Celiac disease, the life-changing diagnosis we received only ten days before my daughter’s 9th birthday. Now we learn, one day at a time. “May you always serve cake in the face of great change.”…
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As summer turns into fall, it’s the season for changing focus. Back to school for some, a lifestyle change for others. Hoping September brings less chaos! Turning. Constant turning as my head tumbles through…
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Starting the year well with self-care at the forefront, but then handed a big bushel of life’s lemons – another miscarriage and the depression that follows. I’m letting you in on a little secret:…
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Are we allowed to be sad about early pregnancy loss? And is there a reason we don’t share news of our pregnancies & discuss miscarriages freely? Full disclaimer: this one’s bloody. I had a…
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Reflections of a mother as her son turns five. She shares her life secrets and looks forward to the day he is ready to trust her motherly words of advice. It is not because…
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, This lunch box mama gets ready for back to school with recipes for her little ones. Bread, muffins, tarts, and even back to school pencil-shaped wafers. I’ve never really been a New Year’s…
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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…