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A Very Thrifted Christmas Outfit

November 25, 2019      thebarkhouselife

It happens every year, I plan a photo shoot for the family and then feel that we need new outfits; I look all over the web for the perfect coordinating outfits then end up dropping another $100-200 on new clothes next to the $150-300 on the photos 🤦🏼‍♀️. This year I decided to do things a little ...

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Am I ‘That Mom’?

September 15, 2019      thebarkhouselife

This week I was called 'That Mom' at school pickup, now I don't think that there was any mean intent behind it but it caught me off guard. You see, she meant the Mom who looks like she has her shit together, who has a planned outfit. I love fashion and have some great pieces so I often take for ...

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I bet I can win ‘Overall’ of Ya

August 2, 2019      thebarkhouselife

Trends, they are something I stay away from honestly for many reasons mostly because those things become disposable in a couple seasons and that is not my approach to fashion. Trends are also often taken on by fast fashion retailers and again I try to buy as small as possible.That being said, I have ...

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As long as they let me

July 2, 2019      thebarkhouselife

I have a confession to make, I was so excited when I found out I was having a boy. I always wanted a boy and I always wanted him to be my first baby. When we had our second I was really wanting a girl, and when the ultrasound tech told me that my son was going to have a little brother I actually ...

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Merry Christmas from Mr and Mrs Claus. Merry Christmas from Mr and Mrs Claus.
It is OK to say No when someone asks if you are OK It is OK to say No when someone asks if you are OK.

It is OK for your answer to be ‘Im just hanging in here’ when someone asks how things are going. 
It is OK to say ‘I can’t, I am at my limit’ when someone asks you to do something you just can’t handle right now. 
Those listening to those words: 
It is OK to not know how to respond just do so with kindness. 
It is OK to offer yourself as company or helping hands, do so with concrete suggestions. 
It is OK to tell them you will circle back to them at another time if they like, exclusion isn’t the answer. 
As someone with Major Depression and Generalized Anxiety, I spend an immense amount of my time censoring my thoughts and feelings to not make discomfort to others. It is time to speak the truth of my truth, and let’s openly listen to others.
I had a comment the other day when I shared my pos I had a comment the other day when I shared my post workout selfie that working out 6-7 days a week feels unattainable. This is never my intention so I laid out exactly what I mean when I post that my workout is complete. Fitness has been the biggest change I made in 2019 literally starting on January 1st it is a part of my daily routine because of these reasons....and many more.
Making friendship work shouldn’t be work and if Making friendship work shouldn’t be work and if you really want to see each other you make it happen, like joining your friends Zumba class and she tries to kill you with her smooth latin moves ;). Notice her nice glow and my resemblance of a tomato?!
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