My latest listen on Audible is "Everything is Figureoutable" by Marie Forleo. Her main philosophy is in the book's title. She aims to show how you can persevere through everything. She says this can apply to anything: learning a skill, changing careers, launching a business, travel, break an addiction, heal a relationship -- anything! She shares both real-life stories of people applying this ... Read more
My Thoughts on “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone”
I was deeply touched and impacted by "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" by Lori Gottlieb. The book is written by a therapist and shares stories about her patients and her own experience in therapy after a breakup. She seeks therapy to work through her feelings about the breakup, and discovers that maybe there is an underlying grief that has been brought to the surface. We hear about a ... Read more
My Thoughts on Mel Robbins’ Start Here Podcast
**This post about Mel Robbins' Start Here podcast contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! I came across Mel Robbins' Start Here podcast last week when searching for a new Audible listen. The podcast is an Audible Original, meaning it's exclusive to Audible. So far there are 13 episodes ... Read more
3 Tips For Breaking Through the Winter Blues
While many of us appreciate the festive traditions at the end of December - and the time off work that comes with them, too - we’re also acutely aware of what January can bring. Once holiday and New Year celebrations have been completed and the decorations come down, it’s another year before you can do it all again.This is why many of us experience the winter blues. With the evenings still ... Read more
Musee Bath Review: New Favorite Bath Bombs
While researching Mother's Day gifts that give back I came across Musee Bath, a Mississippi company that hires women in recovery, individuals with disabilities and people who have not had the opportunities of education. Their bath bombs, or balms, as they call them, looked nice and were fairly priced, so I ordered several for myself and for my sister-in-law. I have found my new favorite bath ... Read more
How I’ve Been Keeping My Spirits Up During the Pandemic
This scary time makes self-care all the more important. I've been trying to keep my anxiety down as much as possible by remembering to take care of myself when I can. The number 1 thing I think that helps is to adjust my expectations. It's not necessary to try to be productive or have it all together right now. We're doing the best we can, and that's enough. Some days are harder than others. Some ... Read more
Trying Nectar Bath Treats
** This review of Nectar Bath Treats includes affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! I recently decided to try Nectar Bath Treats to see if I could find bath bombs that were more affordable but still cruelty-free and plant-based. I placed an order in March when I realized I would need more ... Read more
Trying Five More Lush Cosmetics Bath Bombs
It's no secret I love bath bombs, so every few months I head to Lush Cosmetics to grab some pick-me-ups. I've tried four more Lush bath bombs lately and I'm sharing my review of each along with photos of the bath bombs and the bath water/art. Geode Bath Bomb ($6.45): This is a relaxing bath bomb that contains lavender and bergamot. It looks like chunks of crystal on the surface. The bath water ... Read more
My First Workout Class at Lateral Fitness Chicago
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