Courtney Lewis Opdahl
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COMING CLEAN: When Things Just Don’t Make Sense
How my toddler’s tantrums are helping me better understand conflict resolution and misunderstandings.
How Less Can Be More
Our managing editor looks to clear out the clutter and start the year fresh with a renewed perspective on the stuff she keeps — starting with the linen closet.
COMING CLEAN: All the Awesome To-Dos in the New Year
Do you set too-big goals and resolutions? What I’ve learned from life coaches on how to get real.
COMING CLEAN: Meditation for the Holidays
A bustling holiday season has this mom seeking silence more than ever.
COMING CLEAN: How I’m Avoiding Holiday-Stress Syndrome
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But does it need to be the most chaotic?
COMING CLEAN: Lessons From Injury
Three things I learned about life in the year since my ankle break.
COMING CLEAN: Colon Health for Newbies
At 35 and without incident, I didn’t think much about my colon. That is, until my doctor recommended a colonoscopy.
COMING CLEAN: Between Time and Space
Distance may separate us, but the moments and memories keep us united.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Decide to Do
When big decisions must be made, even a short blog write-up is easy to postpone.
COMING CLEAN: Pinterest Pressures
Social-media platforms offer a trove of ideas — and insecurity for my perfectionist mindset when it comes to decorating the nursery.
COMING CLEAN: Fright Night
I live in the woods, and I’m afraid of bats. Here’s what I’m learning about understanding my fear.
COMING CLEAN: Body Confidence at Any Size
This birthday, I gifted myself with self-acceptance — and a great dress — and decided my body size would not be all that I see.
COMING CLEAN: Time for Coffee
How I’m reaping the benefits of java — and getting some sleep at night.
COMING CLEAN: 30 Days on a Whole-Food Diet
Following the Whole30 program for a month helped me focus on a brand-new cooking and eating confidence.
LIFE, UNEDITED: DIY Almond Milk
How to make your own nut milk with ease. Plus, helpful tricks for this dairy-free alternative.
COMING CLEAN: Conquering Sugar Cravings
Halfway through a Whole30 detox, and I’m winning the battle against the sugar monster.
LIFE, UNEDITED: 3 Tips for Sweet-Potato Toast
This new food trend can be a meal game changer — and teach a few lessons about experimenting in the kitchen.
COMING CLEAN: Building Postpartum Body Confidence
How my toddler’s swim class has taught me to embrace my postpartum body — and swimsuit season.
COMING CLEAN: Our Body Judgments, Ourselves
Critiquing celebrities and women in the media can play a bigger role in our own mindsets than we might think.
COMING CLEAN: When the News Fuels Fear and Anger
Finding love and connection after seeing violence on social media feels difficult — and even more confusing to me as a biracial woman.
COMING CLEAN: Why I Love the Mocktail Bar
Give guests the option of fruity sugar-free drinks with or without alcohol and your party gets a whole lot healthier.