The Soulicious Life

Spring into "Me Time" with @RWKnudsen Organic Pear Juice

Happy Spring, Friends!

Here on the front range of Colorado, the grass is greening, the trees are budding and the lilacs are bursting with purple. But what I’m most excited about are my seedlings! Three types of tomatoes, four types of peppers and one pretty, little heirloom eggplant variety are soaking up the sunshine in my south-facing window, dreaming of the big garden beds prepped and ready…

Fa la la la la! My fav post of the year! @WomensBean @_HeySoul_ @BrewersAssoc @thredUP #secondhandfirst

Happy holidays, my friends! It’s time for my favorite post of the year! I handpicked each one of these gifts to enhance lives and produce smiles everywhere. From foodies to healthy ambassadors, I think you’ll find something for nearly every guy or gal your list. You may just have to buy a little something special for yourself. Go ahead, you deserve it.

Soul Sister Cuff Set.  It is my hope that…

I drift off to sleep at night expressing #gratitude & appreciation for my life. What are you grateful for this #Thanksgiving?

Gratitude is on of the most powerful forces in existence. I have no scientific evidence to back this up, but I imagine that if I ever got a Masters degree, my thesis would be on the inherent power that comes from focusing on what you have in the present moment and being grateful for it.

Yes, I know “Thanksgiving” is officially over, but in my world, I practice gratitude year-round. Besides I was…

A great way to use up all those last garden tomatoes! From @RWKnudsen #HarvestSeason #OrganicGardening

With brilliant shades of read and yellow at every corner, the weather has finally cooled off here in Colorado. Halloween costumes are ready to go AND we are actually expecting our first frost tonight! That means the girls and I will be in the garden this afternoon picking the last of the tomatoes. While those that are still green will go in a paper bag to ripen, this recipe is the perfect…

Enjoying the season with @citragreens @BoodyWear @mineralfusion & @gomacro

The leaves they are a changin’, the nights are getting cooler and I spent the last week picking the last of the garden like crazy, processing and freezing the last of the basil for pesto and kale for winter soups. Yay! I know I rave every year, but I absolutely LOVE fall. I am also lovin’ a few new things I found recently, including new skin care, bars, bamboo clothing and healthy drink tablets.…

I found a #free #apple tree! #AutumnLove

There is nothing I love better than the word ‘free!’ So when Eddy went for a trail run last weekend, and came home holding an apple that he said came from a tree just across our open space, I was delighted!

The timing couldn’t be better; I was feeling disappointed that our neighbor’s two trees didn’t product much fruit this year. Those are usually the trees I am able to pick from top to bottom.…

3 Super Seeds for a Healthy Diet

Do you love so called, “Super seeds?” Me too! They are continuing to grow in popularity – especially Chia, Hemp, and Flax. I can find all three at my local Costco now which is awesome because these nutritional powerhouses are SO easily incorporated into a healthy diet?

Below are some fun seed facts from the Vitamin Shoppe. There’s no better time than now to start adding seeds to your smoothies,…

Yeah! #Wanderlust108 coming to #FortCollins! A "Mindful" Triathlon by @wanderlustfest! #BestDayEver #FindYourTrueNorth

Attention, Colorado Yogis! Wanderlust, producers of the largest yoga lifestyle events in the world, is bringing Wanderlust 108, the world’s first and only “mindful triathlon,” to Fort Collins, CO on August 27, 2016.

Photo by Jake Laub for Wanderlust Festival.

Ohhhh YEAH!

You may remember my re-cap of a full Wanderlust festivalfrom a few years ago. It rocked my world, truly, even when I was seven…

32g of fat, 47g of sugar, 112g of carbs and 775 calories. YIKES! #WeCanDoBetter #HealthyKids

With mid-August upon us, the summer weather may not yet be over yet, but the school year is definitely looming. I was good and got all our back-to-school shopping done early this year. While I’ll have some adjusting to do with the early morning alarms going off soon, one thing I won’t have to adjust to is packing healthy lunches. Going to the pool or on other excursions all summer meant our Bento…

Summer fun with @GardenLites, @Royal_Hawaiian @LeisureLeash

Happy Summer, friends! Like many bloggers, it’s been a bit quiet around here as I juggle all things summer, mainly pool time, camping and, of course, kiddos. I’ve also been crazed playing property manager, flipping tenants in a few rental properties. It’s one of the many hats I wear that make this thing called life so fun!

Truth be told, my favorite thing I’m lovin’ this summer is Italy.…

Before you shop for another #sunscreen: @EWG 2016 Guide to Sunscreens

This year, EWG scientists investigated more than 750 beach and sport sunscreens for their 10th annual guide, and while there has been significant progress over the last decade, serious concerns remain.

Almost 75 percentof the products they examined provide inferior sun protection or contain worrisome ingredients like the hormone-disrupting chemical oxybenzone. So before you stock up on sunscreen…

Cool down this summer with another fabulous sparkling beverage idea from @RWKnudsen. #HappySummer

Summer! Yay!

We’re slowly settling into our 3-month routine, trying to balance pool time with camping, playdates, storytime, outdoor concerts and reading daily.

If anyone cries, I throw them a homemade smoothie pop.  And then I make myself one of these Apple Ginger Mint Sparklers.

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Send Mom a #Free #Elephant Card this #Mother'sDay. Thanks @nature_org

Maternal Love Is Strong. It’s often said that there is no greater love in the animal kingdom than that of a mother elephant. So, tell your mom you appreciate her loving you like an elephant by sending her a free elephant e-card this Mother’s Day. (And if you choose to donate while you are there, all proceeds will go to their elephant conservation work in Africa. It’s a win-win!)

It’s true: A…

You'll love these easy ways to teach kids #HealthyHabits!

As a parent, it is a priority that our kids learn and understand good health and eating habits at an early age. The trouble is that little ones aren’t dying to sit down for a wellness lesson, which is why celebrity trainer, fitness guru and father, David Kirsch, shares 5 Family Wellness Ritutals from his new book Ultimate Family Wellness to easily incorporate them into any parent’s busy lifestyle.

Spending time #outdoors is good for both physical and mental #health. Here's why!

According to research, spending time outdoors is good for you.

Not exactly news to you and I is it? But as the temperatures get warmer, and our gardens, porches and yards beckon is with ever growing energy, I always think it’s a good reminder to look at why that is.

Did you Know…

Children’s stress levels fall within minutes of seeing green spaces.Knowing and experiencing nature makes us generally…

For the #mom in your life, buy her a gift ... or three! Featuring @sukiskincare @salazonchoc!

I love Mother’s Day. And not just for the elaborate brunches with bottomless mimosas, though that is THE perfect way to start a day. If I counted the number of times I had to answer to “mom, mommy or momma” during the day, I’d be rich. Or I’d just go crazy after seeing the actual numbers and hide in my closet. Seriously. I’ve been known to do that. But in all fairness, it is a large and…

Besides turning them into rags, we have 3 options for #recycling torn, worn or stained clothing! #WhoKnew

We hear so much about spring cleaning this time of year and for good reason. But we all know that at some point, cleaning must go beyond rags and and washers and into, yes, the closet. In my opinion, every closet needs a good clean out twice a year. Spring and fall are excellent times to do this. Taking inventory of the next season’s clothes is a great opportunity to toss anything that doesn’t do…