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How to shop for produce at the grocery store
Would anyone like help shopping healthy at the grocery store? I remember when I first decided to eat better and was walking the aisles of the grocery store. My mind was spinning, I was so confused, and I couldn’t even make choices to put in my cart. I was seriously considering backing out of this health change. Thankfully, I bucked up and made it through… but not without lots and lots of mistakes. Those mistakes helped me learn and gain confidence in my diet. Over time, I’ve learned so much about foods and what they really do in our bodies. While I do always recommend shopping organic, I know that…
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The Best Non-Toxic Toys for Small Kids
This post is in partner with Lovevery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. With five (soon to be six!) kids, I’ve seen my fair share of kid’s toys and I’ve also learned that with toys, less is more! When kids have an abundance of toys, they tend to collect in areas and not get played with, but when there are just one or two in sight, the kids will actually play with them. When my kids play with toys, I want the intention behind them to help develop their sensory, motor and cognitive skills. Honestly, I’ve stopped buying a lot of…
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7 Tips to Healthier Eating After the Holidays
After the holidays, lots of people start a detox or a cleanse but I’ve got a secret for you… Changing the way you approach the food and drink you put into your body can do way more than a quick fix. Did you know that our bodies naturally detox every 24 hours? So what you do now will naturally detox you instead of a gimmicky week long diet.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Healthy food habits turn into a sustainable way for you to live healthier and are easier to maintain without “falling off the wagon.” Does this mean that my family and myself are on a raw diet? Not at all! Although I do love…
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The Perfect Soft, Sustainable, and Chic Loungewear!
Disclaimer: I was gifted these items by LA Relaxed; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. While I always strive to wear clothing that is comfortable, when I’m pregnant, I want NOTHING more than to live in comfy clothes. I have been very nauseous this pregnancy and haven’t really been in a place where I need to dress up. Even though I’ve been wearing nothing but sweats while lounging around the house, I still want them to be cute and I think I found the perfect brand to do just that in. When it comes to clothing, I’m very picky because…
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10 Ways to Design a Low-Tox Home
This post is in partner with Delilah Home. If you click through a link on this post and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. Having a non-toxic home environment is very important to me and I am very mindful of any items that we bring in to our home. From Day 1, when we first moved into our new house in the summer of 2021, I knew I wanted to partner with my friend, Courtney, a low-toxic interior designer, to ensure that any items we brought…