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Creating a Private and Comfortable Bedroom Oasis
I have created a private and comfortable bedroom oasis in my home. The master bedroom is a special place where I can shut out the rest of the world, relax, sleep, and enjoy intimate moments with my husband.
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Couples Walks: How to Stay Connected Through Challenging Times
Long couples walks are something that my husband and I do regularly each weekend. It is a way for us to stay connected through challenging times. Additionally, it helps us maintain our fitness while we’re talking through whatever is on our minds. 

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Optimizing Home Life for Your Lumpectomy or Mastectomy Recovery
Before my lumpectomy, I took time to optimize my home life for my recovery. This helped me focus on healing once I arrived home.
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A Dime a Lesson: Why My Kids Earn Money for Schoolwork
When our kids were in elementary school, they would earn a dime per school lesson done well. This was an important component of our overall goal of teaching and rewarding work ethic in our virtual school environment.
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On Tamoxifen: Sharing My Patient Experience
I was prescribed tamoxifen after my lumpectomy. Tamoxifen is a recommended medication for those who have had a breast cancer diagnosis in the past or are considered high risk for developing breast cancer. I want to share my experiences with tamoxifen with you so that you can have an idea of what it might be like to be on this…
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Homeschool : Our 10 AM Read-Aloud, Snack, and Recess Time
When my boys were in elementary school, we had a 10 AM read-aloud, Snack, and recess time. This was one of our favorite times during the virtual school day because we got to cozy up on the couch and enjoy some wonderful stories together.
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DCIS Treatment Decisions: Radiation After My Lumpectomy
After my lumpectomy in the fall of 2019, I decided to undergo radiation treatment. After consulting with my breast cancer medical team and getting my questions answered, I felt very comfortable with my treatment decision. Â
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Virtual School: When Do You Call In Sick ?
In the virtual school and homeschool learning environment, it can get challenging to figure out when to call in sick. As a learning coach, when am I too sick to supervise? When are my kids too sick to do school? There are times when a sick day is needed, even when we are learning at home.
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How To Create An Effective and Useful Nightstand
An effective and useful Nightstand can be a great tool to help us consolidate the supplies we might need right before bed or if we wake up in the middle of the night. When we have the right things at our fingertips, we can find things easily without getting out of bed or waking up our partner!
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Walking Through Cancer Fatigue During Radiation Treatment
When I was undergoing radiation treatment for my breast cancer, I experienced major fatigue as a side effect. I was informed that I might expect fatigue, but I was surprised by how quickly it hit me.
