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Protein (not coffee!) breaks with Jimmy Dean

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This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All comments and opinions are my own. The last three years have seen some major shifts in my life. I became a parent, I entered my mid-30s, and I moved to a new state. All three of these things have had a huge impact on my energy levels. I am a sleep-deprived woman with a slowing metabolism and have moved to a state where BBQ and sweet tea are staples at every meal. It is going to be a challenge to reclaim my old energy levels. But I am determined and have …

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Caffeine Fix with Peet’s Espresso

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This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. Like I always tell my husband, I am easy to please. Of course, he never believes me, but there are some fundamental truths that hold the key to my happiness. My daughter’s laugh will always warm my heart. A crisp Autumn day with falling leaves will forever make me feel peace. And a hot cup of espresso in my hand will never cease to put a smile on my face. Yes, that’s right, I place caffeine in my top three list of things that make me happy. I clearly …

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Mommy Time-Out with Southern Living

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PEOPLE®, Real Simple®, and Southern Living®. The opinions and text are all mine. Everyday life can certainly drain my creative reserves: work emails, laundry, chasing after a toddler at Gymboree, planning photo shoots, baby swim classes, more work emails. By mid-day, my brain is easily a ball of mush. So whenever I get the chance I try to take, what I like to call, a “mommy time-out.” It’s a few moments to recoup, sit quietly with a cup of coffee, and get inspired. But unlike a tantrum-induced break, this …