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This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. All opinions are my own This year absolutely flew by! I spent much of it being pregnant - or preparing to become pregnant and now that it's behind me and I begin to welcome in a new decade, I'm dotting my Is and crossing my Ts to make sure my pantry is stocked to set me up for the healthiest year possible. In my opinion, there's no better way to start a new … [Read more...]

This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. All opinions are my own. Ten years ago when I became a Health Coach, grains were in and almost every product on the health food store shelves boasted a healthy-promoting "made with whole grains" label. Then the tides changed and everyone shunned grains and cut carbs. Now, you can find your favorite foods made sans grains - from grain-free breads to tortilla … [Read more...]

Valentina Antonia's Birth Story  My Third Trimester My Second Trimester Gender Reveal: It’s a …  Our Big Island Babymoon  My First Trimester Our Infertility Journey: We’re Having a Baby!  Our Infertility Journey: The IVF Decision Our Struggle with Infertility  Many people have asked me what it's like to have a baby in the NICU. Every parent's experience is different based on their unique … [Read more...]

Photo Credit: Bella Baby Photography If you missed my previous updates, you can catch up here:  My Third Trimester My Second Trimester Gender Reveal: It’s a …  Our Big Island Babymoon  My First Trimester Our Infertility Journey: We’re Having a Baby!  Our Infertility Journey: The IVF Decision Our Struggle with Infertility  The day started like any other Sunday. After a night of restless … [Read more...]

If you missed my previous updates, you can catch up here:  My Second Trimester Gender Reveal: It’s a …  Our Big Island Babymoon  My First Trimester Our Infertility Journey: We’re Having a Baby!  Our Infertility Journey: The IVF Decision Our Struggle with Infertility  When I started writing this post, I had just started my Third Trimester. Honestly, I never thought I'd be pregnant and definitely … [Read more...]

One // Make a Sustainability Car Kit. By 2025 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Reduce your use of plastic by filling a canvas bag with anything you may need on the go - a resusable water bottle, refillable mug, reusable straws and bamboo utensils - stash it in your car or desk drawer for easy and convenient access.  Do your part to solve the single-use plastic problem … [Read more...]

I just spent a jam-packed 4 days at Natural Products Expo, Expo East. This was my third year at the show and also attending the New Hope Network's Influencer Summit. (See my 2017 Expo East Highlights here and my 2018 Expo East recap here). As always, when walking the show floor, there are some stand-out food trends. Here are this year's top five:  One // Collagen + … [Read more...]