Author: Lindsay A.

Hey there! My name is Lindsay. I'm just your average God loving nurse and mom of two living in rural VA. I seem to always come across deals, steals, and awesome life hacks and I wanted some way to share them with the world. Whether it be hacks for moms, babies, toddlers, wives- you name it, it's going to be here! I am so excited to share and have a way to talk to y'all and hopefully make life easier and more enjoyable.
CBD: basics

CBD: basics

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Unless you have been living under a rock for the past five years, you have heard of CBD and possibly know a thing or two about it. Well I’m here to give you a little more info on the matter.

Disclaimer: I am not saying I know all there is to know about CBD. I am simply laying out my opinion, some research, and letting you decide what is best for you and your own. Only love here!

My first tip for you is to do your OWN research. Don’t rely on some joe shmoe on Facebook (or even ME) to give you the facts. Make sure you’re getting your info from legitimate places. (Google Scholar is a good place to start). And this goes for anything, especially things that you are putting into your or your loved ones bodies. Take the time to understand what you are getting in to.

Yes, CBD is legal– since 2018. CBD gummies can help with things like pain, sleep, and inflammation. It can also help with stress, depression, and even PTSD. CBD does not make you feel “high” because it does not have psychoactive properties. I don’t know about y’all, but I do not have the desire to feel high. However, if you do, they make CBD + THC which works well for a lot of people!

CBD, aka cannabidiol, is taken from hemp. Hemp has very little THC in it (0.3% or less). Once CBD gummies are consumed, it takes about 30 minutes to kick in and effects can last up to five hours.

You can also use CBD in oil form, topicals, bath bombs, vapes, honey sticks (think coffee and tea- yum!), and even treats for your pets (separation anxiety, etc.).

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The brand that I purchase from has a 100% satisfaction guarantee policy, and a 30 day return policy.

CBD can help with many different ailments. My husband mainly uses it for sleep and pain. I typically use it for stress and to decrease inflammation. We have an entire shelf dedicated to CBD products in our kitchen cabinet.

I would love to answer any questions or concerns that you may have regarding CBD products or give you additional resources so that you can be informed. You can comment below or go to my contact tab for other ways to reach out.

When researching CBD products, you want to make sure the company is GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified, third party lab tested, and organic & domestic. You want quality vs quantity when it comes to what you are putting into your body. It is the only body we get, so take care of it!!

This will not be the only post I make about CBD, so stay on the look out!

Xoxox Lindsay

*CBD has not been designated as a health product by the FDA* Please consult your physician before use, as with any supplements.

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His name is Jesus

His name is Jesus

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I want to give all the glory to God. He has pulled me and my family through everything and helped me to become stronger in the process.

So, I honor Him in everything I do- including this blog!

It doesn’t have to be extravagant or elaborate.. it just needs to be for God. I am still figuring out which direction this website will go. I do know I want to help others and share things to help guide people through life the best I can. As a nurse, I am hardwired to help others, so I’m going to build on that and see where we end up! I’m very excited.

There was a song that came through my car the other day called I Still Believe By: Bethel Music & Brian Johnson.

I immediately loved everything about this song. It spoke to me when I needed it the most.

“You’ve never given up on me…. the world may say where is your God? We will say he’s right here with us.”

I Still Believe by Bethel Music & Brian Johnson

Those moments when God speaks to you and gives you the words or direction you need at the exact right time truly gives me chills and puts me in awe. When you think He’s not listening to you, think again. He’s not some piece of wood, stone, etc. like false idols/gods. He is living and all around us wherever we go.

Even when I strayed away from God, he was still in the bleachers cheering me on and waiting for me to come back to him. He IS and ALWAYS will be there for each and every one of us.

He never gives up on us, so don’t give up on Him.

Xoxox Lindsay

I feel it in my gut

I feel it in my gut

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I love being a nurse, specifically a GI/Endoscopy nurse.

I am passionate about GUTS and BUTTS!

Did you know your whole body revolves around your gut? There have been a lot of studies published recently about just how important gut health is. By targeting gut health, we can restore balance in our bodies.

If you’re like me, a busy working mom, you eat more fast food and easy meals than you would like. Without supplements, I don’t get the amount of nutrients my body needs to function at it’s best.

Things that cause imbalance of gut bacteria include sugar, alcohol, antibiotics, and some OTC medications. What’s even worse is artificial sugars (Spenda) KILL up to half of your good bacteria. (I bet all of us ate or drank something that contained fake sugars today alone.

Now, the big kicker is the Candida. It’s a yeast that we all have in our bodies. It’s supposed to stay dormant until the end of life process. However, when we consume processed foods, sugars, and alcohol, the candida feeds off of it and grows (yuck)!

What happens with too much Candida? Weight gain, anxiety, mood swings, reflux, fatigue, trouble sleeping, and soooo much more.

Are you shocked? Do you want to learn how to fix it??

Comment below or follow me and I will help YOU through and get your body back on track!!! Let’s get healthy together!!

Xoxo Lindsay

Hope Always. Wait what??

Hope Always. Wait what??

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When I was 16 I was dying to get a tattoo. I made up a rule for myself: Pick a tattoo and if I still want it six months down the road then I’ll get it. So that’s what I did.

What did I get? A Bible verse. I thought it was a good, safe choice. I grew up Christian, love God, and my mom probably wouldn’t mind signing off on something like that versus a playboy bunny or the like.

“But I will keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭71:14‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Hope Always. Psalms 71:14” cute right? Inspirational even.

Fast forward 11 years. I still love my tattoo. The difference is it has more meaning to me now.

When I got the tattoo at 16, I was not going to church, not reading my Bible, and not doing anything to strengthen my faith. I guess you could say I had strayed away from the right path. It almost feels like I was a fraud.

In the past year, I have rejoined the path for Jesus. I am baptized, plugged into a local church, and living my life for God.

Every day I am thankful that I was brought back to live a life honoring God every day. So it only made sense to dig into this verse that I got inked to really understand it.

I encourage you to read Psalms chapters 71. It has some great stuff in it.

God doesn’t hold grudges. He loves all of us endlessly.

Mom must-haves! The things you don’t think about!

Mom must-haves! The things you don’t think about!

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New mom? About to be a mom? About to add another little to the mix? Let’s talk about some must-haves for those first few months with your bundle of joy.

Haakaa

You have probably heard of the manual breast pump the haakaa. Super simple, easy to use AND clean. I’ve used it for both babies and it gives me that freezer stash we all love. At least three times throughout the day I would put it on the side that my baby was not feeding off of to collect the milk. I would put it all in the fridge and at the end of the day I combined it and put it in a baggie in the freezer. No extra pumping or time plugged into a wall. Check it out here!

Baby Carrier

My second child is needy and loves to be held. Having a baby carrier is a good way to be able to get some things done as well as make your baby content. I have a fabric one as well as a more structured one. The structured one here has lasted through two kids and my husband likes to wear it which is a plus!

This baby wrap is awesome. It is very simple to put on. Both of these are very affordable and durable!

Baby Tracker App

As a nurse, I like to document- one of my many habits. With a baby tracking app, it can keep up for you when you last fed the baby, what You fed them, how much, how long. It also can help you track sleep, wet diapers, and weights among other things. This helps me to find patterns and anticipate what my baby wants or needs at certain times. We do not have set schedules at home and feed on demand, but it is helpful to tell the daycare the schedule they have gotten into. I use Baby Tracker app. It’s simple and has everything on one page.

Cleaning Supplies

I use Medela Micro-Steam Bags almost daily. You put a much as you can fit into the bag with two ounces of water and stick in the microwave. Your stuff is sanitized in 90 seconds. I use it for pump parts, baby bottles, pacifiers, you name it. No boiling a pot of water and having to remember how long your stuff has been in it, having to fish it out of super hot water, and being worried your kids are going to get burned while you’re doing it.

Along with the bags, Quick Wipes are awesome! You can quickly clean pump parts in between sessions when at work or sometimes I use them as an extra clean before or after soap and water if I’m not sterilizing that day.

I have SO many more things to share with y’all. I hope y’all can find something that helps you in this. And I would be happy to explain more in depth about any of these products.

Thanks for stopping by!! Xoxox Lindsay

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