Good morning. I would normally do my weekend recap on Monday, but since it was a holiday, I took the day off. Overall the weekend was pretty busy. We toured two wedding venues, had dinner with Bryan’s parents, I went to brunch and a bridal show with my bridesmaids, and relaxed all day Monday. Monday was pretty fantastic. We … [Read more...]
When to Buy Organic
Let’s face it. Organic products can be expensive. However, that being said my health is one thing that I don’t feel bad spending money on. Clothes, jewelry, makeup – eh, I could save money there. But, my health is one thing that I am going to (hopefully) have for a very long time. That being said, I don’t have an endless … [Read more...]
Benefits of Coconut Oil
I told you last week that my skin practically burned off because of a prescription topical my dermatologist gave me. After having chats with my friend Courtney, I’ve decided to stop using that medication and use a more holistic approach for my skincare. Courtney is a yoga teacher and Certified Nutrition Consultant, and has the most … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Staying Healthy at Holiday Parties
As the holiday season is among us, you may be attending more social get-togethers than in months past. I’ve been to many holiday parties lately, and even have our company party tonight! Although you’ll be wining and dining a lot more, that doesn’t mean that you have to through your healthy lifestyle out the window! Here are my top … [Read more...]
Getting Sick Before the Holidays
Bryan has had a cold for a few days now, so it was inevitable that I would be sick at some point. I woke up this morning with a terrible sore throat just in time for the holidays. I have friends that swear by Zicam, so I’m giving it a shot. Zicam is a cold remedy that contains zinc and is supposed to reduce the duration of the … [Read more...]
Water Balance Application
You know that one of my goals throughout 2012 was to drink more water. I tried everything – adding lemons, limes, even cucumbers at one point to try and increase my interest in water. Well my friends, I’ve found another thing to try: an application for my iPhone called Water Balance. One of my Instagram friends posted a screenshot … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Organize Your Office
I gave you a lot of tips in the past on how to eat healthy while working a 9 to 5, but I never addressed how I stay organized at work. If you saw my office right now, you’d think it looked shabby chic with the exposed brick walls. However, you’d also notice that I don’t have much stuff in it yet. I got my new job in the middle of … [Read more...]