To Do When the Tired Sets In: Developing Healthier Sleep Habits
I know I am not the only one who feels like I am in a perpetual state of tiredness. I don’t know if it is parenthood, middle age, or just poor sleeping habits. Probably a combination of all of those things and more. But somehow, I get up everyday before 5:00 a.m. and trudge through the day, accomplishing what I can along the way. By about 7:00 p.m., I am completely done. Exhausted. Out of patience. Energy depleted. And ready for bed. And then, suddenly I am wide awake making a mental list of all the things I didn’t get done and need to attempt tomorrow. If you are like…