Choosing the Good Life Through Self Care, Health, and Happiness
I’m not one with a flair for the dramatic, so know when I title a post as I did this one, it’s legit. These books are ones that I have read, re-read, and will read again in the future. From finances to mental health to diet, these suggestions are amazing places to start your “new […] Read more…
No matter how much we think all the positive thoughts, meditate, pray, and gratitude journal, we will inevitably have moments, hours, or even days of being in a funk. You know those days. Whether hormonal, engulfed in bad news, or the baby has been crying for 17 hours straight…..just an awful, terrible, no good, very […] Read more…
In my last post, I filled you in on the details of our recent vacation as well as the challenges that come along with age and post-baby body adjustments. What I didn’t mention was the massive amounts of food and alcohol that were consumed over the course of nine days….which ironically do not help us […] Read more…
It’s that time of year. It must be genetically wired into us. Just as we see the birds and rabbits suddenly emerge from the colder months energetically scampering around, building nests and doing… whatever else animals do in the spring time. We find ourselves ready for the new season and looking around to freshen up […] Read more…
Every new year is a fresh new beginning. Cliche or not, I love the feeling that January 1st brings. People are driven and ready for what life can offer. There’s an optimistic vibe resonating in an often negativity-driven world. We need this now more than ever…..thank you, ALL of the months in 2020. While I […] Read more…
I recently wrote about my experience with counting calories. You can read the full post here, but spoiler alert: it didn’t become my new lifestyle. Why? First off, I enjoy food. Period. Counting calories removes all joy out of food in my humble blatant opinion. Secondly, I choose happiness. When I’m hungry all day every […] Read more…
We all have those moments where we just feel fat. It could be the truth, it could be a bad case of the Mondays, or bloating, or bloating on a Monday, or simply the aftermath of a bit too much indulging. I will blame my personal reason on the latter. After enjoying a much anticipated […] Read more…
Valentine’s Day can be a tricky hurdle on the “New Year New You” get healthy journey. Between the boxes of truffles, chocolate strawberries, and bottles of champagne, you can quickly feel out numbered. How can you turn down those cute little sugar pill hearts that your kid comes home with in abundance? You’re doing your […] Read more…
I love candles. They make a home smell great and feel inviting which are two things high on my check list whether I’m entertaining or simply having a nice evening to myself. As my process of attempting to eliminate harmful chemicals from the household evolves, I realize that my love affair with these potent pretties […] Read more…
I feel like middle Tennessee has had a very gloomy winter thus far. Lots of rain, no snow (which would at least make the gloominess fun), and warm temps that take the coziness out of the days holed up in the house. I’ve noticed the less than ideal conditions more this year as I have […] Read more…