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Looking back on the year and sharing some of the things I’ll be working on in 2026. Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re having an amazing week so far. The kids are back in school, Liv’s 14th birthday is this week (HOW?!), and I’m just now starting to get my life together. I was feeling so productive until we hit winter break, and I’ve been very slowly getting back into things. I’m looking forward to finding a routine again, for some fun things coming up, and cautiously optimistic about the New Year. Some personal highlights from 2025:…
Whether you’re chronically online, or only log on to post a quarterly dump, it’s important that you know where and how the data you’re sharing on the internet is being used. Oftentimes, we accept, we say yes, and we check a box on the screen just to get to what we were looking for, but exercising choice in those moments is a crucial way to protect your identity and take control of your digital footprint. Here to talk with us today is Camille Stewart Gloster, an attorney and strategist working at the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, national security, and foreign…
Chili lime seasoning is one of those things I didn’t think much about until it became something we used all the time. It’s simple, easy to make, and somehow works with a wide range of foods. Once it’s in the pantry, it tends to get sprinkled on everything. I started making a homemade chili lime seasoning after noticing how often we reached for it. Store-bought versions can be convenient, but many include added ingredients I’d rather skip. Making it at home takes just a few minutes and (mostly) uses ingredients I already keep on hand. Why Chili Lime Seasoning Works…
Here’s a recap of our Christmas 2025 – including the family gift exchange and an unexpected two day stay in the hospital!! Ups and Hard Downs! We had a Christmas break full of ups and downs – particularly Mazen who hit his down hard enough to break 3 ribs! More on that below. Christmas Eve Rewinding back to Christmas Eve, the boys were with their dads, and I was invited to my friends’ house for a lovely three-course dinner. We had the most delicious fancy food! Clam chowder, scallops over white bean hash, and lobster and steak!! I couldn’t thank…
Are Lip Fillers Right For You? Five Key Things To Think About FirstAnswer FirstLip fillers can create beautiful, natural enhancements, but the best results come from planning, realistic expectations, and understanding what truly influences the outcome. When goals are realistic, communication during consultations becomes easier.SummaryBefore choosing lip fillers, it helps to understand what shapes the final result. The shape of the lip, injector skill, filler type, recovery expectations, and long-term maintenance all play a role in how the lips heal, look, and feel in daily life. For example, people researching lip fillers in Louisville start by comparing personal goals with…
Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “You can’t add more to your life until you first let go of what weighs you down.” ~Unknown I used to think being busy meant being successful. My days were a blur of meetings, notifications, and commitments. My calendar looked impressive, but at night I lay awake wondering why I felt so exhausted and strangely unfulfilled. One rainy Tuesday, stuck in traffic between two appointments I didn’t really want to attend, it hit me: I wasn’t living my life. I was managing…
Spiced Apple Oatmeal with Quinoa and Almonds (Whole-Food Plant-Based & No Added Sugar) Warm, cozy, and naturally sweet, this Spiced Apple Oatmeal with Quinoa is the kind of nourishing breakfast that makes healthy eating feel effortless. Made with just a handful of whole plant ingredients, this recipe relies on fragrant spices and tender apples for flavor—no added sugars, oils, or salt needed. By combining oats and quinoa, this dish delivers a satisfying blend of fiber, plant-based protein, and slow-digesting carbohydrates to keep you energized all morning. It’s vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and ideal for anyone following a whole-food plant-based eating pattern—or…
Sharing the details for the health planning class if you’re spending this week getting your goals together for the New Year! Hi friends! Happy New Year!! I hope that everything is going well so far. I’ve missed you guys. I feel like it’s been holiday chaos for two weeks and we also got a puppy! We have so much to catch up on, but I feel like I’m finally coming out from the piles of wrapping paper and cheese to get my life back together 😉 For myself, I figured I’d count today as the start of the New Year.…
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn qualifying purchases. Click here for more about this policy. What I thought was normal to lose weight when I was 215 pounds was doing whatever extreme thing I could tolerate long enough to see the scale move. I truly thought something was wrong with me because losing weight felt hard and miserable. When I was 215 pounds, I thought it was normal to eat in really strange ways to get healthier. Skipping meals, eating one food on repeat, cutting out entire food groups, or forcing myself to “just be disciplined” felt…
The team and I are huge fans of cottage cheese here at Fit Foodie Finds because not only is it high in protein, but it actually makes a lot of food taste better (ie: Protein Mac and Cheese and Cottage Cheese Protein Mousse). I love its rich texture and mild taste and it’s the perfect high-protein addition to lots of my protein dessert recipes and main meals. In this post, I’m sharing my top cottage cheese recipes — both sweet and savory. Enjoy ❤️ Cottage cheese is here to stay! The cottage cheese TikTok trend started in 2023 and it’s…