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Holistic Ways to Exercise That Nourish Mind, Body and Soul

March 28, 2023 · In: Fitness, Wellness

Holistic Ways to Exercise That Nourish Mind, Body, and Soul

A well-rounded exercise plan is essential for nourishing all aspects of your body. It is one thing to do movements that benefit your body, but activities accompanied by care for the mind and soul are even better. Self-care can be done during your active hours of the day.  Here are some ...

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10 Activities to Keep Your Mind Sharp Every Day

March 21, 2023 · In: Habits & Routines, Self-Improvement

15 Activities to Keep Your Mind Sharp Every Day

Zoning out in front of your television might be your nightly routine, but it may not be the relaxing fun you need. Nothing is challenging your brain by stretching it in new ways. Since subjective cognitive decline is prevalent in one in nine adults, trying these activities to keep sharp daily could ...

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Essential Nutrients You Need for Healthy, Shiny Hair

March 14, 2023 · In: Nutrition, Wellness

Essential Nutrients You Need for Healthy, Shiny Hair

Luscious, thick, shiny strands are what dreams are made of. Luckily, you can achieve the hair you’ve always wanted. Commercial hair products contain ingredients and empty promises of making your hair shinier. Yet, not all of them include the proper nutrition your hair craves. If you want healthy, ...

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QuietOn 3.1 Review

March 13, 2023 · In: Sleep, Wellness

QuietOn 3.1 Review: Can These Earbuds Help You Achieve a More Restful Sleep?

If you're a light sleeper or have trouble falling asleep in noisy environments, you know how frustrating it can be to get a good night's rest.  Sleep is essential for our well-being as it allows the body to repair and regenerate, and regulate mood and hormones. It also plays a crucial role ...

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What is Mindful Eating Benefits and How to Practice It

March 7, 2023 · In: Mindfulness, Mindset

What is Mindful Eating? Benefits and How to Practice It

Have you ever sat in front of your TV to eat dinner, and before you knew it, all your food was gone? Eating can sometimes become a mindless activity you do as a routine, a coping mechanism or even while distracted by something else. It’s vital to gain control so you can combat those behaviors. ...

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10 Common Skin Care Ingredients You Can Find in Food

February 28, 2023 · In: Skincare, Wellness

10 Common Skin Care Ingredients You Can Find in Food

Skin care products contain many ingredients you may not recognize. However, you can find some of them in food — maybe even in your own kitchen. These beauty-boosting nutrients are ideal natural ways to improve your appearance gently and effectively. Here are some common ones and how you can use them ...

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Why You Should Take Yourself on a Solo Date

February 23, 2023 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

Why You Should Take Yourself on a Solo Date as Self-Care

Your relationship with yourself is one of the most important things to nurture. Work, friends, and other daily priorities can get in the way of your self-care time. Spending quality time with yourself gives you the opportunity to explore who you are and catch up with your mind, body, and ...

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How CBD Can Help You Live Your Best Life

February 21, 2023 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

Find Your Zen: How CBD Can Help You Live Your Best Life

Finding peace amidst the daily hustle can be difficult. Between your workload, personal life, and other priorities, it’s challenging to have a Zen mindset. Different people will have different ways of achieving the latter, but in today’s post, our focus is using CBD.  Up to this day, ...

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Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

February 14, 2023 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

8 Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature

8 Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time in Nature Are you at your breaking point? You aren’t alone if the weight of the world has taken a toll on your mental health. Anxiety rates were already rising before the pandemic and soared during it, leaving scores of people stressed out and ...

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February 7, 2023 · In: Meditation, Mindset

How to Meditate Effectively When You Don’t Think It’s Working

If you are struggling to meditate effectively, just know that you are not alone. Everyone has their own pace when it comes to meditation and it is not always linear either. Meditation is supposed to be a time to quiet the mind and experience bliss and rejuvenation, but being an overthinker can get ...

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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
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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 

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