Tag: Thrive
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How to Heal from Postnatal Depletion
I was tired. Physically tired. The first reaction of course is, “Well, you have a newborn, Cate, of course you’re tired.” But the baby was sleeping incredibly well – eight or so hours a night – so I was getting sleep. I couldn’t figure out why simple task like walking or holding the baby seemed…
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Monster Meatballs
I’ve mentioned these in the past and have now gotten around to typing up the recipe. These bad boys are packed with nutrition and are perfect for pregnant moms, postpartum moms, and female runners of all stages of life. Runners often have low iron, and most female runners are depleted in iron due to a…
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Pregnancy Cravings and Grain-free Granola
Can we talk about cravings for a moment? For the most part, I don’t get cravings too often, but every once in a while, I get one. Badly. Something about those hormones, amiright? Let’s face it, at 34 weeks pregnant, I’ve seen my fair share of pregnancy cravings. It’s often said that if you are…
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6 Ways to Have an Awesome Summer
My heart is light, my spirit sings. There’s an excitement in the air, and a joy shared by children and adults. As the days start to get longer, the nights sultrier, and the mornings lazier, I can barely contain my excitement. Summer is finally here. I can’t help it. I love summer. The other seasons…
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4 Unexpected Ways to Take Care of Yourself
The other day, I sat down at the kitchen table and did something I haven’t done in probably close to a year. Baby Girl was down for a nap, the Oldest was still at school, and the Middle was sitting with me at the table working with some play dough. I sat with a canvas…
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