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Today, I felt like I needed a pep talk. It’s been such a hard week, month, year… I know we’re all feeling it. So let’s see if we can’t find a little joy in today’s Break.
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My Apple Music station has been on Fleetwood Mac all morning. It’s exactly what I needed. Siri, Play Rumours…
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Break out the InstaPot, it is time to start making some soup. This Mexican Street Corn soup from The Stay at Home Chef is perfection. I added rotisserie chicken (just the kind from the deli), and more cilantro, and it was everything I needed.
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1 in 4 women is considering leaving the workforce because of the pandemic. Arianna Huffington has 5 Steps for Making Sure Women Aren’t Left Behind.
It’s time for us to stick together. We need each other right now. So come on, ladies, let’s get in formation.
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I am totally smitten with this casual, professional outfit. So I remade it on Capitol Hill Style. Come check out the coziest casual Friday outfit I’ve ever seen.
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Don’t worry, you’re doing your best. Even if it doesn’t feel like it. Don’t let life’s challenges make you feel small. @oliviaherrickdesign