Category Archives: Health and Wellness

Dear Migraine Diary, Can You Not?!

Posted on June 22, 2022 by cassandra mcd.

“Dear Migraine Diary, Can you not?!” Sharing some info for June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Continue reading →

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Signs of Burnout and What To Do About It

Posted on June 12, 2022 by cassandra mcd.

I want to talk about a hot topic. Burnout (you see what I did there?). If you’ve heard the term burnout but aren’t sure what it is or think you might be experiencing some of the symptoms, I encourage you to read … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Protect Your Peace During the Holidays

Posted on December 19, 2021 by cassandra mcd.

I know the holiday season is in full swing for most of us what with Diwali, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, or other important holidays we celebrate this time of the year. For some of us, it’s … Continue reading →

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Embracing New Holiday Traditions: 4 Lessons Learned

Posted on December 12, 2021 by cassandra mcd.

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” as the song goes. There’s an energy in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Airports are busy with people flying home for the holidays, … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Try a Meal Kit Subscription Service

Posted on September 4, 2021 by cassandra mcd.

I’ve been spending more time in the kitchen as of late and let me tell you, I’m feeling pretty impressed with myself thanks to a meal kit delivery service. I used to cook more often but what with the hot … Continue reading →

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7 Tips for Organizing Your Space More Mindfully

Posted on August 2, 2021 by cassandra mcd.

Getting your space organized with intention It’s been just over a year of life in pandemic lockdown and I don’t know about you, but finding the motivation to do anything has been, well, rough. So, what does one do when … Continue reading →

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12 Simple Tips to Help You Go Plastic-Free at Home

Posted on July 24, 2021 by cassandra mcd.

Yikes! I just realized how many plastics I use as part of my everyday It’s Wash Day. No, I’m not talking about laundry. I’m talking about washing my hair. I’m a Black woman and washing my natural hair can sometimes … Continue reading →

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5 Ways House Plants Can Make You Feel Good

Posted on July 20, 2021 by cassandra mcd.

Deciding to Become a Plant Mom Again Plants have somehow shown up at various stages of my life. As a kid, I remember my mom had a three-tier glass stand that housed different plants. As a student, one of the … Continue reading →