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We all occasionally struggle with staying motivated when it comes to fitness, particularly during these cold and short winter days. When you are spending the majority of your time bundled up in multiple layers, it is easy to lose track of fitness goals. This year, in an effort to inspire both myself as well as all of you, I put together an 8 week spring workout plan to motivate us and give us a collective kick in the butt so that we can achieve all our spring and summer body goals.
While there are signs of loving couples, hearts, and Cupid to be enjoyed around every turn this time of year, my favorite part of Valentine’s Day is that the holiday presents the perfect excuse to pamper ourselves. One of the quickest and easiest ways to indulge yourself on this day of love, or any time of year for that matter, is to treat yourself to a DIY steam facial. Not only is a DIY steam facial the perfect way to pamper yourself, the practice also provides internal and external health and beauty benefits.
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One of my primary goals for 2019 is to move towards using better for you beauty products with quality ingredients. This is an aspiration I have had for several years now, one I was inspired to pursue after learning about how our bodies absorb a portion of the superficial chemicals found in everyday skincare products. For my skincare needs this year, I have put my trust in the new Nature Box™ beauty brand. Nature Box™ 100% Cold Pressed Almond Oil beauty products offer my sensitive skin superior hydration with their non-irritating formula, all wrapped up in chic packaging that looks gorgeous on any bathroom shelf.
One of my goals for 2019 is to revamp my morning routine in order to better set myself up for a successful day. I am lucky that on days I go into the office, I don’t have to be there until 9 AM and, with a 15-minute commute, don’t have to wake up particularly early. This gives me the opportunity to wake up in a leisurely fashion, taking time to anchor myself and set my intentions for the day ahead. My aim is to have my morning routine and “me time” take no more than 30 minutes so that it feels like a gift to myself each day rather than a chore. Since implementing the 30-minute morning routine for success that I am sharing with you today, I have noticed that I enter the day feeling more centered and ready to take on whatever challenges lie ahead.
I don’t know about where you are, but here in Kansas City winter has arrived in full force. We have officially experienced our first two Midwestern snowfalls and, I have to say, I am in awe of how beautiful this city is when covered in a fresh dusting of snow. To get my household in the holiday spirit I have been using this collection of the best essential oil blends for winter around the clock. These blends are all rich, vibrant, and sure to get you in a winter mood, regardless of whether you have snow on the ground.
As with the collection of summer and fall oil blends I previously shared, each of these blends can be made from a $20 set of 14 essential oils that you can purchase on Amazon. The cute little diffuser I personally use and recommend is $15. That means you can test out the advantages of using essential oils yourself for $35! I swear by both products and can attest to both their quality and durability. You can learn more about the fabulous benefits of using essential oils, and find links to my recommended essential oils set and diffuser, after the jump.
