Stefani Ruper I have already experienced and survived the first gross cold of the season. I, fortunately, did not succumb to this illness, although all of my acquaintances and coworkers got hit with it. It is the worst hearing a cascade of different coughs at varying octaves throughout the library and knowing “the cold” is coming for … Read more
Today ButcherBox is sharing a super yummy recipe with us! They’re also offering us an AMAZING deal this week, so scroll down below to find out more or click here. With the kids back in school and summer vacations and travel coming to end, it is time to dust off the crock pot and return … Read more
Have you heard of pairing tasks? I believe this was something Gretchin Rubin really discusses as a concept in her book, the Happiness Project. This is the idea that if you pair tasks together you are more likely to do both tasks, especially if you pair the task with something you are already doing daily. … Read more
The wind and brisk weather is cascading over Oxford; the heat has finally broken and I am so appreciative. It means fall produce season, pumpkin spice, cinnamon and crunchy leaves! There is nothing like the fall to bring out what society calls the “basic” ness. But y’all, it is far from basic to appreciate the … Read more
So I believe there are two generally allocated camps of people out there. Those that want to lose weight because they believe they should weigh and look a certain way, and those that need to lose weight for health related reasons. The first camp is often fueled by society’s ideal body type, and the standards … Read more
After years of suffering from devastating acne, I finally figured out the major mistakes I was making. I wrote Clear Skin Unlocked: The Ultimate Guide to Acne Freedom and Flawless Skin to save you from making the same mistakes. Clear Skin Unlocked is the most comprehensive acne program I have ever come across, period. I … Read more
In a recent blog we really dove into why rest is important not just for the reasons we hear often, but underlying reasons. When we are relaxed we aren’t consistently shooting adrenaline throughout our body causing an inflammatory response like when we are stressed. Our body is able to maintain a balance that keeps us … Read more
If I had a dollar, or even a penny for every time I have heard that rest is a crucial factor in keeping our bodies and minds stable and functioning, I would be entirely too rich for my own good. We hear this from medical professionals, our friends and family, blogs, and people we may … Read more
For those that are going working through restrictive eating patterns or negative body image, this post may be triggering. Okay, so: I have definitely put off wearing a bikini, or a bathing suit for that matter, for YEARS, like probably half my life easily. Regardless of my weight or size, I always saw something different … Read more
Summer can bring up a lot of negative feelings towards our bodies. This is the prime time to be targeted by ad campaigns that shame us into feeling like we need a certain body type to wear certain summer clothes. Which we know is bulls^&*. In light of this, I want to give you a … Read more