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Beginner's Guide to Taking Daily Probiotics
Beginner's Guide to Taking Daily Probiotics

One of the biggest aha moments I've had in my own wellness journey was discovering the power in taking daily probiotics. For as long as I can remember, I've always had abdominal discomfort, regularity and bloating issues. In the past it was such an issue that I could only wear fashion styles that didn't put any pressure on my abdomen.

Finally I went to a holistic doctor who recommended probiotics. At the time probiotic supplements weren't nearly as common as they are now and I had never heard of them. After consistently taking probiotics for a few weeks, I noticed considerable improvements in my abdomen comfort, energy levels and overall wellbeing. Yay for probiotics!

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My Daily Morning Routine for a Productive Day
My Daily Morning Routine for a Productive Day

There's two times during the day when I do my best to take a moment and pause from the crazy shuffle of work life and parenthood. I put time aside in the morning to set myself up for success by creating a game plan, and secondly at night to unwind and shake off any stress from the day. For myself the mark of a good day is a productive one, where I feel like I accomplished everything I had planned.

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How to Plan a Hygge Winter for Babies & Toddlers
How to Plan a Hygge Winter for Babies & Toddlers

My daughter Scout will be turning two years old this upcoming spring. The winter time is a challenge for toddlers like Scout, she loves to be active and play outside. Battling cabin fever is a true reality for us parents, especially on cold and rainy days when we can't take them outside to the playground.

Currently in our city of Sacramento, California the days are filled with rain, and the temperatures are in the 40's. So I’ve been working on creating the perfect hygge home to make our winter hibernation warm and cozy.

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Top Tips to Hosting a Family Pizza Party
Top Tips to Hosting a Family Pizza Party

We are in the heart of winter here in Sacramento, and the temperatures have been dropping down into the 30’s. Which means family time is often spent indoors cuddling around the fireplace. It definitely feels like we’ve gone into hibernation mode. So of course it’s the perfect time to enjoy a family pizza party!

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Downton Abbey Fans
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Downton Abbey Fans

Downton Abbey is one of the most loved drama shows to come out in the last decade. Audiences fell in love with all the residences of the Downton Abbey house, including both the aristocracy family The Crawleys and the close-knit community of servants. Ten years after the show debuted in the UK, the feature film was just recently released in 2019, to the delight of fans.

This blog post includes a fun review of some of the best moments on Downton Abbey + a shopping guide that any true fan couldn’t resist.

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10 Ways to Add Fresh Pomegranate Into Your Holiday Cooking
10 Ways to Add Fresh Pomegranate Into Your Holiday Cooking

When we bought our house in Sacramento it came with a large backyard full of trees. A few months later in November we got a sweet surprise, one of the trees was actually a pomegranate tree! Every year I have more pomegranates than we could possibly eat. So I have started incorporating pomegranate into my holiday cooking.

Pomegranates come into season around late October and November in California. Not only are pomegranates packed with sweet and tart flavor, they’re also filled with healthy nutrients. And let’s be honest, they are one of the classiest fruits and immediately make you feel fancy!

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Gift Guide to Modern Coffee Mugs on Etsy
Gift Guide to Modern Coffee Mugs on Etsy

There’s something so comforting about your favorite mug, especially while sipping a hot beverage on a cold winter day. When that fabulous mug also happens to be a thoughtful gift from someone special, well then it’s even more magical.

When you’re shopping for mugs as gifts (and even for yourself!), Etsy has the best shopping selection. My list contains styles for everyone on your list, and even some extra quirky picks for your office White Elephant or Secret Santa office party. Happy Etsy shopping!

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10 Easy Ideas To Add Hygge Into Your Winter Season
10 Easy Ideas To Add Hygge Into Your Winter Season

The Danish hygge lifestyle is all about embracing everything warm and cozy during the cold days of winter. To achieve this state of ultimate cozy bliss, it does take some preparation and possibly shopping for a few investment pieces to complete your "hygge kit." Everyone has their own slightly different version of the perfect hygge winter, but there are some staple elements that most of us can agree upon and I've got them all on my list.

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How to Reduce Your Daily Plastic Usage
How to Reduce Your Daily Plastic Usage

Back in the day whenever you purchased goods from a store, the product came in either glass or paper packaging. When plastics were invented everyone thought it was be best thing since sliced bread. Little did they know that this new technology would be one of the worst things to happen to our planet. Our oceans and landfills are packed full with plastics that will take hundreds (in some cases thousands) of years to decompose.

Nowadays our daily lives are filled with plastics, and it can feel nearly impossible to avoid it. But the good news is there are quick and simple habits you can develop that will reduce your impact on the environment.

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Beginner's Guide to Making DIY Essential Oil Blends and Skincare Products
Beginner's Guide to Making DIY Essential Oil Blends and Skincare Products

Truth be told, I have always wanted to get creative with my collection of essential oils and make new blends and infused skincare products. But I honestly felt very intimidated by it and didn’t know how to get started. In the past I had always stuck to the basics of lavender, peppermint and cinnamon because they were familiar scents I could recognize. But I knew there’s a whole world of scents I had to discover.

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The Best YouTube Music Playlists for Babies
The Best YouTube Music Playlists for Babies

When you start looking for baby-friendly music on YouTube, there’s a few obstacles that you’ll commonly run into. In this blog post I have tips on why the ones I’ve listed standout as excellent options for you to play for the little one. After listening to many playlists, the heavy lifting has been done for you and you can enjoy these videos straight from this blog post.

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