Six Tips to Help Save for a Summer Vacation

American workers are statistically proven to have far fewer vacation days available at their expense than employees in almost all other developed countries. Additionally, they take even less of those days off, for fear they may lose their job. In other words, where other nations offer employees an average of 3-5 mandatory weeks of paid vacation, the United States averages 2-3 weeks of non-mandatory, paid leave and workers still typically only take off 50% of those days. American employees are working for more extended periods of time with fewer opportunities to relax and rejuvenate. Here are six tips to help you save so that you can enjoy your well deserved vacation time this summer.

LifeLizzieCJune 15, 2018finances, financial, fire, fire community, health, inspiration, investing, momlife, money, money management, motivation, Travel, vacation, wealthComment

Trending: Dry Brushing and Why It's Actually Amazing for You

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've no doubt heard about the importance of exfoliating your skin in the shower. After all, the loofah has become ubiquitous with every college dorm survival kit-- it's just that important! Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, boosts circulation, and just feels good. Recently though, more attention has been placed on the practice of dry brushing, and its' benefits have been proven to greatly outweigh typical shower exfoliation.

Holistic HealthLizzieCDecember 30, 2017beauty, dry brushing, Fitness, health, inspiration, kids, life, Mindfulness, mom, momlife, Motherhood, motivation, parenting, self awareness, skin care, weight lossComment

Moms, Let's Help Ourselves

We often forget that moms are individuals with a past and identity before having children. That moment when she finds out she’s pregnant, the focus immediately shifts from “me” to “we”, and that feeling only intensifies the older the child becomes. Therefore, in order to truly give something back to the moms in our lives, one must simply let her figure out how best she can renew herself. Everyone is different, the needs of one mom vary from one to another. One mom might need a night out with girlfriends, another a long hot bath and a good novel. The cure for what ails is bio-individual, but the need is undeniably there.

How to Transition Away from Processed Foods and Regain Alignment with a Weekend Juice Cleanse

It's no secret that addiction to processed foods is a reality in this country. Unfortunately, that means skyrocketing rates of obesity and inflammation in children and adults, and all the heath problems that accompany those maladies. No one wants to feel sick and out of control, but so many simply don't know how to combat it. It's a systemic problem, but happily, it is also one that can be remedied with intentional action.

A Letter to My Husband on Father's Day

Dear Husband, We met eight years ago in the most unlikely of places--Las Vegas. I observed this tall, dark, and handsome man talking to my friend, and something happened internally to me. Your face seemed familiar, your Southern accent drew me in, and the way you looked at me slowed down the constant chatter in my mind. You shook my soul in mere minutes, and I hadn't even spoken a word to you yet. After I found the courage to approach you, we talked and didn't stop talking until...

Four Unexpected Effects of a Plant-Based Diet

What if I told you that you could do something today that would make you look and feel amazing, save lives and the earth? I think without knowing what that action was, most if not all people would agree to trying it.

To Be Happy Means to Be Creative

Albert Einstein once said, “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” Since starting a blog I have been asked countless times why I was doing it, and the question honestly caught me off-guard. For me, writing is a facet of expression, a way I can share who I am with those who know me, or think they do.

Fitness, Mindfulness, Motherhood, UncategorizedLizzieCJanuary 10, 2017authenticity, creativity, Motherhood, motivation, writingComment

Moms, Stop the Self-Shaming and Be Selfish.

How does a parent (especially a mother) justify taking time away from their family to do something completely indulgent and self-aggrandizing like working out, reading a book in one sitting, or just being alone? Why is taking space for oneself considered abhorrent and selfish in this society? It may be due to unattainable expectations put on parents-both moms and dads, and the shame that goes along with failing to live up to what we erroneously think is the standard.