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How to Squeeze “Me Time” Into Your Busy Schedule

Taking time for yourself to do things that truly nurture you is essential to your wellbeing. Yet many of us treat “me time” like a luxury and can feel guilty before, during and after taking time for ourselves, even when doing something beneficial to our health like...

9 Reasons We’re Guilty of Mom-Shaming

Photograph by Twenty20 https://mom.me/kids/271439-9-reasons-were-guilty-mom-shaming/ When it comes down to it, we all want to feel confident and supported in our choices as mothers. Whether we potty train our kids at 18 months or wait until they’re 4 and can choose on...

hOmeLabs Sunrise Alarm Clock

  We weren’t meant to be scared awake. So why deal with loud sounds when you can stimulate a gentle awakening by the Sun. The Sunrise Alarm Clock by hOmelabs allows you to do just that. A warm, white LED light will automatically turn on 30 minutes before...

My Family Takes Me For Granted, And It’s Time For A Reality Check

GeorgeRud: Getty Katie Bingham-Smith https://www.scarymommy.com/family-unappreciated-take-for-granted/   I just got back from the grocery store — for the second time this week. As soon as I plopped the bags down on the kitchen island (by myself, I might add), my...

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