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It’s also the perfect opportunity to recharge and slow down after a hectic day.  Establishing and sticking to my evening routine allows me...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/evening-routine-for-working-moms/feed/ 0 30993 https://mommy-diary.com/sunday-reset-routine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sunday-reset-routine https://mommy-diary.com/sunday-reset-routine/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=30896 Have you heard of the Sunday Reset Routine – maybe on your favorite influencer’s page, your Mommy Facebook group, or from a friend? It’s a trend that has been gaining popularity lately and for good reason. It’s a great way to take time and recharge before the upcoming week and built-in a way to practice...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/sunday-reset-routine/feed/ 0 30896 https://mommy-diary.com/getting-fit-after-baby-curves/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=getting-fit-after-baby-curves https://mommy-diary.com/getting-fit-after-baby-curves/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:30:43 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=11090 I’ve never been a fitness junkie but always led an active lifestyle. I’ve tried yoga, pilates, crossfit as well as basic cardio and weight training on and off for about 10 years. I began exercising not simply to lose weight or to get fit but more for mental and spiritual health. Yoga helped me to...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/getting-fit-after-baby-curves/feed/ 9 11090 https://mommy-diary.com/how-you-can-practice-self-care-at-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-you-can-practice-self-care-at-home https://mommy-diary.com/how-you-can-practice-self-care-at-home/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:21:14 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=18064 How to practice self-care at home during covid-19 This post is sponsored by Pantene. All thoughts are my own.  Now that I am a mom of four, my time is more limited than ever. Sometimes I barely have time to shower and when I do, I don’t have time to dry my hair. I feel...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/how-you-can-practice-self-care-at-home/feed/ 0 18064 https://mommy-diary.com/be-sunscreen-ready-all-year-long/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-sunscreen-ready-all-year-long https://mommy-diary.com/be-sunscreen-ready-all-year-long/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:00:45 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=16189 I can’t believe summer is already coming to an end and Labor Day is right around the corner. Kids are returning to school one by one and a new school year and schedules are starting for many families. So how was your summer? We had an amazing summer vacation and spent most of our days...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/be-sunscreen-ready-all-year-long/feed/ 3 16189 https://mommy-diary.com/depression-in-teens-college-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=depression-in-teens-college-students https://mommy-diary.com/depression-in-teens-college-students/#comments Tue, 30 Jul 2019 02:08:09 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=16120 As many of my readers may know, depression is a topic that sits close to my heart because I’ve suffered from this debilitating disorder in the past. The first time was when I was an adolescent (from about ages 16-20) yet was never properly diagnosed due to lack of education and resources. 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In fact, the last time I visited the doctor for a well-being check up, he recommended I begin taking daily probiotics.  3 Simple Ways To Think About Gut Health...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/simple-ways-to-think-about-gut-health-digestive-advantage/feed/ 10 14752 https://mommy-diary.com/holiday-headache-relief-for-parents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=holiday-headache-relief-for-parents https://mommy-diary.com/holiday-headache-relief-for-parents/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2018 20:30:47 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=14193 The holiday season is an exciting time but when you are a parent, it can also be quite stressful. With all the preparations like holiday shopping, kids’ events, travel, family gatherings and excess eating and drinking, this season can also bring added chaos and unwanted headaches. Holiday Headache Relief for Parents Managing stress can be...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/holiday-headache-relief-for-parents/feed/ 9 14193 https://mommy-diary.com/healing-from-depression/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healing-from-depression https://mommy-diary.com/healing-from-depression/#comments Fri, 08 Jun 2018 22:42:28 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=12944 First Kate Spade, then today Anthony Bourdain- two inspirational and influential lives lost to suicide. I’m a huge advocate of depression awareness but when news like this hits, I go into silence. This is how depression works, once you experience it you carry the scar for the rest of your life. You also know that...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/healing-from-depression/feed/ 2 12944