At this very moment, I’m sitting on the couch, and Josh, my husband, is fully consumed by some violent war movie. He’s currently wearing his long johns with one hand on the remote control and the other hand holding onto his business…like it’s going to run away. Seriously, Guys…why IN THE WORLD do you ALWAYS HAVE TO HOLD IT?!?! I mean, as far as I know, it can’t detach itself or run away. Anyways…sorry for the super illustrative ...
Guest Post: Should You Take Your Allergies Seriously?
My dear friend and mentor, Pamala, isn’t new around here. In fact, she's shared on my blog a couple of times, and ever since she brought essential oils into our hospital room the very day that my son was diagnosed with cancer, she's locked arms with us in our journey to help heal our son. One of the valuable lessons I learned from her early in Kicker's diagnosis was the importance of eliminating any food allergies so that his body could ...
What Makes Yarrow|Pom Essential Oil So Powerful?
Yarrow|Pom is one of doTERRA’s newly released essential oils, and it has some incredibly powerful benefits, including: Supports the immune system Regulates inflammation in the body Supports healthy hormones, skin and cardiovascular health So, for last 3 months, I’ve been taking 3 drops in a veggie capsule every morning, as well as, applying it topically to my skin with my moisturizer every evening. Here’s what I’ve noticed: ...
Improve Your Morning Routine + 4 Smoothie Recipes
The alarm goes off and suddenly you find yourself in a frenzy looking for clothes, packing lunches, making breakfast, asking your kids to brush their teeth for the 400th time, hunting down shoes and discovering the homework that little Johnny didn’t tell you about. Sound familiar? I don’t know about you, but it’s been a bit more difficult to get into a morning breakfast routine after the winter break. I was even left in tears once ...
Guest Post: How to Create a Beautiful Life in 2019
As we begin a new year, here’s a challenge… …take an hour to sit down, turn off all your notifications on your phone, quiet your distractions and grab your favorite beverage. Then, grab a pen and notepad and write down what you’re thankful for in 2018. I know this may be hard if 2018 was filled with trials, heartache and tragedy, but you’re here today, right? You were carried into 2019, and there’s breath in your lungs! So, if you begin ...
Want to Lose Weight? Take Out the Trash!
Most people start off the new year with a goal…to get into better physical shape or to lose a few lbs. But let me ask…are you feeling a little apprehensive because you’ve tried dieting and excessive exercise before and you saw little improvement or the improvement was temporary? I can help! Losing weight isn’t just about ditching the Oreos and doing 100 burpees. Yes, it can be helpful, but we must first take a few steps back and ...
Want Your Partner to Support You and Your Healthy Living Choices?
Let me ask… Do you get an eye roll or the “whatever” from your spouse or partner when you make suggestions about a healthy food option? Have you ever been in an argument over what your partner or you are feeding the kids? Or…Do you get the “Oh geez, how much did this cost?” When you come home from the grocery store with organic grass-fed meat and organic produce? Well, you, my sweet friend, are not alone! I’ve been there ...
