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The Role of a Functional Nutritional Coach and Why You Should Consider Working with One
As the whirlwind of the summer break settles and school bells chime once again, it's time for us to shift gears.
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Refreshing Your Self-Care Routine: A Guide for Post Back-to-School Bliss
As the whirlwind of the summer break settles and school bells chime once again, it's time for us to shift gears.
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10 Amazing Small Businesses that Make Perfect Holiday Gifts
Since the pandemic, small businesses have been struggling to make it through the recession and have had to make dramatic changes in order for their company to survive. Spending money on small businesses supports our local economy and keeps business booming. It also is great because they create and sustain jobs to keep the community vibrant. I love shopping small because it lowers my carbon footprint and has a reduced environmental impact. To support these designers and small shops this holiday season, I’ve put together a curated list of my favorite small business to shop for stocking stuffers and small gifts for your friends and family: Even Keel is a…
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These Are the 7 Must-Try Places to Eat and Drink in Santa Fe
When we took a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico, I was captivated by the wide variety of food and drinks that the city had to offer. Known for its extensive array of museums, Pueblo-style architecture, and unique regional cuisine, the city had so much to offer as we wandered through and toured the culture and life around town. The world famous art scene gives the city its nickname—the City Different. Many are drawn to the town to see what inspired artists such as Georgia O’Keefe. During our time there, we toured old Santa Fe Square and shopped for their beautiful artisan silver and turquoise leather goods. The art galleries…
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The Great Tastes of Bordeaux
This past June I took the trip of a lifetime celebrating the amazing wines that France has to offer. My husband, Jason, and I were invited to attend an exclusive tour tasting the greats of Bordeaux with wine specialist Ralph Sands. This is the first part of a series on my trip to France and will be followed by the beauty of Paris and the South of France and a packing guide for two weeks. We spent our first night on tour at estate Fifth Growth Chateau Cantemerle, also known as the Singing Blackbird, with a relaxing and casual dinner. On our first full day we traveled to the Queen…
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My Experience with SRT Therapy
If you’ve been keeping up with my blogs or know a little bit about me, you might have found that I was diagnosed with PTSD as an adult after enduring many years of sexual abuse during my childhood. I have tried many techniques including traditional therapy, biblical therapy, EMDR, and SRT—the subconscious release technique. According to Jenn Marie Smith, “your subconscious mind is 30,000 times more powerful than your conscious mind. Think of it as the central processor of your brain, controlling all the unconscious processes of your body. Your life experiences, especially in your early formative years before age 6, have a lot of influence on your subconscious. Your…
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Interior Design at Blue Magnolia Farm
As many of you know, my family decided to build our new home from the ground up, making every little detail unique to us. A few months ago, we were finally able to move into Blue Magnolia farm, where I was thrilled with being able to take charge of the interior design of our home. I will admit that it was overwhelming, so I decided to reach out to multiple companies to help me do the job. One of the businesses, Havenly, told me that they would have designers assess the space and present curated items that fit the vibe of the farm. They did a wonderful job on my…
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My Journey With CBD
If you actively follow healthy living blogs or keep up with the trends on health, skincare, or wellness, chances are you have heard about cannabidiol—widely known as CBD. As someone who struggles with mental health and past trauma, I have tried countless methods to improve my headspace and finally feel like I have found my solution. I sat down with Marlies Ledbetter, a good friend of mine and certified cannabis consultant who specializes in wellness—also known as the CannaBoss—to discover the amazing benefits and uses of CBD. What is CBD? To start, CBD is a part of “hemp”, the parts of the cannabis plant that cannot get you high. Although…
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Love and Compassion Blossom at Pine Cove Summer Camp
As a homeschooling mom, the thought of summer vacation can be a little overwhelming when you’ve As a homeschooling mom, the thought of summer vacation can be a little overwhelming. The first few summers were hard as I was trying to separate school life from personal life. I spent my days doing activities with them as if they were still in school. I wanted my kids to get the social interaction they needed to become community-oriented and develop interpersonal skills. I was trying so hard to find a social setting for them to thrive outside of our home. That’s when I discovered Pine Cove Camps. Pine Cove is a Christian…
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5 Ways to Style Spanx Leggings
When you think of Spanx, you might think of the shapewear and undergarments that celebrities rave about, but did you know that they have clothing too? I decided to order the Faux Leather Moto Leggings to see what they are all about! Not only do I now LOVE them, but they hug my curves in all the right places and are so comfortable to wear out and about! Here are 5 ways that I style my Spanx leggings: Casual Errand Run Whether it’s a stroll in the mall or grocery shopping at my local supermarket, these leggings are so comfy and easy to style for a simple look. I paired…
