June 2019 Goals // May Recap

I swear this year is flying by! Wasn’t it March just a few days ago? How can it possibly be June already? Not that I’m complaining. My birthday month is my favorite month! I have...

Personal Style
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My Epic Search for the Best Ballet Flats

I have long been a fan of comfortable shoes. The highest heels I’ve ever worn are 3 inches–and even those are fairly thick and sturdy heels. While I spend my summers in flip-flops and my…

Women's Health
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A Woman’s Worth in Healthcare

I’m excited to bring y’all a guest post on a topic near and dear to my heart, gender inequality in healthcare. Caitlin Hoff has shared some disturbing problems regarding women in healthcare. Caitlin works as…

Crohn's Disease
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How to Follow a Colonoscopy Prep Diet Without Starving

Colonoscopy prep is hard enough as it is. Consume a bunch of laxatives and then poop pure liquid for hours. But then you also have to follow the colonoscopy prep diet! Clear liquids aren’t exactly…

Monthly Goals
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May 2019 Goals // April Recap

I feel like a broken record at this point, but shingles is ROUGH. Even though I was fortunate to catch it early and start anti-viral drugs, the fatigue is ongoing. I’m finally at the point…

Health
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5 Ways to Improve Your Body Image and Self-Esteem

Today’s guest post comes from Ellis James Designs! I’ve worked with this company a few times before to review their gorgeous travel cases, so I was thrilled when they asked if they could submit a…