Blood tests can offer a good snapshot of your overall health. They're also a good way to catch illness or disease early, and to see how well your body responds to treatments for various conditions. Many people get routine blood tests done at least once a year.

Butternut squash might be one of my favorite holiday side dishes! It can be made so many different ways, and with its slightly nutty and sweet flavor, it’s almost like eating a dessert without the guilt. Here is a super simple recipe for butternut squash that will definitely please every butternut squash lover at your holiday table!

Hands down, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. There is no hassle or stress of finding the perfect gift, just a great day spent with close family and friends and of course delicious food! My mouth is watering just thinking about some of my family’s favorite recipes.

The temps are starting to get a bit chillier as we find ourselves well into Fall with Winter just around the corner. I love this time of year for so many reasons, one being it is the perfect weather for curling up on the couch with a warm bowl of freshly made chili and watching a football game with my family.

Start your morning off with a delicious homemade steamy treat! It’s super rich, with the dark coffee that’s ohhhh so satisfying! Think creamy goodness, with a hint of sweetness and warm yummy spices to fill your soul!

I can’t tell you just how concerned I am day after day, the news reporting cancer causing carcinogens in products, almost on the daily. This is what they catch! Imagine what else is on the market that we don’t know about. I want to use products on my skin that are good for my health.

Who doesn’t love anything inspired by Bees?! I started my journey with safer and more mindful living years ago and as I was throwing out plastic in my trash cans, day after day, it came to me that there had to be a better solution for the environment. This is when I found Bee’s Wrap!

Start your morning off with this thick and creamy Pumpkin Protein Spice Smoothie that is healthy, balanced, and packed with all your fall favorites like pumpkin, banana, cinnamon, and almond milk creating a yummy & fast creaminess on the go breakfast or snack.

Tired of the straight-up margarita? This Mescal, Jalapeño Margarita with a splash of orange liqueur is such a fun twist on the classic. It’s a smokey, however if you don’t like mescal tequila, use regular to make it more level, I taste a bit of sweetness paired with smokiness and spice which makes it a refreshing cocktail, perfect for summer outdoor sipping!

I seriously got so excited when spore based probiotics came to the market! They have an incredible proprietary strain, Bacillus Indicus HU36®, which produces antioxidants directly in the digestive system where they can be best absorbed by your body.

These banana oatmeal chocolate chip muffins are super simple, wholesome, satisfying and easy for on the go mornings. Made with rolled oats, your leftover bananas, and zero refined sugar, you can feel good eating one or two, while sustaining your energy throughout the morning! Find the easy muffin recipe right here.

Ok, my mom warned me about this! She mentioned that when I turn 40 I’d probably need glasses. I was in denial for a while and stubborn, but I swear I turned 42 and bam my eyes were like nope, not today! We aren’t going to work like we used to.

I don’t know about you, but in the morning getting the kids to school and out the door for my workouts, I need something easy to grab and already prepped and ready to go.

Looking to give your skin a healthy glow? Vitamin C may be the answer! This powerful nutrient has many benefits for the skin, including reducing wrinkles and age spots, and helping brighten skin tone.

Do you want to experience brighter, smoother skin in a swipe? The Beautycounter Triple Acid AHA Toner is here!!! Made with a powerful blend of AHAs, beta hydroxy acid, kombucha, and niacinamide, so this hardworking toner exfoliates skin to reveal a glowing complexion. Plus, it’s pore refining, helping to improve and minimize the appearance of pores.

Beautycounter's Overnight Resurfacing Peel Review + My Results I never really knew just how magical the Overnight Resurfacing Peel was until I tried it. I have always been afraid to try any skincare, especially ones that say “resurfacing” to it because prior to trying Beautycounter I could not use anything on my skin without a reaction or break out in general.

I love taco night at my house, so I thought why not create a yummy taco soup for lunch or dinner! It’s an easy, protein packed soup full of yummy flavor, plus it’s perfectly hearty and filling. It’s like chili but a bit soupier, and they can be related! Ha! Not only that, but it’s loaded with all the best taco style ingredients, that I know you’ll love as much as I do!

Candied Pecans - an easy recipe for Cinnamon-Sugar Candied Pecans! They are the perfect topping for salads, main dishes, desserts, or grab a handful for a snack! I have also gifted them at the holidays!

Salad recipes are my favorite way to showcase vibrant, in-season produce, which consist of fruits and veggies that are so good on their own that you don’t need to do much to make them into a delicious meal. This is The Best Salad + Strawberries & Blueberries Citrus Vinaigrette. The perfect salad for any time honestly, spring and summer is my fav! When it gets a bit cooler out, I like to simply brighten up our dinner table with a colorful mix of veggies and hearty greens. On long summer days, when it’s warmer out, I’d rather be outside than in the kitchen, so making summer salads are the perfect solution. They are so simple to toss together and incredibly delicious.

This Healthy Protein Packed Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie is full of fiber, healthy fat to help balance hormones, nutrients and flavor! This smoothie has all the flavors of the classic strawberry treat! You’ll get fiber with so many other nutrients, plus flavor, when making this smoothie!