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Category: Self Care

Reflections on Gratitude

November 4, 2016February 11, 2017 Cristina Stauffer

S is for Self Care: Reflections on Gratitude This post may contain affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. November is here and the holidays are already upon us. Why is it that as soon as Halloween is over the focus seems to shift immediately to Christmas? I understand that the Christmas season is full of joy and Continue reading

Self Care Fall, Holidays, self care 12 Comments

101 Ways to Manage Stress

May 10, 2016 Cristina Stauffer

S is for Self Care: 101 Ways to Manage Stress Stress! We all experience it.  Even good things in our lives can create stress – has anyone ever planned a wedding or had a new baby?!? So much stress. Sometimes we feel like it is too much work or like we have to make grand plans to Continue reading

Self Care Parenting, self care 6 Comments

6 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself

February 2, 2016April 9, 2016 Cristina Stauffer

S is for Self Care: 6 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself Why is it so hard for women, particularly mothers, to stop for a minute and take care of themselves?  Women, by their nature, are caretakers.  We take care of our children, our partners, our parents, our friends, neighbors and acquaintances, our pets, Continue reading

Self Care Parenting, self care 13 Comments

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Thank you for visiting Ava’s Alphabet. My name is Cristina Stauffer and I am a busy mom of two little girls. I am an everyday mom who is juggling the demands of parenting, nurturing a healthy marriage, managing a household and working outside the home part time. I love all kinds of crafts and projects – everything from cooking and baking to sewing and knitting to party planning. Through this blog, I hope to share with you fun and easy tips, ideas and inspiration to bring more joy and creativity into your days. I hope you will join me on this adventure!

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