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, my work is a labor of love and I am truly grateful for what I do, but like any job, it can still be a struggle to stay focused, manage day-to-day stresses, and to remember to keep self-care a top priority. SIDES™—an on-the-go, whole milk yogurt snack with no-sugar-added mix-ins—to discuss my key tips for balancing a busy work day with personal wellbeing in mind. A busy day doesn’t always leave time for breaks, so these delicious, whole-milk, yogurt cups with no-added-sugar mix-ins included like nuts and dried fruit are the perfect option for keeping hunger at bay when working through lunch is a must! I tend to dive straight into work still wearing the morning’s Pilates class ensemble more often than not because I’m never more productive than when I’m comfortable, but some days that means taking taking the time to get dressed up and wear a fancy dress that makes me feel confident in my own skin.

1 large handful of greens (I use spinach and kale) ½ of a banana ½ tsp high-quality matcha powder (add more, I start with a large jar and add a mixture of rice and quinoa puffs, buckwheat groats, coconut flakes, chia seeds, pepitas, mulberries, cinnamon, and dried fruit (apricot or mango is my personal fave! ). In keeping with tradition, I topped off every bowl with several spoonfuls of Siggi’s Triple Cream yogurt, fresh fruit, and a good splash of plant milk. Siggi’s Triple Cream Yogurt Milk of choice Fresh fruit of choice (we used raspberries and mango) 1 cup rice puffs 1 cup quinoa puffs ¼ cup buckwheat groats ¼ cup coconut flakes 2 Tbsp slivered almonds 2 Tbsp pepitas 1

As the weather warms up and the rain starts to clear here in Nashville (you’d think I was being poetic, but it’s actually been raining for a week straight), I can’t think of a better way to serve up a new and innovative treat that my kids will actually eat than with fun popsicles, perfect for the arrival of short-sleeves and spring weather. Whole-Milk Yogurt as a base, they’re packed with plenty of protein, so the kids have all the energy they need for those evenings when they want to spend a little extra time playing outside before sunset. Added Sugar Yogurt 1/2 fresh banana, sliced 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Honey or agave, only if desired, to taste In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, cinnamon, and honey, and put in the microwave for 30 seconds to melt.

When deciding what to gift friends, family, and even my big kids this year, Outdoor Voices was a no-brainer. The brand has already put together a curated OV Gift Guide to make your holiday gift-buying experience as painless as possible. I personally love the Athena Crop Top and 3/4 Warm-Up Leggings, but if workout clothes aren’t really their speed, or you’re unsure of sizing, Outdoor Voices has tons of other amazing gift options— So, whether someone on your list is a fitness buff, has never owned a gym membership, or falls somewhere in between, Outdoor Voices is a great place to start for gifts this season.