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Welcome to my Blog! Here I chat about life and loss, mental health, and keeping house.
If you're here because you have lost a child, I am so deeply sorry. You aren't alone and I hope my words can bring a sense of solace.
Here's to finding healing and hope amidst life's many challenges.
-Allie
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ER Visits and PTSD
Trauma sucks. I say this a lot but it bears repeating. Trauma fucking sucks. Sometimes you can see it coming and sometimes it hits you...
Allie Felker
Jan 155 min read
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Guest Bathroom Remodel
Staying cost-effective, modern, and on-trend! Here's how we did it: First, we removed the shower door, medicine cabinet, outdated vanity,...
Allie Felker
Oct 19, 20211 min read
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God is Grey Podcast
Here is my conversation with Brenda from God is Grey! I have really enjoyed listening to the God is Grey podcast. One day I decided to...
Allie Felker
Jul 13, 20211 min read
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Helping a Grieving Friend
When a friend or loved one is in the midst of grief it is normal to feel totally helpless. You want to help, you want to take away the...
Allie Felker
May 14, 20214 min read
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Honeymoon Story
This one is just for fun. While on our honeymoon in Bali, Drew and I encountered a gigantic spider after a series of misadventures. I...
Allie Felker
Apr 8, 202116 min read
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Not a Storm
Why I will not be using the term “Rainbow Baby” If you haven’t already heard the news, I am pregnant! This is my first pregnancy after...
Allie Felker
Mar 12, 20213 min read
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My Winter Faves
Here are some of my favorite winter purchases! Winter is finally coming to a close! I am a classic California summer gal and I cannot...
Allie Felker
Feb 25, 20212 min read
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Choux Pastry Recipe
Choux Pastry (pronounced shoo) is the delicious backbone to eclairs, beignets, French crullers, creme puffs and more! I decided to make...
Allie Felker
Jan 12, 20212 min read
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The Husband's Secret - Book Review
This book took me on a few emotional twists and turns and I enjoyed every minute. Let me start by saying I LOVE Liane Moriarty's style. I...
Allie Felker
Jan 8, 20211 min read
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Creating Recessed Shelves
I am absolutely obsessed with our new recessed shelves! Here's how we made them: Our bathroom really needed an upgrade. The entire room...
Allie Felker
Dec 8, 20201 min read
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Comedo Suction Review
I am such a sucker for these gimicky products. Facebook has been target marketing the heck out of me with this thing. It’s like they...
Allie Felker
Oct 27, 20201 min read
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Our Stillbirth Story
The story of Henry's life and birth. I decided to make this video because this story is so personal and a video seemed like a better...
Allie Felker
Oct 13, 20201 min read
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Let the Good be Good
Learning to live guilt free after loss Walking and getting out into nature has been a helpful way to search my heart and ease my grief....
Allie Felker
Oct 9, 20203 min read
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Dear Chrissy
Welcome to the shittiest club on the planet. Our hearts are broken for you. We are with you in every sob, every sleepless night, every...
Allie Felker
Oct 2, 20202 min read
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Self Talk
Here are the things I tell myself. It is my hope, sweet mama, that they can help you. This is not my fault. I did nothing wrong and I...
Allie Felker
Sep 30, 20201 min read
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This is Grief
“Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the...
Allie Felker
Sep 24, 20203 min read
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Create Strength in Me
Learning how to find hope in times of grief. As many of my friends know my husband and I are currently processing the stillbirth of our...
Allie Felker
Sep 24, 20204 min read
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Brie Bites - The Perfect Appetizer
Oldie but goodie! This is my favorite small bites plate to make for family and friends. It's really easy and SUPER yummy! For 24 brie...
Allie Felker
Sep 22, 20201 min read
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Painting our Fireplace
First our dog tore up a section of our carpet. Then we decided if we were going to do the carpet we might as well upgrade the flooring in...
Allie Felker
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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Advice from My Younger Self
"Keep on Smiling" Two years ago I made this video looking back on what was then my hardest struggle - overcoming nerve damage in my neck...
Allie Felker
Sep 19, 20202 min read
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