After the summer heat waves, fall is that season that gets everyone feeling excited about sweater weather, impending holidays, PSLs (Pumpkin Spice Lattes) and of course, all things pumpkin. It’s easy to get into a decor rut, breaking out the same pieces year after year. But there are plenty of simple, you-can-definitely-DIY, craft ideas that will add a unique touch to your spirited-doorstep or mantle. I’m sharing some of personal favorites and ideas that are on my own to-make ...
Halloween Snacks: Mummy Cupcakes
Halloween is one of my all-time favorite holidays. I have such a blast with the costumes, the decorations, the movies, and the 'spirit'. Before having kids, I was all about trips to Salem, Mass. and haunted experiences. These days, I'm all about goofy family-themed Halloween costumes and fun Halloween snacks. These 'Mummy' cupcakes are so incredibly easy (and fun) to make. I've included a recipe below but for Mom's on a time crunch (I get it - I'm the queen of time saving tips), ...
I did a 2 week probiotic challenge — here is what happened
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Activia Probiotic Yogurt. All opinions are 100% mine. I have to admit -- I was a little nervous starting out on the probiotic challenge. I had never done any kind of challenge like this in the past so I didn't know what to expect. I also wasn't sure how I would go about making sure I got it in my diet twice a day. While I knew probiotic supplements were an option, I'm already taking a lot of supplements so I really wanted to try getting it ...
My Gut is My Second Brain – Yes, It’s True!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Activia Probiotic Yogurt. All opinions are 100% mine. I recently shared about my favorite snack & any-time of day nutritional secret. Except it’s no longer a secret because you, too, can get on the probiotic train and read all about it here! Consider that Part One and today’s post Part Two. We’re going to take a deeper dive into probiotics, aside from just how they can taste so good in Activia yogurt, and on to why the can actually be ...
Happy Gut, Happy Mind
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Activia Probiotic Yogurt. All opinions are 100% mine. A recent health craze (that’s finally catching on) is one I can actually get behind. Not to toot my own healthy living horn or anything, but it’s also one I’ve been incorporating into my lifestyle for quite some time now. It’s hard to be productive: going about your day efficiently and with satisfaction without the right eating habits to support it. Food fuels us whether we’re sitting ...