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Self-Care Isn’t a Spa Weekend (And Other Myths We’re Done Believing)
Self-care isn’t about escaping your life—it’s about making your life something you don’t need to escape from. And that starts with small, repeatable actions you can honestly fit into your day.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 15, 2025


Introducing the MDW Mental Health Advisory Board: Six Experts. One Mission. All for You.
This diverse, accomplished group of licensed mental health professionals is here to guide our mission with expertise, compassion, and courage. They’re not just advisors—they’re volunteers, offering their time, skills, and stories because they believe in the power of community care.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 15, 2025


Word of the Week: Intrepid
Being intrepid is about shifting how you approach challenges so they feel less like a wall to bang your head against—and more like a doorway you get to unlock.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 11, 2025


The Ambivert: A Guide to the Socially Flexible Human
Your go-to resource for navigating life as an ambivert, with practical tools to boost your social battery, set boundaries, and find the sweet spot between people and peace.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 7, 2025


Rewriting the Rules: How Haley Schwartz Is Revolutionizing Fashion for Women of All Abilities
Haley Schwartz is turning adaptive fashion on its head—proving that style and medical needs can (and should) coexist beautifully.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 7, 2025


August Mini Mag
This month’s Mini Mag is my version of a new backpack and freshly sharpened pencils. Whether you’re reworking your schedule, craving a reset, or just need something soft to land on, this issue is for you.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 4, 2025


Word of the Week: Shimmy
We’re not overthinking this week. We’re not fixing anything. We’re not proving anything. We’re just shimmying our way through the moment—with courage, softness, and a healthy dose of sass.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Aug 3, 2025


The Silent Burden of the Great Wealth Transfer: Stuff, Stress, and Sentimental Landmines
The Great Stuff Transfer is about so much more than objects. It brings up family dynamics, generational values, long-held guilt, and sometimes grief that’s been quietly sitting in storage, too. These moments, going through boxes, saying no to heirlooms, setting boundaries, can stir up emotions you didn’t expect.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jul 31, 2025


Word of the Week: Kindle
This week, we invite you to gently coax life back into something that matters to you.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jul 27, 2025


Natural Remedies for Perimenopause Symptoms That Actually Worked for Me
Joy Rosini shares her real-life journey through perimenopause—covering everything from night sweats and anxiety to creative outlets and cooling sheets. With practical tips, product recs, and heartfelt encouragement, she offers a relatable survival guide for women navigating hormonal shifts.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jul 25, 2025


How to Build Your Circle (Especially When You're Starting From Scratch)
A free guide for women who want to create meaningful relationships—from scratch or from wherever they are right now.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jul 23, 2025


Word of the Week: Tease
Tease is often a misunderstood word. This week, we seek to tease out clarity, things we've outgrown, and discover what's going on beneath the surface.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jul 13, 2025


When the World Feels Unsafe: A Note for Parents Who Are Struggling Right Now
In the midst of overwhelming headlines and parenting in an unstable world, therapist Carrie Summers offers five compassionate, practical tools to help parents stay grounded without abandoning their own nervous systems.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jul 7, 2025


Word of the Week: Calculated
This week, move slowly, think clearly, and make choices that align with who you are — not who you’re trying to appease.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jul 6, 2025


Big, Beautiful, Bullied
People are unraveling right now—and not just because of what’s happening inside their homes, but because of what’s happening outside them. Therapist Carrie Summers talks about politics in the therapy room, how the state of our country is impacting our mental health in big ways, and what we can do about it.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jul 4, 2025


Micro-Recovery Is the New Self-Care—And We Made You a Guide
A gentle, no-pressure guide to help you reset your nervous system throughout the day in small, doable ways.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jul 3, 2025


Men Are Showing Up for Mental Health—and It’s Changing the Conversation in St. Charles
Designed to be free of stigma and full of heart, this bi-monthly series brings together mental health professionals, community advocates, and everyday men who are ready to talk honestly about what it means to be well.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jun 29, 2025


Word of the Week — Voice (When Quiet Compliance Stops Feeling Like Peace)
This week’s word is Voice — not in the polished, presentable, performative sense. But the raw, rooted, this-is-my-truth-even-if-it-makes-you-uncomfortable kind of voice.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jun 29, 2025


Where's My Energy Going? A self-check guide for women who feel pulled in every direction.
This guide is about taking stock of your energy, not your productivity. This is your permission slip to slow down and give yourself the clarity and care you truly deserve, without any guilt.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jun 29, 2025


MDW June/July Mini Mag
Our June/July Mini Mag is LIVE! Whether you’re sipping tea in a snail mug or advocating for survivors through your coffee choices, this is what lifestyle with purpose looks like.

The Modern Domestic Woman
Jun 25, 2025
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