• Uncategorized

    3 Tips For How I Make Meal Prepping Successful For Myself + My Family

    Meal prepping isn’t something I EVER saw myself doing. The thought of putting together a ton of meals and snacks all at once never seemed very appealing to me UNTIL I realized something. My household wasn’t thriving when I tried to get things together in the moment. We were failing terribly and eating out more frequently AND grabbing packaged things from the pantry instead of real foods. Since that “light bulb moment,” I have realized that meal prepping is something that positively benefits my family and for that I have picked up a few helpful habits that I am sure can benefit yours. Take note of what grocery items are…

  • Home

    Grove Co Makes My Life Easier – Here’s Why You Should Try It

    When switching to cleaner products, it can be confusing all around. There are so many brands to choose from and it cannot only be overwhelming but wasteful financially trying them all. Several years ago, I was introduced to a online store front that has made my home non-toxic swaps so much easier, and now I am sharing it with you. (Please read this about indoor air pollution and see why making a swap to safer home products was something I did early on and very beneficial for your health.) In the realm of home products I don’t feel like the things we use in our homes are a one size…

  • Recipes

    My Favorite Salad Dressing: Lemon Citrus Vinaigrette

    If you followed along with my pregnancy, you are well aware of my fascination with all things Lemon. I just can’t get enough. Well, the baby I’m growing and I, just can’t get enough! It’s been really interesting to take note of the many different cravings that I’ve had with each of my six pregnancies. I did have extreme morning sickness at the beginning but thankfully, it went away and now I am able to enjoy all the things. Lemon juice has been a craving in all the ways. I love anything lemon flavored, in my water and with my meals. In fact, I started eating lots of fresh veggies…

  • Pregnancy

    Second Trimester Style + Cravings

    This post is in partner with Bumpsuit. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. It’s so hard to believe that I am almost at the end of this pregnancy. Honestly, it’s flown by so quickly that I am soaking in every moment. Now that my morning sickness has subsided, I am quite honestly, ENJOYING my pregnancy, the changes in my body and cravings. You can read all about my battle with morning sickness here (aka all day sickness) and what I used in the non-toxic and holistic worlds to work through it. In terms of cravings, they have been all over the…

  • Beautycounter,  Pregnancy

    Pregnancy + Nursing Friendly Anti-Aging Skincare

    Is there such thing as safe, anti-aging skincare during pregnancy and nursing?  Short answer is “YES!”🎉💕 I over exposed my skin to the sun for decades. My skincare priority at this point in my life is reducing fine lines and wrinkles on my face, neck, chest and backs of my hands.  I never realized how toxic our personal care products really were until I started looking into the ingredients when I was pregnant with my first child. This was my “ah-ha” moment and why I strive to use safer products for myself and my family. Y’all… the amount of research that can go into finding a good skincare regime makes…