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12 Fun Things to Do By Yourself to Boost Your Mood

May 20, 2025 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

12 Fun Things to Do by Yourself to Boost Your Mood

Spending time alone can recharge your mood and improve your mental health. Solo moments offer space to reset, reflect and reconnect with yourself. Movement, creativity, or small acts of care can ground you. Instead of waiting for plans, make them yourself and have fun while boosting your ...

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Top 8 Things to Do When Your Self-Care Feels Like a To-Do List

April 25, 2025 · In: Self-Care

Top 8 Things to Do When Your Self-Care Feels Like a To-Do List

Self-care wasn't always so exhausting. It used to mean slowing down, doing something nice for yourself, and maybe even just resting without guilt. Now? It's turned into another checklist. Meditate, stretch, journal, and track your water, sleep, and steps. It's a lot. And instead of feeling better, ...

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How to Fill Your Bucket 18 Spirit Nourishing Activities

April 15, 2025 · In: Self-Care

How to Fill Your Bucket: 18 Spirit-Nourishing Activities

Everyone hits those points where they feel a little off — emotionally tired, creatively drained or just worn thin by everything they’re trying to juggle. When that happens, it’s not always about needing a vacation or a full day off — though those are great when you can get them. Sometimes, it’s just ...

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How to Relax at Home After a Long Day

April 8, 2025 · In: Self-Care

How to Relax at Home After a Long Day

After a long day, most people look forward to heading home to put their feet up and relax. Thankfully, there are several holistic ways to do so. Learn about the activities you can look forward to that can help you unwind and recuperate.  1. Pour Yourself a Drink There are fewer things ...

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Holistic ways to deal with work stress

April 1, 2025 · In: Career Tips, Self-Care, Wellness

10 Holistic Ways to Relieve Work Stress

Everyone can experience work stress, regardless of age, experience and job title. Too much pressure can be unhealthy. You want to produce quality work and meet your goals, but you also need to respect your time and energy. Explore 10 holistic ways to relieve stress at work to reclaim your ...

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Prioritizing Self-Care Why You Deserve to Take It Seriously

March 19, 2025 · In: Self-Care

Prioritizing Self-Care: Why You Deserve to Take It Seriously

Self-care is not something that you should ignore, or push to the backburner. However, we know that there are a lot of people who do this for a variety of reasons, but you’ve got to get out of this habit. You deserve to take care of yourself properly and seriously because you are worth it. ...

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nothing groundbreaking…just a few little things th nothing groundbreaking…just a few little things that make my weeks feel a little less chaotic + a lot more manageable 🤍

and I’m still learning that a good week doesn’t have to go exactly as planned.
Bringing this apple crisp back for fall 🍎 warm cin Bringing this apple crisp back for fall 🍎 warm cinnamon apples with a crumbly oat topping… preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream 🤍

Save this for a day you’re craving a little fall baking.

APPLE FILLING
• 4–5 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• A little lemon juice

CRISP TOPPING
• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• ¼ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup coconut oil, room temperature

HOW TO MAKE
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish with coconut oil.
2. Peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss with a little lemon juice, then mix with maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to your baking dish.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Work in the coconut oil with a fork until crumbly.
4. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and the apples are tender.
5. Let cool slightly and enjoy!

#applecrisp #fallbaking #applerecipes
spotted @beam glow at @sprouts and wanted to try i spotted @beam glow at @sprouts and wanted to try it 🤍 anyone else love checking out what’s new while grocery shopping?

#partnership #austinhummingbirds #wellnessdrink #sproutsfinds #groceryfinds
if he could share a little of that energy with me if he could share a little of that energy with me 😂🍵

#toddlermoms #momlifebalance #matchamoment
a little reminder for the moms who need it today 🤍 a little reminder for the moms who need it today 🤍

#momlifestyle #momselfcare #selfcareformoms
Whole Foods fall finds part 2 🎃🍂 Which one would Whole Foods fall finds part 2 🎃🍂 

Which one would you try first? 👀 

#wholefoodsfinds #fallfinds #healthierchoice #pumpkinspiceseason
I’ve been realizing lately that feeling better doe I’ve been realizing lately that feeling better doesn’t always come from doing more.

Sometimes it’s actually the opposite.

Moving my body without worrying if it “counts.”
Making easy meals instead of trying to make everything perfect.
Letting my routines change with the day.
Keeping wellness simple.
Choosing consistency over trying to do everything perfectly.

Turns out, a lot of things feel better when I stop making them so complicated. 🤍

What’s something you’ve simplified lately?

#simplehabits #wellnesstip #simplifyyourlife 

some movement > no movement 🤍

easy meals have saved me more times than I can count

still a routine girl… just a much more flexible one

I really don’t need to try every wellness trend I see on the internet

this one might be the biggest lesson for me
and tomorrow we wake up and do it all over again 🤍 and tomorrow we wake up and do it all over again 🤍

#momlifebelike #toddlermommy #reallifemom
Whole Foods is officially in fall mode 🍂🎃 I found Whole Foods is officially in fall mode 🍂🎃

I found so many healthier fall finds that I had to split them into two parts 😂

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

Save this for your next Whole Foods trip 🤍

#wholefoodsfinds #fallfinds #healthygroceries #fallfood
pumpkin season but make it an easy snack 🎃🤎 These pumpkin season but make it an easy snack 🎃🤎

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
- ⅓ cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- ¼ 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 🎃

#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 😂🤍

#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.

💜 Immunity + Defense
Combines elderberry and echinacea for daily immune support, with a berry-sweet flavor and a hint of mint.

💛 Energy + Clarity
Made with fermented ginseng, lion’s mane, and around 30mg of green tea caffeine to support focused energy—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 🎃☕️ I first shared t This one deserved a comeback 🎃☕️

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

• 2 shots espresso or 8 oz brewed coffee
• 1 tbsp pumpkin purée
• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup
• ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup milk of choice
• 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 😅

@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 🎃🤍

These Pumpkin Pie Baked Oats are warm, cozy, and so easy to make. 

Save this recipe for your next fall breakfast!

Ingredients:
• ¼ cup pumpkin purée
• ½ cup oat flour
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup milk of choice

Add everything to a ramekin and stir until combined. Bake at 350°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

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