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Simple Ways to Start Living More Intentionally

April 29, 2025 · In: Intentional Living, Self-Improvement

9 Simple Ways to Start Living More Intentionally

Do you feel like you’re constantly rushing through life? Maybe it’s time to slow down and embrace intentional living. Doing so is about injecting small, simple shifts into your routine that can help you gain control over your life. What Is Intentional Living? Intentional living is about ...

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How to Embrace Seasonal Living This Spring

March 6, 2025 · In: Intentional Living

How to Embrace Seasonal Living This Spring

After months of colder days and slow routines, life can start to feel a bit heavy. Your daily routine may lack freshness, your living space can feel closed in, and the usual spark of energy fades a little.  Spring has a way of naturally interrupting that pattern. The longer, warmer days give ...

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The Art of Mindful Living Design Tips for a Calm and Intentional Home

January 4, 2025 · In: Lifestyle, Mindful Home

The Art of Mindful Living: Design Tips for a Calm and Intentional Home

In today’s fast-paced world, creating a space that promotes calmness and mindfulness has become essential. Our homes are more than just living spaces; they are sanctuaries where we seek peace, recharge, and find inspiration. Designing a home that supports mindful living requires intentional choices ...

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How to Live Your Best Life with a Chronic Condition

May 16, 2024 · In: Intentional Living

How to Live Your Best Life with a Chronic Condition

Managing a chronic disease might sound daunting, but it doesn’t have to put a damper on your zest for life. Let’s take a closer look into some smart ways to keep your spirits up and your health in check. After all, it’s all about finding your stride and making the most of every day. Knowledge ...

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10 Things You Should Be Doing to Feel Like a Real Adult

April 9, 2024 · In: Intentional Living, Self-Improvement

10 Things You Should Be Doing to Feel Like a Real Adult

How is adulting coming along? Few people ask this question. However, life doesn’t come with a blueprint, and it’s common to bumble through your 20s.  Please don’t feel bad if you don’t have a freezer full of neatly labeled meals in crockpot-ready portions or know what to do when the fridge ...

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Resetting Your Mind Discover the Benefits of a Digital Detox

January 16, 2024 · In: Intentional Living, Mindset

Resetting Your Mind: Discover the Benefits of a Digital Detox

That itch is back, fingers compulsively grabbing your phone, scrolling mindlessly. Ding! Another notification breaks focus. Devices beg for constant attention, leaving you overwhelmed. When did the digital world become so...suffocating? You remember life before - wandering thoughts, real ...

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Whole Foods is officially in fall mode πŸ‚πŸŽƒ I found Whole Foods is officially in fall mode πŸ‚πŸŽƒ

I found so many healthier fall finds that I had to split them into two parts πŸ˜‚

Which one would you try first? The pumpkin spice cottage cheese definitely caught my attention πŸ‘€

Save this for your next Whole Foods trip 🀍

#wholefoodsfinds #fallfinds #healthygroceries #fallfood
pumpkin season but make it an easy snack πŸŽƒπŸ€Ž These pumpkin season but make it an easy snack πŸŽƒπŸ€Ž

These pumpkin chocolate chip energy balls are so easy to throw together and perfect when you want something a little sweet. No baking required. 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Balls Recipe

- 1 cup rolled oats
- β…“ cup pumpkin purΓ©e
- Β½ cup creamy almond butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Β½ tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- ΒΌ cup chocolate chips (I used @enjoyjustdate )

Mix everything together, roll into balls, and enjoy! Store them in the fridge for an easy snack throughout the week. 🀍

save this one for your next fall snack πŸŽƒ

#pumpkinrecipe #energyballs #fallrecipes
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

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