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Fitness gear that’s worth the hype (and what’s overrated)

Fitness gear that’s worth the hype (and what’s overrated) Sharing my thoughts on what fitness gear is worth the hype, and worth the investment, and what I think is overrated and should be skipped.  Helloooooo! How are ya? I hope you’re enjoying the week. We’re back from an amazing trip to Orlando – I’ll share a recap in Friday Faves – and getting ready for the Pilot’s Air Force retirement. He retires next week and I can’t even believe it. Since we’re officially almost through January with a solid start to the new year, I know many of us are prepping home gyms, scoping out fitness gear, wellness goodies, and nutrition options. I thought I’d do an updated roundup of some of my top picks. There are a LOT of things to choose from and it can get overwhelming! Also, I’ve found that some hyped-up options have been disappointing in real life. I’m sharing my picks in the list below, and also sharing your submissions from Instagram. (Ones with a * are from Instagram responses. ) Fitness g...

Homemade dog treats (quick and healthy!)

Homemade dog treats (quick and healthy!) Sharing a quick and easy homemade recipe for dog treats that your pup will love! All you have to do is make the dough, cut out in a shape of your choice, and bake. Hi friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We’re back in the school grind this week and I started beta testing for nutrition coaching. I’ll be releasing more details about this next week, so stay tuned! For today, let’s talk about dog treats. I know – kinda random for a fitness blog – but my top posts ever are about guinea pigs , baby food , and potty training , so here we are haha. Also, Maisey loves these so much and insisted that I share the word for those of you with furry friends out there. Homemade dog treats (quick and healthy!) I made these dog treats on a whim, using some ingredients we always have on hand. Maisey loves bits of healthy human food, and let’s just say, she’s INTO IT. She loves plain chicken, egg, bell peppers, natural peanut butter, and watermelon. S...

Lice Myths Busted: How They Really Spread

Lice Myths Busted: How They Really Spread When you hear the word “lice,” it probably makes your scalp itch instantly. Most of us grew up thinking lice jump from one head to another like tiny ninjas or that they’re a sign of poor hygiene. Spoiler alert: That’s not how it works! Let’s set the record straight on how lice spread, what’s fact, and what’s just plain fiction. Lice Don’t Jump, Fly, or Swim Contrary to popular belief, lice don’t have superpowers. These tiny parasites can’t jump or fly—they crawl. This means they need direct contact to move from one person to another. So, if you’re imagining lice leaping from one head to the next, think again! How Lice Actually Spread Lice love hair—specifically the warmth of your scalp and the blood supply underneath. Here’s how they really get around: Head-to-Head Contact: The most common way lice spread is through direct head-to-head contact. Think of kids playing closely, hugging, or snapping a group selfie. Shared Items (Rarely): ...

Adrenal Cocktail Recipe and Why You Should Try It

Adrenal Cocktail Recipe and Why You Should Try It You may have heard about adrenal cocktails and seen this “trendy” drink pop up on Instagram. Drinking an adrenal cocktail can help with stress response and so much more, and I’m breaking it down in today’s post! Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful week. For today’s post, I’m super pumped to dive into today’s topic: the adrenal cocktail. It’s been lighting up my social media feed lately, so let’s spill the beans on this intriguing concoction and the benefits of an adrenal cocktail! Picture this: a delightful blend of refreshing coconut water (or aloe vera juice), tangy orange juice, and a pinch of salt. Now, you might be wondering what the fuss is all about. Well, it all boils down to our energy levels, chronic stress, and something called adrenal fatigue. You see, our adrenal glands play a key role in managing stress and maintaining our overall well-being. But sometimes, these little gland warriors can get a bit tired out, le...

how I overcame autoimmune struggles

how I overcame autoimmune struggles Sharing some of the details on how I overcame my autoimmune struggles, brought balance to my body, and am now symptom-free. Download the free ebook here . Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning so far. I have a day stacked with client calls and am looking forward to some adventures with the fam  — we’re headed to Disney for the long weekend to celebrate Liv’s bday. I’ll share the adventures over on IG stories! The kids have been asking for events or trips instead of birthday parties and I’m into it. Way less stress all around and a lot more fun. I’m usually weird about celebrating personal things – for example, I never tell anyone when it’s my birthday lol- but there are two milestones I’m celebrating this month, and embracing every single part of these huge milestones: – one year symptom-free and – one year of negative Lupus markers how I overcame autoimmune struggles My main symptoms Just under two years ...

Rent the Runway vs Nuuly – which is better?

Rent the Runway vs Nuuly – which is better? Sharing my thoughts on two of the most popular clothing rental services, Rent the Runway Unlimited and Nuuly. <— I’ve added both of my referral links here if you decide to check them out! Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing week so far. It’s been a good one over here. I had choir (one of the highlights of the week), taught two barre classes, and met up with friends at True Food for dinner. The Pilot and I also took some time to plan out the rest of the year, assess the budget, and make plans. I LOVE to go through our subscription payments each year and *trim the fat.* So often, we’ll notice that we’re paying for things and don’t use or need, and it’s an easy way to get some $$ back. (Especially when groceries are a billion dollars.) While we were looking through everything, he saw that we’ve been paying for both Rent the Runway and Nuuly , and told me he thought I should keep them, because it’s cut way back on my ...

Top posts and pages of 2024

Top posts and pages of 2024 Sharing my top blog posts and pages of 2024 Hi friends! How are you? How was the weekend? Ours was a good one. The kids had lots of friend time, P had a basketball game, and I taught two barre classes. The Pilot had to work and it’s hard to believe it was his last drill weekend EVER; he retires at the end of the month! For today’s post, I’m sharing a roundup of my top blog posts and pages from the past year. It’s always fun to go through analytics and see which posts perform well, and almost all of these are posts I created to try to give a ton of value, like a recipe, a how-to, full review, etc. It’s also an interesting year because quite a few of these are posts that my SEO team went back and did surgery on. SEO is SEO-ing and I’m into it! It’s also such a great way to introduce new readers to the blog and keep posts from being published and dying. Here’s the full roundup! Top posts and pages of 2024 1 . The blog homepage This one means the most to m...