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pregnancy nutrition can be so confusing and very c

pregnancy nutrition can be so confusing and very controversial.

when I was pregnant, i discovered that there are two buckets of advice given when it comes to nutrition: conventional (which originates from government standards a la the antiquated food pyramid) and ancestral.

there were two books that I found super helpful, validating, and packed with research on pregnancy nutrition that I shared in todays blog post where i’m also sharing my experiences and research when it comes to pregnancy nutrition.

sushi, coffee, & liver supplements are 3 things that I consumed while pregnant that are big no-no’s when it comes to conventional advice. 🍣

…I CRAVED raw salmon especially from weeks 15-40 and I ate poke bowls or sushi at least once a week. raw salmon contains more selenium than cooked salmon, which is beneficial for brain development - pretty cool that our bodies tell us exactly what we need.

so…if you’re interested in diving in to the research on these taboo foods while pregnant 🤰🏼 - visit my blog to read more.

**not medical advice**

we all know that that artificial blue light before

we all know that that artificial blue light before bed is a big no no BUT getting natural blue light everyday is so important. how? Go outside in the sunlight without sunglasses for at least 10 minutes per day (this advice was given by my eye dr and is consistent across the wellness community, but obviously do not look AT the sun!!) this practice has done wonders for me personally when it comes how I feel and how I sleep at night. ⁣
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If you are NOT getting natural blue light into your eyes, it can have similar affects as using the bad blue light before bed. ⁣
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the artificial (bad) form of blue light is what comes from our laptops, cell phones, tablets, TVs…you get the gist. to help block out the artificial blue light, blue blocking glasses are life changing! I’ve tested lots of them and @defendershield are my favorites 👓

✨ NEW HAIR 🪄@mane_ivy killed it 💝 I was cr

✨ NEW HAIR 🪄@mane_ivy killed it 💝
I was craving some lightness and these 🍯 tones make my skin glow ✨

Right after giving birth, things are super tender

Happy Valentines Day! 💖Are you celebrating with

Happy Valentines Day! 💖Are you celebrating with some sassy plans? 💋

I thought today, of all days, would be the perfect time to share some self-love prompts to promote self care regardless of your status…because they have truly helped my confidence.

I know there are so many fucking Facebook articles that link to “SELF CARE TIPS!” “HOW TO LOVE YOURSELF!” etc. You know you’ve seen them! 😆There are way too many, telling you you should love yourself. But HOW do we do the work? Anyone else feel like the ‘HOW’ is usually a missing link in these fluffy articles?

So…you can find the 10 journal prompts on All Gussied Up (the blog) today, and if you do them, I promise that you will understand and love yourself more. Cheers to no more of that fluffy BS 🥂

do you celebrate the seasons? 💐 ❄️ 🍂 ☀

do you celebrate the seasons? 💐 ❄️ 🍂 ☀️

I had personally never thought about it until I got a facial years ago and the esthetician talked to me about the importance of a facial at least once a season. 💡

the seasons not only provide a transition in nature but for us, too.

during the winter (yes, I know it’s still winter but here in AZ it feels more like spring - more on that in a sec) while also in my newly postpartum time, I really slowed down, listened to my soul + did a huge reset in every way.

over the past week, the weather has been warm and flowers are blooming + it just FEELS like spring. spring makes us feel more energetic as the days get longer vs hibernation mode of winter.

This spring I am going to:

• get out in nature every day 🌸
• commit more to meditation 🧘🏼‍♀️ I LOVE @insighttimer
• get a hydrafacial (my fave to do at the start of spring to gently exfoliate and add new moisture)
• clean out my closet 👗
• grow by doing new things - first up is trying out a (new to me) art form - will be doing something *new* as a means for personal growth once a week 🖼

do you do this each season? how will you be taking on spring?

the things I wish I knew were going to be importan

the things I wish I knew were going to be important postpartum:
1. warmth
2. rest
3. support
for me personally, I didn’t know much about postpartum life & I also didn’t really care to research it or read about it. 🙃 I just wanted to go with the flow & figure stuff out on my own. BUT..right after delivery, I couldn’t dive into learning how to treat my body, mind, and environment fast enough. + when I mention warmth, rest & support, i really get into it in my new podcast episode…details, details, details.

🎧 listen to the podcast episode today that covers the nitty gritty on the 3 aforementioned points above, how to make your own padsicles free of nasty chemicals, and so much more -> Link to listen is in my bio 💋

recently changed my bio to reflect what I am passi

recently changed my bio to reflect what I am passionate about within the beauty/wellness/lifestyle space…sharing alternatives to the alternatives. AKA some topics that are taboo/not mainstream…so with that…here are some of the alternative baby musings and resources that have been working well for us (👮‍♀️ I don’t need a visit from the parenting police👮):
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😴 co-sleeping is amazing and I think most parents probably do this but lie…? It’s been such a no-brainer for us and baby sleeps 8+ hours every night. in most other countries babies are not put in containers (bassinets/cribs) when they’re really little and instead sleep with their families. western culture is the complete opposite. if you’re curious about this, please research the safe sleep 7 (we practice all 7). +2 more resources on Instagram: LOVE these accounts for biologically normal infant sleep info:
💝 @heysleepybaby
💝 @lilahbysleep
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💆🏼‍♀️ chiropractic care for baby: i took Z as a newborn to a gonstead chiropractor after a tongue and lip tie revision and it was a.ma.zing!! she was born sunny side up ☀️ and her neck was more comfortable in a certain position in which the chiropractor knew without me describing these details of her birth. we plan to continue taking her as needed/annually. why? pediatric chiropractic care can improve your child’s mobility, enhance their bodily functions, and boost their immunity.
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🍱 we’re not quite here yet, but when it comes to solid foods for baby, we plan to not give purées and instead follow @solidstarts. if you’ve done this and are up for sharing how it went, lmk! 🥰

baby’s first Christmas was magical ✨👼🏻💝
swipe for our 80’s Christmas card photo 📸
happy holidays to YOU!! 💓

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