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Empowering Change: Leaving My Marriage and Embracing Control for a Happier Life

August 9, 2023 by charity_pagano

The day I left my marriage, I wasn’t ready. I didn’t think that day was the day it would be over. It was like ripping off a bandaid. You know it’s going to hurt. You don’t want to do it, but you know it needs to be done. I made a commitment to myself that […]

Filed Under: Blog, Personal Growth, Relationships

Lose 14 lbs Without Giving Up Brownies: Embracing Balance and Better Choices

July 25, 2023 by charity_pagano

How did I lose 14 lbs and still eat brownies? My son just had his 15th birthday( what? ) and he requested M&M brownies with a scoop of ice cream on top. There’s no way I was going to skip out on that birthday celebration with him. Could I have told him I was on […]

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Embracing Imperfections and Recommitting to My Goals: My Health Journey Continues

July 24, 2023 by charity_pagano

I have a confession to make. May wasn’t my month. I got off track with my health goals. Some of you may know, I coach my son’s little league team. Baseball/Softball is my favorite But when your priorities change, other things fall lower on the list. When baseball is in full swing, it leaves me […]

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Perfectionism, Temptations, and Finding the Best Version of Me: A Journey of Self-Discovery

July 24, 2023 by charity_pagano

What’s the difference between Charity that eats ice cream and the Charity that doesn’t? That question was asked by my counselor today when I was telling her about my recent difficulty with the amount of sweets I’ve been eating. We were discussing perfectionism and how it affects tasks or obstacles we face. For me, I […]

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I’M DITCHING THE SCALE!!!

July 24, 2023 by charity_pagano

I’ve gotten a bit obsessed over that number. My current goal is 175 and I’m at 184 right now. My focus is on the wrong thing right now. That damn number. I can almost guarantee the day I step on that scale and see that number, I’ll get a rush for about 30 seconds that […]

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From Solo Camping- to Family Adventures

July 10, 2023 by charity_pagano

7 years ago, I took my two boys on our very first solo camping trip. I was scared to do it alone, but I was also tired of waiting for a family camping trip that never came. So I did it by myself. I loaded my Dad’s truck up with the tent, sleeping bags, camp […]

Filed Under: Family, Personal Growth

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Hi! I’m Charity

Blogger, momma to 3 awesome boys, and constant seeker of knowledge of all things kids, relationships and self improvement. I strive for perfection and fall short every single time. I'm learning to make small progress with things, not to get overwhelmed and to accept that I am perfectly imperfect. Read More…

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