Now that I have gone through chemotherapy and come out the other side, I am ready to share with you the list of things that I felt were essential in my chemo journey. (I recognize that everyone’s treatment is different, so what you need for chemo might be different than what I needed.) I was …
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If you have ever wanted to get a peek inside the everyday life of a breast cancer survivor, you might be interested in reading the following post. (It was originally published on my Facebook page this past October.) If you ARE a breast cancer survivor, I hope that this post serves as some validation for …
First of all: I am so very sorry that you have to read a post about mastectomy preparation. As a cancer survivor, I know first-hand how difficult it can be to make the decision to have a mastectomy. But you’ve made it this far. You have made the heart-wrenching decision to have a mastectomy. You’ve …
In the quest to simplify meal planning, many people turn to meal planners for help. These meal planners usually come with a set of recipes and a shopping list to simplify the meal planning process. I could never get on board with these. I have looked into MANY meal planners over the years, but was …
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Sometimes getting your child excited about something can be as simple as the presentation. Your kiddo doesn’t like broccoli? Try making a face with broccoli hair! Your daughter doesn’t like taking baths? Add bubbles! We do this ALL the time in parenting, so it just makes sense to give it a try with chore charts. …
You know that phrase: “The more things change, the more they stay the same”? Well, that’s how I feel about the second year of life after cancer. I have now been cancer free for two years. My life continues to change in many ways, but in some ways it is very similar to my life …
You might remember that I shared some tips for the most organized move EVER! It relied on an app that now has a monthly cost. When we moved most recently, I decided to try a different tool to keep our move organized because it is completely free! So keep scrolling to find out how to …
You did it! You have made it through one of the hardest experiences you will ever endure in your lifetime. You have made REALLY hard decisions about your treatment and surgery. You’ve also made some hard decisions about your reconstruction. Today I want to talk to those of you who have decided on nipple reconstruction …
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