Hey Beautiful!
I'm Leah,
your Holistic Health &
Hormone Coach
If you are over 40 and fed up with all the fad diets, tired of doing all the "right things" yet not getting results, then you're in the right place. Let's work together to reclaim your sleep, mood, energy, and waistline.
Recent posts
From Thinning to Thriving: Transforming Hair Health After 40 with Julie Olson #020
Discover the real reasons behind hair loss in women as we explore its causes—hormones, stress, gut health—and share holistic solutions. Learn why quick fixes fail and how foundational health practices... ...more
Podcast
December 11, 2024•3 min read
Calm Your Nervous System to Rebalance Your Hormones with Ali Damron #019
Understand the nervous system and stress management women over 40, explore the concept of the 'pregnenolone steal,' where stress hormones can deplete essential hormones, and provide actionable strateg... ...more
Podcast
December 09, 2024•3 min read
What is Collagen? (and why you will want it ASAP!)
I've been getting a fair amount of questions about collagen from you awesome, loyal readers so I thought this might be a helpful outline of what is collagen, why you should consider supplementing with... ...more
Beauty
November 13, 2024•5 min read
How to Eat Turmeric: 3 Ways to Lower Your Inflammation
When I first heard about the term "Golden Latte" my mind went immediately to Ninjago. You see, I have two young boys, and my world is filled with fart jokes, smelly socks, and Ninjago. (If you don't h... ...more
pain relief ,natural remedies &anti-inflammatory
November 13, 2024•7 min read
How Much Protein Do I REALLY Need?
The epic pursuit for the perfect body. The tight butt, 8-pack abs, long and lean legs, arms that ripple slightly... WHOA! HOLD UP! No one here is looking for that! At least, not anymore. We all (or ... ...more
Movement & Fitness
November 13, 2024•8 min read
Hot Day Spray: How to Make an Easy 2 Ingredient Cooling Spray
You know it's hot when you feel that trickle of sweat running down your butt crack. Yup, I said it out loud. I'm pretty sure everyone experiences it, but I just went and declared it publicly. My name ... ...more
Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•3 min read
DIY Foaming Hand Soap (with essential oils)
Do you want to reduce you and your family's exposure to toxic chemicals? Yeah, I'm right there with you. I spend a lot of effort to buy organic groceries, cook healthy meals from scratch so I know wh... ...more
Essential Oils ,diy
November 13, 2024•4 min read
Essential Oils for Cuts & Scrapes (DIY First Aid Spray)
Do you have kids? If you answered 'yes', then you likely see a LOT of cuts and scrapes! Even if you said 'no', I'm sure that you are not immune to the occasional minor injury. ...more
healthy kids ,Non-toxic Cleaning &diy
November 13, 2024•2 min read
Easy 4 Ingredient Paleo Pancake Recipe
Are you just starting out on a Paleo journey? Or perhaps you discovered that you can use the term 'paleo' when searching for gluten-free or dairy-free recipes and everything you find will be compliant... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 13, 2024•5 min read
How to make an immune support bomb with essential oils (aka FLOOM)
As I write this in September, I am uncertain of many things. Will my 4th grader do well in school this year? Is my 5-year-old growing well? But one thing I am 100% certain of is that back-to-school ti... ...more
Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements ,Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•5 min read
Massaged Kale Salad Recipe: an easy way to eat more kale!
The health world and even the media is all hyped up about kale this and kale that and how amazing kale is...and kale yeah, IT IS! Some even consider kale to be one of the most nutrient-dense foods on ... ...more
recipes
November 13, 2024•3 min read
DIY Bump & Bruise Spray with Essential Oils
The weather is warmer, the sun is out, green grass and leaves are sprouting which means...kids are playing outside more too! ...more
Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•4 min read
Easy 5-minute Immune-Boosting Smoothie Recipe
It's no secret, I am a huge smoothie fan. I usually wean off my everyday smoothie routine in the winter, but if I feel like a need a quick power-up for my system as cold and flu season hits, I most de... ...more
recipes
November 13, 2024•5 min read
How to Boost Your Immune System (using essential oils)
Last night I was reading my 5-year-old one of his favorite book, Don't You Feel Well Sam?, by Amy Hest. He loves that when the little bear, Sam, starts getting a cough his Mama knows exactly what to g... ...more
Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements ,Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•8 min read
How to Use doTERRA On Guard: My Top 12 Methods
Do you have a bottle of doTERRA On Guard just sitting in some drawer or cabinet somewhere? Did someone get you excited to buy it, full of promises for all the ways it could help your family? Or perhap... ...more
Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•5 min read
15 Healthy Super Bowl Recipes to WOW your guests AND stick to Your Health Goals
For me, Super Bowl Sunday means 3 things; lots of football watching, lots of couch time, and LOTS of comfort food (which are usually not very healthy). ...more
recipes
November 13, 2024•5 min read
The Benefits of Lemongrass Essential Oil
How much do you know about Lemongrass oil? From supporting digestion to uplifting the mood, there are plenty of Lemongrass benefits—some of which are little known to the world. ...more
Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements ,Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•3 min read
How to survive the holidays with these 7 doTERRA essential oils
My first warning that the holidays are coming is when I see the Pumpkin Spice Latte making its debut in late August. It is at this point that I know two things. One, we have officially begun the shift... ...more
Travel ,Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements &Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•6 min read
Elderberry Gummies Recipe
'Tis the season for sniffly noses, coughs that start in the middle of the night, and...elderberry syrup! We start taking this immune-supportive blend about this time of year, or even earlier. We all ... ...more
Travel ,Essential Oils &Natural Health
November 13, 2024•5 min read
Trader Joe's Dinner Ideas: Italian Style Cauliflower Rice
Most of the blog posts, series, and tutorials you find on my site are because I'm actually trying to solve a problem for myself and then decide that it's such a great solution that I need to tell the ... ...more
recipes ,meal planning
November 13, 2024•6 min read
3 Easy changes you can make TODAY to feel better, gain energy and increase productivity
First, I'm going to show you pictures of 62 gluten-free lunch ideas. Then, just when you might be thinking that this is too much work, too complicated, or not something you can do, I'm going to break... ...more
healthy kids ,Lunchboxes &Recipes Kids Will Love
November 13, 2024•5 min read
Cleaning with Essential Oils - 11 Amazingly Easy DIY Recipes
Use Purify to clean your stove tops while also purifying and freshening the air; in a natural, safe way. ...more
Non-toxic Cleaning ,Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•6 min read
Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe
What do you do when all you want is a taco but you know it won’t help you get healthy? You eat one of these tasty Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps! These are a perfectly satisfying comfort food loaded with... ...more
recipes ,Eat Well
November 13, 2024•2 min read
Eat This Superfood Salad and Supercharge Your Day
Most people’s idea of a salad is a drab boring affair of iceberg lettuce and out of season tomatoes. I’m here to change that perception because a really good salad is far from boring. A proper salad s... ...more
recipes ,Detox &Eat Well
November 13, 2024•3 min read
Gut Healing Smoothie
Keeping your gut healthy and happy is one of the big secrets to good digestion, glowing skin, and increased energy. The more easy ways you have to incorporate recipes that reestablish a healthy intest... ...more
recipes
November 13, 2024•2 min read
What to Buy at Costco (The Healthy Stuff - Part 2)
My first post, 21 of The Healthiest Snacks You Can Buy At Costco, was such a hit (it's one of my most shared post on the entire blog!) that I felt I had to give you more of what you wanted! So let's ... ...more
healthy kids ,Eat Well &pantry
November 13, 2024•15 min read
6 Uses for Eucalyptus Essential Oil (and one to avoid)
"How do I use Eucalyptus essential oil?” If you asking this, then you are in the right place! I have 6 uses for Eucalyptus Essential Oil to share with you - which are all incredibly useful - and one ... ...more
Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•4 min read
22 Citrus Essential Oil Diffuser Recipes
Citrus essential oils can transport you to a tropical beach, a childhood memory, give you an inner smile that burst through your face, or lift sagging shoulders. And although they smell ah-mazing, the... ...more
Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•3 min read
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - let's have a check-in...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I don't think it could come at a better time. After 8 weeks or so of #SIP, many of us are literally losing our minds. Have you found yourself prisoner to thou... ...more
Mindfulness ,Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements &Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•9 min read
Establishing a Bedtime Routine with essential oils (that really works!)
You have so many important things to do each day. You can’t afford to wake up feeling groggy or unrested. Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial to maintaining physical and emotional health. There ar... ...more
Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements ,Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•12 min read
Dark Cherry Chocolate Smoothie (using ingredients only from your pantry & freezer)
Another smoothie recipe! This one is for the kids...ok, it's not JUST for the kids, but they're gonna love it! Even though it is packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and minerals (even some magn... ...more
recipes ,smoothies healthy kids &Recipes Kids Will Love
November 13, 2024•3 min read
Menopause & Weightloss EXPLAINED with Laura Lambe #003
Laura Lambe, Menopause Practitioner and member of The British Menopause Society. Laura is also the Founder of Menopause Mastery, a 1-1 private treatment plan for women looking to reduce menopausal sym... ...more
Podcast
November 13, 2024•2 min read
The Gut, Brain, Vagina Connection with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf #001
Renowned as a premier expert in women’s health, bestselling author, entrepreneur, spokesperson, and innovative specialist in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery for over two decades, Dr.... ...more
Podcast
November 13, 2024•2 min read
Sandpaper Sex and Leaky Bladders with Kim Vopni #002
Kim Vopni is known as The Vagina Coach. She is a certified fitness professional, a published author, and a women’s health educator. Kim is the founder of Pelvienne Wellness Inc - a company offering p... ...more
Podcast
November 13, 2024•2 min read
Heart Healthy in Menopause: Why Diet and Exercise Often Aren’t Enough with Dr. Felice Gersh #004
Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a p... ...more
Podcast
November 13, 2024•3 min read
Weight Loss Over 40: Why What Used to Work Doesn't Anymore with Brie Wieselman #005
Brie Wieselman, LAc, MTCM is a licensed primary care provider and medical director of Brie Wieselman Integrative Health. ...more
Podcast
November 13, 2024•3 min read
Aging Powerfully: Be "Built to Last" with JJ Virgin #006
As a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer, JJ is a passionate advocate of the healing power of nutrition, and is mission driven to change the way the world sees aging and ... ...more
Podcast
November 13, 2024•3 min read
Thyroid Triumph: Unleashing Your Energetic, Badass Self After 40 with Dr. Amie Hornaman #007
Dr. Amie Hornaman, known as "The Thyroid-Fixer," is a prominent figure in the field of thyroid and hormone optimization. She hosts the globally recognized podcast, The Thyroid Fixer™, which has become... ...more
Podcast
November 13, 2024•3 min read
Combatting Cortisol: Why Your Energy Levels Are so Low #008
ierra Bains is a double board-certified Functional Medicine Doctor and hormone and fatigue specialist. She believes in marrying the best of science with the body's own ability to heal so you can feel... ...more
Podcast
November 13, 2024•3 min read
How Dirty Are You? Uncovering the Hidden Toxins Sabotaging Your Energy & Health with Dr. Wendie Trubow #009
Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA,IFM certified practitioner, is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other heal... ...more
Podcast
November 13, 2024•4 min read
How Reducing Inflammation will help you Hit your Weight & Health Loss Goals for Good with Dr. Andrea Robertson #010
Eliminate the "mom car" smell and actually enjoy taking a deep breath with the car windows shut? YES! With these DIY essential oil car freshener recipes, you can have both. ...more
Podcast
November 13, 2024•3 min read
Protein Packed Grain-free Banana Nut Breakfast Muffins
I have finally finessed the ultimate weekday breakfast recipe! This is a rare commodity, a breakfast food that is super easy to take on the go, requires no cooking or prep, is super healthy for you AN... ...more
recipes
November 13, 2024•4 min read
![Essential Oil Car Freshener Recipe [DIY home recipes]](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_320/u_https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/ds9ynSW8DmTpKNcqhmBw/media/6734c1a1237fe4168095c23d.jpeg)
Essential Oil Car Freshener Recipe [DIY home recipes]
Eliminate the "mom car" smell and actually enjoy taking a deep breath with the car windows shut? YES! With these DIY essential oil car freshener recipes, you can have both. As moms, we spend WAY more... ...more
Non-toxic Cleaning ,Essential Oils mom-hack &gift ideas
November 13, 2024•3 min read
Top 9 Fermented Foods: Their Benefits & How to Eat Them
It's all the rage these days. Hashtags for probiotics, good bacteria, fermented foods, microbiome, gut-friendly, "feed your gut", etc are skyrocketing in popularity on social media. And for good reaso... ...more
recipes
November 13, 2024•7 min read
13 Healthy Snacks a Nutritionist Buys on Amazon
Have you ever wondered where a Nutritionist shops for their foods and what they buy? Wouldn't it be fun to be a fly on their shopping cart and see all the decisions they make? (Like, do they really no... ...more
kids eat healthy ,clean eating amazon & soy-free
November 13, 2024•6 min read
![How to Earn Free Essential Oils with dōTERRA [Loyalty Rewards Program (LRP) explained]](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_320/u_https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/ds9ynSW8DmTpKNcqhmBw/media/6734b67a21a19e67e1965985.png)
How to Earn Free Essential Oils with dōTERRA [Loyalty Rewards Program (LRP) explained]
Do you want to learn how to get free essential oils? I get at least two free bottles of essential oils each month. Let me explain how that can happen for you too, with dōTERRA's Loyalty Rewards Progra... ...more
Essential Oils
November 13, 2024•8 min read
Easy 5-Minute Healthy Basil Pesto Recipe
Do you want to know my favorite thing about pesto? No, it's not that it is amazing scrumptious comfort food that can jazz up various types of meals. But that's pretty awesome too. My favorite thing ... ...more
recipes , gluten-free &dips and condiments
November 13, 2024•4 min read
![Overcoming Obstacles [show up or give up]](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_320/u_https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/ds9ynSW8DmTpKNcqhmBw/media/6733c2a482e63624e856899c.jpeg)
Overcoming Obstacles [show up or give up]
Life happens, and it ain't always pretty. Let me tell you a story of how a totally shitty start to a day can turn into a crazy and wonderful revelation. It's a story about overcoming obstacles...or n... ...more
growth Mindset ,personal growth & inspiration
November 13, 2024•5 min read
All Natural DIY Tea Tree Oil Face Wash (great for acne)
As moms, I'm willing to bet that we have all either dealt with teenage acne ourselves, weird-hormonal outbreaks in our 20s (birth control pill??), or pregnancy-related hormonal acne (I didn't even kno... ...more
recipes ,Non-toxic Cleaning Essential Oils &diy
November 13, 2024•4 min read
11 Vegetarian Dinner Ideas (perfect for Meatless Monday or Lent)
Every year millions of Christians around the world observe Lent, starting today. In honor of the meatless Fridays of Lent and from the many reader requests, I've compiled a list of delicious and healt... ...more
gluten-free ,vegetarian &meatless monday
November 12, 2024•9 min read
![My Favorite Reference Guide for Essential Oils [ includes doTERRA blends]](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_320/u_https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/ds9ynSW8DmTpKNcqhmBw/media/6733c13d82e6361aa2568913.jpeg)
My Favorite Reference Guide for Essential Oils [ includes doTERRA blends]
You took your first whiff of an essential oil and now you are hooked. You've jumped on board the essential oil wagon and you are so excited. You get it. You see why everyone is so gung-ho for them...... ...more
Essential Oils
November 12, 2024•3 min read
How to Make DIY Roller Bottles with Essential Oil Recipes
Have you thought about using essential oils but don't know how or where to start? It can be overwhelming when you first get inspired or interested in essential oils. What oils to use? How do I use the... ...more
Essential Oils ,diy
November 12, 2024•3 min read
How to Make Healthy Chocolate Gummies (easy recipe!)
Wouldn't it be great if when your child asked for a chocolate treat you could feel great about giving them one? or two? or as many as they wanted? ...more
Beauty ,healthy desserts &gelatin
November 12, 2024•4 min read
This is Why You Need Frozen Smoothie Packs in Your Life (and your freezer)
No one knows the importance of consuming daily greens more than me, a nutritionist. Dark leafy greens are great for just about every part of your body as they are packed with nutrients and antioxidant... ...more
Detox ,meal planning smoothies &healthy kids
November 12, 2024•8 min read
Yes, You CAN Host a Fun Kids Birthday Party with NO Sugar!
You see, he hasn't yet had any candy, cake, or refined (white) sugar products yet. I'm not a freak about it, and I know the day will come when he will have those "foods", but I just feel like it's rea... ...more
recipes ,healthy desserts &gluten-free
November 12, 2024•7 min read
"Thinker" Blend; Essential Oils for Focus
Your mind is jumping around like kids in a jump house at a birthday party after loads of sugar consumption, you can't seem to string two coherent sentences together, and yet you still have a ton of wo... ...more
recipes ,Essential Oils &Brain power
November 12, 2024•4 min read
Why I Think This is the Best Kids Lunch Box
I've packed over 1,000 lunch boxes in the past 4 years, I have a healthy following on Instagram where I pretty much only post pics of kids' lunch boxes, and when people need answers to lunchbox questi... ...more
Lunchboxes ,school lunch kids lunches &planetbox
November 12, 2024•4 min read
How to Clean a Diffuser for Essential Oils
You've got your diffuser running with your favorite essential oil blend and life is good. In fact, if you are like me (#essentialoilobsessed), you are likely running multiple diffusers frequently arou... ...more
Essential Oils ,natural home
November 12, 2024•3 min read
What to Make for Breakfast: 7 easy, quick, healthy ideas (without eggs)
They say, 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day'. Well, I'm not entirely sure I agree wholeheartedly with that - you wouldn't either if you were an intermittent faster like me. But consider... ...more
healthy eating ,Breakfast busy moms & gluten-free
November 12, 2024•5 min read
Essential Oils for Congestion
When your little one starts coughing in the middle of the night, what do you do? When their chest is rattling with congestion and you desperately wish you could help them breathe a little better, what... ...more
recipes ,Non-toxic Cleaning Essential Oils &Natural Health
November 12, 2024•4 min read
DIY Copycat Burt's Bees Lip Balm; easy 4 ingredient recipe
After beginning the slow process of overhauling my food, cosmetics, and personal care products over the years I have been on a mission to accomplish two goals; reduce my exposure to toxic chemicals an... ...more
recipes ,Non-toxic Cleaning Essential Oils &diy
November 12, 2024•5 min read
Gift Guide - Unique Stocking Stuffer Ideas to Inspire Health
This holiday gift guide of stocking stuffer ideas is a collection of favorite gifts we’ve received and the ones that we love to give. Most gifts are also natural, organic, and health-promoting. ...more
Healthy Home ,Wellness Trends healthy eating &How to Shop Healthy
November 12, 2024•8 min read
Gift Guide - Gifts for Health Nuts
Do you have someone in your life that is always looking for the healthiest foods, researching wellness trends, talking about the benefits of exercise, or on a mission to reduce toxins in their life? Y... ...more
Healthy Home ,Wellness Trends &How to Shop Healthy
November 12, 2024•9 min read
Gift Guide - Healthy Gifts for Foodies
STOP scrolling through endless amounts of websites looking for the perfect gift ideas! This gift guide has all the best ideas for healthy gifts for foodies in your life. ...more
Healthy Home ,welness trend healthy eating &How to Shop Healthy
November 12, 2024•8 min read
Safe and Effective Natural Remedies for Growing Pains
My 5-year-old son was up frequently last night with what we call "growing pains". I used to have them as a kid too, and I'm pretty sure most parents deal with this at some point or another. And, why d... ...more
healthy kids ,parenting &Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements
November 12, 2024•7 min read
Gift Guide: Gifts for Mom that Inspire Health, Self-Care, and a Simpler Life
What do you get the hardworking, busy mom in your life? Some moms don't "need" anything but could really use a gift that inspires them to take better self-care. Other moms may really benefit from bett... ...more
Self-Care ,Healthy Home &How to Shop Healthy
November 12, 2024•10 min read
My Favorite Healthy and Natural Product 2018 Cyber Monday Deals
Black Friday & Cyber Monday are great days to take advantage of discounts that sometimes only come around once a year. I also love that you can do some research ahead of time and do all your shopping ... ...more
Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements ,Healthy Home &How to Shop Healthy
November 12, 2024•7 min read
How to Detox from Wildfire Smoke (Natural Ways to Cleanse)
If you live in Northern California right now, you are well aware of the severity of the air quality - it's TERRIBLE! With Air Quality Indexes (AQI) so high that schools are closed, sports events (even... ...more
Detox ,healthy kids &Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements
November 12, 2024•8 min read
Gift Guide - Healthy Gift Ideas for Kids
Every year (twice a year for each child!) I face the same question...what in the heck should I buy my kids for Christmas and for their birthday this year? ...more
parenting , Movement & Fitness Wellness Trends kids eat healthy &How to Shop Healthy
November 12, 2024•12 min read
Easy Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe with a Paleo Spin {gluten-free, grain-free}
I hear pitter-patter STOMP-STOMP down the hallway and I just know what is about to happen...CRASH! The bedroom door flies open and two little monsters come barreling in screaming "Dutch Baby Pancakes,... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•5 min read
This is How You Make a Lunch Box Go From Okay to Amazing!
Hey there Mama! I'm going to let you in on a little secret. Everyone thinks the lunch box I pack every day for my child is amazing but they can't quite figure out how I make it so cute and fun. ...more
healthy kids ,Lunchboxes
November 12, 2024•3 min read
The Difference Between Living and Feeling Alive {a wake up call}
What if I told you that you had a finite amount of time on this Earth in this body? I mean, you already knew that, right? But if we all knew that, why do we make the decisions that we make? ...more
Self-Care ,motherhood personal Growth &Mindfulness
November 12, 2024•6 min read
Week 4: Steal My Meal Plan! {4 Week Meal Plan Series}
What if your weeknight dinner was already cooked when you got home in the evening? I mean TOTALLY ready? Like ready to serve yourself, sit down and enjoy. ...more
recipes ,meal planning
November 12, 2024•10 min read
No Flour, No Sugar! Healthy Chocolate Blender Pancakes {gluten-free, dairy-free}
I make so many things in my Vitamix (I am a bit obsessed with it) but hadn't yet ventured into making blender pancakes. I tried out a few recipes and was underwhelmed, so I created my own! This healt... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•6 min read
Magnesium; the Sleep Better, Poop Better, Relax Better Mineral!
There is one supplement that can help you sleep better, poop better, relax more, and even help with chronic pain. Yup! I am not pulling your leg! Magnesium benefits so many systems in the body it is u... ...more
Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements
November 12, 2024•8 min read
Make Healthy Easy With This Online Meal Planner {with video tutorial}
Everyone is a meal planner. If you eat, you meal plan. For some of us, this simply involves choosing what frozen dinner, seeing if there is mac n' cheese in the cupboard, or what drive-through to hit... ...more
Get Healthy ,meal planning
November 12, 2024•7 min read
Week 3: Steal My Meal Plan! {4 Week Meal Plan Series}
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recipes ,meal planning
November 12, 2024•11 min read
Stress Management Techniques; How to Build Your Stress Reduction Toolkit
Do you want to age faster? Or feel like crap all the time? How about weight gain, do you want some of that? Of course you don't! Ok, so let's build you a toolkit to supply you with various stress ma... ...more
Get Healthy , Self-Care &Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements
November 12, 2024•17 min read
Week 2: Steal My Meal Plan! {4 Week Meal Plan Series}
If you want someone to tell you exactly what to eat, what to shop for, and to give you a whole one-week meal plan in detail with recipes and notes then this post is for you. Actually, if I were you, I... ...more
recipes ,meal planning
November 12, 2024•10 min read
![Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe [flu + cold natural remedy]](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_320/u_https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/ds9ynSW8DmTpKNcqhmBw/media/6733adafcf4a2e28348c1012.jpeg)
Homemade Elderberry Syrup Recipe [flu + cold natural remedy]
Cold and flu season is already upon us, and the one thing I hate to see as a mom is my child in discomfort and pain from illness. That is why the one thing I make sure to have on hand at all times is ... ...more
recipes ,healthy kids Recipes Kids Will Love &Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements
November 12, 2024•6 min read
Week 1: Steal My Meal Plan! {4 Week Meal Plan Series}
Are you a busy mom who is struggling with formulating a meal plan that works for your family? Do you see other examples online of Weekly Meal Plans but all the dinners are "Pinterest Perfect" and it r... ...more
recipes ,meal planning
November 12, 2024•8 min read
Why the Switch Witch Will Visit Our Home This Halloween (again)
WARNING: Do not read this post with your children! Have you heard of the Switch Witch? Well, let me tell you about this "good" Halloween witch and why she is going to be your best friend this Hallowe... ...more
healthy kids ,parenting &Wellness Trends
November 12, 2024•9 min read
Protein Packed Banana Nut & Raisin Breakfast Muffins {gluten and grain-free}
I have finally finessed the ultimate weekday breakfast recipe! This is a rare commodity, a breakfast food that is super easy to take on the go, requires no cooking or prep, is super healthy for you AN... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•5 min read
How To Boost Your Milk Supply with Delicious Lactation Cookies!
Based on my conversations with other moms, my pumping output, and having two boys who have thrived on breastmilk as babes, I'm going to go ahead and say I had a healthy milk supply. However, around 3-... ...more
Smoothies | Recipes Kids Will Love | Recipes ,recipes &motherhood
November 12, 2024•6 min read
DIY Cleaning Supplies: Should You Be Using Them?
Should you be making your own cleaning supplies? Well, before I embarked on the project of making my own DIY cleaning supplies, I needed to know more. ...more
Healthy Home ,Non-toxic Cleaning &Live well
November 12, 2024•5 min read
How to Get Kids Cooking In the Kitchen; 10 Tools to Get Them Excited to Help You!
I will be the first to admit that when my kids used to ask me if they could help in the kitchen I would cringe a little. It was just easier and faster to do it myself. I felt so guilty though. My kids... ...more
healthy kids ,parenting
November 12, 2024•9 min read
The 9 Worst Mistakes People Make When Meal Planning
As a nutritionist, when I mention the words "meal planning" I often get one of two reactions from my audience. Either their eyes roll into the back of their head and they cease listening to what I'm s... ...more
meal planning ,Eat Well
November 12, 2024•9 min read
How to Be SuperMom; 17 Ways to Quickly Pack a Healthy PlanetBox Lunchbox
School is back in session for many of you or will be in a few short weeks. Did you lovingly pack your child's lunchbox the night before? Perhaps you took the time to handwrite a note, or you spent tim... ...more
healthy kids ,Lunchboxes &Eat Well
November 12, 2024•9 min read
How to give the best advice to...yourself!
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt confused, frustrated, or not sure how to deal with something? I bet you wanted to immediately turn to your best friend, mom, or trusted confidant and a... ...more
motherhood ,personal growth
November 12, 2024•3 min read
7 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Cut Carbs (when out and about)
There is a growing trend to lower dietary carbohydrate intake and for many good reasons. By reducing refined carbs, sugars, and empty calories, people are finding they have more energy, disease sympto... ...more
Get Healthy ,Wellness Trends &Eat Well
November 12, 2024•8 min read
20 Super Healthy Smoothie Recipes You Need to Try
Smoothie recipes are a dime a dozen on the internet. “Detox” and “cleansing” are buzzwords that just about every blogger in the health and wellness niche uses, and not always with your best interests ... ...more
recipes ,smoothies &Eat Well
November 12, 2024•8 min read
21 of the Healthiest Snacks You Can Buy at Costco
Costco can be very intimidating and overwhelming with their mega-aisles of products. You could literally get lost in that store. The fear of not making it ...more
healthy kids ,How to Shop Healthy
November 12, 2024•11 min read
How to Avoid Stress And Find Peace
I am so excited to introduce guest blogger Isabel Freitas today!! She has some very helpful insight on how to avoid stress and find peace. I will be rereading this one a lot for all the helpful remind... ...more
Self-Care ,motherhood &Mindfulness
November 12, 2024•7 min read
Amazon Prime Day Deals for Healthy Moms
Did you hear? Black Friday comes in July too...it's called "Amazon Prime Day" and you should be taking advantage of all the rocking deals that are coming on Monday, July 16th at 3pm ET!!! Tens of thou... ...more
Healthy Home ,How to Shop Healthy
November 12, 2024•5 min read
7 Ways to Get Better Sleep TONIGHT!
I like to think of myself as a pretty okay mom on most days, until...I have a couple of bad nights of sleep. Then, the MOMSTER comes out full force and our family knows that nothing will be right unti... ...more
Get Healthy , Self-Care &Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements
November 12, 2024•9 min read
Watermelon Radish & Mint Summer Salad
I have got the best summer salad for you today! It checks all the boxes; easy to make, refreshing, looks beautiful, healthy and it tastes AH-MAZING! Even if you aren't gung-ho for radishes, this versi... ...more
recipes
November 12, 2024•4 min read
How to Make Mango, Mint & Spinach Taste Amazing Together
Fellow Mama, this recipe is going to make your life so much better. The one complaint I hear over and over from moms everywhere is that the struggle to get greens into their kids (and themselves) is r... ...more
popsicles ,Vitamix healthy eating &kids eat healthy
November 12, 2024•6 min read
The Formula for How to Make a Great Smoothie
Have you been putting off drinking smoothies because you either can't find one you like or you are overwhelmed by the millions of recipes and can't choose one to try? ...more
recipes ,smoothies Recipes Kids Will Love &Eat Well
November 12, 2024•12 min read
Soaked and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds 5 Yummy Ways
Pumpkin Seeds, also known as pepitas, are one of those things that I always forget about, suddenly remember how healthy they are and then wonder why I don't have any on hand! (Oh yeah, because I ate t... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•4 min read
What is Keto Butter Coffee (aka Bulletproof Coffee)? and How to Make It!
What if I told you that by drinking a special cup of coffee you could increase and sustain your energy, activate weight loss, improve your brain function, and curb your cravings? Oh, and it also taste... ...more
recipes ,Get Healthy Detox Eat Well welness trend &pantry
November 12, 2024•12 min read
Learn how to meditate with your children
Do you have those moments in life when things are so crazy and hectic that all your yoga breathing and calming techniques go out the window? Maybe you snap at your kids, or your husband or even the do... ...more
motherhood ,healthy kids parenting &Mindfulness
November 12, 2024•3 min read
11 warning signs you are unhealthy (that you shouldn't ignore)!
If I asked you right now how you thought your health ranked, what would you say? In fact, have you actually given it much thought lately? Let me outline 11 warning signs you are unhealthy so that you ... ...more
Get Healthy
November 12, 2024•12 min read
No Time? 9 easy, quick, healthy weeknight meals
It is one of those days when I don't have time to find, read, or learn a new dinner recipe. I don’t have time to do loads of kitchen prep work, I just have like 20-30 minutes (if that) to throw togeth... ...more
recipes ,meal planning &Eat Well
November 12, 2024•13 min read
How saying 'NO' can be the best gift to yourself
“We must say "no" to what, in our heart, we don't want. We must say "no" to doing things out of obligation, thereby cheating those important to us of the purest expression of our love. We must say "no... ...more
Self-Care ,motherhood growth Mindset &personal growth
November 12, 2024•9 min read
Homemade healthy ranch dip recipe
I'm picky about the ingredients in my food. Especially with condiments. Did you know that condiments are one of the sneaky places that sugar can be found? Why do we need sugar in our ranch dip? Uhhh, ... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•2 min read
The best gift for mother's day that you have never thought of
I’m a straight shooter, so let me come right out and say it; In this post, I am going to be promoting a service to you. But I feel so strongly about this particular service and how it can enhance the ... ...more
Self-Care ,motherhood & Movement & Fitness
November 12, 2024•7 min read
This is what you need to pack when you travel with kids!
Dear Mothers Everywhere, if you are reading this it is likely because you are thinking about or are planning to embark on an adventure with your children that involves airplane travel. Travel with kid... ...more
healthy kids ,Travel parenting &Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements
November 12, 2024•22 min read
"Awakening" purple juice drink recipe; boost your energy!
I was dragging this afternoon. My first thought was SUGAR!!, but I immediately changed my mindset to 'what does my body ACTUALLY need?' Yeah, I still have sugar cravings sometimes. I’m human just like... ...more
recipes ,smoothies
November 12, 2024•2 min read
How to make an easy, non-toxic, DIY all purpose surface cleaner
Have you ever walked through the perfume section in a department store and started to feel a little light-headed, slightly nauseous or like a headache is coming on? I feel like that every time. It's b... ...more
Healthy Home ,Non-toxic Cleaning &Essential Oils
November 12, 2024•5 min read
This is what happened when I poured my coffee this morning
This morning I woke up and went to make coffee like I usually do. I used my Vitamix to whip up my butter, MCT oil and french press coffee, but as I was about to pour my “bulletproof” coffee into my ta... ...more
Self-Care ,motherhood &Mindfulness
November 12, 2024•3 min read
Slow Cooker Chili Spiked with Veggies
love chili on a cold winter night, coated with gooey cheese and steaming in the bowl. After I graduated from nutrition school I began to see the potential in adding more nutrition to everyday meals. H... ...more
recipes
November 12, 2024•4 min read
How to select the best probiotics and what to watch out for!
You have probably heard that probiotics are good for you and maybe you have even bought some. But did you buy the right kind? Are you confused and overwhelmed by all the choices out there? ...more
Get Healthy ,Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements
November 12, 2024•11 min read
The Best Green Smoothies to Get Into the St Patrick's Day Spirit
With St. Patrick's day just around the corner, here are some green smoothie ideas to get your green spirit flowing strong...in a healthy way! I collected the greenest, healthiest, and most appealing g... ...more
recipes ,Get Healthy &smoothies
November 12, 2024•4 min read
Taming the Snack Attack; How to Choose Healthy Snacks
When you feel a snack attack coming on, what do you reach for? Is it a healthy choice? I'm guessing if you are reading this blog post then it's not. Well, you are in luck because today's Friday Food C... ...more
Get Healthy ,Eat Well
November 12, 2024•8 min read
Fish Taco Bowls: A Quick and Easy Weeknight Meal
I could eat foods from south of the border every day, all day long. I simply love all of it. So it is no wonder that one of my favorite weeknight meals happens to be fish taco bowls. ...more
recipes
November 12, 2024•7 min read
5 Recipes to Curb Your Sweet Cravings & Shrink Your Waistline
If you answered yes to some or all of these questions then THIS BLOG POST IS PERFECT FOR YOU! I'm so excited!!! (yes, I geek out on this stuff because I KNOW it will help you to achieve your goals!) I... ...more
recipes ,Get Healthy &Eat Well
November 12, 2024•4 min read
7 Must-see TED Talks that will enlighten you on how and what to eat for better health
Sometimes I’m tired of the actual act of reading articles about nutrition and wellness. Luckily, there is a great, largely untapped, resource for those of us who need a break from the written word. TE... ...more
Get Healthy ,Wellness Trends &Eat Well
November 12, 2024•6 min read
How to make mouthwatering pulled beef for 5 different meals
This blog post has been requested by so many of my Instagram followers that I spent my weekend writing it for you guys! I couldn't bear the thought of you all going one more day without this amazingne... ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•3 min read
Super Easy Chocolate Banana Cookies That Taste Like Dessert (with NO Sugar!)
Are you looking for a healthy "treat" for your kids (and yourself)? Then look no more. Here it is. Not only do these "cookies" taste like a treat, but they are SUPER easy to make. ...more
recipes ,Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•2 min read
What every mom should have in her “natural medicine cabinet”
Do you remember the last time you started to get that “icky” feeling in your stomach and your first thought was, “Oh God! I really hope this is not the stomach flu that is going around!” Or when your ... ...more
Natural Remedies & Nutritional Supplements ,Healthy Home
November 12, 2024•10 min read
School lunchbox ideas and tips - Part 2
Today we are going to talk about some general tips and ideas for basic lunchbox packing and some ideas for grocery shopping and prepping certain foods ahead of the start of a crazy week so you can hav... ...more
healthy kids ,Lunchboxes &Recipes Kids Will Love
November 12, 2024•11 min read
School lunchbox packing ideas and tips with product recommendations - part 1
Recently, a friend I've known for years sent me a message and basically requested this post. At first, I was resistant because I wasn't sure what I would write about...I mean, isn't packing lunches so... ...more
healthy kids ,Lunchboxes
November 12, 2024•11 min read
How to stay balanced when mom-life gets crazy! (how online yoga classes saved my sanity)
t’s been a crazy week, you’ve been running around like a crazy person, but your kids are all alive and they’ve been fed (more or less) 3 meals a day and the house is a step down from hurricane mess st... ...more
Self-Care ,motherhood Movement & Fitness &Mindfulness
November 12, 2024•7 min read
Mom Hack: how podcasts that I don’t even listen to have changed my life!
Moms - trust me, you may not understand why I’m writing an article about this, but if you are interested in easier travel with kids, more relaxing stroller rides with preschoolers, and car rides in wh... ...more
motherhood ,healthy kids Travel &parenting
November 12, 2024•6 min read
My everyday green smoothie with 5 servings of veggies and fruit
Recently I've realized that with food, I'm a bit of a creature of habit. While diversity and variety in your diet are definitely beneficial and highly recommended, I find that it is just easier to sti... ...more
recipes ,Detox &smoothies
November 12, 2024•5 min read
On being vulnerable, finding "my village" and dinner parties
For all the moms reading this blog, this post is for you. Actually, I'm pretty sure it’s for me and is the cheapest form of therapy right now but if it benefits someone else who is reading it then tha... ...more
Self-Care ,motherhood &personal Growth
November 12, 2024•5 min read
The 5 Best Health and Wellness Podcasts for Moms to Listen To
If the internet went down, or the world was ending, but I had a stash of my favorite downloaded podcasts, I might still be ok. You can listen while cooking (unless your kids interrupt every 5 seconds)... ...more
Self-Care ,personal Growth
November 12, 2024•5 min read
Motherhood; I feel like my life is crazy...
and I have absolutely no time to myself and I feel like I'm losing my mind ALL. THE. TIME. I feel like my life is crazy! So, this is the PERFECT time to start making life changes or do something for m... ...more
Self-Care ,motherhood
November 12, 2024•5 min read
How to build a well balanced meal using this easy technique
If you are like me, then you often struggle with the never-ending question of “What should I cook for dinner?” I like to cook (when I don’t have kids pleading for my attention every 2 seconds, have so... ...more
Get Healthy ,meal planning
November 12, 2024•4 min read
3 Easy changes you can make TODAY to feel better, gain energy and increase productivity
Do you feel like Exhaustion is chasing you around at your heels all day? Do you have kids? Do you crave sugar or caffeine at some point during the day? If you answered yes to any or all of those quest... ...more
Get Healthy , Self-Care &Detox
November 12, 2024•6 min read
Easy, Quick, Summer Dinner; Blackened Chicken Salad
This is a delicious, healthy, refreshing, light but satisfying and easy meal for those hot summer nights. If your kids don’t eat salad, no worries, you can serve a compartmentalized dinner for them us... ...more
recipes
November 12, 2024•5 min read
Biohacking Menopause: Menopause is inevitable, suffering is optional with Zora Benhamou #011
Zora Benhamou is a gerontologist on a mission to disrupt menopause stigma and ageist stereotypes. She is the host of the Hack My Age podcast focusing on biohacking for women going through the menopaus... ...more
Podcast
November 12, 2024•3 min read
Bile, What is it and Why It's so Important for Hormone Balance and Detoxification with Jaclyn Downs #012
Ok so maybe "bile" isn't the sexiest thing to talk about, but after hearing Jaclyn discuss all the ways it helps our bodies detox, I think it deserves a LOT more attention! You could be doing all the ... ...more
Podcast
November 12, 2024•3 min read
Breast Health and our Lymphatic System with Beth Phillips #013
Beth is a certified Holistic Health Trainer who has spent a substantial part of her life looking into natural remedies for every day health concerns and the big kahunas. After 6 years in the medical... ...more
Podcast
November 12, 2024•3 min read
Energy Balls recipe: nutritious, delicious and healthy!
If you click on these links and purchase these products I may receive a small commission. Not enough to buy a house but maybe enough to buy a coffee! Thanks for helping keep the lights on! ...more
Smoothies | Recipes Kids Will Love | Recipes ,healthy snack
November 12, 2024•3 min read
No Fail Chocolate Kale Smoothie (for kids AND adults!)
The timeless question...how can I eat more greens? The even more timeless question...how can I get my kids to eat more greens? ...more
Smoothies | Recipes Kids Will Love | Recipes
November 12, 2024•3 min read
Metals, Menopause, Chronic Illness: Factors that Might Be Hindering Health Despite Your Best Efforts with Dr. Nafysa Parpia #014
Throughout her career in holistic medicine, she has focused on treating patients with complex chronic illnesses. She specializes in tick-borne illness/Lyme Disease, environmentally acquired illness, m... ...more
Podcast
November 12, 2024•3 min read
Feel-Like-Crap Recovery with Keri Brooks #015
Keri Brooks is a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Women’s Wellness Specialist and is an avid corporate speaker and food educator. In addition, she hold... ...more
Podcast
November 12, 2024•4 min read
Flip the Script: Pain is Optional with Lara Heimann #016
A practicing physical therapist and yoga teacher for 28 years, Lara received both her undergraduate and graduate education from Duke University and as a licensed physical therapist, continued her stud... ...more
Podcast
November 12, 2024•4 min read
5 Steps To Weightloss After 40 with Mike Fave #017
With 6 years in the hospital trenches as an RN, my true passion has always been independent research. Years before ever working in the hospital I had my head inside a Pubmed article/ physiology textb... ...more
Podcast
November 12, 2024•3 min read
Could Algae Be the Key to Better Aging, Energy, Memory, and More? with Catharine Arnston #017
Catharine Arnston is an expert in algae nutrition, a wellness thought leader, an experienced entrepreneur, and a sought-after speaker. Catharine has a PhD, MBA, BA Hons, and is a board-certified healt... ...more
Podcast
November 12, 2024•5 min read
