I’ve never really identified myself as someone who was good with money. The only formal “training” I’ve had was my microeconomics elective in undergrad and I got a C in the class. I was a bio major and a student-athlete on scholarship so while I enjoyed math, finance wasn’t really my jam. At that time I had a joint credit card with my dad for “emergencies” but didn’t really understand how that all worked because he was the one paying the bills every month. I landed my first big girl job 10 years ago and since then I had been semi-serious about personal finance merely because it seemed like the…
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22 Things to Buy on Amazon if Your Resolution is to Be More Eco-friendly This Year
If you’ve decided that 2020 is going to be a year of less single-use plastic and toxic chemicals and more sustainable nature-based swaps, then this list is for you. Enjoy!
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Jalapeño Cheesy Biscuits Recipe
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My Word of 2020
2019 was not my favorite. I came home one day to 3 inches of water in my basement – which was also where my bedroom happened to be. I finalized my divorce. I said goodbye to the most amazing dog I’ve ever met (RIP my beloved Otis). I spent countless hours for a month straight getting my condo ready to sell. That hard work (and $$$$$$) seemed to pay off because I accepted an offer after just 12 days. I sold all my furniture, streamlined my belongings to just my most prized possessions and moved from a 3-bedroom condo to a single room 40 miles closer to work. 6 days…
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Anti-Inflammation Smoothie Recipe
This smoothie tastes sweet, tart, and warm and contains nutrient-rich and anti-inflammatory ingredients. It’s perfect for starting the day with an energy boost and also for recovering after a long night of fun or an intense workout. Let me know what you think in the comments!
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Healthy Green 3-Day Smoothie Cleanse (With Recipes!)
If you’re looking for a gentle reset after all the holiday celebrations, 3 days of delicious, dessert-inspired smoothies may be just what your body needs. These smoothies are meant to be filling, but if you want to add some healthy complex carbs like oats, sweet potatoes or brown rice then go for it! This “cleanse” isn’t meant to starve you, it’s meant to give you the most amount of nutrients possible over the course of 3 days to optimize your body’s natural detoxification mechanisms. The recipes follow the same basic pattern of ingredients per serving which is 1-2 cups of liquid, 1 cup fresh leafy greens, a frozen banana, a…
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5 Eco-Friendly Straw Alternatives
In the last 30 years, the Ocean Conservancy’s volunteers have collected over 9 million straws and stirrers during their beach cleanups and more continue to make their way into our environment. These types of marine debris pose a significant threat to ocean life including sea turtles, fish and albatross. Here are 5 alternatives to plastic straws that are better for the environment. 1. The “Just Say NO” Option. Make your commitment to skipping the plastic straw and announce your support for a clean ocean by taking the Ocean Conservancy’s Skip the Straw Pledge. “…commit to skipping the straw and add your voice to the sea of people taking a stand…
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These Common Chemicals Are Wrecking Your Hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers that that play a significant role in many biochemical pathways in humans. Every single cell in our body has specific receptors (or binding sites) that respond when a hormone compound connects to it. We can think of the hormone as a key, and the receptor on the cell is the lock. The key unlocks the lock and opens a door which corresponds to a certain cellular function. For example, when cortisol, also known as the stress hormone binds to a cell membrane, a “door” opens which allows for a surge of energy in the form of glucose to flood into that cell. This surge of energy…
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7 Eco-friendly Fashion Tips for Women on a Budget
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Biophilia: What on Earth is it and Why is it Good for My Health?
According to the book Your Brain on Nature, humans have built into their DNA a natural affinity for all living things. This innate emotional connection with the natural world, coined by Edward Wilson in 1984 as biophilia, can influence cognition and behavior. In other words, it’s this connection with nature has a large impact on brain development and function.
