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How to Start a Regular Gratitude Practice for Better Health & Happiness
Although November is a great time to think about being grateful, anytime is a good time to start up a regular gratitude practice! Practicing gratitude actually comes with some unique and awesome benefits. Recent research has shown having an attitude of gratitude can… Lower blood pressure, improve immune function, and help you get better sleep.” Help you “have better heart health…less inflammation, and healthier heart rhythms.” Improve your mental and emotional health. Boot your self esteem. Pretty neat right? I personally got to experience the positive benefits of a regular gratitude practice when I was in college and one of my class assignments was to keep a gratitude journal for…
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5 Simple Tips to Recover Faster From A Workout
Feeling sore after a workout may be common, but that doesn’t mean it’s enjoyable! Having sore, tired muscles slows you down and can get in the way of your next workout and overall comfort. There’s also a myth going around that if you aren’t sore then you didn’t workout hard enough. That’s simply not true! No need to chase soreness like a badge of honor. Soreness, or DOMS as its scientifically called (delayed onset muscle soreness) is your body producing a mild inflammatory response due to tiny tears in the muscle from exercise. Luckily, there are some simple things you can do to help you recover faster from a workout…
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SelfDecode Review: DNA Testing For Better Health?
This post contains affiliate links. I was gifted a SelfDecode membership in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Did you know you can get personalized wellness recommendations from the comfort of your own home? I recently discovered SelfDecode, a DNA testing service that gives personalized health tips and insights based on your genes. I’m all about taking responsibility and being proactive when it comes to my health so I was super excited to send my DNA sample in and see my results! I love that the recommendations and insights will be specific to me, not just more general health tips. Here’s my experience so…
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My Honest Air Doctor Review – What You Need to Know
This post contains affiliate links. If you live anywhere in the west (or in a large city) you probably have noticed an increase in air pollution. And it sucks. Here in Utah almost every late summer we get smokey skies from various wild fires burning in the west. In the winter, we get temperature inversions, trapping pollution in our cities ands suburbs for days at a time. Besides times when outdoor air quality is poor, did you know that indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air? (Assuming there’s not a fire raging nearby.) This is due to products we buy (I’m looking at you…
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Mapiful Review- Custom Maps for Your Home
Wondering if Mapiful maps are worth it? I’ve been purchasing custom maps and prints to hang in my home from Mapiful for years now. Here is my full and honest Mapiful review! Mapiful gifted me some of my custom maps and posters, however all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. You can read my full affiliate disclosure here. My Honest Mapiful Review I first came upon Mapiful on Instagram a few years ago. I was immediately drawn to the clean, modern look and I loved that you could chose any place in the world. I’ve even seen some people create maps of fictional places like…
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Obasan Organic Mattress Review
We’ve been sleeping on our Obasan mattress for several months now. Verdict? We LOVE it. Here’s my full and honest Obasan organic mattress review. Obasan gave me a discount on their organic mattress in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As I’ve continued to do my best to reduce toxins in my home and products, I knew that one day an organic mattress was a must. After all, we spend half of our lives sleeping and I didn’t want to be inhaling toxic fumes and chemicals during that time! I originally found Obasan back in the summer of 2020. We had no need for…
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Healthy Southwest Turkey Skillet
This healthy southwest turkey skillet is a regular meal at our house! It’s super tasty, packed with protein and veggies, and comes together quickly. You can customize this in any way you like! Don’t want turkey? Try ground grass-fed beef. Want to add different veggies? Go for it! Want to skip the slaw? It’s still good without it. The enchilada sauce is really what pulls this whole meal together. I make my own version to make it healthier and avoid unnecessary ingredients. I don’t really measure the spices for the enchilada sauce. I just add a little bit at a time until I get the flavor how I like. If…
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4 Easy Workout Hairstyles for Long Hair -with How To Video
We all want to feel cute when we head to the gym, the park, or even working out at home! These are my go-to easy workout hairstyles for long hair that take minutes to do and I always get compliments (even tho they are super simple!) Whether you prefer braids, pony tails, or hats, I think you’ll love these 4 easy workout hairstyles for long hair! Low ponytail with a side braid. Messy Bun/High Pony with Headband French braided pigtails Messy Low Pony with Hat All I really want in a cute workout hairstyle is that it’s quick, functional, and comfortable. These easy hairstyles hit all three requirements, I hope…
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Aculief Review: Natural Headache & Tension Relief
Headaches suck. I’m a total baby when it comes to headaches. Jonny on the other hand deals with chronic headaches. Even though he’s much more tough with them and can manage them pretty well, he still has bad days. That’s why when Aculief reached out and asked if I wanted to try and review some of their natural headache relief wearables I said YES! We both try and avoid pain killers whenever possible so anything that’s natural that can help we are both willing to try. Aculief sent me their Aculief wearable acupressure for your hand and their headache hat. It actually came at the perfect time because both Jonny…
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5 Tips for More Confidence in the Gym
I definitely know what it feels like to feel a little nervous or out of place at the gym. The first time, the first several times actually, I walked into a gym I felt so insecure. I’m a shy person at heart and thought that everyone was going to judge me for clearly being the newbie at the gym. I wore baggy clothes (which is totally fine btw but I did it to hide) and would go to some corner to workout alone. ⠀⠀ Then I realized that I wasn’t here for other people. I was here for ME and my health progress. It didn’t matter what anyone else thought.…
