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Powerful Quotes for Boosting Self-Confidence

February 3, 2022 · In: Intentional Living, Self-Improvement

25 Powerful Quotes for Boosting Self-Confidence

There's no question that self-confidence is important in life.  But sometimes it can be tough to find the inner strength to keep going when things get tough.  That's where these powerful quotes for self-worth and confidence come in.  They'll help you remember why you're doing ...

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How to Declutter Your Mind with Brain Dumping

February 1, 2022 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

How to Declutter Your Mind with Brain Dumping

Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed? Do you struggle with having a million thoughts swirling around your head at once, and they make it nearly impossible to focus on the task at hand? Do you desperately need a way to declutter your mind, so you can give your work and life your full ...

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What is a wellness routine and how do I start one

January 27, 2022 · In: Habits & Routines, Self-Care, Wellness

What is a Wellness Routine and How Do I Start One?

Routines are a great way to add a little bit of structure to your day. Getting up early and making to-do lists are just some of the ways to achieve your goals. When it comes to wellness and living a healthy, balanced lifestyle, sometimes our routines fall short. Having a wellness routine ...

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6 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

January 25, 2022 · In: Habits & Routines, Self-Improvement, Wellness

6 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep

6 Healthy New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Keep When a new year rolls around, it seems like the perfect time for a β€œnew year, new me” mentality by setting new year’s resolutions. Especially after the ups and downs, the past two years have seen us through, undergoing a lifestyle change ...

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How to Stay Consistent with Your Habits and Routines

January 20, 2022 · In: Habits & Routines, Self-Improvement

How to Stay Consistent with Your Habits and Routines

At the beginning of a new day, week, month, or year, you may feel a burst of excitement and motivation to start a new habit or create a new routine for yourself. These feelings may carry you through a few days or a week, but then you might find yourself missing a day. You think to yourself ...

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50 Habits to Help You Live a Healthier Lifestyle

January 18, 2022 · In: Habits & Routines, Self-Improvement

50 Habits to Help You Live a Healthier Lifestyle in 2026

As we start a new year, you may be excited and motivated to work on your New Year’s resolutions. Like most people you probably want to go to the gym more, eat healthier, or strive to add habits to your routine for a healthier lifestyle.  But as time goes on you may start to feel overwhelmed ...

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Mindful Winter Self-Care Ideas to Balance Your Life

January 12, 2022 · In: Mindfulness, Self-Care, Wellness

Mindful Winter Self-Care Ideas to Balance Your Life

Winter can be a challenging time for lots of people. The days are shorter and often colder, which can lead to reduced energy and motivation.  Even though the wintertime might be your least favorite season there is no point in dreading it as it just makes it a lot ...

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Simple Meal Planning Tips to Make Life Easier

January 10, 2022 · In: Nutrition, Wellness

Simple Meal Planning Tips to Make Life Easier

Meal planning is a great way to save time and money, but it can be daunting if you're not used to doing it.  But, it’s really not that hard. You just need to have a few simple tips to make meal planning easier. Meal Planning and prepping ahead also means you'll have healthier meals and ...

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How to Time Block Your Schedule for Better Productivity

January 4, 2022 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

How to Time Block Your Schedule for Better Productivity

Have you ever ended your workday wondering if you actually got anything accomplished? Do you find yourself jumping back and forth between tasks, starting and stopping so many times that you can’t think straight? Do you feel like you have no attention span and keep forgetting what you should ...

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How to Ground Yourself in the Winter

December 28, 2021 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

How to Ground Yourself in the Winter

It’s that time of year again when the cold weather tries to bring us down aka the winter blues. The days are shorter and all we want to do is curl up under a blanket or stay in bed under the warm covers. While it’s natural to feel a little more sluggish during the winter, it's important to ...

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just trying to be a good mom + wife, build my busi just trying to be a good mom + wife, build my business, take care of myself, and somehow keep up with the laundry too πŸ˜‚πŸ€

#motherhoodjourney #toddlermoms #momslife
One thing I love about these Bioactive Blends is t One thing I love about these Bioactive Blends is that they all start with MGO 850+ raw Mānuka honey, but each one offers something a little different:

🧑 Body Recovery + Gut
Made with turmeric and ginger to support recovery and digestive balance. It has a warm ginger flavor with bright citrus notes.

πŸ’œ Immunity + Defense
Combines elderberry and echinacea for daily immune support, with a berry-sweet flavor and a hint of mint.

πŸ’› Energy + Clarity
Made with fermented ginseng, lion’s mane, and around 30mg of green tea caffeine to support focused energyβ€”without feeling like another cup of coffee. It has notes of caramel, vanilla, and cacao.

I love that you can choose a blend based on what your routine needs that day. Which one would you try first?

Comment HONEY and I’ll send you my link to get a 10-pack of MGO 850+ Mānuka honey sticks, perfect for wellness on the go 🍯🀍

@manukorahoney 

#manukahoney #manuka #healthyhabit
This one deserved a comeback πŸŽƒβ˜•οΈ I first shared t This one deserved a comeback πŸŽƒβ˜•οΈ

I first shared this iced pumpkin spice latte back in 2022, and it’s still one of my favorite easy fall drinks. Made with real pumpkin, maple syrup, and a few simple ingredients.

Save it for your next cozy coffee morning 🀎

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

β€’ 2 shots espresso or 8 oz brewed coffee
β€’ 1 tbsp pumpkin purΓ©e
β€’ 1–2 tbsp maple syrup
β€’ ΒΌ tsp pumpkin pie spice
β€’ ΒΌ tsp vanilla extract
β€’ ΒΎ cup milk of choice
β€’ Ice

Froth the coffee, pumpkin, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla together. Pour over ice, add your milk, stir, and enjoy!

#pumpkinspicelattes #fallrecipe #pumpkinseason #easyrecipe #healthycoffee
I’ve started getting up before my son wakes up so I’ve started getting up before my son wakes up so I can have a little quiet time to myself 🀍 I make my coffee, catch up on some work, or just read inspirational quotes for a bit.

I’ve been focusing more on my gut health and recovery from workouts lately, so I started adding a scoop of @heartandsoilsupplements grass-fed colostrum to my warm coffee. It’s unflavored, and their colostrum comes from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows.

Around 8, I head to the gym. After the gym, I shower and have breakfast with my husband and son, and somehow it’s already noon πŸ˜…

@fromthelobby 

#heartandsoilsupplements #nosetotailnutrition #healthyliving #grassfed
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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