Years and years ago, I followed a strict paleo diet and felt better …
Years and years ago, I followed a strict paleo diet and felt better than ever. Then I married someone who isn’t paleo and had kids, and became a lot less strict. But I still love a paleo-friendly snack (most of my snacks are paleo). And ( tend to choose mostly …
As women and mothers, it is often the case that our health and …
As women and mothers, it is often the case that our health and wellness come last. Before I had kids, I didn’t make sure I drank enough water and got enough sleep. But when we’re not the best version of ourselves, we don’t function very well. Yet we keep going.
Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? The prices are great, flowers are affordable (and …
Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? The prices are great, flowers are affordable (and beautiful) and it’s a go-to for snacks and easy weeknight dinners. I wasn’t doing in-person grocery store shopping for quite a while. Now that it’s safe again, I’ve been going every week or two for my favorites.
Chances are that you follow a lot of people on social media. Some …
Chances are that you follow a lot of people on social media. Some bring joy to your life. Maybe they inspire you, their stories resonate with you, or they’re friends you enjoy following. But – and this has happened to all of us – what happens when that’s no longer …
This might be a controversial post, but I owe it to the moms …
This might be a controversial post, but I owe it to the moms I’ve met on this journey. I owe it to those of you who want to best show up for the people you care about. So today, I want to talk about why I’m tired of being told …
It’s not always easy sharing personal stories, especially when mental health is involved.
It’s not always easy sharing personal stories, especially when mental health is involved. Sharing my struggle with anxiety and decision to go on medication was a risk, but I’m so glad I put it all out there. Living with anxiety isn’t easy, but it can be managed. I’ve learned that …
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a worrier. I run …
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a worrier. I run on the anxious side but always found a way to get by, and even found a way to use my anxiety to my advantage. Can’t sleep? Work. Launch a company. Organize the closets. Launch another company. Maybe it …
Since my daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia, I have felt a need to …
Since my daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia, I have felt a need to help people going through a difficult medical diagnosis. What we are going through is not ok or fair and there’s no reason it’s happening, but there can be some purpose in the pain. Sharing our story, raising …
When you’re first facing a cancer diagnosis as a patient or caregiver, you …
When you’re first facing a cancer diagnosis as a patient or caregiver, you find yourself going through the motions and slowly trying to come to terms with a life-altering new reality. As a friend, you want to help but no one knows what to do. We didn’t know what we …
On May 16, 2020, my daughter was one of the 43 children diagnosed …
On May 16, 2020, my daughter was one of the 43 children diagnosed with cancer every day. As cliché is this might sound, this is one of those things you think happens to other people until it happens to you. Everyone rallied behind us – friends, family, and thousands of …
I haven’t talked much about postpartum fitness and nothing says “make it happen” …
I haven’t talked much about postpartum fitness and nothing says “make it happen” like more than a year going by after having a baby. I want to talk about where I was in my health/fitness journey before, during, and after pregnancy. But first, wherever you are health/fitness-wise, our journeys and …
Do you find yourself constantly pinning seasonal recipes you plan on whipping up …
Do you find yourself constantly pinning seasonal recipes you plan on whipping up for your next soirée but then never actually taking the time to go through Pinterest to make them? Or to actually host a soirée? Here are 20 Paleo Recipes to Make This Summer. 20 Paleo Recipes to …
