2025 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

April 29, 2025

Sharing some gift ideas for all of the ladies in your life! Moms, grandmas, nanas, friends, mom figures, new moms, whoever you want to shower with something special this Mother’s Day. I also wanted to recognize here that I know Mother’s Day can be hard and sad for various reasons; please know I’m holding you…

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3/25: Meals and Fitness for the Week

Hey hey! Happy Sunday! What’s going on this lovely morning? We’re making banana pancakes here at home, taking turns at the gym, and cleaning up around the house before the usual Sunday errands. All the regular happenings around here.  (Just chillin’ with Belle and Moana) This weekend started off with a delicious note – dinner…

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Friday Faves

Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far. After a long week, I’m pumped that it’s Friday and looking forward to the weekend. Even when we don’t have a lot of official plans, it’s nice to know we’ll be together as a family…and get to alternate sleeping in late. 😉…

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Total body stretch video you can do anywhere. Stretch your entire body in 15 minutes. fitnessista.com

Total body stretch video you can do anytime

These are some of my very favorite total-body stretches. You can do these stretches before bed, after your workout, or just when you want to gently move your body and promote full range of motion in your joints. Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? I’ve got a packed teaching day today, in addition…

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DIY shower steamers and so easy to make and make the shower smell amazing. Use your favorite essential oils. fitnessista.com

DIY: Shower steamers with essential oils

These DIY shower steamers are perfect for adding a little aromatherapy and spa-like vibe to your morning shower. You can customize them with whatever essential oils you like. Just place on the bottom of your shower where the water hits and get ready for a burst of fragrance. They’re super inexpensive to make, too! Hi…

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Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake

This vegan, gluten-free chocolate mug cake recipe is an oldie but goodie from the blog days of yore. It’s been hiding on the blog in desperate need of a refresh – and I wouldn’t want you to miss out on the fudgey deliciousness of this 2-minute microwave chocolate mug cake – so it’s been revamped…

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