5 TIPS TO CREATING AN ENERGIZED AFTERNOON: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS As we approach the weekend, the latter half of the day can leave us feeling more fatigued than fulfilled. Especially with stay-at-home orders still in effect in some states, we often find ourselves wondering how to glide into the evening feeling like we killed it at work... like we earned a fancy cocktail and a belly laugh... like we can peacefully put our work-minds on the bench and tag in our playfulness. Here are a few strategies to getting shit done and feeling great about your day. 1. Hydrate Chug a glass of water, make a pitcher of tea, and get ready to tackle your objectives energetically! Hydrating will...
DIY Mother's Day Gifts HONEY MATCHA FACE MASK Combine the following: 3 PARTS RAW & UNFILTERED HONEY 2 PARTS COCONUT OIL 1 PART MATCHA A GENEROUS AMOUNT OF LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL This combination leaves your skin feeling clean and hydrated. Honey nourishes the skin with vitamins and minerals, and helps to regenerate skin cells. It is great for aging skin, but is also antibacterial and can help combat acne. Antioxidant rich Matcha helps to keep the skin looking youthful, even-toned, and glow-y. Coconut oil promotes elasticity and collagen production as it is rich in vitamins, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Lavender Essential Oil is soothing for a variety of skin conditions but also promotes relaxation, making it a lovely part of a home spa session. OLIVE OIL &...
GET SOME SLEEP WITH: KNOCKOUT P.M. KNOCKOUT P.M. TINCTURE What's it for? The Knockout P.M. Tincture helps to promote restful sleep. Ingredients: a proprietary blend of 40-60% alcohol including Passion Flower, Skullcap, Hops, and Valerian. TIPS TO GETTING BETTER SLEEP Keep your room cool - the ideal bedroom temperature is between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid screens - artificial light before bed tells your brain to wake up. Focus on winding down without artificial light in the hour leading up to your preferred bedtime. Steer clear of heavy carbs and sugar late in the evening - you may be able to fall asleep after a heavy meal but if your body is busy metabolizing, your sleep cycle will be...
BALANCING MOM-ING WITH WORK IT IS NOT EASY ROUTINE IS KEYNenada has this understanding with her husband: the first hour of the day is her's. While her husband hangs with their little guy, Nenada spends the morning getting ready for the day and getting into the right mindset to balance caring for her 1 year old and overseeing the operations for the tea company. This hour during the morning is a part of their family's routine - Nenada, her husband, and the baby all know what their morning will look like and naturally play their part.She also knows which work tasks she'll be working on each day of the week ahead of time and plans to tackle her more challenging task when her baby is napping at around 10:00 each...
CINNAMON & GINGER COUGH SYRUP IT'S PRETTY EASY…1. Steep 1 Tbsp of GINGER and 1 tsp of cinnamon in a half cup of water2. Mix 3 Tbsp of AVOCADO HONEY into the mixture3. Strain out ginger pieces (optional) and pour into a glass jar4. Keep refrigerated NATURE'S MEDICINEHoney has long been used as a natural remedy for colds and coughs. It is a great immune system booster and soothing to a sore throat. Immunity is not just something we should think about when we're sick though - strong immunity protects us from a wide variety of ailments and diseases. Immunity even plays an important role in helping our body resist seasonal allergies, which is why raw honey is consumed to combat the dreaded hay fever - not necessarily because...
