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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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May 31, 2022 · In: Mindfulness, Mindset, Self-Care

5-Minute Stress-Relieving Strategies to Practice Throughout the Day

Mindfulness strengthens your psychological and even physical health. However, it is a practice — meaning you won’t get maximum benefits if you only engage once in a while. You must make it a part of your lifestyle to reap the most perks.  Fortunately, it doesn’t take very long at all — once ...

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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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6 Ways You Can Practice Self-Care to Increase Productivity

May 11, 2022 · In: Productivity, Self-Care, Wellness

6 Ways You Can Practice Self-Care to Increase Productivity

6 Ways You Can Practice Self-Care to Increase Productivity Self-care has become an important part of everyone’s life in recent years. But this particular trend gained even more popularity amidst the pandemic. Many people utilized self-care as a way to take charge of both their physical and ...

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30 Journal Prompts for Stress and Anxiety

May 10, 2022 · In: Journaling, Self-Improvement

30 Journal Prompts for Stress and Anxiety

Are you feeling stressed or anxious?  Your thoughts are scattered, and you haven't been able to manage or make sense of your feelings.  This can be caused by a variety of reasons, but it's important to take control of your thoughts and make an effort to do something about your stress ...

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Create an Inspiring and Cozy Space for Journaling

May 3, 2022 · In: Journaling, Mindful Home, Self-Improvement

How to Create an Inspiring and Cozy Space for Journaling

How to Create an Inspiring and Cozy Space for Journaling Have you been itching to get into journaling? Journaling is a powerful mindfulness and self-care practice. In a world that moves much too fast, journaling reminds us to slow down, be present, feel what we feel, and acknowledge ...

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Let of of Negative Thoughts and Limiting Beliefs

April 26, 2022 · In: Intentional Living, Self-Improvement

8 Ways to Let Go of Negative Thoughts and Limiting Beliefs

Do you sometimes feel like you’re drowning in negative thoughts and limiting beliefs? Perhaps you believe that you could get so much accomplished and reach your goals if you could just get rid of the voice in your head telling you that you aren’t good enough. These negative thoughts can be ...

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10 Things to Consider Buying If You Want to Sleep Better

April 19, 2022 · In: Sleep, Wellness

10 Things to Consider Buying If You Want to Sleep Better

Sleep is important for your well-being. When you sleep your body is able to rest, repair, and recharge. A good night’s rest not only helps your physical and mental health but it helps you be more productive.  In this post, I wanted to share some products that you can consider buying if ...

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April 12, 2022 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

How to Stop Feeling Guilty for Taking Care of Yourself

How to Stop Feeling Guilty for Taking Care of Yourself Picture this: it’s 8 pm. You’ve had a long and busy day, so you make yourself a cup of herbal tea. You desire a nice, relaxing bubble bath while you sip your tea and read a book. This almost comes to fruition, but then the familiar feeling of ...

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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 

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

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