Author Archives: forevertoujoursaloe

About forevertoujoursaloe

I am a wife, mom, daughter, sister, friend, english teacher, entrepreneur, volunteer active listener, and former genetic counselor living the expat life in Bordeaux, France. I'm trying to live a healthy, happy life through diet, exercise, self awareness, and self care. Wine helps and so does aloe (sometimes in the same glass!)

My first blog post of 2016 and why I waited 11 days to write it.

Posted on January 12, 2016 by forevertoujoursaloe

For those of us who are trying to create a business and use online marketing as a tool, one of the top 5 rules is to be consistent in your presence. Ie, to post regularly. Maintain your momentum. Well, we are 7 work days (11 days) into 2016 and this is my first post. Continue reading →

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Health Benefits of Aloe

Posted on January 5, 2016 by forevertoujoursaloe

You may be reading this list and thinking, “Vitamins? Minerals? That’s pretty vague. Which ones specifically?” Sorry. When I tried to add them into the image, it just looked too busy. So, here you go… a separate image that lists the … Continue reading →

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I’m saying ‘Yes’ to my final self-care challenge of 2015

Posted on December 16, 2015 by forevertoujoursaloe

As 2015 comes to a close, like many of you (are there many of you reading this?), I am beginning to plan for 2016. What will it look like? What are my goals? My resolutions? Should I even be making … Continue reading →

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We all make mistakes. Here is one of mine.

Posted on December 9, 2015 by forevertoujoursaloe

To err is human. But then why do we feel so crappy when we make mistakes? Continue reading →

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Blame it on the Brain

Posted on November 10, 2015 by forevertoujoursaloe

The purpose of this blog is in part, to talk about how I am trying to stay sane in a hectic world. Last week, I let my mini-figure help. This week, my family and I are in Rio de Janeiro … Continue reading →

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Coconut Milk-Aloe No-Poo Shampoo

Posted on November 6, 2015 by forevertoujoursaloe

[RECIPE] Coconut milk and aloe, a great combination for your hair! Continue reading →

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My Minifig Adventures – Episode 2: Self-care

Posted on November 3, 2015 by forevertoujoursaloe

While I was slaving away, my mini figure has been taking care of herself. Continue reading →

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Why I’m not stressing about bacon

Posted on October 28, 2015 by forevertoujoursaloe

The World Health Organization this week released a statement on bacon and other processed meats. Spoiler Alert: they are carcinogenic. Social media went ablaze with people on both sides of the dietary spectrum weighing in on the report. You know who … Continue reading →

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When the kids are away, mom can play

Posted on October 13, 2015 by forevertoujoursaloe

Last week I told you about finding joy in nature with my camera. This week, I took it one joyful step further.

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How going outside with a camera helped clear my inner fog.

Posted on October 6, 2015 by forevertoujoursaloe

I posted a photo album to my personal Facebook page a few weeks ago and it has had more likes and comments than almost anything else I have ever posted (save for a few pictures of my kids and some stories about … Continue reading →

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