Most adults have plenty of things to think about every day. Work, family, bills, grocery shopping, and remembering why we walked into a room in the first place keep us busy enough. But when you live with food allergies, there’s one more thing on the mental checklist: Can I safely eat that? Something as simple as meeting a friend for lunch can require a little extra planning. Reading ingredient labels becomes second nature, restaurant menus deserve a closer look, and accepting an invitation to dinner may involve a few questions that other guests never think to ask. I’ve come to…
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I love fall. I love the changing leaves, the cooler temperatures, the excuse to wear cozy sweaters, and the fact that just about everything tastes better when cinnamon is involved. What I don’t always love is feeling like I have to leave the house to enjoy the season. Some days, the thought of getting dressed, driving somewhere, finding a parking spot, and spending money on an activity sounds exhausting. I’d much rather stay home, make a cup of coffee, and enjoy the simple pleasures of the season. And honestly, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. There’s a certain…
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There are mornings when coffee is simply coffee. Pour it into a mug, add a little creamer, and move on with the day. Then there are mornings when that first cup feels like a tiny gift from heaven. The house is quiet, nobody needs anything yet, and for a few glorious minutes, the only decision you have to make is whether you want another cup. I am firmly in the camp that believes your morning coffee routine can set the tone for the entire day. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, expensive, or worthy of its own Instagram account. Sometimes…
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Finding shoes that fit sounds like it should be one of the easiest things in the world. After all, you know your shoe size, right? Well…maybe. I’ve bought plenty of shoes based on the size printed inside the box, only to discover that the shoes and my feet apparently had very different ideas about what “size 8” meant. One pair pinched my toes, another slipped at the heel, and another seemed perfectly comfortable in the store but became a completely different creature after an hour of walking. The truth is that finding shoes that fit properly is about much more…
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The holidays are supposed to be about spending time with the people we love, making memories, enjoying traditions, and eating approximately our body weight in Christmas cookies. Unfortunately, they can also be the season when our bank accounts quietly start crying in the corner. Between gifts, food, decorations, parties, travel, teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, shipping costs, and all the “little things” that somehow add up to a very large number, holiday spending can get out of hand quickly. The good news is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a wonderful holiday season. In fact, some of…









