2024 Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Let’s be honest: life is busy. Between holiday parties, holiday shopping, Christmas programs at school, and everything else on your to-do list, stocking stuffers often become an afterthought. But don’t worry! I’ve got you covered with simple, thoughtful, and practical ideas for the kids, friends, or even yourself that you can grab last-minute to fill those stockings with care. Check them out here.

Most of these are available on Amazon (with Prime shipping) or can be ordered online and picked up in store or delivered quickly.

Last minute stocking stuffers

The Key to Last-Minute Success

When shopping last-minute, focus on items that are small, versatile, and meaningful. Look for Amazon prime options or ones you can pick up in-store. You can also hit up local stores like Target, Trader Joe’s (they have some great holiday beauty items and snacks), or even your grocery store for quick finds that look thoughtful. Remember, it’s not about the price—it’s about the intention behind the gift.

Which of these ideas are you going to grab? Let me know in the comments or share your own favorite stocking stuffer finds!

Happy Holidays!

Kelly

2024 Holiday Gift Guides

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the joy (and sometimes the challenge) of finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Whether you are shopping for the wellness warrior, cozy homebody, budding chef, beauty lover, or tween girl, I’ve curated thoughtful and practical gift ideas to make your search a little easier this year.

From luxe gifts to holiday gifts under $30, there are options to meet any budget :) So without further ado, here are the guides. For more details, even more ideas within the category, and to shop the guides, simply click on the guide you’d like to see.

Let’s dive in and start checking off those holiday wishlists!

Wellness Essentials for Travel

Gearing up to go out of town for Spring Break? Easter? Summer? While exciting and fun, travel takes us out of routine and maybe even out of our comfort zones. Whether you're jet-setting across continents or taking a weekend getaway or somewhere in between, ensuring you have the right travel essentials can make all the difference in staying healthy and energized throughout your journey.

Here are some of my favorite wellness essentials for traveling:

Wellness essentials for traveling

1. Water Bottle to Stay Hydrated: I love the Stanley Iceflow to keep drinks cold during long days out exploring or on the beach. It’s easy to throw in your bag, and you don’t have to worry about it leaking 😉

2. Sun Protectors: Be sure to pack a mineral-based sunscreen like Supergoop! Mineral Sheer Screen. Even if you are not heading to the beach or a tropical getaway, you will likely be outside exploring. If you are going to be out in the sun a lot, the Rahua Hydration Detangler and UV Barrier Spray can help hydrate and protect your hair from the sun. I also love a good hat for days when I’ll be out in the sun a little longer. Love the Summer Straw Hat at J.Crew for extra coverage and the Clare V. trucker hats for something sportier.

3. Supplements: Remember to take your daily medicines and supplements with you if you are currently taking any. In addition, for an immunity boost, these vitamin C packets from Cymbiotika are incredibly easy to travel with. I also like the Super Greens packets as I’m currently still battling Lyme, and this ensures I continue to promote natural detoxification even when away from my usual detoxing tools (ex. Infrared sauna, hot yoga classes, etc) and gives me a little energy boost. Always check with your doctor before adding supplements into your routine. Not everyone will need these two specific ones… they are just ones I like to help promote health even when away from home.

4. Sneakers: I always make sure to pack good sneakers for walking and exploring… but also look cute. I love the New Balance 327 sneakers as they are both comfortable and stylish- and also come in a ton of color options.

5. Facial Spray: When traveling, I often bring a travel-sized facial spray to help boost hydration when my skin is feeling a little dry. The Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist is my current fave.

6. Travel Toiletry Bag: I like to bring most of my toiletries from home so I know what I’m putting on my skin/hair/etc rather than relying on what might be stocked at the hotel. This travel cosmetic bag from Amazon is large and expands out so it is easy to find what you are looking for.

This list isn’t exhaustive, but it’s a start. Above all though, when traveling, relax and really use your leisure travel to enjoy time away, connect, de-stress, etc. Because lowering our stress, creating moments of joy, and connecting with others are essential pieces to feeling your best. 

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Foods that Help You Glow From the Inside Out

Foods that improve skin health

When was the last time you purchased an expensive beauty product or treatment in hopes of improving your skin? I do it, too. While some of these products and treatments can deliver some good results, the journey to healthier, more radiant skin often begins with the foods we put into our bodies. Expensive serums and treatments can only do so much if we don’t have a healthy base to start.

In this post, we will look at some of the amazing foods that hold the power to transform your skin from the inside out- leaving you with a natural glow. Let’s dive in.

1. Antioxidant-Rich Foods: You’ve heard people say, “Eat the rainbow.” Well, those colorful fruits and vegetables are filled with antioxidants that help fight free radical damage, and eating a wide variety of these will help boost your glow. There are also some “superfoods” that contain extra high amounts of antioxidants that you may want to incorporate into your weekly menu. These include the following:

• Açaí, 

• Berries (including blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries)

• Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables (kale, spinach, broccoli, collard greens, cabbage, etc)

• Avocados

• Mushrooms

• Pomegranate seeds

• Green tea

1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fat is essential to absorbing fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), building strong cell membranes, and helping our skin stay hydrated and supple. We especially want to pay attention to omega-3 fatty acids because our bodies can’t make these own their own and have to get them from foods. Some foods high in omega-3 fatty acids include the following:

• Salmon

• Sardines

• Nuts and seeds (chia seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseeds and flaxseed oil, walnuts)

• Shellfish (oysters, scallops, etc)

• Soybeans

1. Water and Water-Rich Foods: Staying hydrated is important to optimal functioning of many body processes including vitamin and nutrient absorption, detoxification, blood circulation, etc. For this reason, staying hydrated is important to our overall health, and therefore our skin health, too. Drinking plenty of water and also eating water-rich foods can help you stay hydrated throughout the day. Examples of water-rich foods include cucumber, watermelon, celery, strawberries, lettuce, cantaloupe, zucchini, peaches, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

2. Gut-Supporting Foods: Probiotic-rich and prebiotic-rich foods that support your gut also support your skin health. Why? Research shows a strong connection between the gut and the skin- the gut-skin axis. A healthy gut or healthy microbiome translates to healthier skin. However, when your gut is inflamed or has an imbalance of bacteria, your skin may reflect this through redness and inflammation, breakouts, etc. A healthy diet is key to improving gut health, but you can also support it through probiotic-rich and prebiotic-rich foods (unless you have a highly inflamed gut in which case you’d want to check with your provider to determine how and when to add in these foods if you are not already consuming them). 

• Probiotic-rich foods: yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso

• Prebiotic-rich foods: asparagus, artichokes, bananas, leeks, garlic, onions, apples, dandelion greens, oats 

• Additional gut-supporting foods: ginger, peppermint, turmeric, apple cider vinegar, and bone broth 

3. Eating a Variety of Vegetables and Fruits: Back to eating the rainbow…Not only do fruits and veggies contain antioxidants, but they also contain glow-supporting vitamins and minerals. So try to eat a variety of vegetables and fruits each day. Mix it up :)

Overall, a holistic approach to skincare is going to help you enhance your natural glow. Fill your plate with colorful plant foods, quality protein, and healthy fats- sprinkling in some of these special superfoods listed above- and drink plenty of water, and you are on your way to glowing from the inside out.

3 Simple Mindfulness Practices to Calm the Mind

It’s the middle of a crazy week. You’ve been driving kids from one activity to the next, trying to keep up with which dress up day is happening this week at the kids’ school, your inbox is too overwhelming to even attempt to sort through, your to-do list (personal, professional, or both) seems to be growing instead of shrinking, and you’ve dropped the ball on at least one thing (if not more). With so much going on, you are struggling to be proactive or make simple decisions, and you are lacking clarity and direction. Sound familiar?

Let me tell you, you are not alone! It seems like moms these days have so much extra on their plates! When you ask any mom how they have been, the answer is often “busy,” right?!

So yes, we do need to look at what we can say “ yes” to in this season and what we need to say “no” or “not right now” to, but we can also have some mindfulness tools in our toolbox to help us have more perspective and clarity and to be able to fully live in the present a little more rather than worrying about the past or future. 

Do you need an extra 30 minutes a day to meditate? No! The good news is that you can create mini mindful moments in your day, and with consistency, you will notice a shift towards less rush and anxiety and to more calm and presence.

Here are three simple mindfulness exercises that you can start to incorporate into your day. Choose one, two, or all three… find what works for you! It doesn’t have to be perfect. Just spending a few minutes a day to come back to you can help tremendously.

1. Box Breathing: I love this simple breathwork practice because 1) it’s so simple and can be done anywhere and 2) it’s effective. To start, make yourself comfortable (whether sitting, standing, or lying down). Relax your shoulders and face. If you are able to close your eyes, you can do so. If not, no worries. Take a cleansing breath- big inhale through your nose and then sigh it out. Then inhale through your nose for a count of 4, hold it at the top for a count of 4, exhale through your nose or mouth for a count of 4, then hold it at the bottom for a count of 4. Repeat for the cycle for a minute or as long as you’d like. 

2. The Mindful Everyday Activity: Choose something you do every day, and turn that into a mindful moment. For example, let’s use brushing your teeth. For the two minutes when you are brushing your teeth, really pay attention and be mindful. Notice where you are brushing, how it feels, any sensations, the taste of the toothpaste, etc. Be completely present to the moment and avoid distractions. Outside thoughts may come, and that’s okay. Acknowledge them and move on. Come back to the moment. 

3. The Mindful Snack/Meal/Cup of Coffee: We often eat in a rush or drink our morning coffee/tea without even thinking much about it (or if you are like me, you make your coffee but with rushing around to get the kids ready, it’s an hour later and you still have only had a few sips). Find a snack, meal, or quiet moment in the morning or evening with your drink of choice, and decide to spend at least the first 2-3 minutes just being fully present in that moment. Smell the food/drink. Notice how it looks. Maybe notice how it feels (for example if drinking coffee/tea, notice the warmth of the cup in your hands). Then slowly take a bite/drink and savor the taste. Pay attention to the flavors. Tap into all 5 senses for a few minutes. Then if you need to move on, totally fine. Just those few minutes of mindfulness can be beneficial. 

You don’t need to commit to a huge, time-consuming practice. Little mindful moments in your day add up over time and can make a major impact on how you feel and how you show up each day.

Let me know if these were helpful and if you’d like any more ideas! If you have any mindfulness practices of your own, share in the comments :)

Top Clean Skincare Products for Glowing Skin

Favorite clean skincare products for glowing skin

We do our best to eat well and stay hydrated, but, at least for me, sometimes my skin needs a little extra TLC to reach that glowy status I crave. Can you relate? Since having kids, I’ve tried to clean up my beauty products, and now fighting Lyme disease, I’m being even more careful with the products I put on my skin in order to reduce the overall toxic burden on my body (it’s dealing with enough already fighting Lyme!). I’m not perfect, but I do try and use more products on the cleaner end of the spectrum.

Today, I’m sharing my top 5 clean-er products that I use to help boost my skin’s glow.

1. My morning serum cocktail: Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum + Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Vitamin C Day Serum

I was browsing in Sephora one day, and a sales associate with the most glowing skin told me he used this combo every morning, and now I can see why. I noticed a huge change in my skin after switching from another vitamin C serum back to this Drunk Elephant one… and mixing it with the B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum has been a game changer. I actually ran out of the hydration serum close to Christmas, and it was sold out everywhere… I can tell you I was really missing it and so glad when it was restocked. All is right again 😂

2. Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum with Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid

I recently started using it and really like how it is lightweight. It also contains cacao seed extract which gives it a little bit of a plumping effect. I use this one on the mornings when my skin feels a little more lackluster or when I’m extra tired. Note: the Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum also contains hyaluronic acid, so you don’t need to use both in the morning… you can choose 😊

3. Tata Harper Illuminating Moisturizer

Y’all, this moisturizer uses “real diamond dust” to help highlight the face… and it only costs $1 million! Kidding 😉 It is a little more pricey though at $140 for the larger bottle, but that bottle will last me 4-6 months. The illuminating effects of this moisturizer are totally worth the spend though. I personally find it a little less hydrating than some other moisturizers, but the hydration serum mentioned above helps moisturize too, so during the spring through fall, it is plenty. During the winter, I either use a different moisturizer or add this one to a more heavy duty moisturizer to help add a little more hydration.

Side note: If you are wanting to try this moisturizer, you can Click here to get $25 off (purchase must be $100 or more). If the link doesn’t work, send me an email and I can send it directly to you :)

4. Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Multipurpose Illuminator

I LOVE this highlighter and use it every day. I dab it on my cheekbones, along my brow bone, at the top of my forehead, and then the middle of my chin, Cupid’s bow, and at the bridge of my nose. It creates the most beautiful glow… even on days when I’m not feeling as glowy. I currently use the Starglow color, and I’m going to try the Sunglow for spring break and summer. I’ll keep you posted on the other color!

5. Biossance Squalane + 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum

While the products listed above are for daytime use, what you put on your skin at night also helps with your skin’s glow. I use this exfoliating product in the evening after cleansing. I apply it a few nights a week to help brighten my skin.

If you have any fave skincare products that have made a big difference for you, I’d love to hear about them! Comment below or email me at kelly@highthrivebykelly.com. You can also shop all of the above products here.

While what we put on our skin is so important and can really help in our skin’s overall appearance, what we put in our body is just as important if not more. So keep choosing a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole foods, and healthy proteins and fats and stay hydrated, friends! 

5 Foods For a Better Night’s Sleep

Did you know that 70 million Americans report experiencing sleep-related problems?? In our fast-paced world, it’s no surprise sleep can be such a challenge. There are so many lifestyle factors that can significantly affect our quality of sleep: stress, the foods we eat, exercise or lack thereof, technology, alcohol, caffeine, mood and depression, etc. 

Because sleep impacts our health more than many of us even realize, it is so important to really take a look at how we can improve our sleep. One way in which we can help is through diet. Focusing on a healthy diet with mostly whole foods (and trying to minimize overly processed foods) can make a major difference in our quality of sleep. 

That said, there are certain foods that can help support better sleep, especially during times when you are struggling to get good sleep. Here are a few: 

1. Tart cherry juice

   Tart cherry juice contains tryptophan which helps your body produce melatonin (a hormone that helps you transition to sleep). It also contains melatonin and can help increase the melatonin available in your body. 

   For it to work best as a sleep aid, you should drink it at night and look for tart cherry juice with no added sugar. I personally love to enjoy it in the “sleepy girl mocktail” with an extra magnesium boost. Get the mocktail recipe here.

   And as an added bonus, tart cherry juice can help your body fight inflammation and give your body an immune boost (especially nice as we are heading into cold and flu season 😳).

2. Almonds or almond butter

   Did you know almonds contain magnesium (an essential mineral that helps aid in sleep)? In just 1oz of almonds, you can get 76 mg of magnesium (which is about 20% of the recommended daily dose). 

   Almonds also contain melatonin which we know helps us transition to sleep.  A 1oz serving supplies 77mg of melatonin.

   With both magnesium and melatonin, a handful of almond or spoonful of almond butter can serve as a good bedtime snack to help you sleep. 

3. Chamomile tea

   Sipping a cup of chamomile tea before bed can be a wonderful ritual to add to your nighttime routine. It contains a flavonoid called apigenin which has a mildly sedative effect because it binds to certain receptors in the brain that may make you sleepier and reduce both anxiety and insomnia.

4. Kiwi

   The science as to “why” kiwi helps one to sleep is still not clear, but here is what we do know. Kiwis are high in antioxidants and folate. Studies show that a folate deficiency can decrease your body’s level of melatonin. 

   They also have a high level of serotonin (which helps to regulate mood). Serotonin and dopamine are both needed to help regulate how long and how well you sleep. 

   In one particular study, researchers found that people who ate two kiwis one hour before going to sleep were able to fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and have better overall quality of sleep. 

   So we may not know exactly how or why it works, but given what we do know, it’s definitely worth a try and is a great fruit to eat before bed 😊 Even if you don’t sleep better, you are getting a great antioxidant boost!

5. Fatty fish

   Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, trout, anchovies, sardines, etc., are high in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. Omega-3 fatty acids play a major role in regulating serotonin in your body, and as we saw before, serotonin plays a role in the quality and quantity of your sleep.

   Vitamin D plays a major role in brain functioning and melatonin production. Deficiencies of this essential vitamin are associated with sleep challenges and even sleep disorders.

   Will one night of eating fish help you sleep that night? Maybe not… but it is recommended to eat fatty fish 3 times per week to help with overall sleep quality.

Takeaway

While these foods can help support your sleep and give you a little extra support when needed, focusing on a diet filled with nutrient-rich foods in the long-term can help improve your overall quality and quantity of sleep.

Best Gluten Free Cookbooks

Gluten-free cooking has come a loooooong way since I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease close to 15 years ago. Nowadays, shopping for gluten-free groceries is so much easier (with so many things now labeled GF). You can also find gluten-free options at most restaurants, and brands are making gluten-free products that actually taste good (IYKYK). 

Gluten-free cooking has become much more of a norm with more people being diagnosed with Celiac or opting to go gluten-free due to intolerance, inflammation, etc. I’m not saying gluten-free is the way to go (unless you have Celiac… then it is most definitely the plan to follow 😉), but if you are seeking gluten free recipe ideas, you have so many places you can now go.

With the plethora of gluten free cookbooks out there, I thought I’d share some of my favorites with you.

Celebrations by Danielle Walker

Danielle Walker is one of my go-to’s for not only gluten-free recipes, but also grain-free and dairy-free. Her story is quite powerful, too, with how she used food in her healing journey, and I feel even more connected to her as we are both loss moms (she lost her baby shortly after she was born, and I lost one of my twin boys just a few weeks shy of their expected due date). 

But back to the cookbook, this book is a must-have for gluten-free cooking at the holidays and for other special celebrations (i.e. birthdays, game day, etc). She has taken favorite special recipes for many of the big holidays we celebrate throughout the year and modified them into grain-free and dairy-free recipes that are just as delicious (so we don’t have to miss out on the yummy foods with each celebration). 

Some of my favorites in this book are the Spinach and Artichoke Dip for New Year’s Eve, the Halloween Spider Cookies, Green Bean Casserole and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon Jam (yuuuuummmm) for Thanksgiving, the Christmas morning Sausage Breakfast Casserole, and the Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Eat What You Love by Danielle Walker

Sticking with Danielle Walker (I’m leaning on her recipes even more lately with my Lyme Disease diagnosis), this cookbook remakes favorite weeknight (and weekend) comfort foods into grain-free and dairy-free recipes. This book includes gluten-free recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, quick weeknight meals, make-ahead meals, and desserts and special treats.

There are also a ton of recipes for kitchen staples (dressings, sauces, etc). One that I make on almost a weekly basis is the Parmesan Cheese (not really cheese but made out of a base of cashews and nutritional yeast). I sprinkle it on everything, and my kids LOVE it, too (they always ask for “the cheese you make”). The Seasoned Fries, Healing Chicken Soup, Honey-Mustard Sheet Pan Salmon, and Sheet-Pan Steak Fajitas are also delish.

Danielle Walker also has a new cookbook that was just released called Healthy in a Hurry. I just received my copy in the last few days, so I’ll be sure to share some of my faves from this one.

Skinny Taste One and Done by Gina Homolka

Okay, let’s be honest… as a busy momma running from one activity to the next, I’m always on the hunt for quick and easy gluten-free dinners. This cookbook offers so many simple recipes that use only ONE vessel: Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer, Sheet Pan, Skillet, or Dutch Oven (yay for less clean up!!). Not all of the recipes in this book are gluten-free, but most are or can be modified to be gluten-free.

My favorite recipes in this one are the Ginger-Lime Chicken with Broccoli (a family favorite), Honey Mustard Chicken Bake, Lemon Parmesan Shrimp with Broccoli and Cauliflower, Chicken Fajita Pasta, and the Tex-Mex Turkey Tacos.

Eating Purely by Elizabeth Stein

What I love about this one is that the recipes are super simple and call for minimal ingredients (read: no crazy ingredients or insanely long lists of ingredients). These recipes make weeknight cooking a breeze. The book includes recipes for gluten-free appetizers, soups and salads, main meals, desserts, drinks, and brunch.

I especially love the Vegetable Rolls with Spicy Nut Sauce, Spring Caprese Salad, Arugula Salad with Roasted Beets (a crowd favorite and a go-to for cookouts), Veggie Quesadillas with Pistachio Artichoke Pesto (omg… so good), Fettuccine with Asparagus/Peas/Artichokes, Pistachio-Crusted Salmon, Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchiladas, and Blueberry Granola Crisp.

The Comfortable Kitchen by Alex Snodgrass

I started following Alex Snodgrass on Instagram (@thedefineddish) and noticed I was constantly saving her recipes and turning to them for meal planning ideas. I went out and bought this cookbook and love the variety of recipes you can find in it- including appetizers, salads, pasta, main dishes, sides, sweets, and cocktails. Each recipe has notes at the top to let you know if they are gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, Whole30, grain-free, etc (super nice if you are on a special meal plan).

I’m still working my way through this one, but some recipes that I’ve really enjoyed from it so far include Broccoli and Cheddar Soup, Little Gem Salad with Lemon Dressing, and Mustard Salmon.

I have a ton of cookbooks that I love, but these are ones I continue to come back to for meal ideas- whether it be special occasions or easy weeknight meals. 

Do you have any of these cookbooks, if so, which one(s) and what recipes do you like? Do you have any other favorite gluten-free cookbooks? Let me know in the comments or reach out via email or DM.

Finding Purpose and Why the Blog

Have you ever had an idea that just keeps coming up, but then self-doubt and excuses creep in and then you never follow through on that idea? For me, that’s this blog. 

I know, you are thinking, “seriously? A blog is that ‘thing’ for you?” Yes. It is. You see, I’m someone who LOVES to learn and then share those learnings with others, and I’ve always thought a blog could be a good spot for that. I also believe our world needs more love, kindness, and joy, and I want my little corner of the internet to be a place where you can find those things. 

Truth be told, I started working on my blog back in May (yes, right before school let out for summer… perfect timing haha). Then, things got totally thrown off course. For starters, the kids were out of school for summer (read: home all of the time), and they had my attention. Then, we put an offer on a house and listed ours, so I was in crazy mode getting the house show-ready and also packed. 

Finally, the pain in my hands and feet came back full force (I’d had the pain before, but it had gone away for a few months),  AND I was so extremely tired all of the time. I decided to put my blog idea on hold until the fall (had enough on my plate trying to entertain the kids and move during the summer).

Then, in August, just as school was starting back, I received a diagnosis for my pain, exhaustion, and (now) muscle aches and pains and brain fog… Lyme disease. Yep, you read that right. Was I bitten by a tick? Apparently so. Did I know I was bitten by a tick? No. How could I not know? I don’t know. I just didn’t know, and from what I’ve read, it’s actually very common.

Through all of this craziness, I still kept coming back to the blog idea. I still wanted to learn and share, but I decided to take a slight turn with it. Instead of a self-care blog for moms, I wanted to create a space where 1) I could share my journey in hopes of helping others but 2) make it something from which other women could benefit- not just those with chronic illness.

You see, we ALL need to be taking time to listen to our bodies and take care of ourselves… now I’m just forced to. But life gets busy, so how can we make this more do-able? What I hope to do here is share approachable and simple ideas to make wellness and taking care of ourselves easier and more accessible - with a dose of motherhood too for all of my fellow moms.

As Cleo Wade says, “And be sure to keep your light bright and shining- You never know just how many people you may be a lighthouse for. You never know just how many people find their way home, in even the wildest storms, because you are there.” 

THAT right there is my why. That is why I’m finally doing this. I hope that something I put out resonates with you and helps you feel comfort or joy or even a little less alone when you need it. 

I’m hoping for this to be not just a blog, but a community. A place where we can come together and shine our lights and be lighthouses for one another.

So what kind of content can you expect on this blog? 

Health, Wellness, Sustainability

As a yoga teacher, personal trainer, nutrition coach, and wellness junkie, there will definitely be some health and wellness posts- including clean beauty because I do love beauty products :) I’ll write about topics from workout ideas to stretches to breathing or meditation techniques to recipe ideas to how to get your skin to glow to how to make simple changes to protect your health and our earth (as I continue to learn more about sustainability efforts). I’ll also share specific wellness practices that I’m trying out on my healing journey with Lyme.

Motherhood

I’m also a mom to three wonderful and wild earthly angels- ages 8, 6, and 4- and one heavenly angel (my 6 year old son has an identical twin brother who was stillborn), so you can expect posts about my motherhood journey, lessons learned, and wellness for mommas.

Shopping Finds

Not gonna lie, I love to shop. Much to my husband’s dismay, it may be a fave hobby 😬 I am trying to focus now though on more sustainable brands and supporting those brands or looking at products that will help me in living both cleanser (Lyme and toxins don’t mix) and more sustainably. I will share good finds here- especially from sustainable brands or must-haves for workouts/leisure (since that’s pretty much what I live in). I can’t promise all finds will be from sustainable brands, but I’ll do my part to share those exceptional brands more often. 

Looking Ahead

I’ve got some ideas for the road ahead, but truth be told, I’m figuring this all out along the way, and I hope you will be a part of this journey with me. It would mean the world if you’d follow along and be part of this High Thrive community.

As mentioned, my goal is to be a lighthouse and leave this world a better place… so everything I do here will be with that in mind.

For those of you that know me or have been following along on Instagram, I’d love to hear what has resonated with you and what you’d like to know more about. How can I help you? What would you like to see from this community? Let me know in the comments or reach out to me at Kelly@HighThrivebyKelly.com.

And if you are wondering why “High Thrive”… 

Where did the name come from? The word “thrive” has stuck out to me for a while- in wanting to not only survive but to thrive. Five and thrive rhyme, and a high five is an act of celebration and encouragement. It signifies togetherness and connectedness. It makes people feel seen, heard and important… that’s what I want with this community. I want it to be a place of connection and encouragement. A place where kindness reigns.  A place to celebrate wins and be there for one another.

xoxo,

Kelly

P.S. I promise not all blog posts will be this long. In fact, I guarantee they will be much shorter ;)