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Published: January 14, 2022

My Small Bowel Resection Story: the Day of Surgery

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On the morning of December 2, 2021, Dan and I arrived at Northside Hospital around 5:20am. The hospital didn’t even open its doors until 5:30am. My surgery was scheduled at the earliest possible time that day. We checked in with the receptionist in the first waiting room. After waiting for maybe 5-10 minutes, a woman… [Read More]

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Published: December 29, 2021

My Small Bowel Resection Story (Prologue)

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I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease more than 25 years ago, at just 8 years old. While my parents tried to shield me from some of the scarier aspects of living with an Irritable Bowel Disease, I eventually realized that I might need surgery one day. Specifically, I’ve known for almost 20 years that I… [Read More]

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Updated: November 15, 2021    

13 Amazing Benefits of Jojoba Oil

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100% pure, organic jojoba oil has become a staple in my daily beauty routine. I use it to remove makeup, to moisturize my skin, and to prevent frizzy hair. The benefits of jojoba oil are truly awesome. I bought my first bottle in July 2019, and I’ve recently started on my second bottle. Jojoba oil… [Read More]

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Updated: February 17, 2021    

10 Quick Self-Care Activities in 10 Minutes or Less

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Another week of quarantine, another week of stressful living, another blog post to inspire you to practice self-care on a regular basis. But what if you’re swamped for time? Between meeting work deadlines and cleaning up after the kids, who has time for self-care? You do, by trying one of these quick self-care activities. All… [Read More]

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Published: April 1, 2020

Self-Care on a Budget: 10 Easy Self-Care Ideas

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I recognize my financial privilege when I indulge in my favorite self-care. I love hot baths, fancy candles, and sheet masks! But not everyone has a big garden tub or the extra money for luxurious skincare products. No matter your financial situation, self-care is absolutely vital. For that reason, today I’m sharing different ways to… [Read More]

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Published: March 31, 2020

Self-Care in Marriage: 15 Easy Ways to Relax Together

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Right now, my husband is working from home for the immediate future. I’m pretty much always home, working part-time on creative work and taking care of the household. This could be a huge challenge for our marriage if we weren’t already so consistent with practicing self-care in marriage. (However, having Dan’s steady income, and living… [Read More]

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