“They’ll say you’re stupid or crazy. People will roll their eyes at you and think you’ve gone off the deep end. If you fail, all of these people will see you and know you weren’t capable. I’m going to lose my reputation.” These are all thoughts I’ve had while finding myself and following my dreams….
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How to Feel Like You Again (After Having a Baby)
Motherhood is such an mysterious passage of life. Having a baby is amazing & life has changed in unimaginable ways. Getting to hold, smell, and cuddle with a newborn baby makes my heart sing. I pray for those mommas whose babies go down to the NICU after birth, because the pain that separation must cause…
30 Self Care Practices for Winter
Sitting under a blanket with a warm cup of tea & reading a book is one of my favorite things to do when it’s cold out. The cold makes it easy to skip your workout, the sun going down sooner means you feel tired earlier, and the holidays make overindulging easy. This can lead to…
Ways to Be Grateful for Thanksgiving
We’re to that time of year when you hear all about things to be grateful for. But why aren’t we practicing this sort of gratitude year round? Practicing gratitude is great for our mental, physical, and spiritual well being. I’m a big believer in the energy we put out into the world is the energy…
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon essential oil (EO) is one of my favorite oils. To be honest, I love pretty much all of the citrus essential oils! They’re cheerful and warming, which makes me feel at ease and happy. Lemon is great for winter because it helps freshen stale air & has a bright scent. It is also a…
The Importance of Breath (deep breathing exercises)
Do you ever think about your breath? When doing something physically or mentally challenging, do you find yourself holding your breath? I know my breath is something I take for granted & am not always mindful of. The effects and power of deep breathing may surprise you! Breathing is something you may not think twice…
Why We Love Our Berkey
Every morning I start my day with water. Because we drink so much water, I really wanted to start making it cleaner. I knew I didn’t want my family drinking fluoride or a plastic water filter. The Berkey Filtration System met both of these criteria. Cue us moving to Germany where the water was so…
How To Eat Plant Based (without breaking the bank)
“I can’t eat healthy because it cost too damn much!” If you have said or thought this, you aren’t alone. I myself have said and once thought this. But the truth is, if you’re eating whole foods, I would bet you see a decrease in your weekly grocery bill. So today I’m going to show…
Benefits of Drinking Water First Thing in the Morning
Put down that cup of Joe (gasp!) & pick up a cup of water tomorrow morning! Did you know that drinking water provides benefits that can help with mental clarity, digestion, & weight loss? When I drink water first thing in the morning, yes, before my coffee or tea, my workouts feel better & it…
How to Decrease Your Risk of Preventable Diseases
It’s not a short term diet. It’s a long term lifestyle change. AI’m reading another great book about the benefits of eating plant based. I remember growing up & driving my mom crazy because I wanted to eat peppers & spring mix..then being told they cost too much. But guys, if you buy REAL food it’s…