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From Burnout to Balance: Everyday Self-Care You Can Actually Do

As women, we are often the glue holding everything together. We pour ourselves into our kids, our jobs, our homes, our relationships—sometimes to the point where there’s nothing left for us. It’s easy to get caught in the cycle of go, go, go and forget that we also have needs. But here’s the truth: when you don’t care for yourself, burnout isn’t a matter of if—it’s a matter of when.

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Elise Dean
A Letter To the Parents in a Hard Season

To the Parents in a Hard Season,

If you’re reading this with tired eyes and a heavy heart—this post is for you. Parenting is beautiful, yes. But it’s also exhausting, overwhelming, and at times, incredibly lonely—especially in the harder seasons.

Here’s some lessons and gentle advice I’ve clung to when things felt like too much:

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Elise Dean
The Clean Fifteen & Dirty Dozen: A Simple Guide for Safer Produce Choices

Navigating the world of organic vs. conventional produce can feel a little overwhelming, but here’s the good news: You don’t always need to buy everything organic. This will leave you with a few extra dollars in your pocket to go buy that new brow gel you’ve been eyeing. Some fruits and veggies are naturally low in pesticides, while others tend to hold on to more. Knowing which produce falls into which category can help you make smarter, budget-friendly choices for you and your family.

Let’s break it down in a way that’s simple and easy to understand. Here’s the scoop on the Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen.

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Elise Dean
What You Need to Know Before Giving Birth: A Real Talk Guide

Bringing a baby (or babies) into the world is SO exciting, but let’s be real—it can also be a little daunting knowing your entire life is about to change. If you’re feeling a mix of emotions, I’m here to validate and tell you that’s totally normal! Whenever you’re doing something for the first time, it’s hard to know exactly what to expect. And we all know how triggering the unknown can be.

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Elise Dean
Infertility is a BITCH

Infertility is a bitch. Like the biggest, baddest, bitch out there. Infertility and I are coming up on our two year anniversary this July and let me tell you - we have a difficult relationship. Remember when we all did relationship statuses on Facebook? Well, mine with infertility would most definitely be “It’s complicated”. And let me tell you… it’s been nothing short of *complicated*.

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SOS: HOW TO SURVIVE THE QUARANTINE

It is a hard time right now… and if social distancing wasn’t a thing, I would be giving you all a much needed hug. Things feel uncertain, things feel scary, and things most definitely feel out of control. COVID-19 has truly came in like a wrecking ball (cue the visual of Miley) and the chaos it has created is something I honestly have never experienced before. There have been moments where I truly feel like the world is ending and then there are moments where I am grateful for things slowing down.

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LET'S TALK ABOUT BOOBS: MY IMPLANTS WERE KILLING ME!

Drumroll PLEASE!! FINALLYYYYYYYYYYYY! The BOOB BLOG that everyone has been waiting for!!! I finally feel like I am in a place mentally, physically, and emotionally to share my experience with everyone! PRAISE JESUS, halleluiah!!!!!!! It has been almost 8 months since my explant and I’m literally thrilled to announce that I have been feeling AMAZING and am in such a good place.  

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STOP APOLOGIZING FOR CRYING… PLZ AND THANK YOU

Think of the last time you cried in public or with other people in the room… what did you do? If you’re like most, you probably said sorry as you wiped your tears from your face and shoved that emotion deep down back where it “belongs”… which is honestly the norm that I see nowadays. Whether it’s friends, family, clients, or even myself sometimes, I’ve noticed that the moment your eyes fill up with tears, the apologizing soon follows. 

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