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Perimenopause self-care: finding calm in the chaos
Life doesn’t exactly slow down just because your hormones decide to remix themselves. Work still wants your time, family still needs your energy, and your body is quietly (or not so quietly) throwing hot flashes, brain fog and mood swings into the mix. No wonder self-care can feel like just another thing on the never-ending…
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Perimenopause weight shifts: what’s really going on
You step on the scale, tug at your jeans, or catch your reflection and think: “Hang on… when did this happen?” Suddenly, clothes fit differently, your body has new ideas about where to store weight, and the old “fixes” don’t seem to work anymore. Perimenopause has a way of rewriting the rules without asking permission….
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Perimenopause cravings and how to handle them
It’s late. You’re tired. You’re scrolling social media and suddenly the only thing that matters in the universe is chocolate. Or chips. Or both. You raid the pantry, promise yourself tomorrow will be different, and then wake up feeling sluggish. Sound familiar? You’re not weak or lacking willpower. You’re experiencing the very real hormonal shifts…
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Perimenopause in the kitchen: meal prep that works with your energy
Dinner used to feel like just another part of the day. Now? Some nights it feels like the biggest boss battle yet. You stare at the shelves and wonder how on earth you’re supposed to turn this into a meal – especially when your energy left the building an hour ago. If this sounds familiar,…
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Meal prep shortcuts for mental sanity | Hold My Spoon
It’s 5:47pm. One child is asking for snacks every two minutes, another is arguing with the dog about who gets the couch, and you’re staring into the fridge like it’s hiding a secret passage to a better life. Dinner dread is real – and it doesn’t mean you’re lazy or unorganized. It just means you’re…
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Best budget tips for ADHD, busy families and busy brains
Feeding a family can feel like running a café where the customers change their minds daily – and the chef (you) is working with a tight budget and not nearly enough time. Groceries keep getting more expensive, schedules are full, and the constant “what’s for dinner?” question just keeps rolling in. Now, throw in an…
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ADHD meal prep: simple strategies for stress-free dinners
Meal prep always sounds like such a great idea… until you’re staring at a fridge full of good intentions (and three bags of spinach that didn’t make it past day two). For ADHD brains, meal prep can feel like a puzzle with too many pieces: endless chopping, too many containers, and way too many steps…
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ADHD grocery shopping: simple ways to turn chaos into calm
You pop into the store for milk. You walk out with three dips, a novelty candle, and zero clue what’s for dinner. Sound familiar? For ADHD brains, grocery shopping is less “quick errand” and more “sensory obstacle course.” Bright lights, endless choices, crowded aisles, and that running mental chant of don’t forget the thing… It’s…
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ADHD and money: Simple work hacks to manage finances and routines
For many ADHDers – diagnosed or “pretty sure” – managing money and work routines can feel like building IKEA furniture without the instructions. You know it should come together, but instead you’re knee-deep in random screws, distracted by the promise of meatballs, and wondering where the Allen key went. It’s not a lack of intelligence…
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AI for ADHD: Tools that turn chaos into calm
Having an ADHD brain often means seeing the world in ways other people don’t. Ideas spark quickly, creativity flows, and you notice details others miss. But it also means everyday tasks – like following a recipe step by step or remembering to switch the laundry – can feel way harder than they should. That’s not…
