Addiction Recovery

More and more people are looking for easy ways to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets, and I’m excited to tell you about Happy Little Plants® plant-based protein puffs snack option for everyone. The new Happy Little Plants® plant-based protein puffs were developed to make plant-based protein portable and snackable. Available in cinnamon sugar, nacho cheese and ranch flavors, the gluten-free snacks are made with soy protein, rice flour, tapioca starch, sugar and calcium carbonate. Be sure to give HORMEL® HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS Protein Puffs a try and let me know what your favorite flavor is.

1) Abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual); 2) Neglect (physical or emotional); and 3) Household dysfunction (mental illness, domestic violence, divorce, incarcerated relative, substance abuse). Dealing with adversity if it happens is an important part of a healthy childhood, but when healthy relationships are not available for the child, these stressful experiences can have lifelong consequences. Having meals together, reading a book together, and playing card games can be great experiences for children and create positive childhood experiences. I’m a huge proponent of taking care of your mental health, so I always remind my friends that I will be their support system no matter what they’re going through and without judgment.

While watching videos and scouring Instagram to find a new barber to help me maintain my new cut I discovered the world the world of Female Wavers! This product tackles stubborn hairs and boost smoothness and shine that’s also designed to keep oils and moisturizing products close. Created by a veteran barber who knows the needs of naturally wavy hair, the Wave Glyder eliminates the traditional practice of using a plastic bag and smoothing pad. Each Wave Glyder handle comes with 2 interchangeable attachments designed like the palm of his hand and works with his natural wave pattern.

Fun Wine® reached out to me with three of their award-winning flavors: Red Sangria, Strawberry Rose Moscato and Coconut Chardonnay. Artist and Designer Miguel Paredes brought his sense of New York Graffiti art to these three bottles and its like having my own little art gallery on display but on wine bottles. I have three easy recipes that I wanted to share with you to add a bit of fun to your at home cocktails. If you decide to try out Fun Wine® be sure to visit them on instagram at @funwineofficial or their website funwine.com.

A fun fact about the name of the town is that they were originally going to be named Santa Fe but there was already a town by that name in Indiana. I always like to shop small when I’m out of town and what better way to do that than to support a local winery. Our last night in Santa Claus, Indiana we had dinner with Santa at the hotel then swung by Santa’s Candy Castle and had some chestnuts roasting over an open fire. The great part about visiting Santa Claus, Indiana is that the holiday spirit is there all year long so if you missed going during Christmas you can still experience the fun any time of year.

Elizabeth explores the value and power of cultivating an attitude of gratitude as a cornerstone of recovery from addiction. Addiction, among other things is a form of "Soul Sickness" and spiritual practice opens us up to a spiritual experience that can help us heal. Gratitude is the most sincere form of prayer and teaches us to: Look for the Gift - Look for the Good – and it teaches us to ask better questions What could be good about this?

People go out of there way to point out when celebrities aren’t looking their best, have put on too much weight or have expressed how being pregnant was one of the most stressful experiences. Some have help and an amazing support system but so many are struggling and no one takes the time to just ask the simple question of are you doing ok. I think one of the reasons a lot of people avoid this question is because if someone says they’re not doing ok I try to check in on my strong friends from time to time because I know its hard and a lot of times

The #ComfyCares initiative is partnering with Susan G. Komen® in launching their new Comfy and Comfy Feet. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer 4 years ago and I’m always amazed by her strength and her fighting spirit. When I put it on I feel like I’m wrapping myself up in a big fluffy cloud of softness and warmth What I love best about it is that its not so big that you feel like the sleeves get in the way but big enough so that your still comfortable and don’t

It was suggested to me that I start with gratitude, start acknowledging the things I felt grateful about on a daily basis. I started a daily practice of listing ten things I was grateful for and why. Up until then I had spent a lot of time thinking of everything that had gone wrong, how wrong others had treated me and how hard my life seemed to be. People who acknowledge gifts and blessings tend to experience more of the good things in life.

The intense heat and humidity are a thing of the past, the leaves are changing colors and there are so many fun outdoor activities to enjoy! This year I wanted to switch it up a bit and I’ve been hearing about Lucky Ladd Farms for years. Located minutes south of Nashville, Tennessee, Lucky Ladd Farms is 60 acres of fun owned by Jason and Amy Ladd. Today the Ladd Family is excited to provide a wholesome source of family entertainment for thousands of visitors each year.