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Reasons to Switch to Clean Beauty and Home Products

July 9, 2024 · In: Mindful Home, Skincare, Wellness

Reasons to Switch to Clean Beauty and Home Products This Year

If you want to improve your overall health while doing more to protect Mother Earth, you aren’t alone. Fortunately, many of the practices and products that benefit one also improve the other. Clean beauty and home products are no exception, giving you two good reasons to consider switching this ...

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Digital Wellness How to Achieve Balance in a Tech-Driven World

July 3, 2024 · In: Wellness

Digital Wellness: How to Achieve Balance in a Tech-Driven World

Thirty years ago, only a handful of people used computers. While Apple had released the Mac, it was hardly a mainstream household item.  As such, the concept of digital wellness didn’t exist. In fact, the whole idea of “wellness” would have seemed a little strange and New Age to people ...

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Backyard Chickens for CEOS Productivity and Well-Being

June 19, 2024 · In: Productivity

Backyard Chickens for CEOs: Productivity and Well-Being

In today's fast-paced world, CEOs are constantly under pressure to perform. Long hours, demanding schedules, and the weight of responsibility can take a toll on both physical and mental health.  But what if there was a secret weapon for CEOs seeking a more balanced life—one that clucks and ...

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How to Achieve a Balance of Body and Soul Even at Home

June 13, 2024 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

How to Achieve a Balance of Body and Soul Even at Home

In the fast-paced world, many neglect to pause and tend to their well-being. Job stress, social worries, and past troubles, even in the most luxuriously peaceful corners of the world like Dubai, often overshadow self-care, yet it remains fundamental to health. One way to ensure you are on the right ...

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How to Make Your 5-9 After Work Both Productive & Restful

June 4, 2024 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

How to Make Your 5-9 After Work Productive and Restful

Staying busy feels great until you enter burnout mode. If you’re used to hustling, it might feel like a never-ending workday is an unavoidable part of life. The good news is that having a plan for your weekday evenings might help your mental health. It’s all about tailoring your 5-9 to your best ...

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10 Ways to Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine

May 21, 2024 · In: Wellness

10 Ways to Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine

Coffee, tea, and other popular caffeinated drinks give you an upsurge of energy, keep you awake, and let you finish a week's worth of tasks in mere hours. However, you sometimes get jitters and heartburn in exchange. If you find these troublesome, here are 10 caffeine-free alternatives to boost ...

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How to Live Your Best Life with a Chronic Condition

May 16, 2024 · In: Intentional Living

How to Live Your Best Life with a Chronic Condition

Managing a chronic disease might sound daunting, but it doesn’t have to put a damper on your zest for life. Let’s take a closer look into some smart ways to keep your spirits up and your health in check. After all, it’s all about finding your stride and making the most of every day. Knowledge ...

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4 Simple Signs That You Need To Hit The Reset Button

May 15, 2024 · In: Self-Care

4 Simple Signs That You Need to Hit the Reset Button

There will likely come a time in your life when you have to hit the reset button - which often means taking a step back from the chaos of everyday life and focusing on bettering your mental health and wellness.  However, the truth is that many people who are struggling, in one way or ...

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What Is An Awe Walk

May 14, 2024 · In: Fitness, Wellness

What is an Awe Walk and Why You Should Try It

When was the last time you took a walk and stared in perfect wonder at the stars? If your eyes haven’t seen the outdoors lately — beyond the walk from your office to your car — you could be missing out on one of the best ways to improve your mental health. An “awe walk” may be just what the doctor ...

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6 Ways for New Moms to Unwind and Decompress Mentally

May 8, 2024 · In: Mindset, Self-Care

6 Ways for New Moms to Unwind and Decompress Mentally

Sometimes, when you feel overwhelmed, it feels as if it’s next to impossible to just take it easy, right? It just feels like it’s the furthest thing away, right? Now, add a baby or toddler into the mix, and it becomes almost impossible. Not much will cloud up your headspace when it comes to being a ...

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My hobbies are very serious actually 😂🤍 #toddlerm My hobbies are very serious actually 😂🤍

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One of my favorite ways to make water a little les One of my favorite ways to make water a little less boring 🍋✨

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:
🍋 10 lemon slices
🫚 3 one-inch pieces of fresh ginger
🧡 1 four-inch piece of fresh turmeric
🌶️ ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
🖤 ¼ tsp black pepper
💧 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. 🤍

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I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts 😂🌱🤍 #s I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts 😂🌱🤍

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Okay, I get why people become obsessed with runnin Okay, I get why people become obsessed with running 🏃🏻‍♀️🤍

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New healthy find at Sprouts 👀🍦 I’ve been wanting New healthy find at Sprouts 👀🍦

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 — link in bio! 🤍

Which flavor would you try first?

#ad #foundatsprouts #proteinicecream
Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink 🍉🥥 A simple su Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink 🍉🥥

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
- ½ cup coconut water
- juice from ½ 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 🍪

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

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°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 ☕️ @javvycoffee 

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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
As a mom to a 2-year-old, my meals definitely don’ As a mom to a 2-year-old, my meals definitely don’t always look like this lol.

But I do try to come back to anti-inflammatory focused meals when I can because I notice such a difference in how I feel — my energy, digestion, and overall mood.

Save this for realistic anti-inflammatory meal ideas 🤍

#wieiad #antiinflammatorydiet #whatieatinadayrealistic #fulldayofeats
Lately Target has been one of my favorite places t Lately Target has been one of my favorite places to find anti-inflammatory friendly and healthy snacks 🎯

#targetfinds #healthysnacks #targethaul #figpartner

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A simple snack plate I’ve been making on repeat. C A simple snack plate I’ve been making on repeat. CAVA hummus, every body eat chia crackers, carrots, apples, Super Seedz pumpkin seeds, blueberries. 

Simple ingredients, feels good to eat. 

Save this for your next snack. 

#healthysnackideas #snackplate #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorydiet #figpartner 

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Which of these do you actually do? Be honest. No Which of these do you actually do? Be honest.

No one talks about what self-care actually looks like as a SAHM + content creator. This is what helps me stay consistent with my wellness (and honestly, my sanity).

You don’t need hours. Just small moments that support your energy.

#momwellness #realisticselfcare #antiinflammatorylifestyle #momcontentcreator #nervoussystemregulation
healthy frozen foods at Whole Foods 💚 I checked o healthy frozen foods at Whole Foods 💚

I checked one of the veggie burgers in the fig app because freezer foods are one of those categories where I like to look a little closer at the ingredients.

save this for your next Whole Foods freezer run 🛒

#wholefoodsfinds #frozenfoods #figpartner 

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Save this for easy anti-inflammatory breakfast ide Save this for easy anti-inflammatory breakfast ideas 🤍
better-for-you sweet treats I found at Whole Foods better-for-you sweet treats I found at Whole Foods 🍫

which one would you try?

#wholefoodsfinds #healthysweets #figpartner 

@foodisgoodco @honeymamas @simplemills @hukitchen @eatsmashfoods @emmysorganics @middaysquares @solelyfruit @alecsicecream

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