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8 Natural Ways to Relieve Stress Embrace a Calmer, Balanced Life

December 4, 2024 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

8 Natural Ways to Relieve Stress: Embrace a Calmer, Balanced Life

In today's fast-paced world, stress has become a common part of everyday life, affecting your well-being and happiness. Finding natural methods to alleviate stress can provide profound benefits for your mental and physical health. Exploring these methods empowers you to cultivate a more balanced, ...

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Mindful Gifts for Stress Relief

October 24, 2024 · In: Gift Guides, Lifestyle

Mindful Gifts for Stress Relief: 15 Perfect Presents for a Calm and Balanced Holiday

As the holidays get closer, the joy of exchanging gifts often comes with the usual pressures of daily life. Whether it’s deadlines at work, family commitments, or the general chaos of the season, we all could benefit from a little more calm. This year, why not focus on giving gifts that foster ...

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Effective Ways to Relieve Stress During the Holidays, From Work to Finances

November 23, 2023 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

Effective Ways to Relieve Stress During the Holidays, From Work to Finances

The holidays are supposed to be the merriest time of the year. However, while there is much to celebrate, not everyone gets excited about gift swapping, decorating, and cooking big meals. In fact, many people experience heightened stress as they inch closer to Christmas and New Year's. Relieving ...

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How to Boost Your Social Life This Fall and Tips for Overcoming Social Stress

September 29, 2023 · In: Lifestyle, Self-Improvement

How to Boost Your Social Life This Fall and Tips for Overcoming Social Stress

As you dive into the enchanting season of fall, you have a golden opportunity to enrich your social life and make beautiful memories. When the temperatures get colder and the sun sets earlier, many of us can experience a dip in our moods. Social activity can be a surefire way to lift your spirits ...

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Simple Ways to Relieve Stress When You're Feeling Overwhelmed

August 29, 2023 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

Simple Ways to Relieve Stress When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

Life can become overwhelming, whether you're rushing to meet deadlines or balancing work and family time. Home, financial, and family responsibilities can seem enormous, while relaxation time can feel limited. Plus, your to-do list at work keeps piling up.Β  The pressure to perform optimally and ...

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Natural Ways to Relieve Stress This Summer

June 27, 2023 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

Natural Ways to Relieve Stress This Summer

Everyone experiences stress at some point. Some feel the pressure from overbearing bosses, while others have household responsibilities to tend to. However, if there is a perfect time to tackle stress, it's summer β€” the best season to kick back, relax and let your worries disappear. Fortunately, ...

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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
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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