Health & wellness

Homeopathic Poison Ivy Relief With Tecnu

September 14, 2015 in Thrive - 85 Comments

This summer we’ve had our share of fun enjoying the great outdoors. We’ve hung out at the beach, gone camping, park hopping, and adventured through lush forests. With all of our

Are you prepared for back to allergy season?

September 7, 2015 in Thrive - No Comments

Summer is waning down and back to school season is in full swing. We've prepared for the new season by doing the typical shopping for essentials. You know; school supplies, swanky new outfits, backpack and lunch accessories. We've also made sure to re-stock our medicine cabinet for optimal health. Thankfully we don't get sick often, but… Read More »

Staying Healthy After Baby

August 31, 2015 in Thrive - 1 Comment

Real moment. The past few days have been long and tiring. Yet, here I am cooking and writing a blog post at 3AM. As a mompreneur, my duties are never-ending, so I do a lot of multitasking throughout the day and ungodly hours of the night. With a new baby to nurture, my to do/love list just… Read More »

Sun Safe With Goddess Garden Organic Sunscreen

May 19, 2015 in Thrive - 12 Comments

This post is sponsored by Green Sisterhood. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Sophistishe! My beach bums last summer In my most recent natural skincare post, I mentioned that the boys both have sensitive skin. Jayden still deals with small patches of Eczema from time to time and Jaxon's cheeks… Read More »

Owning My Mother’s Day + Botanical Gifts From Thymes

May 1, 2015 in Beauty, Get It, Thrive - No Comments

Thanks to Thymes for sponsoring today’s post and the unique opportunity to share the gift of fragrance. Mother's Day will be here soon enough and I am feeling pretty good about it. I will be celebrating seven years of motherhood and well, it seems that change usually happens around that seven year itch. For me, that… Read More »

4 Healthy Habits To Relieve Stress And Nourish Your Heart

February 18, 2015 in International, Thrive - 2 Comments

Within the last few months, three of my family members have been hospitalized for serious heart conditions. While each incident was met with concern and a bit of fear, our family is certainly no stranger to blood pressure and heart issues. Furthermore, heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United… Read More »

Natural Living: What We’re Using From Thrive

January 20, 2015 in Get It, Thrive - 1 Comment

As we settle in the new year, we are becoming more conscious of our health. With the holidays behind us, we are now focusing on replenishing our pantry products for a healthful year. This year, I want to share more on how we journey through living a more natural lifestyle. I feel like in the last year I've… Read More »

Make Ahead Frozen Smoothies

June 23, 2014 in Food & Recipes, Thrive - 1 Comment

Over the last year, I think I've hit a record high on how many times I've been sick. It has just been ridiculous. I never get sick. Like ever. But I'm the one to blame. I'm guilty of multiple counts of self neglect. The self care struggle is real over here. When looking at my diet… Read More »

Spring Fitness / Activewear & Snacks

May 17, 2014 in Fitness - 1 Comment

After a long, brutal, winter that has overstayed its welcome, we are finally entering spring... about a month late. Better late than never, I suppose. There's something about warm weather that inspires us to get out and be more active. Last fall, Greg and I started taking walks in the morning and now that the… Read More »

7 Back-to-School Strategies to Help You Stress Less and Simplify Your Life

September 25, 2013 in Celebrations, Kids, Self-Care - 1 Comment

By Renée Peterson Trudeau Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, the start of a new school year signified opportunity, a fresh start, and a chance to do things differently. If you’re feeling some anxiety around the all the transitions, adjustments, juggling and driving that usually accompany a new school year, take a deep breath,… Read More »