It’s that time of year…sore throats, coughs and sniffles, and we’re just going to come out and say that we don’t have time for any of it.  So in an effort to avoid any wasted time being down for the count, and to find natural ways to fight a cold, we’re reaching for back-to-basics remedies.  

You may have noticed that we’ve been on a natural kick lately; check out our 8 natural beauty habits.  These simple, yet effective tricks are what we’re currently turning to when we’re feeling under the weather. From getting your greens to enjoying a foot soak with some Epsom Salt, we rounded up six, natural ways to fight a cold and feel better quicker.  Click on the slideshow above to read more, and tell us: what natural remedy do you swear by?  Cheers, Kat

P.S. If you’re looking for more details on essential oils, be sure to visit The Well Code.  Both MKR and I have our Premium Starter Kit and turn to oils like Thieves, Peppermint, Lemon & more to help support a healthy immune system.  Reach out if you have any questions at all! xo 

I read a piece the other day that took a look at how busyness is crushing our souls.  A pretty heavy statement, no?  But the author Claire de Boer calls out that busyness has become a “trendy epidemic” which I can’t help but agree with.  We’re all running around a mile a minute, and most of the time we can’t coordinate a simple coffee date or take time to go on a stroll outside. We’re “too busy” to connect with loved ones, and soon after: we’re “too busy” for much-needed time for ourselves.

After I finished reading, I went back again to the line that struck a chord with me: “The opportunity to do more is a wonderful thing, but if we’re too “busy” rushing from one thing to the next to be able to slow down and enjoy the moment, it loses its value entirely.” 

Are you too busy to give yourself ten minutes off the grid today? I mean truly give yourself those minutes… no status updates, no text messages, no emails, simply ten minutes to sit and think and decompress.  Don’t worry, until recently (as in this week, if we’re being honest here) I would have been just as guilty as the rest.  As you’ll recall, I have a slew of intentional resolutions to keep this year, so I’m now adding at least one 10-minute break per day to the list.  Check out the slideshow above to find 10 ways to give yourself 10 minutes, from adult coloring books to playing some tunes to even a simple stretch.  But spoiler alert: none of them involve your phone. Flip through, then tell me how you’ll enjoy your “me time” today!  Cheers, Kat