Mental exercises to help you conquer your life

We all know physical exercise is encouraged for healthy living, but what about mental exercise? In recent research, scientists have dived into the study of Neuroplasticity which is our ability as humans to rewire our brains. Much like the muscles in your legs or biceps, your brain’s mental capabilities can be strengthened too. Today I…

Ways to stay balanced when you’re feeling off

I think we can all agree this year has been quite the whirlwind. I don’t know about you, but it feels like it’s been difficult at times to catch my breath with so many back to back punches. When life starts to feel like it’s out of control, the most important thing we can do…

How to turn “No’s” into Motivation

How many of you have submitted for a project, sponsorship or opportunity only to be hit with the PC email that basically translates to “Nah, we’re gonna pass.” Or maybe you’ve pitched an idea and it seems people just really can’t see your vision or value. I know I’ve damn sure been there (JUST LAST…

5 ways to keep your produce from spoiling

It’s happened to all of us. That moment when you spend tons of money on fresh fruits and veggies only to toss most of it before you even eat it all. Beyond just wasted money, it honestly breaks my heart to throw out food so I had to do something different. Here are a few…

6 ways to stay healthy when traveling

Let’s be real, it’s not always easy staying on track with health and wellness when you’re traveling. Since I’ve been doing a lot of flying this year (and leaving again next week), I figured I would share the 6 top things I have found to be super helpful when I’m on the go. 1. Using…

4 natural ways to heal a sore throat

You know when you get that itch in your throat? The one that makes it uncomfortable to swallow and you’re certain it will lead to a full blown sore throat soon? Yeaaaa, definitely not fun. I recently experienced this during my family vacation this past week and figured I’d share how I healed it completely…

How I taught my toddler to swim

If you don’t know by now I live in the Sunshine State – so while I would argue it’s important for all kids to learn to swim it’s especially important for us Florida mommas. The down side? Most places want to charge an arm and a leg for kid lessons. The up side? You don’t…

5 basic ways I started improving my diet

Transitioning into a healthier diet can seem overwhelming when you’re first starting out. Though I admire people who are able to jump in full throttle, this definitely wasn’t the case for me. My transition was (and still is) a growing one that comes with a lot of time, research and patience. As your own health…

Why I haven’t used a microwave in over 4 years

You know that little convenient machine we all grew up using with those powerful lights that magically heat up our food? Yeaaaa, we should talk about that. I specifically remember being a little kid and my mom telling me, “don’t stand in front of the microwave!” when it was in use and it didn’t really…