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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…
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What Does a Nontoxic + High Performing Makeup Bag Look Like?
The fact that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 40 years ago it was 1 in 20 is hard to take in. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and leukemia when I was younger and it has really made a long lasting impact on me. Not only do I want to make sure that I reduce my toxic load in all the ways I can, I strive to help others understand why it matters so much about the makeup products we use on our skin. We are applying things to our body that absorb into our bloodstream through the surface of our skin. Makeup,…
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR YOUR CRUNCHY FRIENDS
This post contains affiliate links, if you click them I will receive payment *IF* you make a purchase. Thank you for supporting me by shopping through my links. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. I literally had a friend reach out to me the other day with a message like this “hey girl, have you ever thought about creating a crunchy holiday gift guide? I’ve got someone I need to buy a present for *like you* but I don’t know where to start….” I giggled and responded with “YES! THANKS FOR THE INSPO!” because ya’ll, I’ve never thought about making one of these but I am SO PUMPED…
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This Is What I Learned About How Yoga Helps Your Spine
Spine health is something that we should all focus on but it’s not something that we know a lot about due to education. I did not know anything about how important taking care of our spines are until I met my husband Derrek, a chiropractor and the person who educated me on this subject. I do encourage everyone to start getting adjustments by a chiropractor – click here to read more. Along with weekly adjustments, I do feel like it’s important to be aware and proactive in giving your spine love. I have personally seen a positive change in my spine by practicing yoga on a weekly basis as well.…
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Making Memories in the kitchen with Junk-Free Ingredients!
Once a week, I try to bake something in the kitchen with my kids. This is something that I’ve done since they were little and they absolutely love it. Derrek always loves any excuse to make brownies or cookies and we have made this into a family event! It is messier than if you were doing it by yourself, but it’s the memories that are really important to not that the kitchen is spotless. My children love to help out in the kitchen, and I think that baking your own sweet treat is a wonderful way to build their confidence and also to let them be involved in the making…
