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10 Mindful Mantras to Embrace in the New Year

December 13, 2022 · In: Affirmations, Mindfulness, Mindset

10 Mindful Mantras to Embrace in the New Year

Mindful Mantras for the New Year What is a mantra? It can have a few meanings, but one of the best analogies is that a mantra is an anchor. It moors you to your values, transforming them into guiding principles to live your life. Mantras can reenergize and revitalize you when your energy flags ...

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December 8, 2022 · In: Nutrition, Wellness

8 Best Herbal Teas to Help Reduce Anxiety and Stress

8 Best Herbal Teas to Help Reduce Anxiety and Stress For some people drinking a cup of tea is part of their everyday morning routine. For others, tea is for when you are sick or for warming up on a chilly day. Tea can be a very enjoyable addition to your day but it also brings a lot of ...

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Homemade ginger shot recipe

December 6, 2022 · In: Recipes

Easy Homemade Ginger Shot Recipe

This is an easy-to-make homemade ginger shot recipe with benefits that are anti-inflammatory, and immune-boosting and they have many antioxidant properties. Homemade Ginger Shot Recipe I hope you enjoy this amazing ginger shot and all its health benefits! 💚 Looking for more ...

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December 1, 2022 · In: Recipes

Golden Milk Latte Recipe (Easy Turmeric Latte)

Nighttime calming moments just feel right for relaxing and letting go of the day’s tension, and a golden milk latte can turn those peaceful pauses into a cozy evening ritual.  Just holding a mug of this warm, golden drink can bring a comforting vibe that sends calming signals to your mind and ...

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Holistic Wellness Tips for a Healthy Winter Season

November 29, 2022 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

Holistic Ways to Keep Your Mind and Body Healthy This Winter

Winter weather brings cozy nights indoors and a holiday spirit. However, cold weather can disrupt your body’s natural processes. As the weather changes, your body will try to acclimate to the cooler temperatures. Adjusting to the season can be challenging when you don’t know where to begin. ...

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Things to Do Instead of Grabbing Your Phone in the Morning

November 24, 2022 · In: Habits & Routines, Mindfulness, Self-Improvement

11 Things to Do in the Morning Instead of Grabbing Your Phone

Your alarm goes off and the first thing you do is grab your phone to turn it off. While waking up you lay in bed for a little bit and hey, while you’re just laying there, you start to scroll. That may be a very normal morning for you. It is for a lot of people (including me sometimes). The problem ...

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Why Taking a Break is an Essential Form of Self-Care

November 22, 2022 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

Why Taking a Break is an Essential Form of Self-Care

High stress levels are prompting people to follow self-care routines. Many turn to expensive solutions to help them relieve tension and refresh their mindsets, but one of the best things you can do for yourself doesn't involve spending money whatsoever. Taking breaks is an essential part of the ...

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How to Take Care of Yourself During the Holiday Season

November 17, 2022 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

How to Take Care of Yourself During the Holiday Season

"The most wonderful time of the year" can also be the most stressful time of the year if you don't make time to practice self-care. Prioritizing self-care during the holiday season is one of the smartest things you can do! With all the extra things on your plate, it can be hard to make time for ...

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3 Common Misconceptions About Living a Balanced Life

November 15, 2022 · In: Wellness

3 Common Misconceptions About Balanced Living

Balance. A word often used in the wellness world. In order to be happy, they say, you must find balance. In order to be healthy, balance is key.  But what exactly is balance? And is it actually achievable? Today I’d like to share a few thoughts on what balance means to me.  The ...

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How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance During the Holidays

November 10, 2022 · In: Productivity, Self-Care, Wellness

6 Tips to Improve Your Work-Life Balance During the Holidays

The holidays bring a lot of joy but they can also bring a lot of stress when it comes to work-life balance! When you have to work during the holidays you can find yourself being pulled in many different directions (family events, home responsibilities, work deadlines, work parties, etc). How are ...

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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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