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The Best Explanation As To Why I’m A B!tch
As mothers, we are constantly trying to justify our moods. It’s probably time for my period, I’ll say when my husband gently asks why I am hiding in the closet taking deep breaths. Or perhaps, I haven’t been sleeping well. Or the good ol’, Maybe I’m fighting something. But ladies, it is time to be honest. I am grumpy because I have three small children. And girl, these precious baby angels are my heart and my soul but some days I can do nothing to quell the frustration that takes hold after 10 hours alone with these [cherished] beasts. I’m done making excuses. I’m going to be real. I’m losing…
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I’m That Girl with the “Personality”
I have always been that girl. The one with the personality. And sure, being this person sounds good in theory but this persona is linked to other words like “cute” and “sweet”. The girl with the personality insinuates that despite your looks, your words and your humor are enough to make you interesting. So maybe my legs are shapely, and my hair is naturally curly, and my mom-abs make me look like I’m still three months pregnant. That’s OK, they tell me– because I am funny. I AM funny. I am so funny that sometimes I lay in bed and I laugh at my own thoughts or something that…
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Ladies, Not All Of Us Want To Go Bra-Less
I keep seeing these posts out there from young girls that equivocate, “Ah, if we could only go bra-less all day that would be like totes amazing.” Bitch, JUST TAKE OFF YOUR BRA ALREADY. Go for it. I wish that I had gone bra-less more in my 20’s, back when my boobs were still sitting all high-and-mighty. But little girls, please stop putting all this bra-less nonsense on me now that I am in my 30’s and I have nursed three children. I gave life to infants and in return they sucked all of the life out of my boobies. Let me be clear: I want to wear a bra.…
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Chelsey Gets an Oil/Reiki Treatment
For anyone who has been reading this blog for a while, you may remember that one of my goals this year was to try new things. And try new things I have! Here is my latest… In exchange for my honest review, I received a complimentary essential oil/Reiki treatment from lovely Mital Khatri at Crown Jewel Healing, located in Encinitas, California. I don’t have any experience getting this sort of treatment so I was unsure what to expect. But as always, I want to be open to trying new thing and challenging myself. The room I walked into could best be described as “tranquil”. It had soft colors, smelled of…
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20 Affordable Stocking Stuffers For The Woman In Your Life
Looking for a stocking stuffer for the women in your life? Rest assured. I just did all of your research for you. Women, whether they are your friend, partner, mother, grandmother, or someone who’ve you picked as a randomly in a game of Secret Santa, are notoriously hard to buy for. Moreover, who has the time to go browsing around the mall during the busy holiday season? Not me. Check out the items below, all easily browsable through the comfort of your home. You can thank me later. *If you purchase a product through the link I will receive a small percentage, which in turn goes to keeping this blog…
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Oh Hey, #metoo
Watching the continuing coverage of the slew of men being accused of sexual assault gave me an unexpected sensation; guilt. It crossed my mind that there are probably men out there who have done nothing wrong and who are watching all of these other men topple down before them and they are might be worried. They might be thinking, “What if someone accuses me of sexual assault?” And I felt sorry for them for a second. I felt guilty…and l wanted to protect these men them from that fear because that is what women do. We immediately seek to comfort, to protect. This phenomenon is because women have learned to…
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12 Breastfeeding Myths
Any nursing mother, or soon to be mother, has heard an array of breastfeeding myths; old wives tales that have been passed down through generations. Some of these myths are detrimental to a woman’s confidence—she thinks that if she has a certain body shape or eats a certain food, that that will impact the flow of her breast milk. When I was pregnant with my first child, I was overwhelmed by the slew of advice that other mothers were giving me—some of it was really helpful and some of it just made me go insane. I did not know what was fact and what was fiction, and that uncertainty lead…
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How To Teach Your Child Valuable Life Lessons
I am all about valuable life lessons. Every time I see an opportunity to teach my children something meaningful, I jump on it. Sometimes it is glorious. And sometimes it blows up in my godamn face. My oldest baby just turned six-years-old. For months all she has been talking about is getting her ears pierced. Like a bolt of lightening the idea had struck her– and she was bound and determined to get it done. “We’ll make it so fun,” I promised her. “We will do it on your birthday, just like my mom did with me.” The adventure of getting my own ears pierced is like a legend in…
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Stop Updating Your Facebook Status– DO SOMETHING
Another day. Another mass shooting; the largest mass shooting in modern US history. A part of me doesn’t even have the energy to write about this anymore. But I just scrolled through Facebook and Twitter, and saw that the wasteland we call social media is once again littered by people sending their well-wishes to the victims and families of the Las Vegas tragedy. While words of comfort are a sweet gesture, they are spent. We have all, collectively, become content typing a couple of sentences into a status bar, continuing about our day with heavy hearts but nothing to show for it. We need to start doing something about the…
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Phil Dunphy and the Hulk Hands
I had me a real Phil Dunphy moment this week. For anyone who is a fan of the popular show Modern Family, you’ll understand what I mean. I got distracted…severely, utterly, distracted while trying to complete a task. Yeah, it happens. The heat brings out in the critters in San Diego and my yard is no exception. Summer has introduced my family to a host of new friends, the most annoying of which are ants. Lots and lots of ants. I’ve been doing my best to combat them without extreme measures but I am fighting a losing battle. The little buggers just keep getting into the house and traipsing around…