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Your New Year’s Resolution Won’t Work (& How You Can Change That)
It’s that time of year again-we’re all gearing up for the New Year…making the same New Year’s resolution, setting the same goals, sketching out the same awesome plans. At least, I know that I am. And I’m pretty sure that if you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking about your New Year’s resolution. Or a few of them.…
Read MoreWinter Workouts: 4 Ways to Stay Warm
If the short days aren’t putting a cramp on your winter workouts, then perhaps it’s the cold weather that’s making you yearn for your couch and a cozy blanket. This year, don’t let winter shorten your workouts. Stocking up on quality cold-weather gear will make the season more bearable whether you’re a runner, cyclist, or…
Read More18 Brilliant Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas + Discount Codes!
It never fails that I forget someone on my Christmas list. I do make a list {in my planner}, but for some reason, I always think I’m done, and then I realize there’s a name sitting there, without a check mark or gift information. Since I don’t want to be a Scrooge, I always scramble to…
Read MoreWhy You Need Quality Sleep To Slim Down
This is a sponsored post. I noticed something over the past year and a half…since having The Baby, actually. The less sleep I get, the less weight I lose…or the more I gain. I never paid much attention, honestly. That is, until The Baby started sleeping through the night. Suddenly, the weight started to come…
Read More6 Things I Used To Take For Granted (Before I Broke My Leg)
So, in case you didn’t see my previous posts, I broke my leg. Or rather, my fibula. Regardless, there are things that I think most of us take for granted. Like showering. Showering is hard when you have a bum leg and have to hop in and out on crutches. Hard is probably not a strong…
Read MoreMy Battle With Postpartum Depression & How I Learned To Let Go
When Smalls got sick, I thought my life was over. I was 8 months pregnant, and I called my mom and asked her if she would forgive me if I gave my baby up for adoption. I could not fathom parenting a newborn and my son who was in the hospital more than he was…
Read MoreMaking Activity Trackers Work For You
I am so excited to welcome Sarah from Sunshine and Mint! Fitness trackers are all the rage these days, right? I mean, even phones track your steps for you now. If you’ve been on the fence about getting a fitness tracker, I’m here to help you figure out how to make one work for your…
Read MoreI Got Tired Of Being Told “There’s Nothing Wrong With You!”
When I first insisted on being tested for thyroid issues, it was because I literally could not get out of bed. I felt like my whole world was caving in. I was sure that I dying. My day looked like this: 6:00 a.m. Wake up with hubby 6:15 a.m. Back to bed 7:00 a.m. Get…
Read More4 Reasons Why You Need Lists in Your Life
I’ve mentioned before that I work from home in addition to my awesome blog (total self-promotion here, y’all), I work as a virtual assistant, and am working on some pretty amazing classes that will be available soon. That being said, I’m also taking some enrichment classes, semi-homeschooling (Smalls goes to a That being said, I’m…
Read MoreWhy You Should Care About What’s In Your Skin Care Products
So. You know when you’ve been making your own face wash for months and then run out, grab something organic from the grocery store because you’re lazy and then break out? What’s In Your Skin Care Products? That’s because even organic skincare products can cause problems. In fact, there is no regulating body for the “organic” and “natural”…
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