I have been on a chocolate craving lately! Of course, when I'm having a chocolate craving I don't have any chocolate in the house! So...two days ago I decided to make some more homemade fudge that I can keep in the freezer for when a chocolate hankering comes on. I used to LOVE peppermint patties… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Peppermint Fudge
Author: Carrie A Groff
I'm a personal trainer who loves yoga, coffee and wine! I love motivating and inspiring others to live as healthy as possible by sharing simple daily habits that they can easily incorporate into their lives.
Make Success Mandatory – Book Review
I was recently given the opportunity to read and review the book 'Make Success Mandatory: Discovering Your Gift & Giving It Back To The World' by Jeremy Scott. This is the first book I've read by Jeremy Scott and it's one that I will definitely read again! This book is a very positive book that… Continue reading Make Success Mandatory – Book Review
#TuesdayTip – Lavender Essential Oil for Healthy, Longer, Eye Lashes
Lavender essential oil is one of the most used essential oils in the world. Ancient texts tell us that lavender essential oil has been used for medicinal and religious purposes for over 2,500 years. The Egyptians used it for mummification and as a perfume. The Romans used it for bathing, cooking and for scenting the… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Lavender Essential Oil for Healthy, Longer, Eye Lashes
#FlavorfulFriday – Lemon Raspberry Coconut Flour Muffins
Happy Friday! We had our first heat wave of the summer this week and today its cooled down a bit. I don't eat many muffins during the summer because I always think of muffins as being a warm fall comfort food, but I made coconut flour muffins with a refreshing twist! I found this coconut… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Lemon Raspberry Coconut Flour Muffins
#MotivationMonday – Grokker Mad Lib!
I have always worked out from home and always will. Getting up first thing in the morning and walking into my living room and working out motivates me every day! I love doing workouts from HIIT, Metabolic Conditioning, Kickboxing, to Yoga, Barre and Strength Training. I've always used YouTube or fitness DVDs to do my… Continue reading #MotivationMonday – Grokker Mad Lib!
#FlavorfulFriday – The Smoking Gun Pepper Co Review – Homemade Cowboy Rub Chicken Nuggets
I love black pepper and use it on almost everything. I have always been the person that grabs the black pepper from the table and not the salt. Black pepper has lots of health benefits: Increases nutrient absorption - for example, when you use Turmeric and Black Pepper together the absorption rate of Turmeric is… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – The Smoking Gun Pepper Co Review – Homemade Cowboy Rub Chicken Nuggets
#TuesdayTip – Freshen Up Stinky Shoes with Essential Oils
I am always barefoot and even love wearing my sneakers without socks, especially my slip on sneakers! The biggest problem with not wearing socks with my sneakers....they start to stink! Even my slippers in the wintertime get stinky from me wearing them without socks. I have found an easy way to freshen them up without… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Freshen Up Stinky Shoes with Essential Oils
#FlavorfulFriday – Homemade Electrolyte Drink
During the summer months we sweat even more than usual, so it's always good to have electrolyte replacement drinks on hand. The problem with store bought electrolyte drinks is all the sodium, artificial colors & flavors and sugars. It's super simple to make your own at home, plus it's cheaper, and in my opinion, much… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Homemade Electrolyte Drink
#TuesdayTip – Homemade Oregano Oil Hand Sanitizer
Did you know that hand sanitizers are loaded with toxins like parabens, triclosan and artificial fragrances? Make your own homemade hand sanitizer with just two simple ingredients: oregano oil and coconut oil. Combine 10 drops of oregano oil with two tablespoons of coconut oil. Rub it into your hands as a natural hand sanitizer. How… Continue reading #TuesdayTip – Homemade Oregano Oil Hand Sanitizer
#FlavorfulFriday – Dandelion Root – Yoot Root Teas Review
I recently received two bottles of Yoot Root Teas, Dandelion Yoot Tea to review. I have been drinking a cup of Yogi Dandelion Root tea every evening before bed. I love dandelion root because it's so good for digestion and detoxifying. It also stimulates appetite and balances gut bacteria. I received two bottles of the… Continue reading #FlavorfulFriday – Dandelion Root – Yoot Root Teas Review
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