Love Yourself! newsletter – Love your Dazzle ✨

One of my least favorite misconceptions about autism is the myth that autistic individuals lack empathy. The truth is, empathy knows no neurotype. A recent experience with our son was an intense reminder that autistic people can and do care deeply about others, regardless of whether they are human or plastic glow bugs. A few …

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Actionable tips for your self-love journey

Self-love can be a difficult thing to navigate for a lot of us. Here are some actionable tips to help you along your path.   Gratitude journaling Try writing down things you’re grateful for every day. This can help you focus on the positive aspects of your life and cultivate an appreciation for what you …

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Love Yourself! Newsletter – Galactic self-care

I’ve talked a lot about finding your own forms of self-care because we are all so different, the same things will not work for all of us. My creative outlet lately has been painting shells, for a few reasons. First of all, it can be difficult to find art supplies where I live, so that’s instantly a barrier for …

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Love Yourself! newsletter – Love your level-ups

When my son turned 6, he was incredibly excited about the concept of “leveling up.” It was something he clearly understood since he loves video games and is super, duper into numbers.  So naturally, when I was creeping up on my 40th birthday, he was very interested. “You’re turning level 40!” he’d exclaim, whether we …

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Classic board games: A word search

Take a few moments out of your day, relax, and enjoy this word search featuring classic board games. Do you see some of your old favorites? What about those that aren’t listed? See more word searches here! Have you subscribed to the Love Yourself! newsletter yet?

Ditch the screens and play this adult board game on your next date night

It’s no secret that I love games, so getting to review an adult board game was pretty exciting. As grown folks, we don’t often make the time for play, even though it’s been proven to be a positive thing for ourselves, and our relationships. But a game where the winner gets to experience their “ultimate …

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Love Yourself! newsletter # 11 – It’s our joy and we need it now!

Do you remember that old JG Wentworth commercial, where the people are yelling “it’s my money and I need it now!”? That’s how I feel about joy in my life. I’m trying to stop feeling like I have to earn my joy. I’m not talking about using things I enjoy as a positive motivator like getting a smoothie …

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Easy ceviche de camaron (shrimp ceviche)

I grew up in the Midwest so shrimp seemed like an extravagant dish only meant for special occasions. Turns out it’s pretty easy to make shrimp ceviche! It looks, sounds, and tastes like a fancy-ass delicious seafood dish, with minimal work and not a huge blow to your budget. A healthy, quick to toss together …

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5 reasons why you should start a mini water propagation garden today