In November I was invited to the Hacking Your Health Live Pop-up in Chicago at Lateral Fitness. It was hosted by GF Mom Certified and brought together wellness influencers and brands. Part of the event featured a tough workout by Lateral Fitness' owner. He included a free class as part of our goodie bags, and I finally used my class this month. As I mentioned in the previous post, the gym has ... Read more
Daily Habits for a Better Life
Small habits are what lead to big changes in our lives. In the last couple of years I realized I needed to start taking better care of myself. I needed to make self-care a priority instead of being last on my daily to-do list. In the past year I've changed some of my daily habits regarding my personal care and mental health, especially as I have struggled with anxiety. I'm sharing eight things I ... Read more
Finding Time for Fitness During the Holidays
The holiday season is busy, I get it. It's easy to let your fitness goals go for the season and start back up in January. This year I'd still like to fit in workout time because it helps with my anxiety and overall health. I've been consistent for the past couple of months and I want to keep it going despite the busyness of the season. I'm sharing ideas for how to find time for fitness during the ... Read more
Trying More Lush Cosmetics Bath Bombs
It's no secret I love bath bombs as part of my self-care. I recently shared my review of several popular Lush bath bombs, and I'm following up with another round. I have now tried several more Lush Cosmetics bath bombs and I want to share my experience with each. I hope this helps when choosing your next bath bomb or gift to a love one. Black Rose ($8.95): This black and orange bath bomb was ... Read more
My Christmas Wish List | Mom of Two
** This Christmas wish list post contains affiliate links to similar products. I am compensated for purchases made after clicking these links at no additional cost to you. My Christmas wish list for 2019 highlights my priority in this phase of life, which is self-care. I am a tired working mom of two who loves self-care, and the things on my wish list reflect that. I hope this gives some ideas ... Read more
Hacking Your Health Live Pop-Up in Chicago
** I received a free invitation to the Hacking Your Health event and Thrive Clean wellness program. All images and opinions are my own. A few weeks ago I was invited to attend the Hacking Your Health Live Pop-Up hosted by GF Mom Certified Tiffany Hinton and Kilogear Cut at Lateral Fitness in Chicago. It was held on Nov. 14, which is World Diabetes Day, and the goal was to raise awareness on ... Read more
My Experience Meditating With the Headspace App
In 2017, I downloaded the Headspace app to help get me into the habit of meditating again. I had not been successful in maintaining a practice on my own, and I thought this app could keep me motivated. Sadly, the habit didn't stick until 2019. In that time I went through long periods of not meditating and then trying to start again. Over the summer I decided I needed a change, something to help ... Read more
Thoughts on “The Burnout Generation” on Audible Originals
When I saw the cover for the Audible Original "The Burnout Generation," I knew I needed to listen to it. It is a follow-up to journalist Anne Helen Petersen's article on millennial burnout written in January 2019. Many people reached out to her after the article, "How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation," was published, sharing their own stories of burnout. Petersen explores burnout by ... Read more
Things I Do Sunday For a Better Workweek
I had the most productive Sunday, which inspired me to share some of the things I do every weekend to make sure the next week starts off on the right foot. I find that Mondays aren't so bad when you have prepared on Sunday and tried to fit in some activities that are good for the soul. I like designating Sundays as "get my life together" days at home because I try not to schedule social events on ... Read more
My Pledge: Making Time for Me
** This post is sponsored by Wente Vineyards but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. My intention for the summer has been to explore. Last summer I didn't have much time for the outdoors. I spent most days inside and not enjoying Chicago's best season to be outside. I also didn't explore my new neighborhood as much as I should have. I didn't garden at all, even ... Read more