We made it to February! I have such hope and excitement for the month ahead, especially after a particularly long one 😅. Let’s start with a roundup of a new cookie creation, a movement hack for reducing glucose spikes, rare love languages, and a beautiful smattering of articles we learned from, and couldn’t wait to share. We’re so happy to see you!

meals

These cookies are the easiest (one bowl wonder!) and are the perfect sweet + salty delight. Mix together:

• 1 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup walnuts, 1/2 cup cashews (bonus points if you toast them really quickly to build that nutty flavor)
• 3/4 cup sprouted rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups vegan chocolate chips
• 1 can condensed oat milk

Bake at 350 for 10 minutes and enjoy!

I spent the last month+ without sugar – here’s how it went 😅, and cheat codes to help if you’re looking to curb cravings!

10 Sneaky Signs You’re Low In Protein & Easy Ways To Bump Up Your Intake

Food Isn’t The Only Cause Of High Blood Sugar — Watch Out For These 4 Other Culprits

As a mom, as a human, as a wellness counselor, this shift brought me immense joy.

movement

A simple habit to manage blood sugar and reduce glucose spikes: climb one set of stairs every 30 minutes, for 2 hours after dinner. That’s it! Here’s the research to back it up. A great reminder that small, consistent actions can have a major impact on our well-being.

Yes! This new study shows us just 5,000 steps a day can improve our mood!

Why weight loss is harder for women, and what to do about it. And I love this from Dr. Stacy Sims: Why Women Aren’t Small Men.

The Ultimate 5-Minute Core Challenge (No Equipment Needed)

mindset

Slow dopamine, rare love languages and how to weave more excitement into our days:

moments

It was a month of celebrations in the Nixon house with Grey the Great turning 9 🎈, my mom coming for a visit, and do you spy a new member of the Pack? Plus, much like the rest of the country, bitter cold with a side of snow…in Texas! These northerners lapped it up ☺️, and now we’re back to the 70’s:

Did you catch the Banza pizza crust haul? 😆 Clearly we can’t get enough of them! If you’re looking for the BEST vegan/ GF pizza crusts you can build on, our family gives them top marks!

more

The 10 Best Life Hacks I’ve Learned From Mel Robbins

What if we got 1% better at these life-altering practices?

THIS remedy has saved us all winter. We take it at the first sign of feeling unwell and it stops it in its tracks. A 1000/10 recommendation for every medicine cupboard.

How to Create a Peaceful Morning: 12 Microhabits for a Stress-Free Start

10 (easy! free!) ways to spark JOY this winter!

On how/why more and more people are flaking out of social plans.

I was reading back through old articles I had bookmarked and this still rings true a year later!

I complimented my friend Holly’s glow and she attributed it to jojoba oil. I promptly ordered this and massage it over my skincare each night. It is so hydrating (and also gentle on my sensitive skin – no breakouts) in case your winter skin is thirsty, too!

Low-energy hobbies for every zodiac sign.

Have you heard of a 12-week year? I like this concept!

Unplug to Recharge—Why a Digital Detox is the Ultimate Act of Self-Care

In case no one tells you today – you are so loved! The world needs more good, kind, wonderful humans like you.

Be well + joyful – Kaylea