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What to Watch on Netflix

25 TV Shows to Binge Watch on Netflix

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All I Want is an Afternoon to Myself

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All I Want is 1 Hour to Myself

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All I Want is 15 Minutes to Myself

Depression and motherhood are often talked about. But how do you know if you have it? I know my road to recognizing my depression wasn't what it normally looks like. The first step in understanding and overcoming depression is recognizing it within yourself. Signs of depression shouldn't be ignored. There is help! Click here to read my story.

Recognizing my Depression

“It’s not tv, it’s HBO.”

Coping with grief and loss

10 Things I Have Learned about Grief and Loss

If you love to read fiction, but need a nonfiction book to mix things up? Check out this post for 5 nonfiction books for fiction lovers!

5 Nonfiction Books for Fiction Lovers

Depression Can Be Tricksy

Women often put themselves on the back burner, but finding a hobby to suit you is a great way to revive your life. This post has 10 Hobbies for Housewives!

10 Hobbies for Housewives

Everyone can have bad days. As a housewife and homeschooler, days can get hard. That is why I have a list of songs to relieve stress to help on bad days

Songs to Reset Your Day

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Surly’s Reading List

The Secret to Self-Care with Littles

Heavy periods don't need to take over your life. Endometrial ablation can help you stop heavy bleeding and let you live your life.

My Story with Endometrial Ablation

Jigsaw puzzles for adults

Why Jigsaw Puzzles Are The Best Hobby

10 Books to Revive Your Love of Reading

5 TV Shows to Background Binge

10 Reasons wireless headphones saved my sanity.

10 Reasons to Buy Wireless Headphones

I haven't always taking the best care of myself since I became a mom. Check out this post on how a car podcast changed my thoughts on me time for moms.

Self-Care 101 for Moms

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live with depression? What does it feel like to be depressed? Click here to find out more!

Living with Depression

Menorrhagia anemia is when your heavy menstrual bleeding causes you to become anemic. Check out this post for five tips for treating anemia.

5 Tips for Healing from Anemia

Poolside Reading

Poolside Reading

Managing Depression

Managing Depression | My aha Moment

Fall TV 2015

Fall TV 2015: 10 New Shows to Watch

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