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My top five “go to” healthy snacks right now
I am being very transparent when I say that… I spend A LOT of time in my car. I have five kids in school and activities, own multiple businesses that require me to have in person meetings and then add in any social things I decide to partake in, yuppp, I’ve been in the car all day. So how in the world do I eat healthy when I am on the go so much? Thankfully, I’ve learned that being prepared with a million choices and not waiting until I am absolutely starving to eat helps me tremendously. I’ve also gotten used to heading into a local space, SC Real Foods,…
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Non Toxic Sunscreen Guide
The kids are officially back in school and I’m dreaming of cooler temps, but the reality is… it’s still HOT HOT HOT here in South Carolina. Now that we have a pool in our backyard, the kids are wanting to swim 24/7 when they’re not at school and I am making sure that they are covered in sunscreen. There will be no burns on my watch! Before I had kids, I was really lacking knowledge in the sunscreen department. My idea of protection was slathering on Banana Boat body oil and feeling the burn! (cringe!) After I had Nolan, I started researching about sunscreens to use and was shocked at…
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How I’ve Helped Stop Psoriasis Flare Ups
For over ten years, I’ve battled with a skin condition called psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells. It causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells form scales and red patches that are itchy and sometimes painful. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that often comes and goes. When I first started experiencing these symptoms, I didn’t know what was causing it or what it was. It was really embarrassing dealing with this issue and not knowing what it was or how to treat it. It wasn’t until I started transitioning into a healthier lifestyle that I…
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How We Ate Healthy During Our Move
This post is in partner with Daily Harvest. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. As a mom of five, I try to lighten my load in whatever areas I can. The moving process can make you go a little crazy and it can cause you to eat out a lot right before and after you’ve moved. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of the things that has really helped make a difference in my life is delegating some of my shopping through online channels. It’s BEYOND helpful not to have to spend the small amount of time I have alone in a store when I could be…
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How to Help Your Makeup Stay Put in the Heat of the Summer
As hot and humid as it gets in South Carolina, I have to keep tricks up my sleeve to help my makeup stay in one place. And I know I am not the only one because my DMs are poppin’ with questions about keeping makeup in place!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀FYI: I’m not a makeup artist. I am a mom of five… learner of things and sharer of what I learn. Here are just a few tips for your makeup to last all day:✅Don’t go straight from applying your skincare to putting on makeup. Your skin needs a little time to absorb what you’re doing so give it a good 10 minutes between skincare…
