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Cleaning Up Our Laundry Products
Just because I am super passionate about something, doesn’t mean that my husband will be. I found this out when I started working on cleaning up our laundry products. Derrek fought me hard on these switches and really didn’t understand until we watched a documentary called Stink! on Netflix. I’ve tried many, many, MANY laundry products that are nontoxic and none of them got his seal of approval until we finally found “the one.” Ladies, I am here to save you a lot of time, money and complaining from your spouse on this swap. When I personally started making swaps to nontoxic, my process was a lot different than it…
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Want to learn more about collagen? Keep Reading…
Collagen is EVERYWHERE in the health and wellness industry and for good reason. I decided to use the Green Compass collagen because of the plethora of health benefits it harnesses. It has 3x the amount of collagen than the competitors on the market. The power of clean, organic hemp helps to give the ultimate support for strong skin, hair and nails. The collagen peptide blend comes from a trifecta of sources that helps restore healthy collagen levels while botanicals and vitamins protect skin from oxidative stress, improve hydration and elasticity giving skin a natural glow that promotes healthy aging. This brand speaks to me on a deeper health level because it contains CBG. Nano-enhanced CBG has been called the ‘Mother…
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Why I Make Cold Plunging A Priority
I started cold plunging last fall and I’ve seen major benefits of doing it consistently. What is cold plunging?Cold plunging, also known as cold therapy and cryotherapy, is essentially using cold temperatures for health benefits. Although you may just now be hearing of this practice, this type of therapy has been used for hundreds of years to decrease pain, improve recovery, and to improve overall health. What are the benefits of cold therapy?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀When you take the plunge into your cold plunge pool, the chilled water instantly numbs the nerves that surround your joints and muscles, causing the release of hormones and endorphins. The release of hormones and endorphins acts as…
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Foods I Make Sure To Eat As A Postpartum Mom
Postpartum is hard. What makes me sad, as a mom, is seeing how this entire experience from conception to postpartum just isn’t celebrated more educated about enough. What we’ve been led to believe by society just isn’t true and it’s especially on point with postpartum care for Mom. How are we supposed to take care of our newborn and ourselves when we don’t know what that looks like? I try my hardest to share about how important rest is postpartum. Items that make this time easier for baby and Mom. Also dairy free meals that are easy enough for a spouse or loved one fix to help nourish. Growing and…
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Summer Mental Wellness Tips: Holistic Healing, Self-Care, and Gratitude
Hey there friend! SUMMER IS HERE, and it’s the perfect time to give our mental health some extra TLC! I am all about keeping it real and embracing holistic goodness, so let’s dive into some mental wellness tips! Chill Out: With the world coming alive again, take a cue from nature and slow down. Try a little meditation, some deep breaths, or jotting down your thoughts in a journal. Trust me, a little mindfulness goes a long way in keeping your headspace zen. Get Outside: Sun’s out, fun’s out! Take advantage of the warmer weather by soaking up some Vitamin D outdoors. Whether it’s a leisurely walk in the park, digging in…
