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Monday Morning Meal Planning- Keeping the House Stocked and Ready
Every Monday morning, I sit down with my iPhone and plan the meals for the week. This meal planning routine helps me keep the house stocked and ready with food, which is essential since we haven’t been eating out for the last year.
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Dressing Beautifully Every Day for Well-Being
One of the things that I try to do every day to support my well-being is to dress beautifully. It is a small thing that I do to support my overall well-being.Â
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Getting Into The Daily Radiation Routine
When I was undergoing radiation treatment for breast cancer, I got into a daily routine that worked with my fatigue and appointment schedule. Since radiation treatment happened every weekday, I needed to arrange my daily routine around the appointments.
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Mixing up the Morning Routine
Over the last few weeks, I have been mixing up my morning routine. Changing the order of my tasks has helped me increase my productivity and focus on what is essential. I’m still doing many of the same things, but the order is a little different.
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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
Sharing strategies to help you prepare for your lumpectomy or mastectomy recovery. Thinking ahead can help you focus on healing, not logistics.
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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.
