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I’m still going strong on Whole30 and Week 2 was a breeze (seriously!). I did some serious meal planning before food shopping last Saturday and we had lots of delicious dinners with leftovers that turned in to delicious lunches. I’m still not at all following the Timeline (I didn’t in Week 1 either) and I didn’t do as good a job at documenting each day during this second week as
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my blog review, however all thoughts and opinions are my own. For 2017 I’m going full force at making lifestyle changes focusing on whole body wellness. If you checked out My 2017 Reading List post you know that I’m currently sinking my teeth in to the Whole30 books for better eating habits and I’ve also read the book “Breathe Mama
I’m just so so in love with the new farmhouse style builtins around our fireplace (the sliding barn door still has me giddy!). This was a HUGE (YUGE, even) project for my husband and I to DIY because neither of us have any past wood working experience. Call us crazy, but we decided to buy the tools and try to do it ourselves to save (a lot of) money. Lucky
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I’ve finished my first week following Whole30! I’m feeling really excited about all of the potential positive changes in store at the end of the 30 days. My main reasons for trying Whole30 are to see how certain foods affect my anxiety levels and to see if some random health issues go away. With perfect lab and imaging tests I was offered no other explanation
One of my goals for 2017 will be to read one book per month. I’ve found it really difficult to keep up with activities I enjoy with having such little free time as a mom of 2 toddlers. There are so many books I’ve been adding to my wish list over the past year and I definitely want to start tackling them. Below are a few of the books I’m
Cranberries are perfect for Winter treats. I love their tartness and when I walked by them in the grocery store the other week I couldn’t resist buying them and trying them out in some of the Paleo muffin recipes I’ve been playing with. One of my goals for the upcoming year is to eat a healthier diet (yes, I know that is everyone’s NYR). But, I’m looking more for a
This post is sponsored by Oriya Organics but all thoughts/opinions are my own. Smoothies are one of my favorite ways to start the day because they are quick and easy. Two important ingredients that I always add to my smoothies are a healthy fat and protein. I notice a big difference in my hunger level when I don’t have protein and fat at breakfast and then I find myself snacking
I’m a sucker for sample boxes. I don’t know what it is about them but when I see sample box deals or gifts with purchase I get all antsy. When the Amazon Luxury Beauty Box came back in stock I jumped on it. Even though some of these beauty items don’t fit my criteria for natural products I just couldn’t help myself. But there are a few great natural brands
Coffee is one of those gift items where you really can’t go wrong. I’m sure everyone has a coffee lover on their holiday shopping list. I know I’ve got several. Here are some of my favorite gift ideas for coffee lovers. Some of these I have, some are on my wish list, and some I’m gifting to others this year! Plus, I’ve partnered with some blogger friends to bring you
This post was sponsored by Premama as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. The importance of taking a prenatal vitamin is probably one of the first things that your health care provider brought up at your first prenatal appointment. Though you might have the best intentions and follow through for the first few weeks, life starts to get
