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psithurism (n.) the sound of wind in the trees.  Being outdoors and "forest-bathing" is not only great for connecting us to nature, but also for mental health benefits. When you are hiking/exercising, your body releases endorphins that connect with receptors in your brain to make you feel less pain. Endorphins stimulate a positive feeling inside of you! Regular hikes and exercise improves sleep, strengthens your heart, reduces stress, keeps mild anxiety/depression away, and lowers your blood pressure. Plus, nature is extremely beautiful and you don't want to miss out on it! I am fortunate enough to live in the Appalachian mountains where the most incredible views are. Around my area, hiking is something so normal to do on the weekends. (And during the week too! Who am I kidding?) In Pisgah Forest, where we spend most our time, there is tons of places to stop and explore & waterfalls/holes to swim in. There is never a dull moment on the parkway whether its fall,

The second you become a mother, your life and all your perspectives change. The first time I looked in the mirror after having my beautiful baby girl, my brain flooded with so many questions and concerns. Will I lose all this extra weight? Will my body look the same in a few months? Do I have anything to wear that will fit this body shape? I felt accomplished for pushing out an almost 9 pound baby but I didn't feel confident in any type of way. I heard a lot of "just embrace your stretch marks" and "you will bounce back" but I didn't know how to embrace anything and I didn't know how to be optimistic about my body. I constantly found myself obsessing with the way I looked. Every week I would try to squeeze back into a pre-pregancy pair of jeans and felt discouraged when they never fit. Eight months later and guess what? They still don't fit me and that is okay . I have learned that you can't compare your old size to your new. Your new size

Glow Baby, Glow! Trying to find the best routine and most effective products for your skin can be time consuming and costly. I feel like I have used just about every item that Target and CVS sells for breakouts! The last 6 months have been even worse for me since having a baby causes lots of hormonal issues. I've been searching for the best modus operandi and finally feel confident enough with one to share. My skin has never been better! Before makeup, I always use the Neutrogena oil-Free Acne Moisturizer. It is scented like grapefruit and hydrates + contains salicylic acid to control acne. Very lightweight and does not clog pores! My must have if you wear medium to full coverage foundation frequently. Buy it here:  Pink Grapefruit Moisturizer I recently subscribed to the amazing Ipsy  for a year and received Dr. Botanicals Moroccan Rose Superfood Facial Oil. I've been using it for two months and have noticed a drastic change in my face! It has brightened dark spots, cont