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Ways to Change Your Life for the Better

November 13, 2024 · In: Self-Improvement

6 Ways to Change Your Life for the Better

As much as we all wish it wasn’t the case, life doesn’t always go to plan. Things can feel tough at times and when that happens, we don’t always know how to change it. However, it could be the case that some of the hardships we face in life can be smoothed out with the right approach. Even though we ...

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How to Plan for Your Future Managing Finances, Career Goals and More

September 18, 2024 · In: Career Tips, Lifestyle, Self-Care, Self-Improvement

How to Plan for Your Future: Managing Finances, Career Goals, and More

The future is full of unknowns, and it can be scary to think about how your life will change over the years. While you can’t control everything, you can take steps to plan for your future to help reduce some of the uncertainty. Here’s how to set yourself up for success, from your finances to your ...

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The Benefits of Learning New Things as an Adult

September 10, 2024 · In: Self-Improvement

The Benefits of Learning New Things as an Adult

Society often associates learning as an activity for children. As a result, many adults only stick to what they picked up in their teens and 20s. However, you can always learn new things now and reap the rewards.  Whether playing an instrument, engaging in a new sport or pursuing further ...

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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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How to Thrive and Stay Positive During Life's Challenges

March 20, 2024 · In: Mindset

How to Thrive and Stay Positive During Life’s Challenges

Most people would agree that life can be very hard. Those who would earnestly disagree with this would probably agree later on down the road, because tough situations and unforeseen difficulties come for us all, sooner or later. This is just a reality of life, and it’s worth accepting and ...

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10 Activities to Go Outside Your Comfort Zone in 2024

January 18, 2024 · In: Self-Improvement

10 Activities to Go Outside Your Comfort Zone in 2026

People often stick to what’s familiar to avert feelings of uncertainty. However, the thing about comfort zones is that they breed stagnation, offering a risky refuge. Not expanding your horizons can lead to limitations. Let this year remind you that you’re limitless — there’s nothing you can’t ...

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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. 🤍

#reallifewellness #becomingher
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 

@foodisgoodco @blendtopia @pitayafoods @amylufoods @actualveggies @jesseandbens @alecsicecream
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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