Your best sleep comes from a practiced routine, whether is one step or ten! These four steps have helped me find a place of zen before it’s lights out!

Lather up.

Putting on lotion gives me peace of mind before I hit the hay. Lathering up before bed creates softer, more hydrated skin the next day! Go to bed feeling refreshed and wake up fresh!

This Mother Nature body lotion is my go-to product at night! It’s filled with lavender, bergamot, and chamomile along with coconut oil to leave your skin feeling soft, not greasy! The scent is fresh and relaxing and creates a sense of calmness at first application! Add to your arms, legs, and décolletage each night!

Spritz your pillow.

Sometimes we all need a jumpstart and a natural pillow spray can be the key that revs that engine! A calming fragrance can help you to enjoy a deeper, more restful sleep! This Relaxus Aromatherapy Sleep Pillow Spray is made of a refreshing and spiritual blend of soothing pure essential oils to help you relax and get a good night’s rest! Spritz 3 to 4 times on your pillow/linens, lay back, and enjoy the relaxing scent as you take your deep breaths into your slumber!

Find the perfect pillow.

The MyPillow Premium is a great pillow that allows for adjusting when and where needed… and comfortably. MyPillow prevents head, neck, and shoulder pains that are common when you wake up. The interlocking filling gives your neck the support it needs so that you can continue through your REM sleep with every turn.

Finding the perfect pillow can be such a struggle — like finding the ONE pillow that checks all your sleeping boxes! The right pillow helps you relax and allows your body to melt in to the bed so that you can find that deep slumber. If not, you are tossing, turning and fluffing all night!

Get a weighted blanket.

Adding the right blanket to the mix is a strong element to your sleep recipe! Weighted blankets are therapeutic blankets that mimic extra weight as part of a therapeutic technique called “deep pressure stimulation”. The pressure helps relax your nervous system and can help lessen, but not limited to, bedtime anxiety.

This Sutton Home Fashions weighted blanket is designed to help relieve stress and anxiety to help you get a good night’s sleep — the blanket feels like a gentle hug! Not to mention, you can snuggle up with this weighted blanket to keep you warm and cozy during those colder months!

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Just like anything else, breaks are a good thing! If you find yourself on social media multiple times a day for work or just for leisure, taking a break will do you some good.

But how exactly do you take a social media break? And even when you decide to take a social media break, what else are you supposed to do?

Taking a social media break does not have to be dramatic. You don’t need to go online and tell everyone you are leaving and write a long dramatic goodbye. Just leave. Yep. I’ve found that for the most part, if you just take a break, people will catch on. You can also delete the apps or distractions off your phone and Facebook will let you temporarily deactivate your account so you aren’t tempted to jump back on.

Okay, so you’ve taken the break. Now, what do you do with all that free time? I’m glad you asked! Your social media break is the perfect time to practice things like mindfulness, setting goals, moving more, and getting organized.

Plan.

Social media is a great way to get inspired. But now that you are on a break, you have the opportunity to get inspired somewhere else. Visit some museums, a local market, travel to a different state, etc. Do something that gets you motivated and inspired to set some goals!

During my breaks, I’m always ready to do some planning for family and for my blog. So having a pen, paper, and calendar is a must. I love this planner and journal by See Jane Work! It’s the perfect way to stay organized and keep all your thoughts in one spot.

Read.

Social media can end up sucking hours of your time and not really produce any real progress. On your break, pick up a favorite book that you have been waiting to start or finish. Reading in a cozy corner of your room or apartment can give you all the feels. To really boost the mood, set up a diffuser.

Listen to a podcast.

I love podcasts! I listen to mostly educational and design ones along with wellness. Scroll through some and once you land on a favorite, put on a pair of headphones and listen to them at your desk, while you’re working out, or at night right before bed.

Try a new recipe.

More time on your hands means being more thoughtful about everything. Right now is a great time to make a new healthy recipe that you can add to your weekly meal plan. I like to look for things that are easy to make. This Grilled Cilantro Chicken recipe from my blog is a favorite right now! It’s delicious and can be made on the weeknight or weekend. It will definitely make its way into your monthly menu.

Purge and organize.

Pick an area in your home that needs to be decluttered and tackle it! Invest in a few different pieces like these from neatfreak! to keep things organized!

This closet organizer is great for your linens. It has drawers for pillowcases and shams and shelves for blankets and duvets and is so easy to put together.

The under the bed storage bag gives you extra storage that is tucked away out of sight and great for small spaces.

Are you ready for a social media break? What will be first on your list of things to do?

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I tried to look at it from a different vantage point. I set two goals — one long term and one short term. The short term goals allowed me to cherish mini-wins and keep me motivated towards my long term goal.

Today I’m going to share a few easy ways to help you create your own fitness journey with three approachable steps.

Plan.

There is nothing better than a killer planner to help kick start your goals. I think it’s safe to say that for everyone, we all like to visualize a plan so that we can fully understand it’s scope, digest it and map out our next steps. Alleviate your weekly stress of finding time to squeeze in a workout, by dedicating 30 minutes each week to creating your weekly plan, and only your weekly plan. A seven-day plan allows you to build something more achievable and attainable — it affords you the opportunity to have those mini wins in the short term towards the long term.

RELATED: How the 80/20 Rule Can Set You Up for Self-Care Success

Pick one day (I use Sundays) and try mapping out your entire week from your work schedule, appointments, social gatherings, travel, etc. Once you have your large commitment items added to your week, you can start to see your availabilities throughout the week to start scheduling your workouts.

This is the first step in creating a proactive program for yourself. Start by setting your weekly goals (e.g. based on my schedule this week, my goal is three workouts). Once you have determined your weekly goal, add meeting invites to your calendar, or if you are a paper calendar person, add them in ink!

Execute.

Now that you have your weekly goals set, think through how you are going to execute that goal. What can you do to hold yourself accountable for the goal you set? If your goal was three workouts and you prefer to workout at home, map out what those three workouts will look like! If you are someone who finds motivation from an instructor, sign up for three classes and get them booked as soon as they are live!

There are also so many streaming apps that are available to help you so that you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your own home from Sweat, Obe Fitness and The Sculpt Society.

With minimal gym equipment like a mat, balancing ball and jump rope, you can execute your weekly workouts through your phone or computer! What I love most about a few of those streaming services, is that they are mainly 30 min MAX workouts, making them easier to apply to your weekly schedule.

Recover.

Personally, I find this next step to be the hardest of the three. Finding time to plan my workouts and act on them is one thing, taking more time from my week to recover, is another. BUT you don’t realize how important it is to you and your journey until you do it! Recovery is as simple as taking a bath in the evening with an herbal soak or adding pain-relieving lotion to areas of pain post-workout.

Recently I discovered a tool to help me in my recovery process that also allows me to multi-task. The Myobuddy Massager Pro is the perfect tool to use to alleviate stress from your body while you are watching a show! The Myobuddy provides instant relief to the areas that need it so that you can continue to build and grow because you can’t have power without recovery. It’s a mini win for me and my weekly goals to add this to my overall regiment.

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This is not a piece on coping or attitude or dealing with emotions that hold an underlying place in fear or worry. This is a piece on what you can do with yourself to keep busy and productive and look forward to something. In essence… what to do when it’s winter and you’re waiting for spring… but emotionally.

As a health professional, I can’t move forward without touching on COVID-19 and your wellbeing briefly. If you are struggling emotionally, seek help. Reach out to friends and family and check with your doctor or wellness center to see if virtual counseling is available. There are also resources like Talkspace, an online therapy company. It’s okay to not feel okay and to work through those emotions.

But for those seeking actionable tasks that feel refreshing, here’s what you can do.

Bring the outdoors in.

I don’t think anyone has realized until now how much we take the outdoors for granted. Whatever kind of space you have, ordering a plant to add nature inside brings all sorts of health benefits (and air purifying benefits). If you want to take it one step further, you can also grow food inside (no matter you natural light situation).

The Veritable Exky Garden is a French product that takes care of its light and water needs after you plug it in and occasionally refill the water tank.

You can purchase different seed inserts from culinary herbs to edible flowers or even strawberries. If you or even your kids need a nature-related project, especially in an apartment, this could serve as both a learning opportunity and a dose of happy.

Just make sure you have a European power converter since this company is French! If you’re not looking to grow anything inside just yet, and you’re lucky enough to have a yard, get to planning your outdoor garden. Use Pinterest, garden websites, watch Monty Don on Netflix (a British garden expert) and start dreaming.

Tackle an indoor project that’s been driving you crazy.

Our dirty little secret in our house was our spice drawer. You can see in the before pictures, we have LOTS of spices (we essentially cook for a living so it kind of makes sense). The mismatched sizes drove me crazy and this didn’t give me the opportunity to just buy refills to decant as needed. The labels…ugh! You can see in the photo how mentally distracting it is to look inside.

But these glass and stainless steel jars (with shaker tops!) Are sleek and perfect and come with labels you can write on the bottom. *Sparks joy* and makes cooking even more relaxing than it already is for me.

Pull out your warmer weather wardrobe pieces.

Put your favorite on display. I know there may be a handbag or dress or sweater you love but feel like you can’t use around the house right now in ‘no-go’ socializing mode. But if it makes you happy, pull it out and put it on your dresser or a hanger like a boutique. You can appreciate the beauty and memories of things you have, regardless of where you’re going or not going.

If you live in a climate where it’s still brisk, put in some spring wardrobe and pull out the coldest weather clothes to store in storage bins in the meantime. This will give you more space to see what you truly need to see as you get ready each morning.

Swap what you see daily.

Be it bedding, flatware, glasses or dishtowels, the products you use every day can be seasonal too. It makes each interaction with a daily item more enjoyable. I have beautiful, heavy and green glasses in my kitchen for fall and winter, but in spring I want things to feel crisp and light.

So I swap out my drinking glasses and store them like I do my cold vs warm-weather wardrobe. Same with flatware. It takes up about a shoe box’s worth of space to swap them out and it brings a small moment of beauty and joy to everyday dining.

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Yes, it’s hard to say goodbye to summer, but sometimes it’s even harder to say goodbye to that freshly bronzed skin! Well, you don’t need summer to continue your summer glow! By following a few quick and easy steps, you can keep that fresh bronzed look all year long!

Step 1: Exfoliate

Don’t overthink your steps when planning to exfoliate. Sure, you can get all the products in the world, but sometimes less is more when you are treating your skin! Why not take a natural approach to exfoliating your body this season with an exfoliating natural loofah? The fibers from the natural loofah help to cleanse and revitalize your skin in just one step, and since you are already in the shower, it makes the step that much easier!

If you are someone looking for a gentler exfoliant, try a bamboo charcoal infused body sponge. The charcoal helps to control oils while giving your skin that natural glow, all while gently exfoliating the impurities away!

When it comes to your face, it’s important to use something that will get the job done, but in a delicate way. Pretika’s exfoliating facial brush is the most productive product for the job! The brush acts as a microdermabrasion when cleaning your skin and removing all the dirt, oil, and dead skin that causes clogged pores and more. The brush also prepares your skin to better absorb skin treatment such as moisturizer and serums!

Step 2: Moisturize

Now that your skin has been prepped and it receptive to products and treatments, it’s time to moisturize to help protect that new layer of skin! Grandma’s Secret Miracle Moisturizer is a clean all-natural product that helps nourish, moisturize and protect your skin from dryness! Especially during a transitional weather period, it’s important to use a heavier moisturizer to protect your skin from the dry, cold air! If you also have anything coconut based in your house, that is a great alternative to an all-natural moisturizing solution!

Step 3: Bronze

Now onto the fun part! Who doesn’t love a little summer glow in the fall, and maybe into the winter! Now that our skin is prepper and carrying that natural glow from the first two steps, it’s time to enhance that glow with some bronzing products! Sticking with our all-natural theme, I’ve selected products from JOAH to help with the third step. JOAH is a K-Beauty brand that takes pride in their quality ingredients and ground-breaking formulas!

Before bronzing, you’ll need to prime your skin. Priming is crucial in this process as it’s what the make-up grips to all day long! To enhance that glow, I’m using the JOAH Glow Activator Radiance Primer — this product needs no introduction or explanation. It just works!

Next I’m going to layer their Truly Yours BB Cream to even out my skin tone. It’s important to always work with an even complexion.

Next, we BRONZE! Now the word “contouring” can mean many things and it can scare a lot of people off. Don’t run away just yet. JOAH’s Be My Everything Powder Contour makes it easy to contour at home without overdoing it! Brush the contour along your cheekbones, jawline and along the sides of your nose. Blend the product in and you’re done. There is no harm in being conservative on your first try!

To brighten the cheeks, I like uses their Blush and Bronze palette — you can swipe your brush across both colors to get a warm pink that you can dab on your cheeks! To truly bring the glow home, for the final step, lightly add some highlighter to your cheekbones, cupids bow and brow bones for the finishing touch on your glow!

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The 80/20 rule,
or the Pareto Principle, is a more practical way of introducing new habits into your lifestyle without over restricting things you love. The principle teaches us that 20 percent of our focus delivers
80 percent of the results.

Essentially, it reminds us that we need to prioritize our limited time on
what is most important.

The 80/20 rule allows you to give yourself small indulgences, so that you aren’t living in a state of
constant deprivation. The idea is to unwaveringly honor your commitment to big changes, while providing room to ease into your set goals and overall wellness plan.

Instead of thinking, “I’m going to
lose 15 pounds in the next three months,” instead say, “I’m going to increase my workout by one minute each day.” Racking up mini-wins will keep you motivated, and it has been proven that the act of
crossing an item off your to-do list releases dopamine in your brain—it literally makes you happier.

Here are six ways to help you create a balanced self-care routine utilizing the 80/20 rule.

Proactive Scheduling

Uncertainty is hard to live with.
Trying to determine the time
commitment of a particular activity or how long will it take to
achieve a goal can throw off the
best of intentions when it comes
to developing a wellness plan.
Taking the time to map out your
self-care routine at the beginning of each week will take the
guesswork, and the stress, out
of your days. Spend one hour on
Sunday mapping out the week
ahead by scheduling your exercise, self-care, and meal plans in
a planner for the week. By working in seven-day increments, you
allow yourself to experience the
success of mini-wins. Proactively
thinking through your week
ahead will help you to stick to
your plans and ignore less important distractions that come
up mid-week.

Fitness at Home

Committing to your fitness
goals can be a daunting task, so it’s important to develop
a system that sets you up for
success. If having to travel to a gym is going to prevent you
from working out, there are
many at-home programs that
can provide the same benefits.
Start by purchasing a yoga mat
and weights and setting up a
dedicated workout space in your
home. By relocating your workouts to a place that is convenient for you, you are boosting
your chances of committing to
your plan.

Go Clean with Beauty

The “go clean” movement has
taken the beauty industry by
storm over the last year, and it’s
hard to ignore the long-term
benefits of these products. Completely overhauling your beauty
cabinet is not always practical
(or financially possible) but it’s
something you can work toward
over a period of time. Start by
determining what is an achievable change for you in your
beauty routine, and what will be most impactful. For me, it’s
a daily moisturizer, rather than
an infrequently used eyeliner
pencil. I love knowing that this
one change is making my skin
healthier on a daily basis.

Burning the Midnight Oil

Essential oils have been a
favored holistic approach in
healing for many years and their
benefits are vast. Incorporating
essential oils into your routine
doesn’t take up a lot of time, and
delivers noticeable benefits. If
you are trying to improve the
quality of your sleep, try diffusing lavender at night. The easy
setup helps create hours of a
sleep-conducive environment.

Friends and Family

The 80/20 rule can also be
applied to how you spend your
time communicating with
friends and family. Over the
course of the day, you may
spend hours sending countless “haha” texts and memes to friends. While connecting
frequently is important, we tend
to sacrifice depth of connection
for quantity. Instead, try making
one phone call or FaceTiming
versus sending texts—the texts
are just filling time and not
necessarily helping to build
stronger connections.

Working from Home

Working remotely is becoming
a common trend where people
are given the autonomy to
work from the comfort of their
own home. As someone who
works remotely, I have often
found myself distracted with
my looming “at-home to-do
list” of laundry and cleaning,
and therefore haven’t been as productive at work as I’d
like. My solution? I carved
out a dedicated work space in
my home that was not only
inviting, but also fostered
productivity. I also designated
certain hours of the day as
“professional” time, helping
me to mentally block out my
domestic to-do list. Compartmentalizing space and time
offers self-imposed rules that
help govern the day.

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What if 2019 could become the year that you didn’t have to hit rock bottom in order to create a life that feels balanced? I know that if you’re reading this in the middle of a major challenge in your life, that might seem completely impossible, but I assure you that it’s not.

The healthiest way to create more balance in your life is to learn how to implement strong boundaries that are non-negotiable for you. We often set boundaries only when someone actively takes advantage of us or we find ourselves in a situation that leaves us feeling manipulated. While boundaries are a great tool during challenging times, they are just as important to utilize on a day-to-day basis, and setting them is the first step to fostering real balance in your life.

Sound hard to do? Let me show you three ways that setting boundaries creates more balance:

1. Saying no allows for more yes!

While it could be very easy to focus on all of the things you are omitting from your life by saying “no,” I invite you to focus on everything for which you would be making space. Think of all of the times when you said you would help that friend who always seems to need you, or you agree to show up for your ex one last time, helping, caring, supporting someone else again and again with no real end in sight.

Or all the times when you take on extra tasks at work, or promise to do chores around the house just because you can and it seems easier to just do the work yourself. Maybe you’re afraid of how someone will feel if they hear the word “no” or you just don’t have the energy to dig deep into the well of strength within you to say “no.”

Now think of all of the things that you could be doing during these times
if you had decided to put yourself first! The yoga class you could finally take, or the meal you would be able to cook from scratch and enjoy in peace. You might be able to take a walk with that dear friend for whom you never seem to have enough time. You could finally enroll in the Spanish lessons you’ve put off.

Once you start eliminating things that don’t fill you up and incorporating activities that do, your life will naturally feel more balanced.

2. Listen to your internal compass.

Something I hear a lot is that people don’t even know what really makes them happy. They are caught in the hamster wheel of life and going through the motions. While making space in your life will allow you to choose joy more, it will also allow you to open yourself to your internal compass in a way that you never knew would be possible. Instead of being reactionary in life, you’ll be able to use your heart and mind to take control. That alone creates a feeling of balance and is completely life-changing.

3. Let go of your inner critic.

Often when we are going after the seemingly unattainable goal of balance, we tend to be incredibly harsh on ourselves when
we miss the mark. Life is
full of setbacks; when you experience one, don’t beat yourself up, as that will
just add more stress and disappointment to your
day. Instead, reflect on the setback and recalibrate, ridding yourself of criticism, shame, and additional stress. If the only thing you do in this quest for balance is to be gentler and kinder to yourself, you will almost immediately experience more overall peace in your life.

I know that when people talk about balance they often tackle the to-do lists and tangible moments throughout their day, but I have seen that the process of finding true balance in life is actually much deeper than that. It starts with a process of self-reflection and compassion. Implementing boundaries is a powerful way to make that happen. Incorporate these aforementioned steps into your life and see how the heaviness and resistance start to disappear. It’s a powerful reframe for your life that will leave you feeling balanced in no time!

Copy by Nitika Chopra/Photography by Constance Mariena

Nitika Chopra is a beauty and lifestyle expert who inspires readers to discover and celebrate their own inner beauty. Read more about Nitika at nitikachopra.com.

This story originally appeared in the Spring/Summer 2019 issue of The Inspired Home Journal, titled “Balancing Act.”

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GILDED EYE

Straight off the New York Fashion Week runway, the gilded eye look is a celebrity favorite. Gold is an extremely versatile hue that flatters everyone! There is something so feminine and powerful about a gold eye lid! The “Birthday Suit” eyeshadow palette made all my gilded eye dreams come true! This versatile palette has three gorgeous gold hues that you can blend to create the perfect gilded eye! Since I’m styling this look with a neutral lip, I have room to play with darker colors for my eyes! By blending ‘Upbeat’ and ‘Good Vibes’ I was able to achieve the perfect bronze-y eye for a night out! To make your eyes really pop, dab a little bit of ‘Whip Cream’, from the shadow palette, in the corner of your eyes! I finished my eyes with mascara to give my lashes a bold and full look.

Next I start by prepping my skin with the ‘Glow Activator’ Radiance Primer. Infused with gold flakes, this all-purpose primer helps create the perfect canvas for your make-up application. The ‘Radiant Beauty Balm’ helps to even out my skin-tone giving it that sheer glow to pair with my gilded eye. To help define my cheekbones, I used the ‘Be My Everything’ Bronze Palette — a little contouring never hurt anyone. To make the look last through the night, I sprayed their ‘Selfie Ready’ Setting Spray — it keeps your makeup looking fresh and matte all night!

BOLD LIP

You can never go wrong with that classic Hollywood red-carpet lip for a Valentine’s Day look! It’s easy to create and styles well with anything — not to mention it took all of 20 minutes to put together, lashes and all. Similar to the gilded eye look, I prepped my skin with the ‘Glow Activator’ Radiance Primer, followed by the ‘Radiant Beauty Balm’ in light / medium. When you are creating a look with a bold lip, you really want to ensure that it’s the focal point of your entire look. To add some color to my cheeks, I used the ‘Be My Everything’ Bronze Palette again — the palette has a spectrum from light to dark so I dabbed by brush on the light end for a slightly tinted cheek.

For my eyes, I dabbed ‘Whip Cream’ from the ‘Birthday Suit” Eyeshadow Palette to help brighten and neutralize my eye, followed by their amazing mascara from the first look. Now for the hero of the look, this matte velvet lipstick in ‘Cherry Cheesecake’ — it’s the perfect vivid red! To set the look, I used the ‘Selfie Ready’ Setting Spray to keep my skin fresh for the night!

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Here are three ways to winterize your skin this season!

Exfoliate

Exfoliating might be one of the most forgotten elements of a skincare routine. It’s somewhat tedious, it can get messy and can require time. All those points are valid, but without exfoliation, you are simply adding treatments over layers and layers of dead skin. Make a commitment to exfoliate once a week so that you have a clear canvas to start your routine with. By removing that top layer of dead skin, you are improving your skin tone and allowing it the ability to receive all the goodies you will be nourishing it with.

Face // For my facial routine, I love the Pretika OxySonic Facial Brush — it’s microdermabrasion facial brush that injects oxygen in to your skin while removing debris, making your skin the perfect canvas for your treatments and make-up application. This brush brings the spa to you making the process easy and cost efficient!

Body // Ok, back to talking about the “tedious” nature of exfoliating — what if I told you there was a way to wash and exfoliate at the same time making it one less thing you have to do when you shower? Don’t think of exfoliating as an extra step, but part of the process. Try combining it with something in your existing routine, such as using exfoliating gloves that gently exfoliate and soften the skin while washing it! I love it when the product does the thinking for you!

Moisturize

We often undervalue the power of a good moisturizer, but did you know that there are different based moisturizers? In my mind, when winter rolls around, you find the thickest cream you can and that’s your moisturizer. I was so wrong! A water-based moisturizer in freezing temperatures will freeze in your pores and cause broken capillaries. What?! Sure that sounds scary, but there is a way to prevent it. Use an oil-based cream (like coconut oil) or facial oil to replace your summer-y moisturizer when the temperatures dip below freezing. You may appear to be a little shiny, but that is better than broken capillaries on your face!

Hydrate

Hydrating your skin goes far deeper than drinking 8 glasses of water a day. Drinking water works wonders for internal hydration, but your skin will demand a much deeper hydration during the winter months. Nothing works more organically than pure virgin coconut oil — the benefits of pure virgin coconut oil are endless. It’s a clean “tree to jar” product that can be applied on your face, body and hair — it’s an efficient product for your hydrating process. Apply the product at night before you head to bed and let it work it’s magic overnight!

One of the most forgotten areas on our body is our hands. Next to our face, they take the toughest beating during winter from commuting to work without gloves or scraping ice off your windshield! Take care of your hands with the OxyHandSpa— similar to the facial brush, it delivers oxygenated mists to nourish your skin. The ultrasonic oxygenated hydrating mists act to saturate your skin with moisture to stay smooth!

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This year, I have committed to exercising three times a week, drinking more water (and less wine), and getting more sleep. I have taken this month to deep clean my kitchen cabinets, organize, and detox our home!

You can detox your home this year with a few easy switches. Whether you want to make a big change or just a few simple swaps, these are some of my favorite products to help detox and clean my home!

Bee’s Wrap

Let me tell you about one of my favorite things: Bee’s Wrap! This product has become my favorite eco-friendly switch over the past year. Rather than using plastic wrap, I use Bee’s Wrap to cover and store food. Bee’s Wrap can be used on anything aside from meat, and works much better than plastic wrap! Use the heat from your hands to mold the wrap and secure it to bowls, Tupperware, cheese, veggies, and leftovers!

If You Care Products

If You Care was the first company in North America to develop unbleached coffee filters, and has since developed countless eco-friendly household products. Their product lineup includes reusable paper towels, laundry detergent, 100% recycled aluminum foil, and much more! The company believes in reducing the amount of waste in our waste streams, and continues to offer incredible eco-friendly products for our homes! I love their aluminum foil, sandwich bags, and trash bags.

If I’m going to use single use items, I can at least rest easy knowing that these products are made of recycled materials that can be re-recycled or composted.

Diffuser with Essential Oils

Essential oils are known to help prevent sickness and purify the air. Using a diffuser helps spread the oils throughout your home creating a calming and relaxing environment. Many oils are antibacterial and will absorb viruses while simultaneously boosting your immune system. Plus, they smell good!

Fridge Purifier

Adding a purifier to your refrigerator will sanitize and purify the air within your refrigerator helping keep your food clean and safe for your family! The purifier provides a fresh, clean environment for fruits and veggies while also eliminating odors.

Air Purifier

Have you thought about the air you breathe as something that is potentially toxic to your family? Skipping out on plastic use, switching to healthier food choices, and opting for natural remedies are great ways to detoxify our lives, but we should not forget about the air! The air around us can be filled with chemicals, and can contain allergens that are irritating to the lungs and harmful to our health. Air purifiers help remove viruses, allergens, odors, and harmful gasses. Using an air purifier (or adding some house plants!) is a great way to detoxify your home!

Castile Soap

Cleaning products can be full of unnecessary chemicals! I have found that using Castile soap is a wonderful alternative for nearly all of my cleaning needs. I use Castile soap for my hands, dishes, laundry, body, pets, fruits & veggies, and so much more! It is one of my favorite green cleaning products that I use in my home!

Making small changes this year to live healthier lives doesn’t have to be overly complicated! Start with one simple swap and go from there. For more green living ideas, visit my blog, Boxwood Avenue!

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