I’ve always been a fan of a great at-home bar. I strongly believe it’s a must-learn life skill to mix up classic cocktails, and as an avid host, it’s important to provide an array...
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Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Pink, pink, pink! It’s proving to the color of the year in more ways than one; from dusty rose to beautiful blush and punchy pink, we’re loving it on just about everything. Check out the pink items worth noting, including these pink Nikes and our favorite pink 5-free nail polish! What would you add to the list?! Cheers, Kat
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My days are busy. And a lot of times, I forget what day of the week it is! It’s so easy to get wrapped up in deadlines, projects and deliverables that I feel time moves at warp speed. I thrive on the hustle of it all though; being an entrepreneur and small business owner and the rollercoaster of running Waiting On Martha is a true thrill. But as an entrepreneur, it’s impossible not to feel a slight wave of panic when I glance at my never-ending to-do list, and it’s easy to let myself feel drained after a slammed day. So lately, I’ve really been consciously focusing on taking a breath throughout the day when I need a moment. And along the way I’ve found a few “tricks” to help me make sure I’m taking those time outs when needed
Like many boss ladies out there, most of those “tricks” can be found in my hand bag. I always have a pack or two of Orbit® White Peppermint gum, my phone with my favorite meditation app, two notepads/journals, a pen, and a few of my stress-relieving and motivational essential oils. Funny combination, but these items all work together to help realign and center me. Allowing me when my day gets a bit too hectic to take a much needed moment; a breath.
For example, there’s nothing better than before a big meeting to sit quietly. I’ll set my meditation app for two minutes and pop a piece of Orbit White Peppermint gum. You see I’ve always been a gum person, but the peppermint flavor specifically helps to cool and calm me, clearing away any brain fog I may be feeling. Not to mention in my line of work with all the meetings and events I attend, fresh breath and keeping my teeth white are also an absolute must!
So next time you’re out and about and in need of a moment, grab some Orbit White Peppermint gum at your local Walgreens and just take a beat; breathe in and out and just let the cool calm sweep over you. Truly, MKR
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We have the tendency to dive right into wellness topics here—some well known and some not so well known. Everyday mind-and-body wellness is something both MKR and I are both passionate about learning and always improving upon. But sometimes we need to take a step back and get back to the basics.
See, I can talk to you for hours about purple plates, mushroom coffee and nootropics I’m currently trying at home, but I can also forget simple healthy daily habits just like the rest! So today I’m slowing down and revisiting six easy things that we should all be doing every day.
From changing the way we think about multi vitamins thanks to Ritual Vitamins, getting back to setting a bedtime, and to taking the time to get outside and enjoy some fresh air in those new kicks, these healthy habits should become so in-grained in your routine that they don’t even feel like to-do’s anymore. That’s the goal, right?! But let’s discuss; what do you struggle with every day?
I can sometimes forget to drink enough water if I’m on the go or somewhere new. I also forget the simple power of walking around the block outside to get the juices flowing and give my mind a breather! Not to mention how often I find myself reaching for my phone even when I shouldn’t be. Is there anything you’d add to this list? Tell us about your healthy habits in the comments below. Cheers, Kat
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By now we generally understand the importance of nourishing our body with whole foods, and avoiding processed foods while working to limit sugar and alcohol. Taking a daily multi vitamin is a good, and easy, way to round out whatever the body may still be deficient in.
Ritual came out with a visionary vitamin that has the nine essential ingredients most women don’t get enough of out of their diets alone. It also doesn’t include the vitamins that most of us are pretty good on already, which is a new approach for many multi-vitamins. By taking it everyday, you’ll likely experience an improvement in mood, more energy, anti-aging effects and healthier skin.
Hippocrates once said “all disease begins in the gut.” And he was on to something; one of the most important functions of our body everyday is digestion. And believe me, when you have poor gut health, it affects your life dramatically. That’s why it’s important to focus on small steps to improve your gut health by fueling the good bacteria in there with a probiotic. It’s an easy way to get started on the road to good, healthy digestion. After reading this post, I was a changed woman when it came to prioritizing my gut health every day.
Our bodies crave consistency. And that includes a daily routine with a bed time and wake-up time. When those are at generally the same time every day, our body systems naturally fall into a pattern like clockwork.
Creating a calming bedtime routine and target time to go “lights-off”, you’re setting your body up for a better night’s sleep, which will ultimately affect your next day and the one after that. My advice: make it enjoyable; light some candles, turn on a diffuser with soothing essential oils like lavender and chamomile, drink some nighttime tea, and read a few pages in bed.
Drinking enough water every day is really crucial to staying healthy. By hydrating properly, you’re helping to maintain the functions at every system in your body. A lot of times when we feel out of whack, drinking more water helps.
During all of the hustle and bustle of everyday life, sometimes it can be easy to forget the power of getting outside to feel happier and healthier. Consider ways you can soak up some Vitamin D from the sun and breathe in fresh air throughout your day and you won’t regret it…even if it’s for just a few minutes!
There’s no denying it; we’re all too connected all of the time. It’s affecting our everyday thoughts and health more than we may realize. Don’t believe me? Check out this segment with Anderson Cooper discussing the hold that phones have over us.
Instead, work to leave the phone in the other room, replacing it with books and activities like coloring and meditation that require you to be all there, in the moment.
