You know when you’re a mom, and you have glorious plans for self-care… but then life happens? Yeah, that. Hey tea fans! This is Heidi’s very first contribution to Empress Tea. She currently resides in…
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The best surprises are the ones that affect you, positively. This surprise comes in a book format, Miss Rumphius, a children’s book gifted to Amber’s daughter. Who said children’s books aren’t for adults too?…
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April 11th marks Empress Tea’s 7th anniversary! Over the years it’s been a wonderful platform to share the talents and brains of an amazing group of women. It makes me happy to hunt them…
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A cathartic moment in moving forward and coming to grips with male accountability. Let’s hope that the momentum continues. Years now passed, a friend asked me out. He wasn’t someone I was attracted…
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Change can weigh heavily on your mind. Lots of change can be overwhelming. “The Change”, well, it’s a little shit! Forty-three days ago. Green grass. Morning dew. Children unsure of this strangeness under foot.…
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The realization that inspiration can be found in the smallest pieces of your day. A brief glimpse of morning as my name, called from another room, rips me from my dreams. Foggy I…
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One of the cool things about bringing up a little one is you’re reminded of who we all are as humans, before the social expectations and self-inflicted neuroses kick in. And while I teach Bailey how…
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Why do stay-at-home moms often look tired, frazzled, and unkept? Delve into the diary of one mother of two, and find out more about her acrobatic mom mornings. I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom and responsible for getting two kids…
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Write a love note to yourself this Valentine’s Day. Quality me time and self-love should be on the menu this February 14th! I have this distinct memory of myself in my second year of…
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One mother’s hectic day of chasing time, changing schedules, meal plans with bread for dinner instead of potatoes, and longing for a moment to herself. Tired Longing for a minute of solitude. A time…
