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Read more about the article When Celebration and Grief Collide

When Celebration and Grief Collide

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:November 22, 2022
  • Post category:Blog Post/Healing/Motherhood/Parenting/Personal Growth/Women
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My daughter’s birthday is in November. As any mom, I get excited as her birthday gets near. But for me, her birthday is a time when celebration and grief collide.…

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Read more about the article Everything is Backwards: Being Left Handed in a Right-Handed World

Everything is Backwards: Being Left Handed in a Right-Handed World

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:October 22, 2022
  • Post category:Blog Post/Mindset
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When you're left handed, everything is backwards. It's understandable that the world is made for right-handed people. Only about 10% of the population is left handed. But when you're a…

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Read more about the article Learning to go with the Flow: Lessons Learned from my Family Vacation

Learning to go with the Flow: Lessons Learned from my Family Vacation

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:September 23, 2022
  • Post category:Blog Post/Family/Mindset/Travel
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I am not a go with the flow type of person. I don’t like change. Typically when things happen to force me to change in some way, I don’t adapt…

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Read more about the article My Favorite Gluten Free Salad Recipes

My Favorite Gluten Free Salad Recipes

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:August 15, 2022
  • Post category:Blog Post/Health & Fitness/Recipes
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Summer is a great time to enjoy a variety of salads. But unless you’re talking about a lettuce-based salad, it can be difficult to find great a gluten free salad.…

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Read more about the article 7 Things People with an Invisible Illness Want You to Know

7 Things People with an Invisible Illness Want You to Know

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:June 5, 2022
  • Post category:Blog Post/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
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Having an invisible, chronic illness is difficult. Honestly, that’s putting it mildly. The truth is, it SUCKS. Being sick is hard enough, but when you have an invisible illness, it’s…

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Read more about the article The Importance of Clean Candles: How Your Health May be Affected

The Importance of Clean Candles: How Your Health May be Affected

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:May 8, 2022
  • Post category:Blog Post/Home Care
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Most people are aware of the dangerous chemicals and toxins found in most household cleaning products, many makeup and skincare lines, personal health products, etc. There's plenty of information out…

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Read more about the article I Hate Parenting My Kids: The Honest Truth

I Hate Parenting My Kids: The Honest Truth

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:January 30, 2022
  • Post category:Blog Post/Motherhood/Parenting/Women
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I recently read a blog where a mom shared her feelings about the difficulties of being a mom. She was raw and brutally honest. I related to her feelings on a…

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Read more about the article Seeing Christmas Magic Through My Daughter’s Eyes

Seeing Christmas Magic Through My Daughter’s Eyes

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:December 13, 2021
  • Post category:Memories/Mindset/Motherhood/Parenting/Traditions/Women
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Christmas magic has always been prevalent in my family. My mother was a bit of a Christmas fanatic. She believed and I mean truly believed, in Santa. She swore the…

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Read more about the article Gluten Free Solutions to Holiday Meals: You Can Still Enjoy Thanksgiving

Gluten Free Solutions to Holiday Meals: You Can Still Enjoy Thanksgiving

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:November 21, 2021
  • Post category:Blog Post/DIY/Health & Fitness/Holidays/Recipes
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Enjoying holiday meals after a celiac or gluten intolerance diagnosis can be difficult. I know personally those first few years I just didn’t eat that much because I didn’t know…

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Read more about the article My Favorite Gluten Free Apple Recipes for the Fall

My Favorite Gluten Free Apple Recipes for the Fall

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:September 19, 2021
  • Post category:Blog Post/Family/Family Activities/Mindset/Recipes
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Since having to go gluten free several years ago, I’ve spent some time (and trial and error) trying to make my favorite recipes gluten free. This is especially true of…

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Read more about the article Living Through A Home Renovation: 7 Things to Know

Living Through A Home Renovation: 7 Things to Know

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:June 20, 2021
  • Post category:Blog Post/DIY/Family/Home Care
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In the 14 years I’ve known my husband, we have spent more time living through a home renovation than living in a completed home. When we first met, he was…

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Read more about the article Life as a Stay-at-Home Mom in a Pandemic: Not What I Signed Up For

Life as a Stay-at-Home Mom in a Pandemic: Not What I Signed Up For

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:May 23, 2021
  • Post category:Blog Post/Family/Mental Health/Motherhood/Parenting/Relationships
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Let me start by saying I LOVE my children! Becoming a mom was not an easy journey for me and there were times I thought it might never happen. I love…

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Read more about the article One Year Into Quarantine: 3 Things I’ve Learned About Myself

One Year Into Quarantine: 3 Things I’ve Learned About Myself

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:April 25, 2021
  • Post category:Blog Post/Personal Growth
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I'll start by saying this quarantine thing hasn't been easy...at all. I have enjoyed some aspects of it and I've downright despised other parts. But I try to look on…

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Read more about the article Trisomy 18 Awareness Day: Sharing My Family’s Journey

Trisomy 18 Awareness Day: Sharing My Family’s Journey

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:March 14, 2021
  • Post category:Blog Post/Family/Health & Fitness
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March 18 was selected as Trisomy 18 Awareness Day because it is the 18th day of the third month. I'm sure this is a day you've never heard of. Just…

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Read more about the article My High-Risk Pregnancy & Journey with a Chromosome Abnormality

My High-Risk Pregnancy & Journey with a Chromosome Abnormality

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:February 14, 2021
  • Post category:Blog Post/Family/Healing/Health & Fitness/Motherhood/Parenting
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For women with a known chance of a high-risk pregnancy, finding out you’re expecting can be a terrifying experience. I am one of those women. It's difficult to share such…

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Read more about the article Putting a New Twist on Annual Holiday Traditions

Putting a New Twist on Annual Holiday Traditions

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:December 20, 2020
  • Post category:Blog Post/Family Activities/Holidays
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While gathering together for traditional holiday activities might not be possible this year, there are still ways to celebrate. It just may take a little creative ingenuity to put a…

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Read more about the article Five of My Favorite Holiday Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes

Five of My Favorite Holiday Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:December 6, 2020
  • Post category:Blog Post/Holidays/Recipes
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When I made the decision to go gluten-free 5 years ago to help with my Rheumatoid Arthritis and digestive issues, it was extremely difficult. There are things I was really…

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Read more about the article I am Tired: Confessions of a Special Needs Mom

I am Tired: Confessions of a Special Needs Mom

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:November 1, 2020
  • Post category:Blog Post/Family/Motherhood/Parenting
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I am tired. There, I said it. It’s not like me to publicly admit such a thing. I am strong and independent and I do my best to soldier on…

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Read more about the article Preparing for Your Fall Family Photos: Advice From Photographers

Preparing for Your Fall Family Photos: Advice From Photographers

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:September 27, 2020
  • Post category:Family/Holidays/Memories/Motherhood
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I absolutely love having family photos taken, especially in the Fall when the weather starts to change and I start thinking about Christmas card photos. My husband would probably even…

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Read more about the article Surviving School: Practical Advice for In-Person or Remote Learning

Surviving School: Practical Advice for In-Person or Remote Learning

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:August 16, 2020
  • Post category:Blog Post/Community/Family/Motherhood/Parenting/Support
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Parents are in an impossible situation when it comes to deciding what their children should do for school this year. There truly is no good answer. But we all have…

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Read more about the article Enjoying the Slower Pace of Life

Enjoying the Slower Pace of Life

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:July 26, 2020
  • Post category:Blog Post/Family/Healing/Memories/Personal Growth
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If there’s an upside to the up-side down world we’re living in right now, it’s the slower pace of life. Coronavirus forced us to sit still and stay home. Because…

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Read more about the article A Parent’s Unending Love and Support

A Parent’s Unending Love and Support

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:June 28, 2020
  • Post category:Blog Post/Family/Parenting/Relationships
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Having recently spent a week in the hospital with my daughter, I started thinking about a parent's unending love and support. Even now, as a grown woman and parent myself. …

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Read more about the article We’ve All Said the Wrong Thing Before So Let’s Give a Little Grace

We’ve All Said the Wrong Thing Before So Let’s Give a Little Grace

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:April 20, 2020
  • Post category:Blog Post/Personal Growth
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I’m the type of person who thinks about the times I’ve said the wrong thing over and over again. These comments will pop into my head sometimes at completely random…

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Telling Your Story Can Be a Survival Guide for Special Needs Parents

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:February 16, 2020
  • Post category:Blog Post/Motherhood/Parenting
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“One day you’ll tell your story of how you’ve overcome what you’re going through now and it will become part of someone else’s survival guide.” -Unknown This quote resonated with…

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Read more about the article Navigating Friendships Through All Stages of Life: 4 Things I’ve Learned

Navigating Friendships Through All Stages of Life: 4 Things I’ve Learned

  • Post author:Trista Gangestad
  • Post published:January 12, 2020
  • Post category:Blog Post/Personal Growth/Relationships
  • Post comments:1 Comment

Friendships are hard. Period. Navigating friendships through all stage of life is hard, especially as life changes. When friendships are good you feel great, but when they come to an…

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