My gym membership is currently on hold during the pandemic. I won't be going to a gym for the foreseeable future, but I still need a release for my stress and a way to get some exercise. For many months I have been interested in getting a studio bike, but I had no idea which one to purchase and I was hesitant to spend that amount on workout equipment. But the more I thought about it and the longer ... Read more
Lessons I’ve Learned From Starting My Own Etsy Shop
You just have to begin. That's what I told myself when I began listing items on Etsy in May. I had opened a shop a couple of years ago but only listed a couple of items before taking them down. I hadn't given it much effort. This time I wanted to give it an actual try and share my creations. In just a week I landed my first sale and every since then I have hit 90 sales. That's more than I imagined ... Read more
March Goals
After January dragged on for ages, it seems like 2020 has picked up steam. February flew by before I could even gather my thoughts on monthly goals to set, so those ideas are now my March goals. I haven't shared my goals in quite some time because I wasn't sure these posts were helpful or inspiring, but I'm giving them another try. My March goals: Finish reading "Harry Potter and the ... Read more
My Guiding Word for 2020 + Goals for the New Year
The last week of 2019 was all about just the four of us as a family. We had a lot of downtime instead of the typical busyness of the holidays, and that was a welcomed change. We spent time outdoors enjoying the 60-degree weather in Chicago before the actual winter weather hit and it gave us some hope despite some major letdowns lately that really had us feeling down. I've had some time to think ... Read more
Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips
Something that's been weighing on my mind is how much waste is created each holiday. I feel torn between wanting my children to have the toys they want for Christmas and buying all the things, but worrying about the environmental impact of shopping/consuming. Beyond that, the season has a lot of celebrations, and with those come gift wrap, travel, single-use plastics and more. I've been thinking ... Read more
Manifesting Lessons From “Super Attractor”
** This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission on purchases made after clicking these links at no additional cost to you. I was excited to see a new release from Gabrielle Bernstein on the Audible app in September. I feel like I was guided to hear it at the right time. You don't need to have listened to "The Universe Has Your Back" or her other books to understand "Super ... Read more
Money Insights from “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch” by Denise Duffield-Thomas
**This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! Last week I finished "Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First Class Life" by Denise Duffield-Thomas (in audiobook form) after just several days. The book is a guide to her five-step money manifesting process and ... Read more
Race-Day Mistakes to Avoid | Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon 2019 Recap
Photo by Marathon Foto Graham and I ran our first half-marathon together last weekend at the 2019 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon in Louisville. In the nearly eight years we've been together he's been my cheerleader as I finished half-marathons, marathons and Ragnar Relays, but this year we set a goal to train for a race together, and we did it! The Mini Marathon is usually held the ... Read more
My Self-Care Goals for the Year
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DoMoreForYourWholeMouth #ColgatePartner #CollectiveBias Self-care is a major focus of 2019 for me, and I want to help you also find ways to recharge and take care of yourself this year. In this post I share my self-care resolutions to incorporate in the new year. Besides ... Read more
Postpartum Workouts: Week 1 Recap
Welcome to a new fitness series! I joined a gym last week so that I could restart my fitness journey. Yes, I have worked out since having a baby, but it hasn't been consistent. I want to change that, so I'm sharing recaps of my workouts as I try to get back into my fitness routine. I'm recapping this both to inspire others to start, even if it's slowly, and to hold myself accountable. If anyone ... Read more