Lifestyle
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I Don’t Drink Alcohol Anymore. Here’s Why & What I Sip Instead
The Honest Truth? I used to think an occasional drink was harmless. A glass of wine to unwind or a cocktail at dinner felt like part of being an adult. But as I got older, had babies, started healing my hormones, and became more aware of what I was putting in and on my body, something shifted. Alcohol no longer felt like self-care. It started to feel like self-sabotage. So I stopped drinking. And I’ve never looked back. Why Alcohol Hits Harder Now (Especially for Women) You may have noticed that your body doesn’t bounce back like it used to after a night out. There’s a reason for that—and it’s not just…
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How I’m Transitioning to a Clean Wardrobe (And Why It Matters)
This is something I’m only just now tackling in my non-toxic lifestyle and I’ve been on this journey for 13 years. Clean food, clean beauty, clean air, clean water… but my clothing? It hadn’t clicked for me until recently that what we wear daily is just as important. I used to think: “Well I eat organic and use safe products… isn’t that enough?” But the truth is, your skin is your largest organ and it’s absorbing what you’re putting on it all day long. And most modern clothes are made of plastic. What Is Polyester (and Why Should We Care)? Let’s break it down.Polyester is a synthetic fiber made from petroleum-derived plastic. It’s the same base as plastic…
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Two Things Everyone Should Have In Their Pantry To Help To Help With A Cough
Fall is the time of year that germs and sicknesses tend to ramp up. WIth everyone back in school, eating more sugar than real Whole Foods and not getting lots of direct time in the sunshine, immune systems are at a new low and are more susceptible to getting a cold. So many people I’ve talked to are dealing with all the things being passed around and especially coughs. I do feel like there is a need for modern medicine if symptoms are VERY bad but for the most part I do believe that most things can be handled at home. Coughs are interesting to treat because how different they…
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Why I Decided To Get Hair Extensions Postpartum After Baby Number 6
In early January, I decided to take the plunge and get hair extensions and I absolutely LOVE them. You’re probably wondering why I would do something like this so here it goes… For the past ten years, I’ve been pregnant or postpartum and my hair has seen better days. Every single time I have a baby, my hair goes through a major shedding stage to where I’m left with legit large bald spots and regrowth that looks like someone got a pair of scissors and gave me Barbie bangs. NOTHING HAS HELPED MY REGROWTH to where I’ve been able to get long hair again. No amount of vitamins, supplements, hair…
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My Top 3 Favorite Nursing Bra Brands
I’ve nursed six babies. That’s countless hours that I’ve had to make sure there is easy access to milk. I think it’s pretty easy to say that investing in high quality nursing bras is important. Think about how often (if you’re nursing) you will wear one. Don’t worry, I’ll wait. With comfort and quality in mind, I’ve rounded up my all time top 3 favorite nursing bras. Each of these keep me from spilling out while remaining comfortable and breathable. I also like that they aren’t bulky and don’t make me feel like I’m wearing an old school padded bra like my grandma! Click this link to shop my favorite…
