taking care of yourself

The following is a guest post Trina of TrinaHolden.com:

6 Steps to a Mix and Match Wardrobe at lifeyourway.net

Have you ever looked into a closet full of clothes and cried, “But I have nothing to wear!”

I have. I used to spend hours rifling through my clothes, frustrated to the point of tears, struggling to understand my inability to create an outfit with so many hangers full of options.

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6 Tips for Surviving Sleep Deprivation

source: Jason Michael

There are some great posts in the archives of Life Your Way that don’t get much attention anymore. This week, I’ll be sharing some of my favorites. Whether you’ve been around since the beginning or are a new reader, I think you’ll enjoy them!

At three years old, our youngest daughter is finally sleeping through the night consistently, but I remember the years of sleep deprivation well. Here is my advice for surviving those sleep-deprived phases, written during that long, sleepy period of my life:

We’ve all heard that getting enough sleep is an important part of living your best life and staying productive and healthy…but what about those times when getting sleep is out of your control? Maybe you have a newborn or a sick child, or maybe you’re working two jobs to make ends meet.

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Maintaining Healthy Teeth & Gums with the Spinbrush ProClean

June 26, 2012
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Yes, Sean’s Spinbrush is pink. Beggars can’t be choosers. I’ve never been very good at the flossing every day thing (shh, don’t tell my dentist!), but we do care about keeping our teeth and gums healthy…not just so that they last, but also to keep the cost of our dental care as low as possible! [...]

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For the Love of Coffee {Overnight Iced Latte Recipe}

May 31, 2012

I’ve always enjoyed a cold frappuccino or a seasonal pumpkin spice latte, but it’s only been in the last two years, since our youngest daughter was born, that I’ve really fallen in love with coffee as a whole. What started out as my lifeline through more than 18 months of sleep issues has become one [...]

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How to Stay Balanced During the Holidays

December 7, 2011

The following post is from Kat of Inspired To Action: The end of the year is a funny time. We  rush, rush, rush trying to “enjoy the Season”.  And then,  in a state of utter exhaustion and in the afterglow of spending too much, eating too much and generally doing things in excess, we attempt [...]

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7 Secrets to Fitting in Fitness for Busy Moms

October 3, 2011

I’m so excited to be working with Alissa & Tony DiLorenzo and Dustin Reichmann from Fit Marriage to offer their free webinar, 7 Secrets to Fitting in Fitness for Busy Moms, to Life Your Way readers. I don’t know about you, but I could really use Alissa, Tony and Dustin’s tips in this area. I’ve [...]

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Giveaway: Grace for the Good Girl by Emily Freeman

September 27, 2011
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This giveaway is now closed! The winner is Deanna (dmfitzpatrick16@…)! This book has probably had more impact on me as a woman and on my Christian walk then any other I’ve ever read…and I’m not even finished reading it yet. In Grace for the Good Girl: Letting Go of the Try-Hard Life, Emily (who you [...]

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Giveaway: Lilla Rose Flexi Clips (4 Winners!)

September 24, 2011

This giveaway is now closed! The winners are Shelly (shellysmith@…), Laura (richardr312…), Annette (mamasimpson4@…), Mary (mcsrose@…)! Last week, I shared 9 fun hairstyles for busy moms. While most of these are fairly easy, they still take longer than, say, a regular ponytail. Enter the Flexi Clip from Lilla Rose! This amazing hair accessory makes it [...]

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