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Free Printable Habit Tracker

This year I’ve been taking part of a challenge to live a more consciously nutritious life. It’s a constant struggle for me. I have a serious sweet tooth and get loads of sugar cravings each day. This year I discovered those cravings were leading me down a very dangerous road of insulin resistance so I’ve…

12 Alternate Sources of Protein

I’m really working hard to switch to a more plant based diet, but meeting protein needs can be difficult. I did a little research and discovered these 12 alternate sources of protein that are sure to fill me up and keep me on track….and I thought you might find them helpful too!

My 5 Favorite Quotes About Gratitude

This year my focus is on gratitude. I want to have an “attitude of gratitude.” And I’m not gonna lie…it’s a struggle for me some days. I get so wrapped up in the minutia of the day that I forget to be thankful for it. So this year you’ll see LOTS of posts about being…

How To Stop Taking Things Personally

It happens to all of us…someone says something or looks at us a certain way (or posts something on FB) and we immediately think they are talking about us and making a personal judgement. I actually had one of my good friends (or so I thought) unfriend me on FB because I made a comment…

What Does It Mean to Meditate?

The Dictionary.com definition of meditate is “to engage in thought or contemplation.” When was the last time that you actually stopped to focus and think about just 1 thing? (For me…1989 maybe) Most of the time we are attempting to multitask every area of our lives while getting the groceries, writing that report for work, picking…

Orange Smoothie Recipe {+ Giveaway}

Smoothies are packed with so many awesome vitamins and minerals that they should really be a staple in everyone’s diet daily. BUT…getting my kids to drink a smoothie is like asking them to drink gasoline – not gonna happen. I’ve decided that maybe I’m trying to stuff too many of those vitamins and minerals into…

Super Energy Juice

My whole life changed when I decided to start juicing. I know it sounds crazy – and it is – but juicing can really make you so much healthier in such a short amount of time. I’ve just been experimenting with different kinds of fruits and veggies to see if I like any more (or…

Daily Uses for Essential Oils

When we brought Maddi home, I started using lavender oil on her feet each night before bed to help her relax and settle in. Not only was the smell awesome, but the calming properties really helped her. Then when she had her surgeries, I used lavender in her room to help calm and comfort her….

My Journey to Healthy Living: What is Insulin Resistance & Why Should You Care?

A few months ago I mentioned that I made a choice to begin Bio-identical Hormone Therapy (<— this post gives a lot of the back story so please read it too) I had been having strange symptoms for quite a while (looking back I can see signs as far back as 2005. I had been to…

Homemade Baby Wipes with Essential Oils

Maddi has had a HORRIFIC diaper rash since her second surgery. Her poor bootie has been bleeding in multiple (like 15) places and no matter what I do, nothing helps. Every single person you talk to has an opinion about what to do for diaper rash…and I will tell you now I have done them…