Do you ever drink a smoothie and then you’re hungry like 30 minutes later? Oh good. I thought it was just me. I love smoothies, but it’s hard to make smoothies that actually keep you full. Keep reading to learn what to throw in your blender for a filling smoothie + a list of delicious smoothies that will keep you full.
Read MoreIf we’re friends on Instagram, you probably already know that we’re expecting baby #2 on May 21, 2019! With our first son, Branson, we didn’t find out the gender until he was born, which was SO fun. But this time I needed to know!
Read MoreHere’s my third and final Gift Guide for 2018! I can’t believe Christmas is a week from tomorrow! My interest in cleaner beauty products started in 2015 when I learned about EVER Skincare (a sister brand of Stella & Dot). Around the same time, I also started using Beautycounter’s products. I loved both, but I saw RESULTS with EVER’s 4-step skincare regimen. My acne cleared up and my face looked smoother and had fewer blemishes.
Read MoreHappy December! Gifting season is officially here. I’m putting together three gift guides this year: for the stylish, for the foodies, and for the clean beauty lovers. Here’s my second gift guide! While I call it the “Foodie Holiday Gift Guide,” it’s more a collection of handy kitchen gadgets, nutrition books with practical tips, and tools to make meal prep a whole lot easier! Let me know in the comments what you think!
Read MoreHappy December! Gifting season is officially here. I’m putting together three gift guides this year: for the stylish, for the foodies, and for the clean beauty lovers. Here’s my first gift guide for her all about style! Let me know in the comments what you’re loving!
Read MoreLet’s just start by saying that Thanksgiving is one day. One day. One day doesn’t make or break your weight loss goals or exercise goals or health goals. But, that being said, I totally understand that it’s not really one day when you consider all the Friendsgivings, leftovers in the fridge, sweets at the office, and the wine, beer, cocktails, cider, etc etc.
Read MoreFall foods can be incorporated into breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But, I find many people get in a rut with making the same meals so I’ve rounded up a list of creative recipes so you can mix things up this fall!
Read MoreOne in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in American women after skin cancer. Contrary to what you might think, only 5-10% of breast cancers are linked to genetic mutations while 85% occur in women with no family history.
Read MoreHappy October 1st! Today’s the first day of fall in my book. I actually do like fall; I just don’t like what comes afterwards. So I hang onto #endlesssummer as long as I can.
But, what’s not to love about pumpkin spice lattes, cozy blankets, hearty soups, leggings, and scarves? More on that later…
October 1st is also World Vegetarian Day.
Read MoreThere are two types of cholesterol: HDL, otherwise coined as the “good cholesterol,” and LDL or the “bad cholesterol.” HDL carries cholesterol from the blood to the liver to be removed from your body, while LDL carries cholesterol to the arteries where it can collect.
Read MoreI’m so glad you asked so I could dive into this topic for you ;)
Let’s start with what the heck is a whole grain anyways. Grains include wheat, rice, oatmeal, barley, cornmeal, and anything made from these products.
Read MorePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects 8 to 20 percent of reproductive age women and is one of the most common causes of infertility. While there is no cure, you can improve symptoms and your chances of getting pregnant by following a healthy diet for PCOS.
Read MoreNeed something to satisfy your sweet tooth? Looking for a pre- or post-workout snack? Meet: energy balls.
Read MoreTrying to get your kids to eat more vegetables? The struggle is real. I was doing pretty well until my baby turned into a toddler. Now there’s a lot of spitting and handpicking vegetables off the plate.
I was getting a facial a couple of months ago - not something I regularly do - although I'd like to. I have these tiny bumps under my skin on my face. They don't pop if I try (sorry, gross), but at a facial they can really get in there and squeeze the junk out (sorry, gross again). I asked my esthetician what caused them, and while I think she mentioned a few things, there was one thing that stuck with me. She said there was one thing I needed to make sure I was doing weekly: exfoliation. Exfoli-what? Yeah, definitely not part of my regular skincare routine.
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