Health & Wellness

We are nothing without good health! A healthy body and mind allow us to live with passion, reach our goals, and enjoy life to the fullest. But sometimes it can be a struggle to prioritize our health. As moms, we’re often more concerned with the health of those around us and need a little help to keep ourselves at our best.

My Top 5 Reasons to Try Yoga TODAY!

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I do not love to exercise. It’s gotta be one of my absolute least favorite things on the entire planet. So whenever possible, I try to incorporate more movement into my day. Sometimes, most times actually, that’s just not enough. Then I turn to forms of exercise that don’t really feel like exercise; IE, I don’t feel like I’m dying in the process. That’s why I love yoga! And with so many reasons to try yoga, I think it might become your new favorite exercise, too. Practicing yoga is great for both the body and mind. It doesn’t have to be super hard as there are varying levels so that you can work your way up in difficulty. And as … More…

3 Healthy Habits to Adopt that Make a Big Difference!

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Transitioning to a healthier lifestyle is really hard. Replacing old, unhealthy habits with new, healthy habits takes a lot of effort. We’re so used to our old ways! Even harder sometimes is to add new habits into an already established routine. Despite the difficulty however, it’s totally worth it. Adding or changing even just a few habits can have an enormous impact on your health and wellness. Here are 3 healthy habits I’ve incorporated into my life over the past few years that can greatly impact your health and wellness. 3 Healthy Habits that Make a Big Difference! Habit 1: Walking I hate exercise. Absolutely hate it. Once, about 5 years ago, I decided I was going to try running. … More…

How to Deal with Stress in Life

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Stress plays a huge role in everyone’s life. No matter who you are or how organized and prepared you are, you cannot avoid it. From kids and careers to homes and family, the opportunity for stress pops up everywhere! That’s why it’s important to have some healthy go-to tools and tricks to help us deal with stress on a regular basis. Because while we can’t eliminate stress, we can manage it. With the right responses, we can handle it in a way that leaves us less frazzled and more calm, and potentially prevent some of it from occurring at all. Why it’s important to find effective ways to deal with stress in life With so many potential stress inducing moments, … More…

How to Have Healthier Thanksgiving Desserts

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The holiday season is quickly approaching and one thing on most people’s mind is how they’ll avoid gaining weight and avoid all those tempting treats. The holidays are notoriously dangerous for any health initiative and can break many people’s resolve to eat healthier. Thanksgiving, with its emphasis on food is the worst! But there is a way to enjoy Thanksgiving meals, and this includes desserts! I previously wrote about how to create a healthier Thanksgiving overall, bu you can also absolutely make the dessert part of Thanksgiving even healthier with just a few simple adjustments. You won’t feel like you’re sacrificing your health or missing out on the tasty goodness! How to Make Thanksgiving Desserts a Healthier Choice A few … More…

Why a 5k is the Best Way to be Active as a Family

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There are two things that I am constantly trying to do more of. One is finding ways to be more active that don’t suck. The other is finding fun things to do as a family that don’t cost an arm and a leg, like our movie nights. My favorite combined way to complete both of these, and help us be active as a family is to participate in a local 5k race! There are tons of ways to be active as a family, but participating in a 5k is my favorite for lots of reasons. We try to do at least one every year. This August, we’re participating in the Hank Aaron State Trail 5k in Milwaukee. We’ve done this … More…

Can Gut Connection from Country Life Improve Your Gut Health?

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I’ve been tired lately. As a fellow mom, I’m sure that comes as no surprise to you and you are nodding your head in agreement. Seriously, can he sleep past 5 am just once? Working full-time, being a mom and wife, caring for a home, and running a blog is pretty draining. So when I had the opportunity to review a new prebiotic supplement designed to improve gut health, I was in. And now I get to share all about Gut Connection from Country Life with you! Let me start by saying that I received this product for free from Moms Meet (a really cool moms sampling group you should check out) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation … More…

A Natural Alternative Supplement for Allergies: My Experience with Zyrtec

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Allergies have been a prominent part of my life for over 10 years. Taking medications that aren’t designed to be taken long term, especially for something non-life threatening, isn’t something I’m happy to do. I prefer to deal with illness and healing as naturally as possible. After a bad experience with Zyrtec after taking both it and Sudafed daily for years, I decided to turn to a more natural alternative. I ended up finding D-HIST, an amazing natural alternative supplement that manages my terrible allergy symptoms even better than Zyrtec. (This post contains affiliate links. This means that I’ll earn a small commission from any purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you!) Please note that I am NOT … More…