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How to Start Your Day with Clarity and Focus

December 15, 2020 · In: Mindfulness, Mindset

How to Start Your Day with Clarity and Focus

Do you start your day with clarity and focus? The way you start your morning sets the tone for your entire day. Picture this: you hit snooze one time too many and are scrambling to get out the door. You are already starting the day impatient and with a negative mindset. Somehow, ...

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Why You Should Make Time for Self-Reflection

December 1, 2020 · In: Intentional Living, Self-Improvement

Why You Should Make Time for Self-Reflection

Why You Should Make Time for Self-Reflection Do you feel like you are constantly moving from one thing to another on autopilot? Life is busy, so why would you slow down? Let me ask you this, how often do you stop to take a moment for self-reflection? If that is a foreign concept to you ...

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12 Best Gifts for Entrepreneurs

November 24, 2020 · In: Gift Guides, Lifestyle

14 Best Gifts for Entrepreneurs (2025)

Christmas is right around the corner so you know what that means - gift-giving time! If you are looking for the perfect gift for the entrepreneur, blogger, or small business owner in your life well you are in luck, in the post, you will find a curated gift guide for entrepreneurs. These gifts ...

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10 Ways to Stay Positive Around Negative People

November 17, 2020 · In: Intentional Living, Self-Improvement

16 Ways to Stay Positive Around Negative People

How to Stay Positive Around Negative People. The atmosphere you are in can heavily impact your mindset. This includes both your physical environment and especially the people you are around. You may feel calm when you are at the beach, listening to the waves crash, or perhaps the ...

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8 Ways to Hold Yourself Accountable

November 10, 2020 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

8 Ways to Hold Yourself Accountable

When you are out doing big things in life, it is important to hold yourself accountable. Why is this so important? Well, accountability will help keep you going when you are lacking motivation, when you are tired, and when you want to give up. The truth is, we all have off days. ...

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10 Reasons Why You’re Mentally Burned Out

November 3, 2020 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

10 Reasons Why You’re Mentally Burned Out

Are you feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and stressed? Is your head constantly drowning in your never-ending to-do list? Are you craving some peace and silence but can’t shut down the noise? Do you want to overcome burnout but don’t know how? Well, you are not alone. We all ...

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a realistic little food diary 🀍 Simple meals, sna a realistic little food diary 🀍

Simple meals, snacks, and of course coffee and tea. 

#whatieatinadayrealistic #simplemeals #wieiad
a little September wish for all of us 🀍✨ #septemb a little September wish for all of us 🀍✨

#september #newmonthvibes
Bringing back this oldie but goodie because pumpki Bringing back this oldie but goodie because pumpkin season is basically here πŸŽƒπŸ€

These Pumpkin Pie Baked Oats are warm, cozy, and so easy to make. 

Save this recipe for your next fall breakfast!

Ingredients:
β€’ ΒΌ cup pumpkin purΓ©e
β€’ Β½ cup oat flour
β€’ 1 tbsp maple syrup
β€’ Β½ tsp vanilla extract
β€’ Β½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
β€’ Β½ tsp baking powder
β€’ Pinch of salt
β€’ ΒΌ cup milk of choice

Add everything to a ramekin and stir until combined. Bake at 350Β°F for 15–20 minutes. Serve warm. I topped mine with coconut whipped cream!

Enjoy! 🧑

#pumpkinseason #bakedoats #pumpkinrecipe #fallbreakfast
sometimes you move for the progress. sometimes you sometimes you move for the progress.
sometimes you move for your peace. 🀍

#reallifewellness #runningjourney #movementismedicine
My current evening sweet treat 🀍🍦 Tried the Honey My current evening sweet treat 🀍🍦

Tried the Honey Cinnamon from @rivoproteinicecream and it’s sooo good. It has 12g of protein per serving and is made with real ingredients, but honestly I just love that it actually tastes like ice cream. 

You can find Rivo at @sprouts nationwide! They also have a BOGO offer right now. I put the link in my bio 🀍

@sprouts.market.finds 

#ad #foundatsprouts #proteinicecream
My hobbies are very serious actually πŸ˜‚πŸ€ #toddlerm My hobbies are very serious actually πŸ˜‚πŸ€

#toddlermoms #momlife #millenialmom #reallifemoments #lifestylecreator
One of my favorite ways to make water a little les One of my favorite ways to make water a little less boring πŸ‹βœ¨

This lemon ginger turmeric infused water is so refreshing and easy to make especially when I want something other than plain water.

What you’ll need:
πŸ‹ 10 lemon slices
🫚 3 one-inch pieces of fresh ginger
🧑 1 four-inch piece of fresh turmeric
🌢️ ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
πŸ–€ ΒΌ tsp black pepper
πŸ’§ 20 oz water

Add everything to a glass or pitcher, pour in the water, and let it infuse for 2–4 hours (or overnight for a stronger flavor).

Save this infused water recipe to try later! 🀍

#infusedwater #lemonwater #healthydrinks
Turns out becoming her looks a lot more like small Turns out becoming her looks a lot more like small, ordinary choices than one big transformation. 🀍

#reallifewellness #becomingher
I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts πŸ˜‚πŸŒ±πŸ€ #s I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts πŸ˜‚πŸŒ±πŸ€

#sprouts #groceryshopping #groceryhaul
Okay, I get why people become obsessed with runnin Okay, I get why people become obsessed with running πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ€

#beginnerrunner #runningjourney #newrunner
New healthy find at Sprouts πŸ‘€πŸ¦ I’ve been wanting New healthy find at Sprouts πŸ‘€πŸ¦

I’ve been wanting to try @rivoproteinicecream, so I grabbed a couple flavors while I was at Sprouts! It’s a premium ice cream made with real ingredients + 12g of protein per serving. I picked up Honey Cinnamon and Vanilla Bean and can’t wait to taste test them.

Rivo is available at Sprouts nationwide, and you can get BOGO through my Aisle offer β€” link in bio! 🀍

Which flavor would you try first?

#ad #foundatsprouts #proteinicecream
Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink πŸ‰πŸ₯₯ A simple su Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink πŸ‰πŸ₯₯

A simple summer drink made with watermelon, coconut water, lemon, and a pinch of sea salt. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for hot days when you want something a little more fun than plain water.

I used @cocogoodsco organic coconut water for this and it turned out so good.

Recipe:
- 2 cups watermelon
- Β½ cup coconut water
- juice from Β½ lemon
- pinch of sea salt
-
 ice
Blend, pour over ice, and enjoy.
(You can strain it if you like) 

Save this for your next easy summer drink idea 🀍

#watermelonjuice #healthydrink #coconutwateraddict
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Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie πŸͺ

Gluten-free, dairy-free, and actually so good.

This is one of those easy recipes for when you want something sweet but don’t want to make a whole batch of cookies.

Ingredients:
β€’ ΒΌ cup almond flour
β€’ 3 tbsp almond butter
β€’ 1 tsp ground flaxseed
β€’ 2 tbsp maple syrup
β€’ Β½ tsp vanilla extract
β€’ Chocolate chunks or chips
β€’ Flaky sea salt, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350Β°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until a thick dough forms.
3. Place on the baking sheet and gently flatten into a thick cookie shape.
4. Press extra chocolate on top.
5. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still soft.
6. Let it cool for a few minutes so it firms up.
7. Top with flaky sea salt if using.

Save this for the next time you want a healthier sweet treat 🀍

#chocolatechipcookie #easyhealthyrecipes #healthytreats
nap time aka trying to get as much done as possibl nap time aka trying to get as much done as possible β˜•οΈ @javvycoffee 

#enjoyjavvy #icedcoffeelover #momlifebelike
Peace really is the luxury. 🌊🀍 Peace really is the luxury. 🌊🀍
Target grocery staples for busy weeks 🎯 Because s Target grocery staples for busy weeks 🎯

Because sometimes we just need easy options on hand lol.

#targetfinds #targethaul #figpartner @foodisgoodco

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