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My name is Theresa and I hope you enjoy my blog about life and all the little things that make life interesting. This blog covers a variety of topics including relationships, well-being, family life, and juicy lil' tidbits. If you find an article you like, please share it with others and spread the sunshine. ^_^

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Preparing for Change

Just when you settle into a comfortable schedule, Change has to come and stir the pot. At least that’s how I feel about a lot of changes in life. The next big change on my horizon is the arrival of my second baby in just a few short weeks. While change is inevitable and brings

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Do We Ever Really ‘Have it Together’?

When you’re little, you expect certain milestones or accomplishments to happen to you in life by a certain age: home ownership in your twenties, a good career by the time you’re 30, married with kids before 35, amongst other things. But when one or more of these expectations don’t fall into place by some arbitrary

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Tips for a Healthier and Happier You

Once the excitement of the holidays is over and we feel the effects of our spend-happy and overindulgent ways, it’s official – the January “blahs” are here. While I try not to make resolutions that I know I can’t keep, I think now is a good time to re-energize and improve our lifestyle habits. Maybe

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Healthy Eating Habits Start Young

Sometimes we get so busy (or in my case, lazy) about cooking homemade meals and cave into getting fast food—the easier, quicker alternative. This is all fine once in awhile, but ever since I became a mom, I feel extra guilty about doing this as I want my little girl to eat healthy and don’t

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New Year’s Resolution: Positive Thinking

The countdown to the New Year has started which means its time to think of ways we can torture ourselves with resolutions we’ll likely not keep. Hmmm…that probably wasn’t the most positive thought considering my New Year’s resolution (that’s right, I only have one this year), is to think more positively.

My post on HealthyPlace.com, New

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Keeping Your Spirits Up During Winter

Winter and all its frosty glory is here which means you can either be depressed about the cold weather, or you can survive and thrive. My post on HealthyPlace.com, Keeping Your Spirits Up During Winter, gives a few easy and practical ways to get the most out of the cold season.

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Keeping Your Spirits Up During Winter

Managing Holiday Stress

The holidays are here which means lots of parties, lots of food, and for many people — lots of stress. It’s supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but if you’re not feeling the holiday spirit, don’t fret, you’re not alone. My post, Managing Holiday Stress, on HealthyPlace.com helps you identify the factors

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The Art of Assertiveness: Learning to Say No

All too often we are caught in a nasty cycle of trying to please others at the expense of our own happiness. We tell ourselves that we really couldn’t say no to that friend of a friend’s engagement party, or that we really need to take on that extra project at work even though it

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15 Ways to Make Yourself Feel Better After a Bad Day

We all have days that just make us want to crawl under a rock and hide. Hopefully these types of days are few and far between for you. Check out my post 15 Ways to Make Yourself Feel Better After a Bad Day on HealthyPlace.com for easy tips to boost your mood after a not

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The Benefits of a Good Cry

Everyone enjoys having a good, hearty laugh, but is there anyone out there who enjoys a good cry once in awhile (other than me, that is)? Similar to a laugh which releases ‘feel-good’ endorphins, crying can be a cathartic experience that also makes you feel better.

Crying is often cast in a negative light; in my

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