I purchased a book called the Mindfulness Pocketbook. I skimmed it once, really liked what I saw and then forgot about it for 3 months. In an effort to be more mindful, I am going to be mindful about opening up this super easy to read pocket-book and read one chapter a day and share…
Tag: wellness
Summer Fridays : Product Review
I am absolutely loving the Summer Fridays’ skin care products. As I venture into my 30’s I have started paying closer attention to my skin and I am always looking for the best products to use on my face and body. While there are some things one just can’t avoid (wrinkles!) there are steps you…
Go take a walk!
Do you ever just go for a walk? I mean, really go for a walk. I walk all the time. I have a dog, so walking him is usually a part of my daily routine. However, there is a totally different mindset when I am rushing to get him exercise in the dead of winter…
Why everyone should have a dog
I struggled with the title of this post. First I typed, “Why everyone should own a dog”, then realized my dog own’s me more than I own him. That could be his lack of obedience, or my lack of proper training. (did I mention I have a new baby?) Pack leader or not, I have…
Simple Twist on Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients 1 lb. ground turkey 1 tbs olive oil 1/2 yellow onion diced 3 large carrots diced 3 medium sweet potatoes 1 cup organic corn kernels coconut oil spray paprika, salt , pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, thyme (1 tsp each or more to your liking!) Cooking Instructions Peel and slice all the sweet…
Happy National Napping Day
Did you know today was National Napping Day? It is celebrated every year the day after Daylights Savings – because, let’s face it we are all super tired from losing that hour of sleep. Ironically, as I write this I am fighting off the urge to nod off. It’s been a long day and I…
Stretching and Straining: Why Warming Up Your Body Is So Important
Stretching and warming up before and after a workout has always been a struggle for me. Finding time to get a workout in can be difficult as a new mom so the thought of cutting into my exercise time with warming up and stretching afterwards is not something I want to do. So why is…
Simple and Clean Banana Bread
Did you know that 1 medium sized banana contains around 12 grams of sugar? The most common types of sugar found in ripe bananas are sucrose, fructose and glucose. With that being said… why add more sugar to something already so sweet? Here is a simple recipe for making banana bread without all the added crap….
Build Your Own Chipotle
Save money and save time with a build your own Chipotle bar AT HOME. Make your meals in minutes and get the flavors and feels of a Chipotle store. Below is your list of items to PREP. Good to keep in fridge for 3-4 days. Beans (black beans or pinto beans) 1 can of each…
New Year Goals: Meal Prepping Tips
Meal prepping can seem like a daunting task, but once you get the hang of it it really isn’t that bad. Here are some tips and favorite products to help you on your food prep journey: Storage/Containers I highly suggest using glass containers to store all of your pre-made foods. It is better for you…
