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Babbleboxx Resolutions Reset Box

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This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx.

January is a great time to refresh your health and wellness routine. I love clearing out the old and trying out innovative products. Our skin and bodies change so it is a good time to address any skincare or nutritional needs. This Babbleboxx Resolutions Reset box is full of great products to help you look and feel your best all year long. Check out what’s inside!

Skincare

The Tamanu Balm Barrier Salve by Erin’s Faces is perfect if you are looking to swap out your petroleum-based ointments this year. “Erin’s Faces was founded by NYC Makeup Artist, Erin Williams, in 2011. With a focus on conscious clean beauty and a mission of empowering, educating and including women of all sizes and shades the brand creates organic skincare, body care & makeup”. It’s great to soothe bug bites, eczema, burns, baby bottoms, dry hands, knuckles, new tattoos and more. Created with organic Tamanu oil, safflower seed oil and locally sourced beeswax. Best of all it is great for the whole family.  Use code TAMANUBALM for 10% off your order. 

Nutrition

HUM Nutrition is a beauty and wellness brand on a mission to help everyone feel their best from the inside out. Their products are formulated by RD Nutritionist and made with only the best ingredients. HUM’S Flatter Me is the ultimate hack to manage digestion. The Flatter Me is a blend of 18 full-spectrum digestive enzymes to help break down food for better digestion and less bloating. With ingredients like ginger, peppermint and fennel seed, Flatter Me will help soothe digestion. I definitely have my share of digestive issues so I am looking forward to using this during the new year.  Use code: BABBLE30 for 30% with a $29 minimum purchase from now until February 22, 2023. 

Hydrate

Ultima is the perfect addition to your hydration routine. It’s the perfect balance of minerals that support optimal hydration in a formula that uses only plant-based flavors and colors, no artificial sweeteners and no sugar. We know as moms everyday is a busy day and we need to stay hydrated. The Ultima Replenisher Sampler pack comes with six delicious flavors like raspberry, lemonade, cherry pomegranate and more. This hydrating electrolyte drink mix is so convenient and gives you body the nutrients that it needs. Best of all it is sugar-free, gluten-free and keto-friendly! Grab yours today here and use code: BABBLE20 for 20% off. 

Collagen Boost

Biosil is a game changer. Biosil Liquid Capsules are the best way to grow your glow when you like the convenience of pure ch-OSA® liquid in small capsules. These small, transparent capsules are smooth and easy to swallow. Take one of these capsules in the morning & one at night for luminous skin, lustrous hair, and seriously strong nails. Did you know that collagen starts to decline at age 21? BioSil’s ch-OSA® is the only clinically proven supplement that generates and protects your own collagen, elastin, and keratin that’s backed by over 25 years and 20 million of research. Use code BabbleBoxxBiosil2023 for 25% off 1 month supply of Biosil. 

Sanitize

Are you tired of germs? Travel Essentials by PlaneAire – Clean everywhere you go with Travel Essentials by PlaneAire®. This set is perfect for moms. Packed in a ready-to-go, reusable zip-top bag, the plant-based Travel Essentials includes one Clean Surface & Air Mist, six individually wrapped Clean Surface Wipes, and one PlaneAire® Hands hand sanitizer blend of your choice, ensuring a hygienic journey from Point A to B. I love the scent of the essential oil blends that are used in these products. It’s a must have for your next vacation. Use code: SPORTY to take 15% off all of your PlaneAire travel essentials. 

Wishing you a year full of health, happiness and abundance. I hope you find these products helpful.

Babbleboxx: Fall into Fall Wellness

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This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx!

Fall is in the air and it is great time to add some new items to your wellness routine. The items in this month’s Babbleboxx are great to help you continue to achieve those goals that you set earlier this year. From nutrition bars to skincare and vitamins there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive inside and learn how to fall into Fall wellness with these amazing products. 

First we have Biosil Liquid Capsules from Bio Minerals NV. Did you know that collagen starts to decline at age 21? Healthy collagen metabolism is critical for the proper functioning of bones, and joints. Biosil is doesn’t contain collagen; it encourages your body to generate and protect its own.  These capsules are a great way to help boost your hair, skin and nails. They are small, transparent capsules that are smooth and easy to swallow. Take one capsule in the morning and one at night for best results. SHOP

Health and Wellness

Next up is Core Foods newest pumpkin spice bars! These plant-based bars taste so good. Made with warm cinnamon and spices to give it a delicious flavor combination. Core is made with the best real ingredients to help you achieve your wellness goals. I keep a bar in my purse at all times. Use code FALLBOX25 on corefoods.com for 25% off 

Tree Hut has been making high quality skin care products for over 20 years. The pumpkin spice latte shea sugar scrub smells divine. Infused with good-for-you ingredients such as Sugar, Shea Butter and an array of natural oils like Evening Primrose, Avocado, Macadamia, Sweet Almond, Safflower and Orange Oils to leave skin feeling good and smelling delicious. It also includes nutmeg seed powder, a natural anti-inflammatory ingredient known to help reduce skin inflammation and even skin tone. Check out the coffee scrub too. Grab yours at Ulta!

Finally, the Medpeel Dark Spot Corrector Brightening serum is a must have for your cabinet this fall. It quickly fades the look of dark spots in as soon as 14 days. It’s Brightening Complex has been Clinically proven to deliver rapid, visible results in fading the look of dark spots, age spot, discoloration and post acne marks. It also evens and brightens skin tone to help reveal a more youthful looking complexion. Works best when used up to twice daily after cleansing, exfoliating and toning. For daytime use remember to always finish with an SPF30+ Save with Promocode: BABBLE20 Active from 10/1/22 to 12/31/22 Learn more at here!

Happy Fall Y’all!

Shake it Off

Filed under: Fit Moms, Mom Life, Recipes ·

Happy Friday beautiful people! I have been slowly working on my vision board. When I see something that pops off of a page I cut it and save it into my “vision” folder. Hopefully by the end of the month it will all come together. One thing that has been on my list for the past few years is Health and Wellness. I must confess that I have picked up a few more pounds than I wanted to and now I need to find a way to shake them off because bikini season is right around the corner. Do you feel me?

After talking to my friends and reading up on a few different products I decided to go with 22 Days Nutrition to help me reach my goal of losing five pounds ASAP! Two weeks ago I purchased the 22 Days Plant Based Protein Powder in Vanilla and a box of Carmel protein bars. Thanks to our best friend Amazon Prime it was here next day and I got started right away. So far I am loving the taste of the products and I have dropped 2 pounds. I must add that eating out over the weekend did not helped me lol but I jumped right back on the program Monday morning.

I know that the key to this wellness journey is finding balance between diet, mindfulness and to incorporate exercise daily. It is true what they say about your metabolism slowing down the older you get and well for the first time in my life I really feel like I have to work to lose this weight. So if you are struggling too, don’t feel bad. Grab your headphones turn on your favorite playlist and let’s shake this off. Below is one my favorite smoothie recipes!

Acai Smoothie

  1. 1 cup Malk Milk Vanilla
  2. 1 scoop 22 Days Nutrition Vanilla Protein Powder
  3. 1 cup 365 Frozen Tropical Fruit Mix
  4. 1 pack Sambazon Acai pouch
  5. Blend and enjoy

XO,

Sharonda

Acai Berry Magic

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By now you have probably seen or tried an acai’ bowl. The acai’ berry trend has been quite popular for a while now but do you know why? I remember hearing about it about 5 years ago and I tried it here and there. But, recently I have found myself craving this berry hemp acai bowl from Raw Juce. Even my hubby loves it and goes out of his way to get one. I know, crazy right? This led me to wonder what’s really in this bowl and why is it so good that I am craving it like I crave chocolate? I know it is organic, full of yummy fruits and hemp but how does this bowl benefit my health? So I did a little research and here is what I found out.


Raw Juce

Berry Hemp Bowl

 

The main ingredient is the acai so I will focus there. The acai berry is known as a superfood with anti-aging and weight loss properties. It comes from the acai palm tree and is native to South America. Most studies show that acai is richer in antioxidants than cranberries, blueberries, blackberries raspberries or strawberries. Acai is also believed to help control appetite. Hello! It can increase energy and may even help with metabolic functions. Some cosmetics and beauty products even include acai’ oil for its anti-aging benefits.  There are tons of drinks and teas available just about everywhere.

 

Raw Juce

Goji Berry Bowl

 

Here are a few reasons why you should add acai’ to your diet.

*Antioxidant

*Healthy Fat

*Dietary Fiber

*Amino Acids

*Electrolytes

*Trace Minerals

*B-Vitamins

As I approach the big 40 I am definitely here for the anti-aging benefits and it tastes so good. They say it even helps with stretch marks, dry skin and crows feet. You can make your own acai bowls, smoothies, and teas  at home . Whole Foods, Publix and most local grocery stores have a great selection of prepackaged frozen acai’ blends where you just thaw and add your favorite toppings like strawberries, bananas, blueberries, granola, hemp etc. So far I have tried the Sambazon smoothie pack and it’s great. I personally prefer to get a fresh bowl loaded with all the good stuff from Raw Juce or Grown, but this does add up. Most bowls run from $10- $14 a bowl. Besides making a gorgeous Instagram photo the Acai’ bowl is actually really good for you! Cheers to good health!

 

 

DIY Recipe

XO,

Sharonda

30 Day Challenge

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We are 7 days into 2018 and some of us are already working hard towards those New Year’s Resolutions and some of us haven’t even gotten started yet. If you are like me, maybe you were waiting until the kids went back to school. In my last post I told you some of my secrets or let’s call them fun facts. One of the things that I struggle with is being consistent. I start off feeling all motivated and eager to get shit done and then before I know it, my mind wants to do something else. Or I get distracted with the busyness of mom life and make excuses not to finish what I started.

 

So this year I am starting a 30 day yoga challenge. I am going to call it the self love challenge.  I have taken a few classes here and there over the past few months and I have a new appreciation for the practice and challenging my mind and body to accomplish something that I have never done. I made excuses in the past because of my spinal surgery but I have learned to listen to my body and just go with the flow. I will no longer say that I am getting old or I am to busy. I am doing this for me. I will show myself some love and make the time and effort to accomplish this goal.

 

 

 

I challenge you to join me. Maybe not in yoga but in working out daily, eating healthier, painting, writing, singing, praying, or meditation…whatever it is that you feel called to do. If you have a busy schedule and can’t make a class or prep a healthy meal, there are lots of youtube tutorials to guide you. I thought that I had to physically attend a yoga or workout class for it to count. The truth is you can do it anywhere and still reap the benefits. So let’s get this party started. Let me know what your 30 day challenge is in the comments below. Tag me @sportymommas or #sportymommas so we can cheer each other on. #YOUGOTTHIS

 

XO,

Sharonda

Twenty One Days

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My meditation practice started about 4 months ago. I tried it a few times in 2015 and 2016 but never really could get into it. I downloaded the Headspace App and listened to a few sessions but well that was that. I kept hearing about it and seeing other people on social media talking about it but it took me a few months to really give it a shot. It was over the summer when I couldn’t shake off the fear and uncertainty of the new autoimmune diagnosis and well the life of being a busy mom of three. There’s so much going on in the world and then we have our own personal issues and the pressure of being the best mom and holding it all together. We are always on the go. Drop off, pick up, soccer practice, basketball practice, play dates, doctor appointments. Even in my sleep my brain never stopped thinking about….life.

 

In July I attended a FemCity Miami meditation on the beach. I was exhausted and really didn’t think that I could make it to the beach by 8 a.m. But I had to go, I planned the event. The actual meditation lasted only about 35 minutes. It was pretty good but it was the conversation that the six of us had after that made me release all my preconceived feelings and fears and just surrender. I told them how I wanted to start a practice but I had a hard time being consistent and my friend Ana told me to just do it.

 

So I figured if it worked for Oprah, Gabby Bernstein and my FemCity friends well I better give this meditation thing a try. I began reading articles and looking for books that would help guide me. I came across a Russell Simmons’ book and paid closer attention to the Glow Maven. Yes, I was looking for people that looked like me. I was a little confused with prayer versus meditation and I was wondering did black people really do this? I know I am crazy for thinking that but hey I am keeping it real. I was raised in the church and all I know is that we pray. We pray for everything and keep it moving. But there is power in stillness. It is amazing what it can do for you.

 

I kept reading that it takes 21 days to form a habit. Good or bad. I pledged to give it a try for five minutes twice a day  for 21 days and if I didn’t feel a difference then I would try something else. Well I made it to day 20 and Hurricane Irma started traveling towards Miami. I was so rattled and frustrated with the storm due to surviving Hurricane Andrew that my namaste turned to oh hell no let’s get up out of here. We packed up the car and headed north. It only took me 2 days to realize that I better find a quiet place real quick or I was going to be messed up. The anxiety and tension levels were extremely high everywhere we went. The hotel, grocery stores, the mall and the gas stations. We were all on edge. But once we got settled into our second hotel, I found a space to meditate. And so far I haven’t skipped a day since.

 

Meditation has changed my life. I still get a little rattled some days but I feel so much better. Whenever I get that anxious feeling I start to connect with my breath and try to find a quiet place. Sometimes it is in the car during pickup time or in a bathroom because I am hiding from my kids lol. I wish that I learned this in my twenties. But hey we live and we learn. The benefits of a daily practice include reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, aids in fat loss, better skin, increases fertility and better memory. Here are a few tips to begin your practice.

  1. Start small (a few minutes a day makes a big difference)
  2. Focus on your breathing.
  3. Find a book, app, or website that will help guide you.
  4. Get comfortable ( try a meditation pillow or even lay down)
  5. Expect your mind to wonder
  6. Be consistent

 

 

Namaste,

Sharonda

 

P.S.

Let me know what you think, or if you have any questions.

Got Wheatgrass?

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It is not easy trying to keep up with the hubby, kids, work, and well life. But I have learned that if you take care of your body first, it definitely helps. This is that hectic time of the year. Yes, the holiday season has arrived. The season where we go, go, go until we get so run down that we get sick. I am always looking for supplements that will boost my immunity. Did you know that two ounces of wheatgrass is equivalent to eating 4 pounds of green vegetables? It also has more vitamin C than oranges.  Have you added wheatgrass to your weekly routine? I say weekly cause I am not going to front I haven’t used it daily just yet. I have seen some improvement with my digestion. Here are a few reasons why you should add it to your routine.

 

 

  1. Lowers blood pressure
  2. Detoxifies
  3. Increases energy
  4. Anti-Inflammatory
  5. Stimulates metabolism
  6. Immune System Booster
  7. Aids in digestion
  8. Anti-aging properties

 

Wheatgrass can be purchased at most grocery stores or your local juice bars. I love getting it already pressed at Jugo Fresh. It can run $2-$5 per shot. Some people like to juice it right at home. Whatever works best for you, I highly recommend adding it to your diet.

 

XO,

Sharonda

 

 

 

**Pictures via Pinterest