Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Busy Moms

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Inspiration for Busy Moms

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Just Like Big Bird
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Stop Laughing
By Crescent LoMonaco

How to have a beach body: 1. Have a body. 2. Go to the beach.
~Emily Ratajkowski

There was no putting it off any longer. I live in a beach town, and summer was fast approaching.

I’d recently tried on all my swimsuits and decided that none of them would do. No one told me that my body, after having my first baby at forty, would not magically bounce back like it does for women who have their babies in their twenties or even their thirties.

I managed to avoid wearing a swimsuit in public for three years, but now that my son was older, I realized that I had to do it for him. He longed to go deeper into the water when we went to the beach. Wearing a sundress would no longer cut it. (Keep reading)

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'Weight Care Can't Wait': Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food blog.  A chubby pug stands and looks at camera.

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most effective ways to extend a pet’s lifespan and improve their daily quality of life. Even a few extra pounds can put significant strain on a dog or cat's joints, heart, and respiratory system, often leading to chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes. Switching to a weight-care specific formula can also be beneficial, as these diets are higher in fiber to help pets feel full while containing fewer calories and targeted nutrients like L-carnitine to help support healthy weight and metabolism.

Helping your pet maintain a healthy weight is one way to promote a longer, healthier and happier life together. More walks. More snuggles. More time. Read more in our Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food blog.

 

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Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Stop Laughing: now available in print, ebook, and audiobook

Need some comic relief? Turn off the news and open this book. You’ll be laughing out loud as you read these 101 hilarious stories. This is pure fun.

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