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Rosemary Chicken Salad
We have rosemary growing in our garden year round. I love having access to fresh herbs in my backyard and if you don’t have any growing I highly recommend that you just try it! You really won’t regret it! I got the idea for this chicken salad from a blog post I read a long time ago. I really like the idea of taking recipes that tend to be really heavy and lightening them up a bit. The ingredients are really simple and I had most of them in my kitchen. It’s easy to make which means it’s great for weekly meal prep. I don’t measure when I make this…
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Five Things I’m Trying To Do In The Evenings
I can’t count the number of times I have opted for takeout because it was too late to cook dinner (translation: I was too lazy to cook), have spent hours watching video after video on YouTube falling down the click bait rabbit hole until I finally realize that hours have passed, or went to bed without washing my face. We’ve all been guilty of it at one time or another. I realized though that those evening hours are precious and that I wanted to make better use of my time by making small changes that were easy to stick to. 1. The first thing is to unplug at 9:00 pm.…
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Finding Balance
It seems to be the thing that most people struggle with the most. That balance between your professional life and your personal life. Are you dedicating enough time to that work project and then at the same time are you spending enough time with your friends and family and then again are you taking enough time for yourself? It’s hard but its absolutely necessary to figure out for your happiness and well-being. Balance is still something I struggle with. Honestly I know that I have neglected some of my closest friendships in the past few years, I haven’t seen or talked to my sweet grandpa in months, and with my…
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How I Schedule My Workouts
It’s no secret that this year I have focused a lot on my exercising habits. It’s also no secret that I have struggled a lot in the past to remain consistent with my workout schedule. Like I discussed in my finding your exercise and sticking to it post I need variety in my routine to keep me interested and sometimes I get overwhelmed with how much I like to do to exercise that it helps for me to plan week by week what I want to do. I also find that scheduling my workouts in my planner is like scheduling an appointment with myself in there. I find that I am…
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Homemade Granola
One of my favorite ways to jazz up a bowl of creamy Greek yogurt is to add some fruit and a crunchy sweet granola. I’ve tried a lot of different kinds of granola from the store but the thing that kept nagging me was the amount of sugar that is added to the store brands. A while back I decided to make my own and you would not believe how easy it is to do! I like that I can make a huge batch and have it prepped for the whole week and I get to control how much sugar is added. This granola is tasty and filling. Have it…
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My Wellness Contract
Since I turned 30 on Friday I thought it would be a good idea to look at my health, fitness, and wellness goals a bit more closely and sort of refresh them. I revised some, I removed some that I found I wasnβt really focusing on that much or I felt like I was at a good place with them, and I also added some new ones to begin to work towards. I got the idea of a wellness contract from a blog called Little Coffee Fox. She wrote out her wellness contract in her bullet journal and I thought since I only have my habit tracker in there right…
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30 Things I Have Learned In 30 Years
Today, I turn 30 years old. It’s always a somewhat momentous occasion when you hit an age with a zero next to it and I feel like it’s a good time to reflect on the last decade or so of your life. To me, 30 is like the age where you’re an “official” adult. You’re no longer a 20-something…you’re in your 30’s. The nice thing though is that you have some experience under your belt to help you navigate the next few decades and make them the best they can be. So, in honor of my 30th trip around the sun, here are 30 things I have learned over the…
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Salsa 3 Ways
When it comes to snacks, I canβt think of anything better than crispy tortilla chips and some fresh salsa. In fact, my favorite part of going out to eat at a Mexican restaurant is the chips and salsa that they bring to your table. I always ask for extra salsa when they bring the meal because I just love it that much. I use salsa at home a lot too. I put it on eggs, burgers, in tacos, burrito bowls, even on salads. To me salsa really is the perfect complement to anything you would normally put tomatoes in and it gives you that little extra kick of spice when…
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April Favorites
This month I focused a lot of my energy on my workouts. I also feel like these favorites are a little random and I have decided that for the time being this will be my last favorites post. If I find things I am loving they’ll probably end up in this space in some capacity so I don’t really feel the need to dedicate a whole post every month. So, without further ado here are the things I am loving in the month of April! Carly Rowena- Health and Fitness Blogger This woman is one of the most inspirational bloggers I have come across. I have read every post on…
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Two More On-the-Go Breakfasts
Breakfast is probably my favorite meal of the day. On weekends I go a little more elaborate with my breakfast and take more time making it but during the week who really has the time? During the week I tend to cut it close with my time leaving the house and it is nice to be able to open the fridge and grab something I know is healthy and take it to work with me. I have already shared two overnight oat recipes but I definitely like a little variety where my meals are concerned so I decided to share two more ideas for simple and filling on the go breakfasts!…
