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Best Fall Candles For Calming Vibes

September 15, 2022 · In: Lifestyle, Mindful Home

8 Best Fall Candles for Calming Vibes

Fall is a time for pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and the best fall-scented candles. The best fall candles are those that have a calming vibe. They are perfect for this time of year when the weather starts to turn cooler and we're all craving some warmth and comfort. These candles can help you ...

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5 Mindfulness Breathing Exercises to Ground Yourself

August 30, 2022 · In: Mindfulness, Mindset, Self-Care

5 Mindfulness Breathing Exercises to Ground Yourself

5 Mindfulness Breathing Exercises to Ground Yourself Like fire, the whole sky is lit. My eyes are open in awe. Orange, pink, and purple. The clouds, like cotton candy. Soft music is playing in the background as other cars are swishing by. And my boyfriend singing absolutely out of tune besides ...

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How to Find Inner Peace and Calm Among the Hustle

August 9, 2022 · In: Mindfulness, Mindset, Self-Care

How to Find Inner Peace and Calm Among the Hustle

Our world today moves fast—there’s no denying that and sometimes it might be hard to find inner peace. We constantly receive the message to work harder, do more, take on another task or project, and there’s rarely time to slow down. You may reach the end of your day feeling like you were ...

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Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Day

February 8, 2022 · In: Mindfulness, Mindset

6 Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Day

What is Mindfulness? The practice of mindfulness is not just for monks and spiritual people. Actually many people incorporate mindfulness into their daily routines. It's a mental technique that can be incorporated into anyone's daily life to improve their health, relationships, and ...

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Simple Ways to Calm Your Anxious Mind

August 24, 2021 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

12 Simple Ways to Calm Your Anxious Mind

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or anxious from time to time? Are you a self-proclaimed overthinker? Do some situations seem to stress you out while other people are able to stay calm? Is your mind constantly racing with new worries or things that need to get done? If so, do ...

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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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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 😂🌱🤍

#sprouts #groceryshopping #groceryhaul
Okay, I get why people become obsessed with runnin Okay, I get why people become obsessed with running 🏃🏻‍♀️🤍

#beginnerrunner #runningjourney #newrunner
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
summer through my camera roll ☀️🤍 summer through my camera roll ☀️🤍
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
nap time aka trying to get as much done as possibl nap time aka trying to get as much done as possible ☕️ @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.

#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

@foodisgoodco @target @barnana @sietefoods @larabar @solelyfruit
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 

@foodisgoodco @cava @everybody_eating @superseedzofficial
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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