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The Breakup I Didn’t See Coming…

November 5, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

As women, there are a few relationships that define us. There’s the one with your partner or spouse, the one you nurture with your kids, and of course, that sacred, soul-level bond with your hairdresser.

Easy Ways to Instantly Boost Your Mood

April 23, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

Everyone feels a little bit down occasionally, and even sadness or not being quite together mentally is part and parcel of life. And for the most part, these feelings do not last that long and can be brushed away easily so you can get back to living your life. While some people struggle with mental health; intervention and assistance for mental health concerns such as depression is a good thing in these cases. For those feeling a bit sad, upset, or at a loss temporarily, finding quick and effective ways to banish your blues can help you get back to feeling more like you.

5 Realistic Ways To Practice Self-Care as a Busy Mom

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

We’ve all seen the advertisements, the model with the perfect body getting a massage at what looks to be a five-star resort in the tropics, or the yogi nailing the perfect yoga pose while basking in the sun, or the image of the woman reading a book with the perfect cup of coffee! While these are all ideal images of self-care they are not practical. Let’s get real. Each of us needs to incorporate self-care into our already busy lives, not put it off until we have the time for that trip, to read that novel, or learn yoga because chances are burnout will occur first!

4 Unique Hobbies To Consider as an Empty Nester

October 29, 2024momonthegoinholytoledo

With the kids leaving home and the house becoming quieter, many women suddenly find themselves with ample free time. Explore these four unique hobbies to consider as an empty nester and ignite new passions in your life.

9 Healthy Habits That Will Improve Your Overall Wellbeing

January 31, 2024momonthegoinholytoledo

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to find ourselves caught in the relentless cycle of deadlines, stress, and unhealthy habits. The answer to the question, “I wonder why am I always hungry and tired” rests in our daily routines and the choices we make. This article will explore nine healthy habits that can significantly improve your overall well-being, helping you break free from the shackles of exhaustion and constant hunger.

Buy the Damn Magazine

May 4, 2021momonthegoinholytoledo

As the plane is going down one passenger turns to the other and declares, “ I should have had that pizza”. I’m sure we’ve all heard that story or something similar. The main purpose being, to bring to mind that contemplative thought, do we make a decision based on the moment or plan for the future. After all, no one is promised tomorrow, and yet, we all know those rare individuals that despite unhealthy lifestyles manage to live well into their 80s or 90s. I found myself deep in that contemplative state the other day at our local Kroger, aisle 16 to be exact, the magazine aisle…do I buy the magazine? While for some this might seem like a simple decision, but if you’re anything like me it’s much more complicated. Why? Because I don’t see that magazine for what it is, the prospect of a future break to relax and read, no, I see it as a monetary value, what else could I purchase for the same price for someone else? Am I being selfish by thinking of myself, by wasting that money on me? What could my children or husband use or need that is the equivalent price of that magazine? How does one even begin to try and rationalize such a dilemma? In order to make the best well-informed decision we must reflect on the culmination of life experiences, other’s and our own, what we have witnessed over time, what we have learned from other’s mistakes, lifestyles, etc.