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Summertime is full of fun activities but do your best to not overschedule yourself. If you’re taking a trip, don’t wait until the last minute to pack. If you’re throwing a party, take it easy on yourself and make it a potluck. The less pressure you put on yourself, the less stressed you’ll be in the long run. Here's 5 tips to help you reduce the overwhelm this summer!

Summer can be one of the best, most fun times of the year, and it can also be one of the most overwhelming times. We hear a lot of talk about the slow, relaxing days of summer, and that’s true to an extent, but when you have young kids, a job, and a life, summer can feel anything but slow. Summertime living is easy — or so it seems. Between planning vacations and ball games, trying to get things done at work, and packing your days full of fun activities, the summer can be more chaotic than carefree. 

The sun is our friend - we need it. Twenty minutes per day with no sun protection is how we get our vitamin D and happiness. You want to protect your skin from burning with non-toxic sunscreens. So, what should you use? Mineral Sunscreens are the way to go!Chemical Sunscreens absorb into the skin, Mineral Sunscreens with non-nano ingredients, such as Zinc Oxide, are barrier sunscreens. Basically, they sit on the skin. Here are a few ingredients you want to avoid...

Sweet Summertime. The sun. Oh, how I have missed you. Pool or lake days, BBQs, getting outside! Summer is the season of being outdoors. It’s also the season of forgetting to hydrate, sunburns, and bugs. BUGS! In today’s email and next week's, we will dive into each of these further.Hydration is key to many functions in the human body, and in the summer heat, it can be challenging to maintain hydration. One of the most significant roles that water plays in the body is regulating internal temperature. 

As far as I’m concerned, it’s never too early to start thinking (and dreaming) about summer…. So, this month we are going to talk all about preparing for the summer months!Up first, let’s talk about skin. Summer skin is much different than winter skin and the skin on our face is much different than the skin on our feet. One of the best ways to get all skin in summer shape is to exfoliate!

One of the most important things I’ve learned in my journey to healthy living is that it’s not just what something is – it’s where it comes from, how it’s grown, and how it’s processed. When we go to the farmers market to buy our food, we like to know who grows our food. The same is true for my essential oils, I wanted to know where they came from and how they were produced. It took me 30 days after being introduced to Young Living before I finally said YES!  I did many hours of research on this company as well as on the benefits of frankincense which at the time was one of the oils that we wanted the most. 

Think about all the factors that can interfere with a good night's sleep — from work, stress, and family responsibilities to unexpected challenges, such as illnesses. It's no wonder that quality sleep is hard to come by. And I don't know about you, but when I don't have a great night of sleep, EVERYTHING is harder. People, tasks, people, HA!While you might not be able to control the factors that interfere with your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Here are six simple tips that are super helpful...

Friend, does this sound too familiar? You wake up and are unable to function without a significant amount of caffeine.You finally feel a boost of energy during the early part of the day.Then your energy levels crash around 2 p.m., rise around 6 p.m., and fall again around 9 p.m.Can stress cause extreme fatigue? Yes, it absolutely can....

As I mentioned last week, I'm so excited to share my absolute favorite way to increase energy.... especially at that 2:30 pm midday slump!Two words: Ningxia RedYou may have heard me talk about this red juice with the funny name before, but have you really taken the time to take a look at the benefits of this super juice? It's unlike ANY juice on the market. I like to call it "Ninja Juice" because of the Ninja powers I feel after drinking it. Kidding, kind of

Exhausted? Not sleeping well? Hitting those afternoon slumps? This month I am talking all things energy, stress, and sleep!! In today's blog, I am going to dive deep into four ways to boost energy levels--naturally! If you’ve been dragging lately, it could be that you’re not getting enough vitamin B12. Along with the other B vitamins, B12 is known for its ability to keep you alert and feeling energized.