Simply Nicole

| a lifestyle blog by Nicole Raudonis, focused on healthy living, home decor, travel and more

You Are What You Eat

| 18 Comments Categories: Advice, Food

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

| 11 Comments Categories: Advice, Food

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

| 7 Comments Categories: Advice, Beauty

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

| 5 Comments Categories: Advice, Holiday

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

| 17 Comments Categories: Advice, Living

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

| 10 Comments Categories: Advice, Living

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

| 3 Comments Categories: Advice, Partnership

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...]