Tag: lifestyle changes
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…
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Creative Hack Turns Fridge Water Dispenser into Wine Dispenser
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful twist of household innovation, a 28-year-old graphic designer named Lisa Thompson has transformed her standard refrigerator into a wine dispenser. Yes, you read that right—she’s swapped out the typical water cooler for a chilled white wine option. This genius move has left many wondering why they hadn’t thought of…
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4 Diets I Abandoned for Delicious Food
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real: I love food. And honestly, my tastes could use a bit of refinement. I’m the kind of person who looks forward to county fairs for a deep-fried Krispy Kreme chicken sandwich on a stick. My guilty pleasures include gas station snacks that most people only indulge in during road…
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Menopause, Weight Gain, and the Master Cleanse: My Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As the seasons change and fall approaches, I find myself grappling with my body in ways I never anticipated. Each year, the arrival of Halloween candy and the winter holiday feasts seem to trigger a familiar battle with my waistline. But this year, the struggle started earlier than usual, and I can’t…
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It’s Time to Rethink Celebrations Centered Around Food
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in the heart of America, where I spent my childhood in a small town, food was the cornerstone of every celebration. Welcoming a new baby? Expect an influx of cakes and casseroles. A family loss? You’d get a spread of meat and cheese platters to comfort the grieving. From graduations…
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11 Ways Your Outlook Changes After Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Having your first child dramatically shifts your priorities and outlook on life. Let’s dive into how these changes manifest. 1. Fashion Choices Before Kids: You couldn’t resist that trendy shirt, even if it required dry cleaning. After Kids: You realize it’s not that special after all. 2. Footwear Before Kids: Heels made…
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9 Unexpected Transformations That Occur When You Turn 40
Get Pregnant Fast As you cross into your forties, life can shift in ways you might not expect. Here are nine surprising changes that many experience during this transitional period. Boredom? What’s That? Gone are the days of feeling restless. Now, I can easily spend an entire afternoon on a park bench, captivated by the…
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10 Ways Life Has Evolved Since 1985 (Or Has It Really?)
Get Pregnant Fast As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of iconic films like The Breakfast Club, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on how life has transformed since the mid-’80s. Here are ten notable changes—or perhaps some surprising constants—that define our journey over the past few decades. Employment 1985: Secured a part-time gig at a…
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How I Found the Motivation to Exercise When It Seemed Impossible
Get Pregnant Fast Let me preface this by saying that I’m just an everyday person who exercises. I’m not a fitness enthusiast by any means. You won’t catch me at a 5 a.m. boot camp (because, sleep) or posting pictures of my daily green smoothie on social media (because, yuck). The only time I perform…
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Is It Time to Move On from the Detox Trend?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it feels like every grocery store aisle or pharmacy is packed with products—pills, potions, and trendy drinks—all claiming to detoxify your body. This barrage of marketing can easily lead to the belief that you need to cleanse not just your insides, but also rid yourself of toxic relationships and…