3 Self Care Practices That Have Nothing to Do With Face Masks

Self care gets a lot of coverage these days, and I have thoughts. People have various definitions of what that means, and I can guarantee that your pastor, your fitness instructor and InStyle Magazine are not on the same page about it at all.

Self care isn’t all bubble baths and face masks. Sometimes it’s taking care of your future and present self, and that can be boring and hard. Sometimes you just have to give yourself a little grace, followed a gentle slap in the face to say "‘Grow up now and handle this.” Here are the 3 that I’m tackling before 2020.

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The Loudest Silence: How to Pinpoint Where You're Settling in Order to Improve Your Life

I hate feeling like a habit or lifestyle has crept up on me without my consent. I’m doing my best to find that quiet space where I can consciously curate a life that I’m proud of — that I love. And I want to help you work through that exercise for yourself. Check it out!

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Maine-iacs Part Two: A Pocket Guide to Bar Harbor, Maine

Ever want to climb an old iron rung on the side of the mountain? Yeah, me either. But I did, and I loved it. Discover all of our fave spots and future skips in the one, the only, Bar Harbor, Maine!

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Maine-iacs Part One: Portland, Maine

Have you ever been surprised at how much you love a new city? For me, that’s Portland. As the first stop on our big Maine-iac vacation, Portland set the scene for a wonderful week full of water views, food, brews, and sailboats so cute that they look like they were painted on the horizon. Check out how we spent our day in Portland, Maine, and where you shouldn’t miss if you visit!

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Handle from Hades: Here's How Much We Spent On Unexpected Car Maintenance

Oh, you’ve never crawled over a console of coffee mugs, pens and Taylor Swift CDs in order to exit your own vehicle via the passenger door? Never done that in front of an audience? MUST BE NICE. Read about my latest car conundrum, and how we dealt with this unexpected maintenance cost.

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Of Course That Happened, You Clumsy, Cursed Child - Vol. I: The Proof is in the Pudding Pants

I frequently attract a certain sort of mishaps and misunderstandings. They are usually avoidable, always awkward and often take place in a public parking lot or professional meeting. In today’s issue, we delve into the always-relatable topic of smearing pudding in your workout pants. Because of course that happened.

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4 Unexpected Money & Life Lessons We Can Learn from Matilda

“Just because you’re little, you can do a lot/You mustn’t let a little thing like little stop you.” Read how THIS and other inspiration about life and money comes straight from one of my favorite books/musicals. Oh, you don’t think children’s stories are the basis on which financial plans should be founded? Think again, maggot.

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4 Ways to Lower Your Cable Bill in 2019 + Cheap Alternatives to Cable

If TV shows have gotten NOTICEABLY crappier over the last decade, then why is cable so heckin’ expensive? I’ll tell you who’s to blame, how you can cut cable costs, and where to go if you’re ready to cut the cord altogether.

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Proudly presenting: Functional Faves, the Ultra-Official Best of 2018 Awards

Here’s the very official roundup of the year’s best blogs, movies, songs, moments and more! Please read — I’ve never felt more powerful. I had Hollywood PR managers calling me, various restaurants lobbying for top pick, it’s been wild. (Or something like that…)

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Unlikely Things to Be Grateful For This Holiday Season

As a naturally introspective person, it’s not hard for me to come up with a list of things that I love. But what about the things that make me roll my eyes and weigh on my chest? I’m finding ways to be truly, deeply thankful for the more obnoxious things in my life. You?

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Saints, Scotch & Sunsets: Our Honeymoon Adventure in Scotland (Part 2)

Our honeymoon in Scotland was the most exhilarating, scenic and fun experiences we’ve ever had! Discover all of our money-saving tips, fun splurges and can’t-miss spots from our time in the Scottish Highlands - check out part 2 of our honeymoon!

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