Four years ago today I was diagnosed with lupus. Lupus is the reason why self-care has been such a priority for me and a key focus of my Grace & Grapes platform. Beyond having amazing doctors and a steady stream of medicine, self-care is the one thing I can control that most … [Read more...] about Self-care lessons learned through managing a chronic illness: my lupus story
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Five ways to set up your day for success
The issue that many of us can relate to is having a longer list of things to do than actual time to complete it all. That feels especially the case now with a lot of us working from home and our professional and personal lives are colliding without many boundaries. After … [Read more...] about Five ways to set up your day for success
The easy and essential smoothie for kids and adults
I’ve always enjoyed the occasional smoothie as either an alternative to my usual breakfast option or as a refreshing, healthy pick me up in the afternoon. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I started to understand the benefits of specific blends of fruit and veggie smoothies … [Read more...] about The easy and essential smoothie for kids and adults
3 simple ways to declutter your space
I’m a person who thrives when life looks in order. If the dishes are done, bed is made and house is clean, I can more easily manage any other chaotic thing around me (work deadlines, crying kids, you name it). Mess is stress. When my bedroom closet got out of hand, I lowkey … [Read more...] about 3 simple ways to declutter your space
7 tips for drinking a gallon of water on a busy schedule
Drinking a gallon of water a day is no easy feat, especially when your day is packed with all of the things. Work meetings, family responsibilities, errands and a social life can make you feel like the only way to drink that much water is to just never leave the house. Not … [Read more...] about 7 tips for drinking a gallon of water on a busy schedule