Sharing my full thoughts on Organifi Gold and if it’s worth the hype. If you’re interested in trying any of the Organifi products, this affiliate link will auto-apply my discount code for 20% off.

Hi friends! How are you? How was the weekend? It was a busy one as usual, but it was great. I’m just crossing my fingers that Tucson will finally get the “it’s fall, ya’ll” memo and cool the heck down. It was 108 this weekend!

From late October through May, the weather around here is pretty great. It’s almost like Tucson is reverse hibernation – we hide in the pool and AC all summer – and when cooler weather hits, we’re freeeeeee. It rarely gets *too cold* around here, and the snowbirds descend here in droves, ready to drive 25mph all over the city.

There are so many things I love to do when it finally cools down: more outdoor adventures, hiking, long walks with Maisey, outdoor events and dining, and curling up at night with a mug of my favorite nighttime beverage: Organifi Gold.

(Joggers are here // tank is here)

Organifi Gold Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

It’s done posts on Organifi product reviews and Organifi green Vs AG1, so it was time that Gold got its own feature around here.

What Is Organifi Gold?

Organifi Gold is a superfood blend designed for relaxation, sleep support, and potential inflammation reduction. It’s a blend of natural, organic ingredients, and includes adaptogens (which can help our body’s response to stress), magnesium (which can be very calming for the body and brain), and warming spices, like cinnamon, ginger, and tumeric, which can help with inflammation.

I decided to try Gold years ago, mostly as a cocktail or wine replacement. I wanted something to drink at night that would give me the warm cozy feeling without the disrupted sleep and tired morning to follow.

Ingredients in Organifi Gold

Turmeric: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Reishi Mushroom: Supports relaxation and sleep.

Ginger: Promotes digestion and reduces nausea.

Lemon Balm: For stress and anxiety.

Turkey Tail Mushroom: Boosts immune function.

Cinnamon: Adds flavor and has antioxidant properties.

Coconut Milk Powder: This gives it an awesome creamy texture

Black Pepper: Enhances absorption of turmeric and other nutrients.

One of my favorite things about Organifi

Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? We have a new baby in the family! I’m so so excited for Trevor and Danielle, and of course, can’t wait to get those baby meals going. Other than baby excitement, we have a lot going on this weekend. Liv is getting her solo choreography, P has a basketball game, it’s fall festival, Liv and I have a National Charity League event, aaaand we’re meeting up at the movies with some friends. I’m hoping we can sneak in Halloween decorations, too! I’d love to hear what you’re up to.

SO pumped to announce the winner of our September giveaway. She’s getting a whole boatload of wellness goodies 🙂 Congrats to Jamie J.! I’ll be reaching out with the details on how to claim your prize.

Stay tuned for our October giveaway and my annual Favorite Things giveaway will be coming up soon, too.

It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party. This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below.

(Older Anthro dress)

9.27 Friday Faves (and a giveaway)

Fashion + beauty + random:

Huge Madewell sale! I love Madewell but especially love it for fall. They always have amazing boots, fall dresses, and sweaters. It’s 25% off for Insiders – you simply sign up with your email address – and an extra 40% off sale.

Some of my top picks from the sale:

Perfect everyday flats

The perfect vintage wide leg jean (but not toooo wide).

This wool blend sweater.

These huggie earrings.

A papreclip chain bracelet.

Sleeveless vest mini dress.

Everyday loafers.

I love a button-front dress.

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Sharing some journaling prompts you can use as we wrap up the last portion of the year. 

Hiiii friends! Happy Wednesday! What do you have going on this week? My newest baby niece will be born this week and I can’t wait! I’m excited to put some baby meals together 🙂

Today, I wanted to chat about something that has changed my morning routine: journaling. I always heard people talking about it, but didn’t want to give it a try because it felt awkward and uncomfortable. I’m supposed to just… write?? Write about what? What if it isn’t good? What if someone reads it and was like wth is wrong with this person? It made me nervous to write something so effortlessly, without the power to brainstorm, strategize and delete.

But, during the time that shall not be named, something changed: I needed to dump my thoughts onto paper. I stopped caring about it being good, or perfect, but instead used it as a brain dump because my head was SO full of thoughts. It gave me clarity and peace, and since then, I’ve used it as part of my morning routine.

Usually my morning routine looks something like this (sometimes all of it happens, sometimes it’s in pieces broken up throughout the day, sometimes only one thing might happen):

My morning routine

Probiotic and a big glass of water

Meditate on my PEMF Go Mat (code is FITNESSISTA15) listening to binaural beats on Spotify for 7 minutes

Daily devotional/Bible study and prayer 10-15 minutes, listening to worship music on Spotify

Journaling 5-10 minutes about goals, a brain dump of thoughts, or where I see myself in the future. I write about these things like they’ve already happened. It’s been SO wild to go back to some of the things that I wrote in 2020 and every.single.thing has happened, even the ones that felt genuinely impossible.

After this, I’ll have breakfast (usually Daily Nutritional support and Truvani protein pudding topped with berries and hemp seeds or Nuttzo) and supplements, make a coffee and then get started on work

**Feel free to adjust your routine according to your unique beliefs and goals, and set yourself up for a peaceful and energized day.

Journaling prompts to use this fall

If you’re feeling stumped on the journaling portion, here are some prompts you can consider:

Reflect on your spiritual growth this year.

What lessons have you learned, and how have they shaped your beliefs and values? How is the version of you NOW different then the version of you at the beginning of the year?

What are three goals you want to ac

Sharing a round-up of vegan pumpkin recipes to enjoy this fall!

Hey friends! Fall is finally here, and you know what that means—jeans, sweaters, boots, chili, aaaaand pumpkin everything! There’s something about that cozy, slightly sweet flavor that just screams autumn. Our leaves don’t change here in AZ, but the air gets a little crisper, and I love to bake and create pumpkin recipes. The Pilot isn’t a fan of squashes and gourds, but thankfully, I have two little pumpkin-obsessed buddies.

Whether you’re a long-time vegan or just looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, I’ve got some amazing vegan pumpkin recipes that are perfect for this season. We’re talking everything from comforting soups to indulgent desserts, all with that delicious pumpkin twist. Please let me know if you give any of these a try!

10 Vegan Pumpkin Recipes For Fall

1. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl

A delicious and healthy high protein breakfast option that tastes like pumpkin pie! It’s gluten-free, vegan, and an awesome breakfast for busy mornings.

2. The Best Pumpkin Cornbread

The “make with everything” side dish for fall. Gluten-free, lightly sweetened, and no added oils.

3. Pumpkin Pie Mousse

This tastes like pumpkin pie in a bowl, minus the crust. It has the creamy texture of pumpkin pie filling but is totally egg-free for my vegan friends out there.

4. Pumpkin Amazeballs

These pumpkin protein balls are the perfect seasonal healthy snack! They pack a punch of protein and healthy fat in delicious dessert-like bites.

5. Vegan Pumpkin Bread from Well Plated

This marvelously moist, springy, and pumpkin-spiced bread is dairy-free, whole wheat, naturally sweetened, and uses a whopping WHOLE CAN of pumpkin (no weird pumpkin leftovers!).

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Sharing why I’m obsessed with barefoot shoes and how you can incorporate them into your fitness routine and life!

Hi friends! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? I had an amazing time in San Diego with Betsy attending the Lagree certification workshop at DEFINE. (San Diego friends, go take a class with my friend Carina! I’ve known her for years – we taught barre together in SD – and she’s an incredible instructor and person.)

So today, let’s talk about barefoot shoes.

(It was hilarious when I went to gather all of my shoes for this photoshoot. I was like wow I really do have five pairs and I use and love all of them!)

Barefoot shoes have been around for quite a while.

According to this website:

In the 20th century, barefoot shoes emerged as people began questioning the need for heavily cushioned and supportive shoes. In the 1960s and 1970s, the popularity of the “Jogging” movement led to the development of more minimalist running shoes, which aimed to mimic the barefoot experience.

I think many of us can remember the early 2000s, when barefoot shoes saw a resurgance as Vibrams came out. I remember seeing them for the first time —  they looked like duck feet to me. They were horrendous lol. But, it was definitely a lightbulb moment. I’ve worked in the fitness industry since 2008, and after multiple trainings and workshops (like the foot stretching and gait classes I took and then taught at Canyon Ranch), I realized the impact of footwear on overall function and how minimalist shoes can change your workouts and life.

Barefoot shoes are not only lightweight and super comfortable, but they enable us to have full function of our foot muscles, full toe splay (instead of our toes being crammed into narrow shoes), and can affect overall posture, alignement, and performance.

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