Talking about our bathroom behavior isn’t always pleasant. But, it certainly is necessary being that everyone goes…EVERYONE!! In fact, not going can lead you to being a grumpy and sick individual…literally. So, let’s take a minute to put the shame aside and talk about going…number 2 that is. It’s no secret the frequency of …
Growing up, sheets were all the same to me. That was until company was coming over and my mother purchased new “fancy” sheets. They were usually smoother, softer, and on occasion be brighter in color since they were not used as often. When I started purchasing my own sheets, I quickly learned …
Finding out you’re pregnant is a wild and exciting time. Even before you get that big fat positive test result, you may start feeling a bit off and not yourself and that’s because you’re not your old self…you are getting ready to be a mom. Ok, well let’s be honest. The first couple of …
When I turned 30, I thought I was a freak. I didn’t know how to properly apply makeup like all the other cool girls out there. Yes, I had a couple of lip glosses from my local beauty supply store, but words like contour and highlighting were a foreign language to …
When I found out I was pregnant right before my 35th birthday, shock and disbelief was a bit of an understatement. I will get into the full story at a later time, but I quickly realized this pregnancy was not like my last one. Over the last 8 weeks, I’ve seriously considered just …
Over this last weekend, there was a bit of controversy around a particular huge personal care product company and it’s less than thoughtful ad it released involving women of various nationalities. I briefly spoke on them in my instagram stories (click HERE to follow me on instagram @itsmeladyg), but you can check out …
Hormones and periods. I feel like this is all I’ve been talking about for the last 2 years. And I LOVE IT!! It’s not only because I’m still a bit surprised that my hormone troubles have come to an end, but it’s mostly because I truly enjoy helping women understand they can take back …
Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that more plant based options are popping up everywhere. As they say, ask and you shall receive. The more plant eating folks speak up and ask for a bigger variety of options at their favorite restaurants, the more options will start popping up. While standing on line …
The other day, I was having a pretty intense conversation with my mother about a completely unrelated topic that doesn’t need to be shared here. But, during the talk she asked me if she was embarrassing me based on what she was saying to which I replied “I talk about my period …
Stress is a killer. No literally, it can truly kill you if it gets ridiculously out of hand. It raises your blood pressure, puts stress on your heart, raises your cortisol…the list goes on and on. Up until now, we’ve been told that stress can be controlled by breathing exercises, meditation, going for a …
Plant based milks are quickly becoming the new “regulars” in the dairy aisle. According to this article from Forbes, “traditional milk sales have dropped over 11% over the last year.” The demand for non-dairy alternatives is steadily increasing with no signs of stopping. I switched from cow’s milk many years ago due to …
Smiling Mediation. Yes, it’s a thing. And yes, that’s me sitting in front of a ton of clothes that need to be folded on a bed that needs to be made. On this particular day, I was truly NOT about that domestic life. Remember way back in 2010 when a not-so-little movie called …
Brewing hot coffee at home has been long thought of as a task that requires a lot of investing on the front end to get savings in the long run. I’ve been there. I bought several fancy machines that require pods and filters and all sorts of other doodads, cleaning, and headaches. …
Probiotics, Prebotics, Gut Health, Microbiomes…oh, my! Switch on the TV during the daytime while any number of varied aged women are giving their opinion on the hottest topics of the day and you are bound to come across a commercial or three trying to sell you a product that will “magically” make you …
Mompreneur is THE new “It” word. There are tons of moms taking the entrepreneur world by storm. Whether it’s to help their family out financially while staying home to take care of the kids or to pursue their own dreams, moms are doing it big. It’s because of this that I wanted to make sure …
When I first decided to start “going natural” I truly didn’t know where to start. Yes, I started with my hair by quitting any and all chemical processing, but taking it lower than the neck was something entirely different. So, I started with what I now call “the gateway drug of …
Periods, and not having mine is something I’ve become a little too comfortable talking about on the internet. Well, let me back that up. My period used to be MIA, but not anymore. Through my own research and trial and error, I was able to naturally fix my hormones and get Aunt Flo back …
Today I am happy to share with you a post by friend and fellow wellness blogger Chasi Jernigan of SweatInMascara.com. Chasi is a plus size fitness instructor, mom, wife, and overall phenomenal woman helping others make positive healthy changes in their lives. Be sure to check her out on instagram @sweatinmascara or on her blog …
Getting kids to eat healthier is a universal struggle amongst most parents. Kids just looooove the sugary, salty, and greasy goodies of the world. But, who can blame them, they are great right. However, in a time where childhood obesity is skyrocketing due to an increase in consumption of processed foods …
So, you’re absolutely convinced Maca Powder is the next addition to your wellness routine. Amazing! I love it and have been using this organic maca powder for years. FTC DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase, I will receive a small finder’s …