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Wellness Wednesday: World Health Day 2021

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Did you know that today is World Health day? Yes we are working on our summer bodies but health is more than just our bodies. We have to take the time to nurture and protect our mental health now more than ever. 

I read the other day that 73 % of people experience stress that affects their mental health and 77% of people experience stress that affects their physical health. People of color, women, single parents and caretakers usually experience the highest rates of stress. Those numbers are super high. It is up to us to change this pattern.

Ways to Reduce Stress

  1. Exercise daily
  2. Meditation
  3. Practice Gratitude
  4. Take Breaks
  5. Say NO
  6. Watch a funny show
  7. Call an old friend.
  8. Take a bubble bath.
  9. Unplug all technology
  10. Breathe deeply

Today I challenge you to reach out to an old friend or relative that you haven’t spoken to in a while and just say hi, I was thinking about you. You never know how much that can help! And if you are feeling really good I challenge you to make a donation to your local children’s hospital! Whenever I volunteer or donate to my favorite causes I feel an instant sense of gratitude and happiness.

Remember guys that your greatest wealth is your health! If we don’t do things to protect our mental and physical health, we won’t be around to enjoy this beautiful life.

Happy World Health Day!

XO,

Sharonda

Springtime Fun with Coopers’ Craft Whiskey

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Coopers’ Craft whiskey is the perfect addition to your next picnic or backyard BBQ! #sponsored

 Last week I had the pleasure of attending a virtual party with Coopers’ Craft Brand Ambassador, Fitz Bailey, and special guest Chef Ashley Thomas.  It featured a fondue cooking demonstration and a little mixology. After grabbing a few of the required ingredients, I set up my laptop, camera and was ready to make fondue!!!

First, I have to admit that I had no idea what I was doing. I rarely make things from scratch. Oh and I knew absolutely nothing about whiskey. I am a lightweight wine drinker myself. Let me tell you that I was so impressed with the demonstration. And it was so much fun. From the gift box full of goodies to the Chef’s step by step cooking demo, I really enjoyed myself and have a new favorite whiskey.  

Over the weekend I put my new skills to the test and prepared a little picnic for my hubby and I.  I grabbed my favorite picnic set, picked a shady spot in our backyard, our favorite tunes and voila. Can you say backyard party? We enjoyed a small cheeseboard and I made him one of the Coopers’ Craft cocktails that we learned.  It was relaxing and so much fun. He really loved it and is already asking when is the next picnic. 

Coopers’ Cup Recipe

Ingredients: 

  • 2 parts Coopers’ Craft 82.2
  • 1 part fresh Lime Juice
  • Top with ginger beer (up to 6 parts)

Glassware: Highball or mug
Garnish: lime and/or mint sprig
Instructions: Combine Coopers’ Craft 82.2 with lime juice. Add ginger beer and serve over ice. Garnish with mint sprig and line wheel.
To add your own personal signature to the cocktail take a muddler and a few pieces of your favorite fruit. Berries are ready to go but make sure you skin citrus, pomes, and stonefruit. Stonefruit should also be pitted prior to use. Muddle fruit in a shaker, add ice, lime juice, and Coopers’. Shake, strain, and enjoy.

So this Spring enjoy time with family and friends with a bottle of Coopers’ Craft. It’s smooth, tasty and you can even add a little to your homemade fondue! Trust me you will not be disappointed! 

About Coopers’ Craft

Coopers’ Craft whiskey is a celebration of Brown-Forman’s more than 70 years of expertise raising its own barrels at Brown-Forman Cooperage. Drawing inspiration from the craft of raising barrels and the importance of wood in bourbon-making, Coopers’ Craft uses a unique charcoal finishing process. Coopers’ Craft is a product of Brown-Forman Corporation, a premier producer and marketer of fine quality beverage alcohol brands including Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Tequila Herradura, Korbel, Finlandia, Chambord and Sonoma-Cutrer. 

Please drink responsibly 

White Hot Spring Trends

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Hello Spring! Boy are we happy to see you. Spring is one of my favorite times of the year because it means that we have survived most of the school year and summer is right around the corner. There are more outdoor events and carnivals. The flowers are in full bloom. Another thing that I love about Spring is yes you probably guessed it, SPRING FASHION!!!!

Colors are vibrant and there are so many cool trends but today I want to share some of the white hot fashion trends that I have been eyeing. A few weeks ago I ordered a couple of pieces from Shein. This was my first time ordering and I must say that I was impressed with the quality and the pricing. I will share a few styles over the next few weeks but here is one of my favorite pieces.

These are perfect for all white parties or lunch with friends. I love adding a pop of color to set off the perfect look. What are your favorite Spring fashion trends?

“Spring is Nature’s way of saying let’s party”- Robin Williams

XO,

Sharonda

Spring Cocktails with Empress 1908 Gin

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Did somebody say happy hour? #ad I had so much fun creating these delicious Spring cocktails using Empress 1908 Gin. Not only does this gin make beautiful cocktails, it tastes so good. Empress 1908 Gin is a hand-crafted spirit from Victoria Distillers in British Columbia, Canada, and is inspired by the renowned tea and cocktail programs of the iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria.

Empress 1908 is micro-distilled in small batch copper-pot stills using eight botanicals: juniper, rose, coriander seed, grapefruit peel, ginger root, cinnamon bark, butterfly pea blossoms and the Fairmont Empress Blend Tea. The butterfly pea blossom imparts subtle earthy notes and an all-natural indigo hue with a magical secret to reveal. When you add citrus or tonic, Empress 1908 transforms from vivid indigo blue to a delicate soft pink.

Empress 1908

If you love hosting the girls for dinner and drinks then I highly recommend adding Empress to your collection. They will be so impressed. The best part of all is that Empress 1908 is all-natural and gluten-free. Check out my recipes below. I might just add mixologist to my resume. 

What’s your favorite Spring cocktail?

Recipes

The Sporty Empress

The Sporty Empress

2 oz Empress Gin

3 oz Tonic Water

Lime to garnish

The Pink Berry Butterfly

Pink Berry Butterfly 

2 oz Empress Gin

4 oz pink lemonade 

Mint leaves 

Blueberries

Granulated sugar

If you need a little more ‘Inspo’ you can check out some of Empress’ cocktail recipes on https://www.empressgin.com/signature-cocktails/

Cheers,

Sharonda

March Madness: Are you ready for the Big Dance?

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It’s almost tourney time! Even though it may look different this year due to Covid, it is still going to be just as exciting. Some of you may be wondering what exactly do I mean by tourney time? The largest NCAA basketball tournament in the U.S. takes place every March. It is also known as the Big Dance. The top teams from all over compete in an elimination-style, six-round national championship tournament with everyone setting their hopes on being one of the last four teams.

It all starts this Sunday, March 14th at 6 pm when the NCAA reveals who’s been selected to be in the tournament. Teams will be eagerly awaiting to see who gets selected. Last year the tournament was canceled for the first time in 82 years due to Covid. So many players, fans, vendors, and spectators were disappointed. 

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Spring Cleaning with The RxAir 400 Air Purifier

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This year has been so challenging for all of us. We are doing everything that we can to keep our children, pets and homes safe during this pandemic. RxAir 400 from @rxair_air_purification fully understands the impact that coronavirus has had on our world and wants to help keep you and your family safe. 

The RxAir 400 air purification system is innovative, filterless and destroys 99.9% of airborne bacteria and viruses, including certain coronavirus strains, the flu, H1N1, pneumonia, MRSA, strep, TB, measles and the common cold. The RxAir 400 uses a patented system of UV-C light technology that cleans and sanitizes your air. 

Not only is this product sleek and compact, it covers up to 800 square feet and has 15 different fan speeds. It fits perfectly in our living room, and I feel confident that it is helping us keep our home clean. Best of all, the cartridge that is included with this unit doesn’t have to be replaced for about one year. 

Here are a few other tips to keep your home safe during the pandemic. 

1. Remove shoes before entering the house. 

2. Limit the amount of visitors. 

3. Sanitize all surfaces, including doorknobs, faucets, kitchen handles… 

4. Wash hands frequently. 

5. Run air purifier daily.

Learn more about the RXAir 400 here! Happy Spring!

XO,

Sharonda

Fashionista Friday: Personal Style: Discover How to Find Your Style

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It’s February and love is definitely in the air. What a great time to show yourself some love and refresh your wardrobe or redefine your personal style. Do you have a favorite go-to style? Are you classy, boho, edgy, casual, preppy, or a combination? Whatever it is, it should be a reflection of you. If you feel stuck here are a few ways to find your personal style.

How to Find Your Personal Style?

Create a Pinterest board full of your favorite looks. Who are your celebrity crushes? Do you like their looks? If you begin to see a pattern then that may be your style. Are you attracted to bright colors, stripes, high collars, pastels? If your board is all over the place perhaps try these few things.

  1. Assess what is already in your closet. This will give you an idea of your style. If you don’t love it, guess what? Now is the perfect time to toss out the old and try something new. 
  2. Consider your current lifestyle. Are you working from home, commuting to the office, or running around with the kids all day? This definitely has to be considered when creating your wardrobe. 
  3. Personality plays a major role in our style. Are you shy and reserved or like to stand out in the crowd?

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Get Ready for Spring With Flexitol Foot Cream!

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This post is sponsored by Flexitol!

Spring is officially about a month away but the temperatures are already rising here in South  Florida. Today it hit a warm 85 degrees in Miami. I have been getting my body ready for swimsuit season by exercising, drinking lots of water and applying my Flexitol foot cream to my feet nightly.  

Flexitol Heel Balm is a great way to hydrate, exfoliate and smooth your heels without getting a  pedicure. It is clinically proven to restore moisture deep below the skin’s surface after just one  application. I was so shocked at how good my heels looked the next day. I haven’t been to the  nail salon in over a year and my feet were showing it.  

This is not your average foot cream either. Flexitol Heel Balm absorbs quickly and works super  fast. Best of all it is petroleum-free and it’s salicylic acid-free formula addresses dry, ashy,  cracked and even itchy feet while moisturizing your skin. It doesn’t contain any parabens or  gluten either.  

Flexitol is also diabetic friendly, non greasy and enriched with vitamin B5, Vitamin E and L Arginine. I was pleased to learn this and shared it with my aunt who suffers from diabetes. You may or may not be aware that diabetics have to take special care of their feet.  

Flexitol heel balm is the leader in foot care in many countries including the US and Canada.  You guys know that when I find a product that I love I have to share it with y’all.  

So grab your bottle of Flexitol, tell all of your friends and get pretty, poolside, sandal-ready feet  for Spring.  

XO,

Sharonda

Self Love: The Year of Yes

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Happy February beautiful!  I think of February as the month of love. We express love for our loved ones but also love for our ancestors who came before us. It’s also a great time to express self-love.

Some of you may not know that I have scoliosis. For years I let it stop me from dancing, spinning, taking yoga classes and well I just allowed the fear of getting injured stop me from doing a lot of things that I loved. After my surgery I wasn’t the same. It took me years to shift my mind from I can’t to yes I CAN! Nobody told me that I couldn’t do those things, I told myself that. Isn’t it crazy how we put limits on our own selves? 

Self Care is Self Love

Well I started dancing again. I took over 100 spinning classes last year. I practice yoga at least once a week and it feels amazing. There are still lots of things that I am working on. Like finishing this book, an active coaching practice and getting used to being in front of the video camera.

What are you telling yourself? What limited belief is on replay? This new month is a great time for a shift. I want to challenge you to show yourself some extra love this month. Maybe it’s going on a solo staycation, lunch date with a good friend or reading a new book. Take time to do something that makes your heart smile. . It’s the Year of Yes!!!! Let’s get it!!!

Here are some of my favorite items this month! Check them out and let me know what you think. Remember that self love isn’t selfish!!!

Love is in the Air: Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

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Happy February y’all! I like to call February the month of love. We can all use a little extra LOVE these days. The pandemic still has everyone on edge with it’s uncertainty. Most of us haven’t spent quality time with our extended family and friends in almost a year. Well Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it’s the perfect time to show some love to the special people in your life. Check out my Valentine’s Day gift guide below. Here are a few things that I recommend no matter if your loved ones are near or far. From fresh flowers to fuzzy slippers I have found something for everyone.

Gifts For Him

Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her

Gifts for the Kids

Kids are pretty easy to please on Valentine’s Day. Most of the time my kids just want candy or an iTunes card. Since we are still heavy in this pandemic we will be ordering dinner from our favorite restaurant and watching a kid friendly movie like Safety. Here are some other ideas.

What’s Your Love language? 

Gifts may or may not be everyone’s love language but you can never go wrong with a handwritten card. I absolutely love a handwritten note. It means that they really took the time out to make something just for YOU. Wishing you all a beautiful LOVE month!!!

XO,

Sharonda

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