Author: Abby Olsen
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Navigating Life’s Turns
Allow yourself to transition with grace. Life is all about entering new phases and accepting the beauty of change and variability- this can be hard to acknowledge, especially if you’re experiencing hardships along the way. Imagine the route from your home to your favorite place. This could be a best friend’s house, your favorite coffee…
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Product Promo: Poppi Prebiotic Soda
The satisfaction of a soda, all the benefits of a medicine drawer and no B.S….or, to save some breath, *add to cart* What I described above is a Poppi Prebiotic soda, also known as my greatest discovery from Summer 2022. Marketed as “your new BFF” this soda will truly deliver you all the same essentials…
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My 2022 Best of Books
With a goal to read more in 2022, I came across many great books and a few that left a little something to be desired. Having this new knowledge, I figured I would list some of my favorites so as to aid you in whatever reading journey you may find yourself on. Here are some…
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Mantras and a Message for those Feeling Stuck
I understand as well as the next how detrimental cold air and a sun escaping before 4:30 can be to motivation and a willingness to make much of anything of the day. In my own experience growing up in New England, I’ve seen how effective a harsh winter can be at dissolving aspirations and New…
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A Move Towards Minimalism
What if I told you there was a way to save money, reduce stress, increase productivity and freedom all while helping the environment…attractive deal, right? All these factors and more can be attained by practicing minimalism. Minimalism: possibly the largest example of “easier said than done” in my book. For years I have been trying…
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Product Promo: Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
Summer on a Friday- we’re all familiar with the feelings associated with this brilliant occasion that only occurs 13 times a year. You’re often met with a feeling of joy, excitement and contentment. So, the skincare brand Summer Fridays aims to bring just that to customers with their clean, vegan and cruelty-free products- and let…
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Product Promo: Monday Haircare
Luxury hair products walk into a drugstore…and the result is Monday Haircare! If you weren’t a Monday person before, I can assure you that after trying these products your relationship with the dreariness of a Monday will be fixed forever. As an ethical company that prides itself in providing salon-grade formula at an affordable price,…
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Cold Shower, Hot Benefits
With the spring season near ready to switch to summer, the temperature is rising and so too is our desire for something refreshing. With this, I suggest that we all start partaking in the refreshing nature of cold showers; you may even be surprised at all the good it can do for you. In taking…
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Envisioning Empathy: Why you Should Act out of Empathy Rather than Sympathy
Have you ever thought about the difference between sympathy and empathy? By definition, sympathy is about feeling pity and sorrow for someone’s circumstances. To go just a bit further, empathy is about understanding and sharing the emotions of those circumstances with a person. When they are placed next to one another like this, it’s fairly…
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5-Minute Snack: The Best Date You’ve Ever Been on
This 5-minute recipe will leave your sweet tooth beyond satisfied and is guaranteed to make you question where it’s been all your life. While this delicious treat may be somewhat lacking in the appearance sector, its taste more than makes up for its visual resemblance to a roach! As someone who relies on microwave meals…
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