Kristie’s Blog
Many of my childhood memories revolve around humor and laughter. I remember watching variety shows with my mom: Laugh In, The Sonny & Cher Show, and of course, The Carol Burnett Show. As I trace my way back, I remember watching I Love Lucy before Mom called us for dinner every day. And as I grew older, I found comedians to be a big part of…
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It’s easy to get set in our ways and stick to a daily routine. Since the pandemic, I’ve found myself still playing it safe, even now that we’re coming out of it more. I recently thought to myself, It’s time I started getting out of my comfort zone and experience new things once again. When I think about experiencing new things,…
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Just like we grow and change throughout life, our food choices evolve with us. When I was younger, we grew up drinking whole milk—that’s what was available at the time. Now fast forward to today; we have many different options for milk, ranging from almond milk to fat-free milk and everything in between. It’s crazy how many milks we have…
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Early on in my life, one of my favorite spiritual teachers was Louise Hay. She introduced me to the world of affirmations, and it was transformative. One of my favorite affirmations of hers was “All is well.” Whenever things aren’t going right, or seem a little negative, I remind myself that all is well. And upon thinking or saying these…
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Here it is—February. The month of love, where heart-shaped balloons, chocolates, and flowers seem to be everywhere, reminding us of Valentine’s Day and the essence of love. That got me thinking about one of my favorite movies, Love Actually. In the opening scene, people are greeting loved ones at the airport and Hugh Grant is narrating: Love is all around us. I’d have to agree!…
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It’s that time of year again—the fresh scent of cinnamon spice fills the house, the cooking begins, and the Christmas music has taken over the radio stations. While this is often a cherished time for many, it can also feel very overwhelming. If that sounds like something you can relate to, I came up with a few healthy tips to ground…
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Life is a voyage of self-discovery and learning self-love is one of the main steps on that journey. To love ourselves is to know ourselves, but, after we love ourselves, how do we share our love with friends, family, and spouses? Even if we don’t get anything in return, showing our love is like giving a blessing to the people…
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You’ve probably heard people talk about vibrations before—good ones high ones, low ones, and everything in between. But did you know our emotions are tied to our vibrations? We’ve all had moments of joy and excitement just as we have all experienced doubt and fear. Knowing what vibration you are radiating and realizing you have the power to change that…
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I just love discovering new things and this year I discovered mushrooms. A dear friend shared with me a documentary she saw called Fantastic Fungi on Netflix. It was all about the medicinal use of mushrooms, which dates back thousands of years, and their healing properties. After watching, I had a whole new respect for mushrooms that grow in Mother Nature. It’s…
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We all have routines and tasks that we do to start the day. Mine has changed and transformed over the years, due to jobs and different places I’ve lived. It made me wonder: Do I have daily rituals, or a daily routine, and is there a difference? I think there is. The difference between a daily ritual and a routine…
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