What do YOU love?

There are things in this life that make your day a little bit better. We've all got them. Maybe it's a favorite pair of sweat pants. Or maybe it's that one accessory that goes with EVERYTHING. I always love seeing what it is that people can't seem to live without. That's how I roll!
Burt's Bees lip balm. Need I say more? Really? This stuff is amazing and I rarely put anything else on my lips (with the exception of another favorite item of mine....). I love all the different kinds, but I tend to favor the original Beeswax lip balm. If you keep a close eye, you can usually find a multiple pack of Burt's Bees at Marshall's or TJMaxx for a lot cheaper. I got this cute little pouch with 4 different lip balms in it for $5.99!!






Sock thingy's. I think that's their technical name. These are literally the ONLY socks I wear unless I'm at the gym. They fit perfectly under any shoe without showing! And they are totally CUTE! Where do I get these, you ask? Uh... Kroger. That's right. $1 each. BOO YEAH!

Now ya see 'em...

Now ya don't!

Garden of Life Chocolate Macadamia Nut Protein Bar. In a word: YUM. These gluten-free, nutrient packed bars are a MUST for me at work. I get so busy sometimes, I don't have time to eat a real lunch...  ok, I NEVER eat a real lunch. These are delicious! 14 grams of protein. 210 calories. 5 grams of fat. Mmmm... I want one right now!

 








Yogurtville! I realize that this is not a "thing," but I don't know what I'd do without it. Frozen yogurt places have exploded all over the U.S. in the past couple years and I have been lucky enough to find THE BEST one. The winning combo: Original tart with blueberries, coconut, granola... and if I'm feeling adventurous, peanut butter chips. SO good! Find one near you and GO!



 
Beauty Rush Soothing Lip Balm by Victoria's Secret. Like I said earlier, this is the only other thing that goes on my lips besides Burt's Bees. This is the glossiest stuff EVER and makes your lips feel silky smooth. I had the hardest time finding a gloss that actually looked glossy... you know what I mean. It lasts forever so go with a girlfriend and buy 2 for $12. Best $6 you'll ever spend.




 Origins Checks and Balances Face Wash. There's a reason this has been Origins number 1 face wash, like, since the beginning of time. It's amazing, works on anyone's skin and smells like a peppermint cloud! I have been using this stuff for probably the past 10 years and I still love it. That's saying something. You can never go wrong with anything Origins, in my opinion. $18.50

What a random assortment of goodness!!

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!!!!!
Ok, so I wanna know what YOUR favorite things are and why?? Facebook me or comment at the end of this entry and I'll choose a winner!!

THE WINNER GETS TO PICK ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS AS THEIR PRIZE!!
And bragging rights... naturally.

Blessings,
jess

What?? NO CEREAL??!?

So, I work for a wholistic chiropractor (Parker Health Solutions) in Irving, TX. It's really a great story how I even got this job, but we'll save that for another day. Now, I've got to be honest, when I first walked into Dr. Rob's office 5 years ago I did NOT want to be there.

My mom made me go.

I injured my back pretty badly in 2005 doing a really sweet gymnastics move... err... a back-drop pullover (so lame) and had been ignoring it like any self-respecting girl would. I suppose when I was coming home from my coaching job every night crying from the pain, enough was enough. At any rate, I went to this guy's office with little to no expectations and I was pleasantly surprised at what I found.

Def. (Jess's Dictionary) A Wholistic Chiropractor - someone who teaches you to listen and respond to your body in a natural and medicine-free way, if at all possible. Treats the WHOLE body and not just symptoms. And also gives you a good pop when you need it.

Why am I telling you all this? Well first, because it's my blog and I get to write about what I want to write about. And second, I think it's interesting.

So, I've had a lot of digestive issues for a long time. I think most people do, they just don't realize it. Sometimes you don't realize how crappy you feel until you feel really good and then you're like, "Woah! what is this feeling?? I feel... great!"

I've decided to get off of grains completely for 2 weeks. This may sound like not a big deal to some people, but believe me, it is A LOT harder than you think. Geez!! Fruit, vegetables, protein. So, you are basically hungry all the time and therefore eat all the time and yet I have lost 2 pounds!! It's amazing what your body can do when it's not inflamed with toxins. I'm on day 5 of no grains and I am hoping that I'm past the hard part. Everytime I look in our pantry all I see is GRAINS, GRAINS, and MORE DELICIOUS GRAINS!!! And what did I buy just last weekend?? Uh... Girl Scout Cookies. So, I've been watching Clay eat them while I eat my apples and peanut butter. Ugh.

So, we'll see how this goes.

Blessings,
Jess

p.s. Be on the lookout for my first giveaway!!! COMING SOON!!