How to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues

There's nothing like the dread of returning to "the real world" after a vacation or a three-day weekend, am I right? Vacations often give us a finish line to look forward to, and once they're over, it can be a little harder to get back into our routines than usual. It took me a little bit to get back into the swing of things after leaving Hawaii (can you blame me?!), but I've found a few strategies...

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A Week in Oahu, Hawaii

Consider this post a late entry into my travel journal — a few highlights from my week in Oahu! I had a really fun opportunity to go to Hawaii with my fiancé (do you ever get used to that word!?) and his family last week. It was one part exploring, two parts relaxing, and 100% a trip I'll never forget. Here are a few of my favorite highlights, in no particular order: P.S. If you're not into reading,...

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5 Ways to Bless Your Friends for Mother’s Day

If there’s anything I’ve learned from seeing many of my friends have kiddos, it’s that being a mom is obviously rewarding, but it can be really challenging, too. As a non-mom myself, I’ve only learned about motherhood secondhand from some good friends. But whether a child is entering the “terrible two’s” or not, I’ve heard a full day of "mom-ing" can be really exhausting. And I believe it! Honoring...

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