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When Life Gets Complicated – 4 Helpful Lists
In seasons where everything feels upside down a few tools can keep you going. Life can be exceptionally hard. There have been seasons full of days where I wake up and just focus on the next few hours. In my house there are interrupted schedules, strong emotions, unexpected setbacks, and
Choose Your Own Adventure – Climbing Out of Overwhelm
There are many paths to take back to a less stressful lifestyle. How you get there depends on you and what is in your path. Do you remember the Choose Your Own Adventure books? That was the shelf of the school library that I always checked first. Each book was

Reading Superpowers: My Book Stack
If your nightstand is stacked with half-finished books and your library checkout list is a little ambitious, you’re in good company! Here are some tips. Reading multiple books at once doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—with some small changes, it can actually make reading easier, more fun, and a perfect fit
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My name is April Edwards. I live in the Arizona desert, read lots of books, I have 4 kids, an urban farm, and I love writing…

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When Spring Feels Exhausting
Most of what I see on Instagram or Pinterest is about how Spring is a beautiful time of year. I do not agree. Spring is