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117: Pilates Chat and Why Self Care Isn’t Selfish with Lesley Logan

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Hey hey friends! I’m so excited for today’s podcast episode because we have someone on the show who is a personal friend and someone I admire deeply: Lesley Logan . She is an amazing person, a powerhouse instructor, and has inspired thousands of people all over the world to live healthier, happier lives. Here’s what we talk about in today’s episode: – Pilates chat: what is it, myth busting, what’s the difference between Lagree and classical Pilates, why you shouldn’t be intimidated by it – Why self care isn’t selfish case – Strategies for maintaining a self care routine during a busy season – Her tips for being “Healthy in Real Life” and so.much.more. Here’s a bit more about Lesley and her background: Lesley Logan , a certified Pilates teacher, breathwork, habits and mindset coach, is the founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com , the first free online catalogue of Pilates exercise tutorials, where you can also find weekly Pilates classes and workshops. Teaching Pilates since 2008...

Tips to Decorate Your Floors With Pink Rugs

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There are several reasons to choose pink rugs for your floors. They are stain-resistant, easy to clean, and can make a statement. They also make the floors appear softer. And if you have kids, you can use these rugs as kids’ rugs, too. Area Rugs Can Be Used In Any Room Area rugs can be used in any room of the home to add texture and physical warmth. A good area rug should fit under the furniture to give the room a more spacious appearance. It can also create the illusion that the furniture is floating. Another idea is to add boho rugs for the living room to enhance the look of the room. They Are Stain Resistant Choosing a rug that is stain resistant is an important factor to consider when choosing a rug. For example, a round pink rug can withstand food spills and mud tracked into your house. These rugs are also machine washable. They Are Easy To Clean Pink rugs are a fun way to decorate your floors, and they can also help you add style to your home. You can use them as the focal...

School morning breakfasts for kids

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Sharing a roundup of some of my favorite options for QUICK breakfasts for the kids on busy school mornings. Please please please share your favorite in the comments section below! Hi hi! How are you? I hope you’re having a lovely morning! I’m off to the chiropractor (bless it) and then spending the rest of the day working on some posts for the new year. How the heck is it December this week?! For today’s post, I wanted to chat about breakfast ideas for busy weekdays! We have absolutely gotten into a rut with the school morning breakfasts. I went through an entire week making them the same thing, and after throwing away many cold egg burritos, I realized I needed to up my game a little. Whenever I feel like I’m in a rut with anything food-wise, I take some time to sit down a brainstorm. For example, if I feel blah about vegetables and don’t want to cook anything, I quickly make a list of all of the vegetables we love. It’s an easy way to remember old favorites and switch up the rout...

6 Best Delta 8 Social Media Accounts to Follow in 2022

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You may be familiar with delta-8, a cannabinoid extracted from legal hemp plants. It has been a flood of hemp-derived talent creating a fantastic new business, with fascinating brands appearing per day and a symphony of well-known CBD brands battling for the Delta 8 mainstream. Not just us but others are using CBD. The CBD sector has grown extraordinarily over the past few years. It has been made feasible by several studies proving the advantages of CBD and the broad legalization of the substance. Several Hollywood celebrities have joined with a cannabis company to launch their lines of CBD products. Many Hollywood celebrities are now consuming cannabis and talking about it. Why Should You Buy Delta 8 THC From Online Stores? It’s no wonder why people are turning to online stores, searching for delta 8 near me to find high-quality delta 8 THC. Online shops are run by professionals whose entire business revolves around hemp. You can purchase delta 8 THC straight from the manufacture...

How To Clean Your Peloton Bike

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Sharing the details on how to clean your Peloton bike, and keeping it feeling fresh and new, even with tons of use. Check out my post on how to set up your Peloton bike here! Hi friends! How’s the morning? I hope you had a happy and lovely post-Thanksgiving weekend. We did some more decorating (the yard is done!), got our tree (after years with a fake tree, we converted to team Real Tree a few years ago and I’m a huge fan), and had a lovely dinner with friends. For today’s post, I wanted to share the details on how to clean your Peloton bike, especially for my friends who are expecting it as their Santa gift this year. 😉 I’ve been a proud Peloton owner for about 4 years now, and while I don’t ride as much as I used to, I still hop on the bike about once a week. It makes it SO easy to get a cardio workout at home (even when the kids are home!), and I love that I don’t have to waste time commuting. It’s my go-to for super busy days when I still want to get in some movement. How To C...

Producer Kathleen Lojkovich Shares Her Journey From Her Days At ABC To Founding Her Production Company Back 2 Originals

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  Kathleen Lojkovic knew that she wanted to work in television from a young age. It was the summer before her sophomore year of high school, and she had the opportunity to attend a taping of local Chicago show Kennedy at Night as part of the audience. “As soon as I walked into the studio, I was hooked,” she recalls. Now, Lojkovic is bringing that love for the television industry to a new, independent venture: her own production company, Back 2 Originals . While the company may be fairly new, Lojkovic’s experience in production is not. In fact, it would seem that Back 2 Originals has been years in the making. Lojkovic was born in Chicago. Her family moved to Michigan during her childhood before moving back to her birthplace, where she discovered the world of television. She attended nearby Northwestern University where she majored in Radio-TV-Film. It was around this time that she also scored valuable internships working for CBS and WGN. Her first job was at the local ABC stati...

Thanksgiving recap + Black Friday Finds

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Hi friends! Happy Friday! I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving with lots of amazing food and time spent with those you love. I hope you know how grateful I am for all of you! Thank you so much for being here, for supporting my blog, podcast, and other random endeavors, and for being my virtual BFFs. Whether you’re new here (hello!!) or an OG blog reader (THANK YOU!), you mean so much to me and I’m thankful everyday for this little blog and the opportunity to hang out with you all. My favorite little turkeys: Our Thanksgiving was perfection. To start off the Thanksgiving and holiday festivities, we met up with my dad, stepmom, brothers, and some friends for the Gaslight Christmas show. Gaslight is a Tucson staple with melodramatic musicals. You cheer for the good guys, “boo!” for the villains, and enjoy a hilarious short olio show after the main production. The actors are all local and extremely talented, and it’s always a fun family activity.  This year, it was Christmas Vacation...

Anxiety During Pregnancy: How to cope?

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Most women especially those expecting their first baby are more or less worried: about childbirth, the health of the future baby, or how it will change the life of the family. Worrying about pregnancy is common and normal because both pregnancy and the birth of a newborn are significant events. Reasons of anxiety during pregnancy The reasons for anxiety during pregnancy are different: some women worry about the very fact of pregnancy, for example, if the pregnancy was unplanned. The other is frightened by their health condition (especially if the pregnancy is not very easy and they suffer from severe nausea, anemia during pregnancy, diabetes, etc.), their changing body. Still, others wonder if they will be able to properly take care of a newborn, how their relationship with their husband will change, or how their older brothers and sisters will accept the child. Hormonal changes affect overall well-being Anxiety during pregnancy is enhanced by a change in the concentration of horm...

Buccal Fat Removal: Everything You Need To Know

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Buccal Fat Removal is a popular cheek fat reduction surgery. It recently gained popularity after Chrissy Teigen– an American model and television personality– revealed her pleasure and satisfaction in undergoing the Buccal Fat Removal surgery. Ever since her revelation, the question on everyone’s mind has been, “What is Buccal Fat Removal?” To answer all your questions and more, there is no better expert than Dr. John Mesa . John Mesa, MD, FACS: Top Specialist in Buccal Fat Removal & Facial Procedures Without General Anesthesia Dr. Mesa, a Harvard-trained, triple fellowship-trained plastic surgeon renowned for his beautiful and natural results, has been the keeper of one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets: Buccal Fat Removal (BFR), a viral procedure among Hollywood’s biggest stars. What is Buccal fat removal surgery? Buccal fat is the fat that lies between your cheeks and jawbones and contributes to the structure of your face. Buccal fat is present in everyone; however, some ...

Carol Collins Helps Readers Expand Their Psychic Abilities in Upcoming Book Mind Body Connection

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Gifted medium Carol Collins ’ channeling abilities have led her to complete an eleven-book collection , starting with Ocularity of the Mind which was published recently in October 2022. Carol Collins, known as the Pittsburgh Medium, unexpectedly became a channel for spirits when it spontaneously manifested to her after a journey of nine months of quiet meditation. Through this process, Collins was able to connect with her spirit guides, The Jeshua Collective (Jeshua), explaining that they wrote, taught, and healed through her in ways that were “undeniable.” The teachings from Jeshua are what led Collins to expand and share her gift with others. As a channeler, Collins holds classes and workshops for those interested in expanding their presumed gift, as well as offers clients private readings, chakra attunements, and source healings. While many people may be skeptical of the practice, Collins’work has proven to transform clients seeking healing, clarity, and growth in all aspects of...

Meet MomMed

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There is no better period for women than pregnancy. From the moment you do your test and see those two lines on the stick, your life suddenly changes, and you feel overwhelming emotions taking over your body. You become aware that a tiny human is growing in your womb, and you can’t wait for the day when you get to hold that human in your arms. As days and months go by, the excitement grows, and it’s time to start preparing for the new member of your family. But what to get? Do you need it all? What brand to choose? If you’re not sure where to start, we recommend MomMed . A brand founded in 2017 by an expecting mother who wanted to give strength to women who had a hard time conceiving and help them regain control of their lives. MomMed, is a brand designed by a mom dedicated to all mothers in the world who are trying to conceive, but also for mothers who are expecting their bundle of joy. Many wonder how this brand can help women who have difficulties conceiving. MomMed has develope...

116: Sticking to your goals over the holidays

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Hi friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful week and hope you have the happiest Thanksgiving surrounded by those you love. Please know how thankful I am for all of you. Your support with the blog and podcast means the world to me and I love the opportunity to hang out with my virtual besties every day. For today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing a recording that Julie did with me about my strategies for staying healthy over the holidays and sticking to your goals during such a busy season. I did a similar episode when the podcast was a baby, but some of my strategies have changed and figured it was worth posting for those who may have missed the last one. This podcast was recorded for Julie and Kari’s show, Take the Upgrade , so it’s a reverse podcast interview situation 🙂 I hope you love it! Here’s what we talk about: – How to set yourself up for success with nutrition, even when there are more cocktails and treats around than normal – Navigating two months of holiday events – Str...

3 Tips for Maintaining Mental Well-Being in Old Age

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 20% of people in the U.S. aged 55 or above experience some type of mental health concern. This includes cognitive impairment anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. Age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia or Parkinson’s disease can also contribute to deteriorating mental health in elderly people. If you have an elderly parent or loved one who is suffering with a condition like this, assisted living facilities such as Longhouse can offer them the comfort and care they need. Many older adults also face unique challenges which can increase their anxiety and contribute to mental health issues, whether it be financial concerns, loss of independence or health problems. In this article, we will explore some methods to help maintain healthy mental well-being in old age. Meditation Meditation can help reduce negative thinking and emotions which contribute to anxiety and d...