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Staying Healthy and Balanced When You Work from Home

March 19, 2025 · In: Productivity

Staying Healthy and Balanced When You Work from Home

If you work from home then you will know how important it is to take care of yourself. This is easier said than done as well, as you may find that your time is quite often taken up with other things that you simply have no control over. If you want to make a positive change then simply look ...

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How to Find Balance in a World That Never Slows Down

March 7, 2025 · In: Intentional Living, Lifestyle

How to Find Balance in a World That Never Slows Down

Life used to have natural pauses. Evenings weren’t filled with endless notifications. Sundays felt like Sundays. People had time to think, to rest, to exist without feeling like they were failing at something. But now? Now, it’s like the world has an insatiable appetite for our energy. Work bleeds ...

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Finding Harmony Balancing Your Lifestyle and Well-Being

March 5, 2025 · In: Lifestyle, Wellness

Finding Harmony: Balancing Your Lifestyle and Well-Being

Striking a balance between your well-being and the lifestyle you live can be hard at times. Whether you’ve got a busy family life or a work environment that constantly has you working hard and often at late hours, it’s difficult to claw back some of that free time you so desperately ...

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How Your Brain Affects Your Brain and Body for Better Health

February 17, 2025 · In: Wellness

How Music Affects Your Brain and Body for Better Health

There is something about music that just speaks to people. Whether you’re into rock, pop, classic, jazz or heavy metal, it’s a universal language that everyone can understand. While most things in life are diverse, a love for music and song doesn’t tend to be one of them and it is something that can ...

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January 16, 2025 · In: Career Tips

Balancing Career Goals with Life’s Most Important Priorities

Balancing work goals with personal priorities can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope. On one side, there are deadlines, meetings, and ambitions to achieve career success. On the other side, there are personal commitments, relationships, and time needed for relaxation. Learning how to manage ...

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Financial Wellness Practices to Adopt This Year

August 20, 2024 · In: Wellness

6 Financial Wellness Practices to Adopt This Year

Wellness is often associated with physical and mental health. In recent years, the concept of financial wellness has emerged. Just as physical fitness involves working out and eating a balanced diet, this concept entails healthy practices to help you feel confident in managing money. Discover ...

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Simple meals, snacks, and of course coffee and tea. 

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a little September wish for all of us 🀍✨ #septemb a little September wish for all of us 🀍✨

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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. 🀍

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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 

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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. 🀍

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I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts πŸ˜‚πŸŒ±πŸ€ #s I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts πŸ˜‚πŸŒ±πŸ€

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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?

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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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Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie πŸͺ

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:
β€’ ΒΌ cup almond flour
β€’ 3 tbsp almond butter
β€’ 1 tsp ground flaxseed
β€’ 2 tbsp maple syrup
β€’ Β½ tsp vanilla extract
β€’ Chocolate chunks or chips
β€’ Flaky sea salt, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350Β°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
nap time aka trying to get as much done as possibl nap time aka trying to get as much done as possible β˜•οΈ @javvycoffee 

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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.

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