Author: Hoppe Ever After
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How to optimize your health as a nightshift worker
I’ve been working nightshift for about 6.5 out of the 9.5 years of my nursing career, and it is no easy feat staying healthy when working the overnight shift. It throws off your entire circadian rhythm which alone will contribute to weight gain and cardiovascular health problems, even studies showing nightshift workers on average live…
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Trying to turn my thumb green
I have NEVER had a green thumb, and so taking on gardening as a hobby has been quite the challenge for me. However, I am so committed to being able to grow and harvest my own supply of something, to be sustainable, to share something I can create, that I know I will (eventually) get…
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A New Start: My journey to becoming a writer
Growing up, I always wanted to be a writer. I would write and illustrate short stories, and even had an eighth-grade project presented to the school board at one point. In high school, I wanted to major in English studies and both teach and write. My parents ultimately influenced me to find a career that…
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The Ultimate Seasonal Produce Guide
I was a “farmers market girly” long before it was ever cool. In fact, I wasn’t even cool way back when I started being into shopping at the farmers market. Growing up, my dad and Nana loved visiting the Allentown Farmers Market. We would walk laps, eat pizza, and stare at all of the amazing…
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I Get My Peaches at the local farm (oh yeah yeah)
My favorite season? SUMMER. Endlessly, summer. “Oh, but the heat!” I do not care. I love the heat, I’m like a lizard that will lay on the hot cement and soak up the rays. I love being warm and the sun and jumping into a cool body of water to cool off. I love everything…
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Newest TSA updates!
Traveling is a nightmare. Don’t get me wrong, arriving to your destination and being able to enjoy your plans always ends up being worth it, but the physical aspect of getting through security checkpoints (whether you’re solo, in a group of friends, with your spouse, or hauling kids around) is so painful. I always joke…
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Our Anniversary Trip 2024
Day 1 – ArrivalWe flew into MCO around 9am and took an uber directly to our resort, Coronado Springs. We honeymooned here, so we obviously had to spend some time here! Our room was ready when we arrived, so we took our bags over before getting ready for a pool day. The pool at Coronado…
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Tried & True Money-saving tips for a Disney vacation
What everyone and their mother needs to know about being frugal on their next Disney vacation. Learn the easy way from my money-spending fails. Take a reusable water bottle and fill up at refillable water stations throughout Disney resorts and parks! Bottled water costs about $3.50 per bottle and if you’re staying hydrated, that will…
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Welcome: Hoppe Ever After
July 29, 2025 Hi there, and welcome to the Hoppe Ever After blog! My name is Katie Hoppe (pronounced just like “hoppy”) and I am the person behind Hoppe Ever After. I wanted a place to write about life experiences, navigating motherhood, and grow a community rooted in similar interests. While this is brand new…
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