Self Care
3 Ways I Rock My Period Like A Girl Scout
If you’re female, you probably deal with your period each month. If you don’t, I’m jealous. I’ve gotta tell you, I used to dread my period. I hated the cramping, the hiding, the granny panties…. It’s just not fun. Or it wasn’t. Guys, I realize that there are very few of you who actually want…
Read More4 Steps to Clean Up Your Beauty Routine
Skin is our largest organ, and much of what we put on it is absorbed into the bloodstream within minutes (see why we need to clean up what we put on it?). I would argue that what you put on your skin is just as important, if not more important, that what you put in…
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 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 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”…
Read MoreThings I Learned With My Feet In Stirrups at the Gynecologist
I’m going to talk about my annual exam Gynecologist appointment. If you are easily offended, read this instead. Much love. 4 Things I Learned With My Feet In Stirrups at the Gynecologist So. Yesterday, I had to go to the lady doctor (why else would my feet be in stirrups?!). You know the one. These…
Read MoreWhen You Don’t Know What To Say…
I had plans to publish a post about what happened when I did my Whole30 reintroduction today…but then life happened, as it often does. One of my dear friends lost her baby this weekend…he was the same age as Screech (a.k.a. The Baby), and I am still waiting for her to post and say he’s…
Read MoreSimple Steps To Find Your Creative Side
I am so excited to introduce an amazing artist, Amy Oestreicher of Allspice And Acrylics! She has graciously provided all you with an awesome article with steps to find your creative side. As you know, I’m about as creative as a pumpkin, but, as Amy showed me, there are lots of ways to be creative. Simple Steps…
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