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6 Ideas For A Supremely Fun “Tech-Free” Family Vacation
6 Ideas For A Supremely Fun “Tech-Free” Family Vacation

Getting our kids to pry themselves from their phones and devices and screens and just be together as a family can be…challenging. You want time to connect with them and even if they don’t say it, they want the same from you. But what that means is that everyone has to be present – both kids AND parents must be off their devices.

But you’re saying “I use my phone for my work! I keep track of my kids with it! I’m finding a place for us all to postmates! I can’t be without it!” But if you’re being 1000% honest with yourself, you’re also zoning out on your high school friend’s insta stories. A lot. And you’re scrolling through Tasty videos on Facebook. And you’re playing that dumb game you play on your phone. And . And. And….

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What's The Deal With Oat Milk? Is It Healthy Or Not?
What's The Deal With Oat Milk? Is It Healthy Or Not?

Before we get into facts and figures and really break down the nitty gritty behind this explosive new health trend, let’s begin with this semi-insane fact:  

There. Is. Now. An. Oat milk. Finder. Website.

Yep. It’s called Oatfinder. And it’s the brainchild of Oatly, the main oat milk supplier in the country. It helps consumers track down where to purchase this beloved elixir de rigeur, and because of this handy little tool, keeping Oatly stocked is becoming near impossible and causing baristas to break out into a  light rash each time they have to tell a customer they've run out of Oat Milk for the day.  

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If You Do This One Thing You Have A Higher Chance Of Getting Divorced
If You Do This One Thing You Have A Higher Chance Of Getting Divorced

I’m not even going to make you scroll to get to what the “one thing” is.

It’s sarcasm.

But sarcasm is fun! It’s funny! It’s easy! People boast about how “sarcastic” they are on their Hinge profiles to show what a great hang they are!

But using sarcasm with your partner during conflict is completely ineffective, distancing, maddening, unhelpful, and turns out to be one of the biggest predictors of divorce.

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Let Us Be Very Clear: Sugar Is Poison
Let Us Be Very Clear: Sugar Is Poison

We are a culture addicted to sugar. On average, we consume 17 teaspoons of added sugar on a daily basis: that equals 68 grams of sugar or two 12-ounce cans of soda.  

But let’s be clear about one thing; sugar, specifically added sugar, is poison.

This is not fear mongering. This is not a trend. This is not something that we’ll realize in 9 years that we were wrong about. Sugar is killing us, in myriad ways, and the sooner we change our habits, particularly for our kids, the better.

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Exactly How To Let Go Of Negative Self-Talk
Exactly How To Let Go Of Negative Self-Talk

Recently, my mom was lamenting mistakes she made as a mother while my brothers and I were kids. It broke my heart to hear it. It was such a moving example of what a lot of moms do, which is to beat themselves up for the mistakes they made or believe they are making as mothers.  

Beyond that layer of regret, however, lay a deeper more persistent thought process of negative self-talk. It’s a process of constant self-berating that basically adds up to ‘I’m not good enough.’ I’m not a good enough mother. I’m just not good enough, period.

Sometimes the flood of negative inner chatter can be so consistent that it’s hard to imagine a time without them.

If you grew up in a household of highly critical and judgmental people, then you most likely absorbed all of it like a sponge, internalizing it and on a subconscious level, turning it into your own inner critic.

How do you talk to yourself?

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Why You Should Do Yoga Even Though You Hate It
Why You Should Do Yoga Even Though You Hate It

Let’s be real. Yoga is weird. I know it's incredibly trendy, and it seems like everyone is doing it but the bottom line is it's just a semi-bizarre thing to do. It feels strange moving your body in ways that seem wholly unnatural and counter-intuitive—leave “Happy Baby” to actual babies.

And then there are the people. Typically, skinny women outfitted in Lululemon, carrying brightly colored metal water bottles filled with Kangen water because regular water isn't evolved enough. And then there are the bearded men, with their calf tattoos, and their man buns, all of them also sporting Lululemon. Lululemon is making a shit-ton of money off people easily parted with their cash.

So I hear you. The ick factor is high.

Then there is the 20ish yoga teacher, with her perky Instagram celebrity glow, who speaks in a low, airy voice—the kind of voice that should only ever be used when you're waking somebody up from a deep sleep or trying to put someone in a deep sleep. They tell you things like “breathe into your ovaries,” or rotate your inner thighs out toward the wall (wut?) and then they try to pixie dust you with essential oils to help you “deepen” into your Savasana. Get back, lady. I'm just fine.

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