I recently had my first surgery (...and hopefully last) + I thought I would share what I packed for the hospital + the recovery items...

How It Started I had an MRI with and without contrast performed on May 31, 2023. The findings were as follows.... A 1.9cm heterogeneously...

It’s been a whirlwind of a summer + many people all over the world are finding themselves spending more time indoors, so I thought I’d...

After 2 1/2 years of not getting Covid, my parents and I......... got Covid. I'm beyond grateful that we somehow miraculously never got it early on in the pandemic. I still wonder if it was because of my clinical OCD micromanaging everyone around me that kept Covid at bay...with my incessant reminders of..."don't touch that door knob without a tissue....go wash your hands...put your mask on....clean your phone...." and the list goes on. With that said, I suppose it was inevit

Click on the > arrow above for some Pinterest inspired motivation I'm feeling lots of anxiety + have really gotten off track taking care of my mind, body and yes, soul. I haven't been practicing what I preach + I have felt physically + mentally depleted. Below are some of the things I'm striving to do + incorporate into my daily routine so that it becomes second nature. Mondays always feel like a fresh start + a clean slate to me. Writing out my thoughts + weekly goals helps

I've been getting headaches and migraines a lot recently and I wanted to find out more about what possible factors could be bringing them on. I learned that there are usually 4 common causes of migraines: 1. Food Sensitivities 2. Hormonal Imbalances 3. Magnesium Deficiency 4. Bowl & Gut Imbalances Migraines are a big problem. In fact, they are one of the most common reasons people end up in the emergency room. And here's the truth about this painful issue...the root cause

Lauryn Evarts Bosstick aka The Skinny Confidential (seen below with her adorable mini me, Zaza) inspired me with her 5 MONDAY MORNING PROMPTS to help start the day / week off FRESH + FOCUSED! I needed a different system to make my days more focused & harmonious. I haven't been posting as consistently or writing enough as much as I would like. I also want to launch my PODCAST sooner than later. These 5 prompts have started helping me feel more balanced. Here's what Lauryn s

I've taken an interest in this topic as it hits close to home. My Dad has Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) + I wanted to learn more to empower my family to know more about it + how to shop + meal plan. The only person that is truly in control however, is my Dad aka Papa Ed, so I hope this post helps him as well as others with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). They're small, but your kidneys have a mighty job—filtering out waste from the blood. If they aren’t working well things can g

It's been quite a long time since I've treated myself to some much needed selfcare. The kind of self care where you are in someone else's...

Many of the brands that I have partnered with are having some amazing sales + it's a perfect time to.... Swap out toxic products in your cabinets for yourself, you partner, your baby &/or kiddos Shop for an upcoming gift (birthday, baby shower, etc.) Treat Yo' Self! I'm so happy to be promoting brands that I truly love + we use in our home on a regular basis. By supporting these brands, most of which are small businesses, you're voting to keep them up + running. Their sales

ORAL HEALTH Beekeeper's Naturals Did you know you can spray propolis in your dog's water? Propolis, aka "bee glue" is a sticky, resinous substance bees make to seal, disinfect, and protect their hive. They also use it to mummify intruders too big to remove. Relatively unknown to most North Americans this potent bee medicine had been used for centuries as a natural alternative to antibiotics. And unlike the antibiotics we are familiar with, propolis does not disrupt the goo

This Bowflex workout below is an absolute favorite of my parents and especially my Dad who found it at the beginning of the pandemic and...

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Staying hydrated is foundational to optimal health. As a rule of thumb, Dr. Mary Pardee recommends drinking 1/2 of your body weight in...

On Friday, I had my first experience at a luxury saltwater float spa called Floatopia that I mentioned in my New Jersey Travel Guide post...

I'm obsessed with RECESS ! No, not school recess, silly! This CBD calming drink is exactly what it says it is, Recess for adults! Recess is not a CBD brand, rather, a company with a mission to provide a way to help their consumers feel “calm, cool and collected.” I first heard about Recess over a year ago during the summer at my favorite lunch spot at the beach. I'm a sucker for typography + design, so I was obviously drawn to the colors + font + then when I got closer + re

Hey Friends + Fam, I read that October 10th was World Mental Health Day - a day the World Health Organization has been observing since...

Mama Joy & I have been using ACURE's Lemongrass & Argan "Curiously Clarifying" shampoo & conditioner for the past year after becoming...

Tuesday Tip # 1: To Refrigerate or To Not Refrigerate? Fun Fact: Lemons + Limes should ALWAYS be used at room temperature. The natural enzymes are turned off when the fruit is cold. REFRIGERATE DON'T REFRIGERATE Fruits: Fruits: Apricots Apples Blackberries Avocados Raspberries Bananas Strawberries Kiwis Cherries Lemons Cut Fruits Mangoes Figs Oranges Grapes Papayas Peaches Veggies: Veggies: Green Beans Cucumbers..

The days are getting longer, the temperatures are rising, the air is fresh and seasonal allergies are back to wreak havoc once again. Don't worry - I have you covered! We need way more support as the weather changes than we think, and I'll explain why. It's common knowledge that we tend to catch colds towards the end of summer, just as the windy nights and unpredictable temp changes roll in. We intuitively know that the changing of the seasons and subsequent weather extremes