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Why now? Dealing With IBS
Why now? Dealing With IBS

I am nearing the end of a glorious nine day vacation in paradise. One day, we sleepily shuffled to breakfast complete with bed head and cobwebs, my oldest daughter looked up at me and asked, “When did you know you had IBS?” It’s a fair question. I knew by the age of 10 that certain foods made me extraordinarily uncomfortable and my self esteem was a whole other topic. But it was until about 38 that doctors started to tell me that I might want to get tested or try a script or an elimination diet.

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Self care: it's okay to say "not today."
Self care: it's okay to say "not today."

Last night I wrote the following for my IG post:

It's okay to say "not today."

At night when I scroll, I can feel your fatigue through my phone. I have it, too. Whether you're a solopreneur, a mom, a CEO, a caregiver, a partner, a hustler, a 9-to-5'er...I feel you. Most of the US got blasted with snow this week and we are still in this godforsaken pandemic. I haven't left my house since Saturday.

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Food + Lifestyle, Most PopularJohanna Grangeself care, setting boundaries, mom fatigue, the weight of a pandemic Comment
2020 learnings + epiphanies.
2020 learnings + epiphanies.

2020. Whoa.. Didn’t see that one coming. But really, who did? There’s a lot flying around the internet about 2020 and I am sure you are over it, me too. So I’d like to add my two cents just in case you don’t want to bang your head against the wall yet. I’d like to be the icing on that cake so indulge me would ya?

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5 holiday tips to enjoy the season
5 holiday tips to enjoy the season

Here we are - well into the magic that is known as December. And while I know 2020 has been a heavy one, I have and continue to seek the light because there is so much goodness if you are open to receiving it. Key word: open!

I am still full of hope and I am genuinely excited for 2021. It can only go up from here. Even though that pesky pandemic hasn’t left the building, I refuse to let it steal the thunder of my December. This is my kiddos’ favorite month of the year and righteously so!

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The best of Trader Joe's: Fall Haul
The best of Trader Joe's: Fall Haul

It’s no secret that I am an avid and loyal Trader Joes fan. It’s where I prefer to do the bulk of my shopping and I live for their new product launches. With that said, it’s been awhile since I’ve shared our family favorites and staples. Here to share the good, bad and just okay in a quick summary so that you can head out and try them while supplies last!

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Food + Lifestyle, Most PopularJohanna GrangeTrader Joe's favorites, Trader Joe's Fall Haul, cinnamon bun spread, vegetable soup, vegan ground beef, jicama wrapsComment
Challenges of chronic gut illness and IBS
Challenges of chronic gut illness and IBS

I wanted to provide value. For years. And I knew as I got older that I couldn’t just be another fashion girl. I knew I had to bring something else to the table. I polled you constantly in search of topics that you wanted to see, hear, read. But in essence, the one thing that I was avoiding was the one thing that would provide value. Real value. Unsurprisingly, that topic is the story of my journey with chronic illness.

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