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Ways to Make Healthy Foods Taste Better

June 17, 2021 · In: Nutrition, Wellness

4 Ways to Make Healthy Foods Taste Better

Healthy foods has a bad reputation for being flavorless or boring to eat: but it doesn't have to be that way! So instead, put in the work to find ways to prepare your favorite dishes or dishes that you may like after you've tried them, and realize there's more to healthy food than salad and raw ...

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How to Not Care What People Think About You

June 15, 2021 · In: Intentional Living, Mindset, Self-Improvement

How to Not Care What People Think About You

Do you feel like you are held back the most by the opinions and thoughts of others? The words that other people say can feel harsh and heavy, especially if they are not supportive of our hopes and dreams. The natural human reaction to criticism or negative talk is to take it personally, feel ...

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10 Amazing Benefits of Waking Up Early

June 8, 2021 · In: Habits & Routines, Self-Improvement

10 Amazing Benefits of Waking Up Early

Waking up early in the morning has changed my life. Every day even on the weekends I wake up between 5:30 am and 6:00 am. It’s amazing how waking up a few extra hours earlier in the morning can do for your morning routine, productivity, and your mindset. I haven’t always been an early bird, I ...

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10 Helpful Self-Care Ideas for Stress and Tough Days

June 1, 2021 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

10 Helpful Self-Care Ideas for Stress and Tough Days

10 Helpful Self-Care Ideas for Stress and Tough Days There is not a single person on this planet who doesn’t have tough days from time to time. We all struggle, have our ups and downs, and feel upset or discouraged on occasion. During those tough days, it is important to not block out ...

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How to Hygge at Work for a Happy Life

May 25, 2021 · In: Career Tips, Lifestyle

How to Hygge at Work for a Happy Life

You’ve probably heard of Hygge, but have you ever tried Hygge at work? Your office space and how you take care of yourself at work are so important to your mental well-being.  When I had a full-time job, I went around asking my co-workers how they take care of themselves at work and they ...

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12 Ways to Reduce Stress and Feel Calmer

May 11, 2021 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

12 Ways to Reduce Stress and Feel Calmer

We all experience stress from time to time. Stress really creeps in during big life events, strict deadlines for work, and during times of conflict or uncertainty. Although you cannot control everything in your external world, you can control your reaction to stressful situations. Taking ...

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30 Positive Affirmations for Confidence and Success

May 4, 2021 · In: Affirmations, Mindset

55 Positive Affirmations for Confidence and Success

55 Positive Affirmations for Confidence and Success As you learn and grow on your self-development journey you may or may not have heard of affirmations before. Affirmations are one of the best tools to help you practice mindfulness and help you to turn your vision of your dream life into a ...

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8 Goal-Setting Mistakes to Avoid

April 27, 2021 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

8 Goal-Setting Mistakes to Avoid

Goal-Setting Mistakes to Avoid Do you thrive on goal-setting? Are you the type of person who starts the new year with a big batch of goals you cannot wait to knock out? If so, then you are in the right place. Goal-setting is a great way to make sure you are always aiming higher and ...

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75 Self Discovery Journal Prompts

April 20, 2021 · In: Journaling, Self-Improvement

75 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery

Every day we are on a mission to discover who we are and to become the best version of ourselves. Sometimes we are in a constant-on mode just trying to keep our head above water and getting through our busy days that we actually don’t take the time to reflect on our lives, who we actually are, ...

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8 Ways to be Consistent with Your Morning Routine

April 13, 2021 · In: Habits & Routines, Self-Improvement

14 Ways to be Consistent with Your Morning Routine

Your morning routine is the key to a mindful and fulfilled life. How? It sets the tone for each day, every day. A strong, positive morning routine can lead to a positive and intentional day. If each of your days were positive and intentional, then wouldn’t that be a great life? One 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 🎯

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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?

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