I’m looking forward to Mother’s Day this year. Last year I was treated to an adorable breakfast in bed from Camden (5) and Brody (20 months), and my husband did a great job of watching the boys so I could have the day to relax. It’s a day to practice self care, so I thought about some healthy and thoughtful gifts for mom under $50 if you want to give her something to brighten her day and inspire wellness. Self-care is…
Easy Keto Recipes Using Trader Joe’s Everything Bagel Seasoning
For the last 2 1/2 months my husband Geoff has religiously been following the Keto diet. I’m proud of his discipline and progress. The extent of his cheating has been having a single bite of risotto when we hosted a work dinner at one of the best Italian restaurants in Charlotte. He’s dropped a lot of weight and his attitude toward low carb/low sugar eating has gone from “a TORTUOUS DIET I’m forced to endure” to a positive, long term LIFSTYLE…
The Chic Casual Pants I’m Living In Lately
I love yoga pants as much as the next girl, but sometimes I get sick of them. Don’t get me wrong. I am thankful for the social acceptance to wear them throughout the day instead of having to don constricting denim or skirts that require a heel. But spring calls for change (with the stipulation that change must be as comfortable as active wear). Last month I was at my son’s 5th birthday when I saw this women wearing adorable,…
5 Ways to Jump Start WEIGHT LOSS For The New Year Without Stepping Into a Gym by Susie Rahaim
5 Ways to Jump Start WEIGHT LOSS for the New Year Without Stepping Into a Gym. The New Year is here and I have personally declared this to be my best year yet! A New Year is a great time to start fresh with new DREAMS and GOALS. If you are looking to try a different approach to getting healthy this year than I have some great ideas for you! We all know that consistent clean eating and exercise…
Building Your New Year’s Change Foundation
Resolutions are wonderful. They are numerous and impatient and all need to happen January 1st! It is great to try to remove things that are harmful to our bodies while adding exercise and a healthy eating plan. But before making RADICAL changes, spend a little time on the foundation your resolutions are built upon to be long-term and eventually habit. Right before I sat down to write this I watched the special on the new 2018 HGTV Dream Home in Gig…
Gift Guide For Stylish Wellness Warriors
No doubt you are drowning in fabulous gift guides this time of year, but you may not have read one specifically for stylish wellness warriors, like yourself. Presents for the girl who fashionably dons streamlined active wear 24/7 and accessorizes her look with kombucha and Quay shades. Here are some of my favorite bright, fun and fit finds with one thing in common–helping you be your best self this holiday. Gift Guide for Stylish Wellness Warriors: a) Reebok striped Coach jacket and striped skinny track pant:…