Make your marriage fruitful

Every Christmas, we debate.

It’s not over Christmas cookies, the tree, or family parties. Oh, no. It’s about the other woman.

Amy.

I love her. Mr6am, not so much.

I mean, that ski sweater and 80s hair? What’s not to love? If you’re on Team Amy, you’re my people.

And even if she isn’t your fav, that song makes for a great dance party with your kiddos. And everyone could use a good dance party right about now. Here’s what we got going today:

• Atheist Scientists can’t get over this layered miracle painting…and neither can I.

• The Saintly art of conversation

• Orange theory, but the kind that doesn’t make you sweat.

• Deck the halls hair styles—just in time for Xmas party szn

• Skip the meds- grab a pen

HAIR: You’ve got a holiday party and the same old LBD? Make it fance with some hair bling. First up, bows are still going strong. This half-do w/a velvet bow can be a subtle or statement piece, depending on how big you wanna go. Here’s how without looking like you’re 5. Heads up—if Kate Middleton can do it, so can you. Next up, use this headband hack with an embellished headband. And a silver-is-so-hot-right-now budget option. When it doubt, clip it. Try a pearled clawclip with this tutorial. Now that’s a Christmas (party) to remember.

No time, no hair, and no accessories? We got you. 💇🏻

MENTAL HEALTH: It’s mightier than the sword…and disease. 🖊 A new science-supported journaling protocol has shown major improvement in immediate and long-term health. Studies show that writing for a straight 15 minutes for four days in a row can decrease symptoms for both physical and mental health. Things like chronic anxiety, insomnia, arthritis, lupus, and chronic pain. 🤯 It has even been shown to combat infection. Basically, the writing helps to rewire your brain…but the catch? You’ve got to write about the same high-stress or anxiety-producing event each writing sesh. Grammar and spelling don’t count, just as long as you write consistently. That’s an easy A in my wellness book.

This is perfect for writing about what’s bugging you. 🪲

RELATIONSHIPS: Is it true love? Find out when you give him an orange. A new Tiktok trend, dubbed“Orange Peel Theory,” is making it’s way across the platform. Basically, you ask your SO to peel an orange for you. The promptness and cheerfulness of his response is the measurement of his commitment to you. While we agree life/marriage/relationships are all based on little, every day acts of love, maybe wait until they’ve had their coffee first? Or, just maybe, we peel the orange with a smile first. Let’s beat ‘em to the peel, ladies. 🏃🏾‍♀

CANCER: Protect those boobies. A new breast cancer vaccine is in the works. Not yet named, this shot has minimal side effects with an effective immune response. How’s it work? One long word: immuotherapy. It targets a lactation protein that’s present in triple-negative breast cancer patients. With 1 in 8 women having breast cancer, this is a VBD. Phase one, complete. Phase two, high hopes!

Five other signs of Breast Cancer

• Ten Painted Fireplaces to Cozy up your Living Room

• Eutrapelia: the good, the bad, and the ugly

• The miracle of her eyes, tho?!?! Never gets old.

• Marbled Christmas Cookies—you’ll never look back.

• This helmet doesn’t seem too safe.

Let’s make this a two-way street, cuz I kinda like you. Send me your requests, your feedback, or some love. It’s the best to hear from you guys! Also, texting this to your group chat or posting it to your FB mom’s group would be such a great Xmas present.

Thanks to all, and God bless you this Advent,