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May 13, 2025
Good Morning, friends!
This past weekend was Mother’s Day—hope you got some well-deserved pampering or got to spoil your mama! Over here, we celebrated with… a blur of soccer games, painting trim, and refinishing bar stools. No spa treatments, but plenty of checkmarks on the to-do list, which honestly feels good to things ready for my son’s graduation party on May 24…and I have already asked for a do-over onces all the end of the year craziness is over!
Spring has officially sprung—cool mornings, warm afternoons, everything blooming, and did you catch the Flower Moon last night? I didn’t even know that was a thing, but apparently the full moon in May is called that.
💛 Wellness Tip of The Week
Let the Sunshine In!
Want better sleep, a brighter mood, and less anxiety? Step outside and let your eyeballs catch some morning rays. Getting sunlight—especially within the first hour after waking—helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which means better sleep at night and more stable energy and mood during the day. No need to sunbathe or stare directly at the sun (please don’t), just being outside, a 5–10 minute walk, sitting outside of the porch, or sitting near a window can work wonders. Think of it as nature’s reset button for your brain.
✨ From the Blog
10-Minute Mediterranean Lunches
Your weekday lunches just got a whole lot easier—and tastier. These quick meals are packed with flavor, color, and nutrients.
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Anti-Inflammatory Summer Mocktails
Sipping your way to less inflammation? Yes, please. These mocktails are refreshing, functional, and just plain pretty. Just in time for sipping my the pool!
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🗞 In the News
A Jet, A Gift, and Some Serious Side-Eye
Trump plans to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari government to use as Air Force One while in office and take it with him after he leaves office. Taking gifts from foreign governments is a big no no, (it’s in the constitution) 😬
America’s Air Traffic Woes
There’s a major shortage of air traffic controllers in the U.S.—and it’s not just about staffing. Think outdated tech and underfunded systems. Yikes!
New US–China Trade Deal
Things are shifting in global trade. The U.S. and China just inked a deal that could have ripple effects for years to come.
A “Big, Beautiful” Tax Bill
Republicans released a draft of a major tax overhaul. Highlights: lower taxes for multinational companies, but new taxes for large foundations like the Gates Foundation.
🎁 What Else?
🚀 Quantum Teleportation Is Real (Kind Of)
Beam me up Scotty! Well, not quite yet, but scientists have taken a huge leap in quantum teleportation. Wild!
🐾 Lost Dog Reunited After 500+ Days
Valerie the dachshund has been reunited with her owner after she was wandering the Australian bush for over 500 days!
📺 Movies to Watch in May
If you spend more time scrolling than watching (hi, it’s me), this list will help.
🎓 Graduation Gifts Ideas That Aren’t Just Cash
Yes, cash is always appreciated—but for something a little more personal: think monogrammed bags, wireless charging docks, or even a microwave pasta maker (where was this when I was in college, eating cold cereal with water!).
💓 Zone 2 Cardio: What Is It and Why It’s Trending
It’s not sprinting. It’s not lounging. It’s somewhere gloriously in-between. If you like your workouts mildly sweaty and deeply effective, Zone 2 might just be your cardio soulmate.
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💭 Something to Think About
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt
Even if yesterday was messy, rushed, or completely off the rails, each morning offers a quiet invitation to begin again—with more clarity, more calm, and yes, more coffee (always coffee). Shake off the rust, take a deep breath, and treat today like the clean slate it is. You’ve got this.
Stay grounded, stay informed, and always look on the bright side. 🍋
— Sally
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