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Posted inLifestyle Motherhood Wellness

Delayed Gratification and Motherhood for High-Achieving Moms

Delayed Gratification and Motherhood Hits Different for Career-Driven Moms Let’s talk about delayed gratification and motherhood, because this lesson comes with layers—especially if you’re a high-performing, career-driven woman who is…
Posted by Amie Bakare February 6, 2026
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Diminishing Returns: How to Know When It’s Time to Move On

Learn how diminishing returns show up in relationships, parenting, and work—and how failing fast helps first-gen moms choose peace earlier.
Posted by Amie Bakare January 30, 2026
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SkinCeuticals Vitamin C Dupes: How AI Saved My Budget

After a year of skin wahala, I used AI to compare SkinCeuticals Vitamin C dupes, break down ingredients and cost, and build my 2026 glow-up routine.
Posted by Amie Bakare January 27, 2026
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The Art of Romanticizing Motherhood: My Version

Romanticizing motherhood as an anxious first-gen mom—creating calm at home, embracing self-care rituals, and choosing joy in everyday moments.
Posted by Amie Bakare January 23, 2026
Stop, Start, Continue: A First-Gen Mom’s Healing Journey
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Stop, Start, Continue: A First-Gen Mom’s Healing Journey

Happy New Year Wi Nor Die Oh! Tell God Tenki for Wi Life Oh! 🤎My loves, welcome back. After an intentional end-of-year 2025 break, I’m stepping back into this space…
Posted by Amie Bakare January 13, 2026
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Best OSEA Dupes: How I Used AI to Compare Every Ingredient

This week, I used AI as my personal skincare scientist to find the best OSEA dupes, and the results were so good I had to bring the full breakdown to…
Posted by Amie Bakare December 2, 2025

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First-gen Sierra Leonean-American. Tech leader. Interior design lover. Mom of 3. I help modern families and small businesses thrive through automation, design, and storytelling rooted in culture and mental wellness.

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