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10 Things I Wish People Knew About Anxiety
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10 Things I Wish People Knew About Anxiety

It’s no secret that anxiety is something I’ve lived with for most of my life. I spent many years as a young child with paralyzing anxious thoughts that would cause me to just cry and cry. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I went from a self-diagnoses to a real official diagnosis by my therapist and primary care doctor. With the help of some great people in my life, I’ve learned to manage my anxiety so it simply doesn’t control me anymore.

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Neck Pain, The Power of Social Media, and Physical Therapy!
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Neck Pain, The Power of Social Media, and Physical Therapy!

Earlier this year I posted a photo on Facebook sharing details on some weird neck pain I was experiencing. I tend to hold all of my stress in my neck and shoulders which leads to moments of excruciating pain and feeling uncomfortable doing the most basic things. Luckily, I had a lot of amazing people reach out in the comments, messages, and emails with tips and suggestions on how to relieve the pain. One of those people happened to be the owner of Athletity Physical Therapy, Shari.

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2019 Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide | 614 Mom |
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2019 Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide | 614 Mom |

I think we can all agree that the teachers in our lives deserve all the love we can give them especially during Teacher Appreciation Week. Whether it’s a homemade card, a quick gift off of Amazon, or a gift card to a local business the token of appreciation for your child’s teacher will be a welcomed surprise.  I’ve got a great list of fun gifts for the teacher in your life on the blog.

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11 Fun & Affordable Amazon Finds for Kids
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11 Fun & Affordable Amazon Finds for Kids

It’s almost summer and that means more time spent in the backyard, cool summer nights outside looking for lighting bugs, and a lot of fun opportunities to make lifelong memories with your families. While summer may look a little different this year that doesn’t mean you can’t have the best summer ever! You also don’t need to spend a lot to make that happen! I’ve put together a list of items you can get online and shipped directly to you, at affordable prices, that will help make this the summer to remember!

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5 Frequently Asked Questions: My Blogging Journey
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5 Frequently Asked Questions: My Blogging Journey

Blogging is popular but a lot of people still don’t really understand it, which I get. It’s weird. Being able to share things I love and make a living for my family is a dream. It gives me the flexibility I need and the fun creative challenges I crave. Today I’m answering some of the questions I get most often. I can always do a part two another day.

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11 Children’s Books About Bravery and Courage
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11 Children’s Books About Bravery and Courage

I’ve put together a list of books that discuss the topics of bravery and courage in the best way. These books are the stories I read with my kids and I can say that each book is loved by every member of our family. Below you will find the title of each book, a link to the Amazon listing, and a short review. I hope you enjoy reading.

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Support Local Businesses - Mother's Day Edition | Columbus, Ohio | 614 Mom
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Support Local Businesses - Mother's Day Edition | Columbus, Ohio | 614 Mom

Since the beginning of 614 Mom supporting small businesses has been a huge piece of who we are. While this year we can’t be together to celebrate Mother’s Day at the annual 614 Mom Celebrating You event we can still support one another. Below is a list of ideas on how you can support small businesses while giving the moms in your life an extremely special day, including yourself :)

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Hosting The Perfect Birthday Party Sleepover | Everything You Need To Know
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Hosting The Perfect Birthday Party Sleepover | Everything You Need To Know

We LOVE birthdays over here. I love to create magical memories for every member of the family. It’s so important to me that they each get to be celebrated in ways that make them feel so incredibly special. Earlier this month my oldest daughter celebrated her birthday in the most magical way possible - a unicorn-themed sleepover with her closest friends. All thanks to a locally mom-owned business - Perfect Events.

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