Every year I try to share a post for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week with hopes to bring a bit of attention to a group of illnesses that impacts people from all genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic classes, fitness levels, and sizes. This year, NEDA Week falls on February 24th through March 1st; the theme is: Come As…
How to Practice Self-Compassion
With my birthday falling so close to Valentine’s Day, I’ve never put too much effort into celebrating the holiday. To me, it’s overly commercialized, and while I do enjoy exchanging clever cards, chocolates, and small, thoughtful gifts with my loved ones, February 14th is really just an excuse to wear red or pink, sport some…
Word for the Year
I’d originally planned on sweeping away the glittery residue from 2020’s debut without sharing a personal New Year’s post, but the other night as I pondered my own monthly intentions and desires for growth, my word for the year came to me. Allow. It’s not glitzy and head-turning, but when you break it down, “allow”…
5 Things To Stop Telling Yourself This Year
Setting fresh, new goals for the New Year is a wonderful feeling and something most of us have done throughout our lives, but sometimes resolving NOT to do something is just as important. As someone who’s intimately aware of her inner critic, I can look in the mirror, walk out of a meeting, or brush…
Best Posts of 2019
Since the days—and decade—are quickly passing, I thought I’d wrap up 2019 here on A Cup of Catherine with a small list of my most best posts from the year. It’s definitely a shorter list than years past because I haven’t shared a lot of content on here. In fact, I know of at least…
A Holly Jolly Hygge Holiday With EarthKind
I’m incredibly late to this trend, but for the remainder of the days leading up to Christmas and for the wintry weeks ahead, I’m embracing the concept of hygge. Pronounced “hoo-ga,” this Danish cultural identity is best defined as a quality of coziness and calm that engenders a feeling of well-being and contentment. Sounds amazing,…
Embrace the Magic
Every year as the holidays approach, I start to feel a myriad of emotions—nostalgia, pressure to complete projects, sorrow for lost loved ones, and excitement at the prospect of planning holiday outings, baking treats, and snuggling by the tree. And yet, no matter how many tentative plans I etch onto the calendar or promises I…
Embossed Holiday Shortbread
These embossed holiday shortbread cookies are made with Embossed Co. rolling pin for a fun, seasonal twist on a classic. With red and green sprinkles and a light sweetness, they are the perfect cookie to accompany your coffee or hot tea.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Scones
These chocolate chip pumpkin scones are the perfect holiday breakfast or snack. Lightly sweetened with Florida Crystals Raw Cane Sugar, they are tender, warmly spiced, and studded with chocolate.
Smile Brilliant cariPRO Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush Review
I received a complimentary cariPRO Ultrasonic electric toothbrush from Smile Brilliant in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Be sure to enter the giveaway for your chance to smile fearlessly.
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