Self Care
Why Do You Get Canker Sores?
Have you ever had a canker sore that seems to never go away? Yeah, me neither until a couple of weeks ago. Normally I get one or two canker sores a year-usually after Halloween and Easter (probably the candy, TBH). Why do you get canker sores anyway? Why Do You Get Canker Sores? After an…
Read MoreDIY Eye Cream
I turned 36 this year. I know, I need to get on this skincare train or it’s definitely going to be downhill. The problem is that I’m sensitive to a lot of the products in regular eye creams-even the brands that claim to be super gentle. I need some DIY eye cream, quick. DIY Eye…
Read MoreHomemade Body Butter with Coconut Oil
Michigan is growing on me, but there are times (like this morning) when I really miss the humidity of Houston. I’m tired of having dry cracked skin. I mean, I’ve always had a love affair with lotion, but it was definitely not a daily requirement for my whole body living on the Gulf. Skip to…
Read MoreFoot-Softening DIY Lotion with Lemongrass
This is embarrassing…but I’m just gonna say it. I have ugly feet. Which sucked when we lived in Houston, but was more of a problem now that I’m wearing slippers and socks constantly. Rough feet get caught on these things. Weird, but true. Skip to the directions to make your own Foot-Softening DIY Lotion with…
Read MoreHealthy Habits Everyone Should Do
Being a mom of two boys, a wife, an entrepreneur…I get a little stressed out sometimes. Okay, more like on the daily. But yesterday, I found myself saying no more. I’m tired of having panic attacks. I’m tired of the anxiety. I’m just tired. I need healthy habits in my life. Healthy Habits Everyone Should…
Read MoreMy Mommy Trip to Disney World Parks
I shared my paleo experience from my time in Florida a couple weeks ago…but I had a number of people who emailed me wondering why on earth I would do Disney by myself. For starters, the trip wasn’t all about Disney. I had to fly to Orlando for work, and Kissimmee is just a few…
Read MoreDaily Habits for Winter Wellness
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Emergen-C for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s inevitable. The cold is here and it’s here to STAY! WHY ME?!? As you can tell I’m not adjusting very well to the weather but there has to be a way to beat the cold.…
Read MoreDIY Anti-Stress Bombs
Do you get that feeling of just wanting to scream at the top of your lungs or ripping out your hair with your bare hands? Welcome to my world. You need some DIY Anti-stress bombs, recipe here. DIY Anti-Stress Bombs Gosh, why does stress have to be so stressful? I mean, we go through the motions…
Read MoreWays to Keep Your Sanity Intact
– Do you ever feel like you’re losing your mind with everything you have to keep track of? Between work, school, work, home, the kids, the husband…. It can be hard to keep your sanity intact. 6 Ways to Keep Your Sanity Intact I swear. Some days I feel like I’m losing my ever-loving mind.…
Read MoreWhat is Adrenal Fatigue?
I’ve been struggling with adrenal fatigue for over a year now, but when I was diagnosed with Hashimotos nearly 4 years ago, I thought that was it. I would get my meds (and get off and back on them), and feel better. I would lose weight, sleep again, and be “me.” What is Adrenal Fatigue? …but…
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