There’s something grounding about starting the day with intention, and one of my favorite little rituals is opening the shutters each morning.

Instead of flipping on harsh overhead lights the moment we wake up, I like to walk through the house and pull open the blinds and shutters. It’s a small, quiet act, but it sets the tone for the day in the most beautiful way.

Let’s talk about something many of us feel but don’t always say out loud: sometimes, friendships start to feel… different. Maybe the energy has shifted, maybe you’ve grown in different directions, or maybe you’re just not connecting the way you used to. That’s okay. It’s completely normal, and it certainly doesn’t make you a bad friend or a bad mom.

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