MIND. BODY. SOUL.
Written by guest blogger Kellie Knap. You’ve probably heard it more than once – “I need a vacation” (insert crying face emoji here). We all need a break every once in a while. Naturally, many see vacation as the perfect time to destress and get some respite from work. Often times we get back from vacation ...
Typically, when the New Year rolls around, many of us think of our resolutions for the upcoming year and how we want to rejuvenate our lives, and focus harder on our goals. It feels like a fresh start and a way to start new and kick some major ass. I know I do it. But the ...
Written by blogging contributor, Tammy Luksich The summer season is upon us. For many families this means backyard barbecues, camping, popsicles, parades and travel. If you’re traveling to spend time with friends and family, here are a few simple ways to stay on track with your health and fitness goals. Avoid Bread. I know. I know. Easier ...
With so many festivities, summer happenings, and commitments, you can't help but feel you're "running on empty." Juggling the family commitments, time to see friends, work (of course), and the regular "adulting" you must do to get through the day/week, sometimes you just have to breathe. Just Breathe. Take a moment to sit, reflect, and think what ...
Finding happiness in the midst of the madness is a large goal, but worth the fight to overcome the battle. Kristina Tsipouras who runs Busy Girl Daily wrote a great (quick read) on the Busy Girl's Guide to Happiness. Considering I've been trying to find a true balance in my life (as it's an evolving process that ...
Written by blogging contributor, Audrea Laffely. Back in the fall, I wrote about my desire to volunteer more and finding a way to give back and help out my community. I had said I would follow up and report back on what I had learned, so I felt it time to give an update. Since I wrote ...
In the winter, you can't help but huddle indoors with a hot cup of coffee, a blanket, and whatever you're binging on Hulu or Netflix. It's easy to get lazy and spend extra hours on the couch on a weeknight or even during the weekend. Life seems to go on repeat when it comes to ...
When you know you ate too much. Slept too little. Had a few too many glasses of wine. Didn't make it to the gym...in weeks. You're on a toxic spiral. And it doesn't seem to be opening the doors to let you off. You step down, grab some water, a few extra hours of sleep ...
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. I will be brutally honest, I never thought of myself as beautiful, while I often was always grateful anytime someone gave me the compliment, I never actually believed it. Sad I know. When I was younger I hated everything about the way I looked, from my hair to the terrible acne ...
When you're stuck in what feels like a staring contest, one where you can't get yourself to "blink first" because you know it'll be a downward cycle, you keep staring. You hold strong. You don't let yourself give in to the ghosts of yesterday or the weaknesses that turn you down today. You allow yourself ...