• Fitness,  Health

    WHY IS GETTING ACTIVE WITH YOUR KIDS IMPORTANT?

    When you think of your children, do you think about how active they are? The average child is on a screen of some sort for 4-6 hours a day and teens heading up into 9 hours. That’s a lot of time to have them stuck in technology and can ultimately lead to a plethora of problems. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology states that the following issues are associated with higher screen times: As screen time becomes more and more common, children are spending less time outside and most importantly actively moving their bodies. By children being active from a young age, it really helps them maintain a…

  • Recipes

    3 Functional Mocktails To Make This Week

    Are you looking for a way to step up your drink game this summer without the booze? Drinks can be fun without alcohol and I’m on a mission to make lots of functional mocktails this summer. Gone are the days when drinking mocktails were boring. As the nonalcoholic landscape continues to evolve, people are moving toward “functional” mocktails, or nonalcoholic drinks that are designed to offer health benefits beyond mere refreshment. These drinks often contain adaptogens. Often used in Eastern medicine, adaptogens are plants and mushrooms that help your body respond to stress, anxiety, fatigue and overall well-being. Fun drinks can be such a nice addition to any cookout, bbq,…

  • Recipes

    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…

  • Kids

    3 Non-Toxic Diaper Brands I Recommend

    Knowing what is in the products that you use for your baby is important. I’ve written a non-toxic shampoo and body care guide that you can view by clicking here that explains all of my suggestions. I have yet to share my top non-toxic wipes brands so here we go… This is an important swap to make when reducing the toxic load of your baby.  Why? The amount of times we use baby wipes, where they are used on the baby, and the fact that we don’t wash off the areas that we’ve wiped. All of these reasons are why I think a non-negotiable for your baby should clean wipes.…

  • Health

    Postpartum Self Care From a Mom of Six

    I am six weeks postpartum with my sixth baby and during this season of life, it’s so clear that being a mom is hard and lovely all at once. After the baby comes, the baby is pretty much everyone’s focus including the mom and most times this can cause the one who needs the most care to feel alone and uncared for.  Remembering that you cannot fill from an empty cup is crucial. I can’t say it enough, it’s IMPORTANT to remember to take care of yourself so you can take care of others. If not, you’ll end up feeling burned out, sad and that could lead to postpartum depression.…