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Wellness ResourcesHow to Find Your Courage and Avoid Complacency
Courage and complacency are meaningful words but they are quite opposites of each other, and it's key to distinguish the difference because we want to encourage one (courage) over the other (complacency), obviously. When I think of courage, I think of being brave and...
Wellness Series: 3 Tips to Eating Well
Welcome to a NEW! Wellness Series for Living Well! Today I'm focusing on Eating Well. In a series of posts within the next week, I will be sharing with you my view a living well which will range from all over the wellness wheel and continuum including eating,...
Summer Survival Eating Tips
HELLO summer! Even though we're outside in the sunshine, going on vacations, and enjoying BBQ's with friends, we can still eat healthy during the summer months. Today is a guest post from my friend, Shannon! In the last year, Shannon & I have collaborated together...
Love & Thankfulness on Mother’s Day: Another Perspective
Yes, I feel like Mother's Day is a day of thankfulness, gratitude and love. A day to reflect on the beauty of a mother's love and the appreciation of that relationship. A huge thank you and praise to God for the gift of my mother but also my role as a mother. However...
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Muffins
Before I share this kid-approved (and quickly devoured) recipe, which ::disclaimer:: has a mix of healthy goodness but also sugar- there's a balance- you've been warned, I want to share a big thank you to The Bakers for hosting me online last night! Our live facebook...
I’m Not Really a Shopper: 3 Ways I Shop for Clothes
If someone were to describe me, it's not likely they would describe me as a frequent shopper. Even though I like clothes and I think they're fun, I believe they can boost your confidence (think: an interview, a date, new body shape, a special occasion, etc etc), it's...
My Friday Favorites
Hello Friday! I'm so thrilled you are here! ANDDD.... today is the last day of classes! Next week is finals week and then the semester is over. Whoa. This weekend the weather here in the upper Midwest is going to be in the 50's but no rain, so we're going to likely...
“Let’s Get Real” Edition: Navigating Friendships After Moving
It's another getting real post here, where I share an aspect of wellness with a personal slant. This time, it's emotional wellness and how I have navigated friendships after a big move, almost 1,000 miles away- by still staying connected to my friends (and missing...