But everything will kill you eventually anyway Amy, so why does it matter? This is the biggest argument I hear when it comes to the “non-toxic” or “limit environmental toxins” conversation.  Yes it’s true. There is a lot of RISK in this life, a lot of unknowns, and even though we may try our darndest, bad things can happen.   But why not try to make better choices? Why not take some personal responsibility when it comes to our health? Why not try to swap out things here and there that could have a drastic impact on your health in the long run?  My why when it comes to health and…

Taking the time to test certain aspects of your health can be super helpful and eye opening. When you take a wellness test, whether it be checking your thyroid levels or for specific vitamins, you have the knowledge to take action to better your health. Knowledge after all, is power! My issue with tests? I’m terrified of doctors. I’m pretty sure I have white coat phobia if that’s even a thing.  That’s why I’m so grateful for Let’s Get Checked. They are a wellness testing company that makes it so easy to get checked at home. Simply choose the wellness test you want, send back your sample, and you’ll get…

As I continue my wellness journey and as I learn about ways to make my home as non-toxic as possible, I learned one shocking fact: My so called clean drinking tap water isn’t clean at all. I’ll go into more detail on this later, but this new found knowledge spurred me to look into finding a high quality filter that would last and give me some peace of mind. That search led me to Berkey Filters and purchasing a Travel Berkey. I’ve now had it for 8 months and this is my honest Berkey Filters review! This post contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Why I…

Feeling burnt out? Overwhelmed? Rather stay home and catch up on the Bachelor and eat your weight in brownies rather than do anything productive? I’ve been there. Several times actually. Burnout SUCKS. It likes to show up in different areas of our lives. Could be with our work, being a stay at home mom, trying to live healthier, keeping up with school. We’ve all experienced it.  Here are my best tips (backed up by science of course) for overcoming burnout and getting back to feeling your best.  8 Tips for Overcoming Burnout  1. Make a change.  If you’re feeling burnt out and unmotivated in an area of your life, making…

Staying healthy when you sit at a desk all day can seem challenging, especially if you have a rigid or busy schedule.  With discouraging headlines in the media about desk jobs being as harmful to health as smoking, you more than ever are probably looking for solutions to stay healthy while still killin’ it at the workplace.  As someone who’s worked a corporate desk job for the last 7 years, I’m here to tell you it IS possible to stay healthy even with a desk job. It all comes down to small daily choices and a little bit of effort on your part, but it’s totally doable! Here are my…

What a DECADE! I’ve been alive for almost three decades now, but this past one was the most memorable, adventurous, and amazing. I’m honestly sad to see it go, but so grateful for the growth, the good times and bad, and every single blessing. I’m really only sharing my highlights of the past decade. That doesn’t mean it was all rainbows and sunshine. Not even close, but I’m grateful for the challenges and hard times because without the sadness, there wouldn’t be any joy. 2010: Leaving the Nest I started off the decade by graduating high school. I LOVED high school and made some amazing friends during those years, some…

Before we get into the nitty-gritty and I share all my holiday wellness tips I have to know…are you one of those people that decorate for Christmas super early? No judgment from me, you do you! Personally, I like to wait for the week of Thanksgiving to deck the halls.  Okay so now that you’ve got the holiday decor up and the Hallmark movies playing, you’re full-on ready for the holiday season. If you’re worried about sticking to your healthy habits this year, don’t fret. I’ve got 5 tips to help ya out!  My Top Holiday Wellness Tips  Stick to your normal routine.  I know it can be tricky to…

Gift-giving season is here and to make it a little easier for ya, I’ve rounded up some amazing wellness gifts for the healthy guy or gal in your life. (Click here for the gift guide for fitness lovers too!)  Don’t worry, I’ve got gift ideas for every budget so you can find something perfect for the wellness guru, whether that’s you or someone you love, happy shopping!  This post contains affiliate links. $10-$30 Wellness Gifts  Milk Frother (aka supplement powder mixer)  Trust me when I say that any wellness enthusiast who enjoys supplements (like protein powder, collagen powder, greens powder etc) will LOVE this little mixer! It’s compact and easily…