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Best Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling

July 19, 2022 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

9 Best Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling

Are you taking a vacation soon? Traveling is a great way to explore new destinations, step outside of your comfort zone, and take a break from the hustle of daily life. Although there are countless benefits to traveling, something many people struggle with is staying healthy while ...

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Coach Foundation Accelerator Review

July 9, 2022 · In: Career Tips, Lifestyle

Coach Foundation Accelerator Review: Should You Start a Coaching Business?

Stephanie’s experience with starting a coaching business As you’ve seen on this blog, we love to look at online business opportunities here, especially opportunities that include my two favorite topics: mindfulness and freedom! Coaching just so happens to be one of those, at least that’s what ...

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How to Avoid Burnout and Improve Your Well-Being

June 28, 2022 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

How to Avoid Burnout and Improve Your Well-Being

When the year started, did you make a resolution to become the best version of yourself and improve your physical and mental well-being? Many of us do, and unfortunately, many of us seem to hit the point of burnout at some point during the year.  Burnout is very common in society today ...

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4 Huge Benefits of Meal Planning Each Week

June 7, 2022 · In: Nutrition, Wellness

4 Huge Benefits of Meal Planning Each Week

What you eat is a huge part of living a healthy, mindful life. However, cooking homemade meals can become time-consuming and stressful.  Whether you're going on a special diet or just planning your Sunday grocery list, meal planning each week can help you save time, money, and help you feel ...

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5 Wellness Tips to Stay Healthy Even When You’re Super Busy

May 24, 2022 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

5 Wellness Tips to Stay Healthy Even When You’re Super Busy

5 Wellness Tips to Stay Healthy Even When You're Super Busy Life gets busy quickly, especially when you are working hard to make your dreams come true. If you feel like the days are over in the blink of an eye, you are not alone.  Regardless of how busy you are, your health should always ...

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How to Set Boundaries for a Happier and Healthier Life (1)

May 17, 2022 · In: Intentional Living, Self-Care, Wellness

How to Set Clear Boundaries for a Happier and Healthier Life

Have you struggled with setting clear boundaries before? Maybe you believe that boundaries are restrictive and harsh, and you worry that people could feel offended if you try to put them into place. Boundaries keep us happy, healthy, and safe. They prevent us from having more conflict and ...

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Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie 🍪🤎

For those nights when you’re craving something sweet but don’t feel like baking an entire batch of cookies!

Ingredients:
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips or chunks
- Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until a thick dough forms.
3. Shape the dough into one large cookie and gently flatten.
4. Press a few extra chocolate chips on top.
5. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still soft.
6. Let cool for a few minutes to firm up, then finish with flaky sea salt if you’d like.

Save this one for the next time your sweet tooth kicks in! 🤍

#chocolatechipcookie #healthierdessert #glutenfreebaking #easyrecipes #singleservedessert
The one food he never gets tired of 😂🍚 Anyone else The one food he never gets tired of 😂🍚 Anyone else’s toddler obsessed with rice?

#toddlermommy #toddlermomlife #momhumour
spotted @wildalaskancompany at @target and had to spotted @wildalaskancompany at @target and had to grab a few! I love having easy protein options like this in the freezer for busy weeknights. wild-caught, never farmed + now available at Target nationwide 🤍#WACPartner
Another juice recipe for you! ❤️ This beet juice Another juice recipe for you! ❤️

This beet juice turned out so good! The apple and orange add some sweetness, and the ginger gives it a little kick. And I love how pretty the color is!

❤️ Beet Apple Orange Juice
• 6 small/medium beets (or 4 large)
• 1 orange
• 1 lemon
• 1 red apple
• Piece of fresh ginger
• Piece of fresh turmeric
• Pinch of black pepper, stirred in after

Juice everything, stir in the black pepper, and enjoy!

Save this recipe for the next time you’re making fresh juice! 🤍

#juicerecipes #freshjuices #beetjuice
#gifted Your sign to make crispy feta egg toast fo #gifted Your sign to make crispy feta egg toast for breakfast 🍳🤍

Crispy feta, egg, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a little olive oil drizzle to finish it off. Such an easy and delicious way to switch up your usual breakfast!

Used @laespanolaus Squeeze to Cook extra virgin olive oil for the egg and finished it off with their Squeeze to Drizzle. Love how easy the squeeze bottles are to use!

You can find both at @heb 🛒

https://heb.com/brand/la-espanola/b62AZ1E98rqZkuYlXt

#breakfastideas #crispyfetaeggs #avocadotoast
for the moms who needed this reminder today, mysel for the moms who needed this reminder today, myself included 🤍

#thisisyoursign #momlifeinspo #motherhoodunfiltered
bringing juicing back 🧡 I used to make fresh juic bringing juicing back 🧡

I used to make fresh juice all the time and I’m finally getting back into it, starting with this fall one. Sweet, a little kick from the ginger, and that color!!

🍊 Carrot Apple Orange Ginger Juice
• 2 lbs carrots
• 2 apples
• 2 oranges (the extra one makes it sweeter)
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger
• 1-inch piece fresh turmeric
• pinch of black pepper, stirred in after

Juice everything, stir, pour over ice. Makes about 2 glasses.

What should I juice next, green juice or something with beet?

#juicerecipes #freshjuices #fallrecipe
#ad you know I love checking out what’s new at @sp #ad you know I love checking out what’s new at @sprouts 🤍 tried the Punjabi Chole with Saffron Basmati Rice from @just_by_quicklly for lunch, and it had lots of flavor without being too spicy for me.
Each pouch heats in 90 seconds, which I appreciate on days when I want something easy. Find their new line exclusively at Sprouts now!

@quickllyit #sproutsfinds #easymealideas
sometimes we’re so focused on where we’re going th sometimes we’re so focused on where we’re going that we forget how far we’ve already come 🤍
nothing groundbreaking…just a few little things th nothing groundbreaking…just a few little things that make my weeks feel a little less chaotic + a lot more manageable 🤍

and I’m still learning that a good week doesn’t have to go exactly as planned.
Bringing this apple crisp back for fall 🍎 warm cin Bringing this apple crisp back for fall 🍎 warm cinnamon apples with a crumbly oat topping… preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream 🤍

Save this for a day you’re craving a little fall baking.

APPLE FILLING
• 4–5 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• A little lemon juice

CRISP TOPPING
• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• ¼ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup coconut oil, room temperature

HOW TO MAKE
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish with coconut oil.
2. Peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss with a little lemon juice, then mix with maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to your baking dish.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Work in the coconut oil with a fork until crumbly.
4. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and the apples are tender.
5. Let cool slightly and enjoy!

#applecrisp #fallbaking #applerecipes
spotted @beam glow at @sprouts and wanted to try i spotted @beam glow at @sprouts and wanted to try it 🤍 anyone else love checking out what’s new while grocery shopping?

#partnership #austinhummingbirds #wellnessdrink #sproutsfinds #groceryfinds
if he could share a little of that energy with me if he could share a little of that energy with me 😂🍵

#toddlermoms #momlifebalance #matchamoment
a little reminder for the moms who need it today 🤍 a little reminder for the moms who need it today 🤍

#momlifestyle #momselfcare #selfcareformoms
Whole Foods fall finds part 2 🎃🍂 Which one would Whole Foods fall finds part 2 🎃🍂 

Which one would you try first? 👀 

#wholefoodsfinds #fallfinds #healthierchoice #pumpkinspiceseason
I’ve been realizing lately that feeling better doe I’ve been realizing lately that feeling better doesn’t always come from doing more.

Sometimes it’s actually the opposite.

Moving my body without worrying if it “counts.”
Making easy meals instead of trying to make everything perfect.
Letting my routines change with the day.
Keeping wellness simple.
Choosing consistency over trying to do everything perfectly.

Turns out, a lot of things feel better when I stop making them so complicated. 🤍

What’s something you’ve simplified lately?

#simplehabits #wellnesstip #simplifyyourlife 

some movement > no movement 🤍

easy meals have saved me more times than I can count

still a routine girl… just a much more flexible one

I really don’t need to try every wellness trend I see on the internet

this one might be the biggest lesson for me
and tomorrow we wake up and do it all over again 🤍 and tomorrow we wake up and do it all over again 🤍

#momlifebelike #toddlermommy #reallifemom
Whole Foods is officially in fall mode 🍂🎃 I found Whole Foods is officially in fall mode 🍂🎃

I found so many healthier fall finds that I had to split them into two parts 😂

Which one would you try first? The pumpkin spice cottage cheese definitely caught my attention 👀

Save this for your next Whole Foods trip 🤍

#wholefoodsfinds #fallfinds #healthygroceries #fallfood
pumpkin season but make it an easy snack 🎃🤎 These pumpkin season but make it an easy snack 🎃🤎

These pumpkin chocolate chip energy balls are so easy to throw together and perfect when you want something a little sweet. No baking required. 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Balls Recipe

- 1 cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (I used @enjoyjustdate )

Mix everything together, roll into balls, and enjoy! Store them in the fridge for an easy snack throughout the week. 🤍

save this one for your next fall snack 🎃

#pumpkinrecipe #energyballs #fallrecipes
just trying to be a good mom + wife, build my busi just trying to be a good mom + wife, build my business, take care of myself, and somehow keep up with the laundry too 😂🤍

#motherhoodjourney #toddlermoms #momslife

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