Category: Healthy Thoughts & Motivation
The 10 Day Challenge Starts September 10th!
Is it time to get it together with your health & self-care after a long summer? Don’t worry sister, I’ve got you. Join me this September for 10 amazing days of healthy #truthbombs, tips & fun mini self-care daily challenges to help you live a happier and healthier life this season! The fun starts Monday, September 10th, 2018. […]
My Journey to Pregnancy & Motherhood (and 1st trimester)
Holy moly. So, first of all, I just wanted to say, THANK YOU guys for all for the incredible love, support, excitement and prayers that have been flooding in, after our little announcement a few weeks ago. I can’t even count the amount of encouraging messages and uplifting words so many of you have shared– […]
My Super Quick Morning Skincare Routine
So, if you follow me on instagram, this week I gave you all a little peek inside my (very quick) natural morning skincare routine. I was blown away by your response and questions about the idea of natural & non-toxic skincare & beauty products. As you’ll see above in the video, the questions just kept […]
Oh, baby. A (little) announcement
Just about the only thing I’ve been cooking lately. A #SIMPLYREALBABY boy arriving this December! ? And oh man, you guys, has it been a journey already. The road to this smiling pic has been much deeper in a lot of ways for me, and the road since has been an even wilder ride. But I’m so […]
My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks 2018
So, confession: how is a girl supposed to work the morning that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale early access opens? I’ll tell you: she doesn’t. There’s just something about all your favorite brands, going on sale. For me, it’s the one time of year that I refresh my staples, and the things that I wear the […]
On Creating a Life, Where You Get out of Your Own Way. 14 Ways to Tell if You’re Ready (Part 3)
Note: This is a a long and deeply personal post, that I ended up turning into a little series. On starting, creating and continuing to be get out of my own way. Aka, spiritual growth, and what that really means. The real, un-edited version. Haven’t caught up yet? Start here, with Part 1 right here and Part 2 here first. […]
On Creating a Life, Where You Get Out of Your Own Way. My Own Story: Part 1
So truthfully, I’ve been more than a little hesitant to share it (try like 6 years), because, well…this topic feels so deeply personal. And it can have a tendency to make other people shut down when you start talking about it. But, if there is one thing I’ve learned in life, it’s that we often […]
On Shining Your Light (Big & Bright)
I used to dim my own light, in order to make other people feel good about themselves. Anyone else? Especially for some reason, when it came to work (why do we do that as women especially?) About this business I created out of nothing. About how many lives (and lifestyles) it’s changed. About my big […]
SIMPLY REAL HEALTH SPRING FAVORITES EDITION (a roundup): To eat, try, adorn, read & listen
A few of things (ok, fine all the things) I am loving this Spring, that are helping to keep me healthy, inspired and on top of my game this season. And full of joy. Because, one without the other is just no way to live. In the categories of ADORN, TO MAKE LIFE BETTER & HEALTHIER, […]
Huevos Rancheros (And The Best Healthy Brunch Moves)
Let’s talk brunch. A usually boozy, sugar or processed-grain filled fest, brunch is something that always sounds so fun and festive, but can often leave us feeling bloated, too full, and in need of a nap all before 1pm on our treasured little weekend days. So what about upgrading some it? To keep all the […]
New! A 3 Day Sample of the Spring Meal Plan (download now)
Have you ever wanted to do the Seasonal Meal Plan, but not sure if it will work for you? Well, BEST. DAY. EVER. Now you can take it for a free little test run, in your own kitchen. woo hoo! click here to download your free 3 day sample of the Spring Meal Plan!
My Nightly Wind Down, Skincare & Bedtime Routine
Eeep…so before we jump in today, I just have to tell you one thing: I’m actually a tiny bit nervous to share my real (unedited) night time routine with you guys. Because in our house, we have what we call, a sleep princess. And she’s very serious and kind of intense about things. She comes out […]