Mother’s Day is coming up on May 13th and we want it to make it as easy as possible for you to do something nice with your mom on her day! Below are 8 activities you can do together, ranging from super easy to more complex. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you let your mom know how much you love and appreciate her! 1. Have breakfast in bed Nothing beats a delicious homemade breakfast delivered to you while you’re snuggled up in bed. This may take an early morning to cook and deliver, but your mom’s face will...
Happy Self Care Sunday to our lovely tribe! Self Care Sunday is our favorite day of the week and is a perfect way to take an extra few minutes for yourself before a busy week ahead. Making time to take care of yourself can be a feat in and of itself, and we want to make it easy and accessible for everyone to partake in! To inspire our tribe, we’ve compiled a list of low-cost ways to practice self care. Check them out below and let us know what you’ll be doing by tagging @fredandfar in your photos and stories...
Self care quotes and physical reminders are important tools for recognizing that self care is not selfish, self care is necessary to keep your body and your soul alive and well. Self care is more than taking care of your body, it’s taking care of your mind, your emotions and every part of yourself. Taking time to nurture yourself is critical for your well-being, and it’s hard to take care of others close to you if you do not first care for yourself. Taking care of yourself is not a sign of weakness, but a sign that you have the...
"I am a 60-year-old woman and I have lost interest in sex with my husband. In the last five years his actions have resulted in us losing our house. I just can't get past it." Dear I've lost interest in sex with my husband, I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your home. I can only imagine all the feelings of sadness, anger and frustration you must be feeling and it would only be natural for you to feel disconnected from your husband if he is the reason you lost your home. Wanting physical intimacy and feeling sexual...
"I look at women and get excited but I don’t when I kiss women. How do I tell if I’m bisexual or not?" Dear I'm excited but confused, I would be curious to know what “get excited” means to you. I would also want to know if the women you are kissing are the same women that get you excited! Sometimes we feel a strong, energetic connection with another person or a deep affection that may or may not be erotic. Our sexual orientation is actually fluid and not fixed. This means that who you are attracted to could change...
Adulting is hard. These 25 Principles from John Barlow make it easier. "Adult Principle #1: Be patient. No matter what. Adult Principle #2: Don’t badmouth: Assign responsibility, not blame. Say nothing of another you wouldn’t say to him. Adult Principle #3: Never assume the motives of others are, to them, less noble than yours are to you. Adult Principle #4: Expand your sense of the possible. Adult Principle #5: Don’t trouble yourself with matters you truly cannot change. Adult Principle #6: Don’t ask more of others than you can deliver yourself. Adult Principle #7: Tolerate ambiguity. Adult Principle #8: Laugh...
It’s no secret; technology is becoming more and more intertwined into our daily lives. Whether personal or professional, our phones are constantly buzzing, notifications are popping up in the corner of our computer screens, and new emails are flooding our inboxes. Sometimes this is a good thing -- a sign of a deal being made, a friend confirming a plan for Friday night, or a loved one sending a message that brings a smile to your face. At the same time, everything is best in moderation and in balance. How many times have you and a friend hung out and...
We're so very excited to invite you to join us for our December Self Love Challenge. Let's face it. The holidays, while filled with joy, giving, and amazing food, can be incredibly stressful. We're challenging our tribe to remember to care for themselves, while also trying to navigate the trials of the holiday season. You have to treat yourself, too! Join us for all or part of the challenge, so long as you give it your best shot. We're excited to follow along on the adventure, so don't forget to share a picture with the hashtag #fredandfar on Instagram and Facebook! With...
Learning how to channel and embrace my divine feminine has become an everyday practice for me. My favorite way to channel my divine feminine energy is through the act of mediation. Here is a step-by-step beginners guide for channelling and harnessing your divine feminine power through mediation. Step One: Find a Binaural Beats Meditation on YouTube I love listening to Binaural beats meditations before bed at night. Depending on what hertz level you choose to listen to, Binaural beats are the perfect sounds to listen to before bed because it will slow your brainwaves. Check out one of my favorite...
To the mom who burns the grilled cheese you know your sensitive eater won’t eat anyway because you rush out of the kitchen to settle a quarrel over a stuffed animal—I see you. To the mom who is responding furiously to work emails even though it is Saturday while your child gives you a dirty look and says, “All you do is work!”—I see you. To the mom with greasy hair who hasn’t showered for two (okay, let’s be real, three) days, who bathes her kids daily with organic, mommy-group approved soap—I see you, too. All of us are all of...
"I have been divorced for almost two years now. I thought he was "the one" and that I could trust him. Turns out he was secretly a sex addict who basically used me for a green card. (He was from England.) I'm terrified to put myself back out there in the dating world. I just can't seem to trust anyone these days and terrified of falling in love again. It's been over a year since I've been intimate with anyone. I'm just scared. I know I need to work on loving myself first, but I keep getting distracted. Any advice?"...
Let me know if this has ever happened to you. You text someone, a friend, a lover, a colleague your mom. You ask a question. Something simple, like, "Hey, I miss you! Can we have dinner sooner?" And then crickets. No response. You see the typing bubbles, but nothing. Nothing for one minute, five, ten, an hour a day. By now, what is your brain thinking? If you're anything like me, your brain is preparing for the worst. Your friend doesn't like you anymore. Your lover is going to leave you. Your mom wishes she had given you up for...
