Wellness & Lifestyle

The Best Natural DIY Household Cleaners

The Best Natural DIY Household Cleaners

It’s that time of year- open the windows, get some fresh air inside and do a Spring clean of my house. I love this time of year! 

If you are ready for a refresh- out with the old, in with the new and ready to do some deep cleaning for a fresh start this Spring- then you are in the right place. 

Tidying up your home and your life can breathe such a breath of fresh air into your life.  As we create space for a fresh home, it’s important to address the household cleaners you currently have in your cleaning closet. If you have random bottles of chemicals in your cleaning supplies or under your kitchen sink and you want to make some healthier changes to your home then I hope you enjoy todays blog.  

I will be sharing some information with you today about how to choose healthier versions and even make your own with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand.   

6 Tips to Refresh Your Kitchen and Pantry For Spring

6 Tips to Refresh Your Kitchen and Pantry For Spring

With the hint of spring  in the air, it's a great time to refresh your home and welcome in the new season. One of the best ways to do that is to refresh your kitchen and pantry. This is especially true if you've been squirreling away snacks and comfort food all winter long. Regardless, Spring is a great time to get back on track with your healthy eating goals and make sure you are all stocked up and organized to eat healthy. 

While the project of refreshing your full kitchen can feel overwhelming, I have 6 tips to turn this project into a feeling of accomplishment once you are done. 

From expired condiments in the fridge, to the half eaten bag of chips in the pantry, to the 5 travel mugs taking up space in your cupboard- we are going to refresh your kitchen and it will be looking great in no time! 

Set aside an afternoon this weekend or you can break this task up over a week or two to make it less overwhelming. For example, on Monday, you can wipe down all of your cabinets. On Tuesday, tackle the refrigerator shelves. Create a schedule that's doable for you so you won't procrastinate. 

Create a Workout Routine You Can Easily Stick With All Year Long

Create a Workout Routine You Can Easily Stick With All Year Long

As we head into the New Year, it’s a time for new new beginnings, fresh starts, and setting goals. And this year, I want us all to have goals we can stick with not only for January- but for the whole year ahead. 

If you are someone who goes into a new year with the best of intentions for your fitness, and health in general, but yet something falls short, you are going to find todays blog helpful. 

Sometimes the fault lies in creating goals that are so long-term it's hard to see changes. To fuel our motivation, we need small wins along the way to keep us moving forward. Instead of focusing on long-term ideas, the best way to get unstuck is by looking to the short-term. 

If one of your goals for the new year is to get more exercise, or add in some more regular movement to your day, you will need to start planning your workout routine. But let's be honest, how many times have you started a workout routine only to give up a few weeks later?

If you're tired of starting and stopping your workout routine, let's change that this year. With these simple strategies, you'll be well on your way to a workout routine you'll love, so you can stick with it all year long.  

Here are some fitness tips to help you get to where you're going in a more realistic and fulfilling way.

The 5 Key Mindset Shifts To Help You Stick To Your Healthy Habits

The 5 Key Mindset Shifts To Help You Stick To Your Healthy Habits

If you're like most people, you've probably tried to make a habit change at some point in your life, only to find that it's harder than it seems. Maybe it went okay for the first few days or weeks, but over time, you slipped back into your old routine.

Whether it’s a specific goal, New Years Resolutions or getting some news from the Dr that you need to make some changes- we have all had healthy habits in mind that we want to work on. Maybe you have tried a health goal like:

  • Drinking more water

  • Losing weight

  • Eating more vegetables

  • Getting more exercise

  • Reducing stress

Why is it so difficult to stick to our good intentions? The answer may have less to do with willpower and more to do with our mindset. This is good news, because there’s some key mindset shifts we can make to set ourselves up for success the next time you have a healthy habit you want to improve.