Posts by Brea
Eco-Friendly Workout Tips
It’s spring. FINALLY. I know I’m a couple of weeks late but spring decided to just grace us with its presence! I know that for a lot of you, you’re still not quite ready to get outside, but let’s face it. It’s time. It’s gorgeous here, and I’ve been working hard to make more of my fitness…
Read MoreKid-Approved GF Banana Muffins
Raise your hand if you like to sleep in. Yeah…I used to like that, too. But with two little kids, that rarely happens. Except on Saturdays. On Saturdays, we make sure that there are muffins or cereal out on the counter for the kiddos and they know that they can watch cartoons until mommy and…
Read MoreTips to Help You Stop Stress Eating
Someone very wise told me that I had to stop stress eating. So I thought about it…. And I went back through my food/exercise log. I spent a lot of time thinking about this. Stress eating is a real thing, not an excuse. Some people drink a beer when they’re stressed out…I eat..maybe you’re guilty of stress…
Read MoreHow to Use Lemon Essential Oil
I ran out of my lemon essential oil a few days ago. I didn’t think much of it and went about my business…for about 48 hours. I have about million lemon essential oil uses that I incorporate on the daily. I usually diffuse lemon and a few of my other favorites (I can have more…
Read MoreSuper Easy DIY Dryer Sheets
I’ve been pretty vocal about getting the yuck out of my house. I use natural products whenever possible and buy organic. I even use salt, vinegar, and baking soda to clean my house (really)… Skip to the super easy DIY dryer sheets. Super Easy DIY Dryer Sheets But I’ve got a confession to make. I…
Read More16 Memorial Day BBQ Recipes
I’m still in denial that it’s May, y’all…but the memes make it all worth it. And so does the food. Because at the end of the month is Memorial Day, which means fire and food and good times, but it’s also a time to remember those who have helped fight for us. Before we moved…
Read MoreSuper Easy Tuna Stuffed Avocado Recipe
It’s finally (FINALLY!!) warming up in Michigan, which means that I’m not in the mood for stew and soups. It feels like it’s been ages since I was warm enough to even consider something like a salad for dinner…but, in reality, it’s only been about 7 months. A LONG 7 months, y’all. We had snow…
Read MoreWhat is Vitamin K? & How to Eat More of It
So my nurse practitioner called me yesterday. They got my lab results back. Apparently, I’m deficient in Vitamin K. Um, what? How is that even possible!!?? And it got me wondering… what IS vitamin K? And why did they skip vitamins F, G, H, I & J? What is Vitamin K? & How to Eat More…
Read More13 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
Life is BUSY, y’all. Smalls gets on the bus at 7:46 a.m. (yes, that’s very specific. I find it slightly comical.), then I come in, get The Baby square with a healthy-ish breakfast and get a workout in. Once I’ve showered and gotten dressed, I get to work. I still need to finish my coffee,…
Read MoreHealthy GF Berry Donuts
I saw a video floating around Facebook the other day and it got me thinking about how extreme our food choices are! Watching what a “typical” European breakfast versus the standard American fare was eye-opening. Skip to the Healthy GF Berry Donuts recipe. Healthy GF Berry Donuts Basically, it showed pictures of kids in Europe sitting down…
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