Sparking Joy This Summer

I recently picked up the book, Spark Joy, by Marie Kondo – a guide to minimalism, tidying up your physical space, and choosing to surround yourself only with material things that spark joy. This simple yet powerful concept can be applied to many things in our lives – material goods, relationships, and the ways in […]

Tips for Navigating a Healthy Travel Experience

School’s out for summer and the season for travel is upon us. Whether you have a summer vacation planned or you frequently travel for work, staying healthy while on the go will be super critical for your overall health and happiness. Below are some easy tips to help you navigate the travel scene so you […]

How To Move For Health

Moving your body on a regular basis is 100% an absolute must in order for you to express health and maintain homeostasis.  There are no shortcuts or substitutes for this required nutrient.  Looking back at how our genes were formed, in order for a human being to survive, we had to move in order to provide shelter, […]

Spring Cleaning For Your Mind and Body

With the spring season newly upon us, it’s not uncommon to hear people discussing their plans for an annual “spring cleaning” of their homes and offices. When it comes to my own spring cleaning, I go for simplicity in the process: I ask myself: “Does this thing add value to my life?” If it does, […]

Move Into March With Motivation

Are we keeping up with our action steps for reaching our 2018 goals?  As months go on, we can sometimes lose motivation for achieving the goals we’ve set.  It’s March and it’s time to be checking in on those goals we made for 2018.  Some of us may be stuck or not progressing towards these goals […]

How-To Pourfect Your Morning Cup of Coffee + Coffee Alternatives

If you’re looking for fun ways to spruce up your morning cup of joe, I’ve got you covered! My day doesn’t get started until I have a warm cup of coffee in hand.  Not because I need the caffeine to get me going (although it is a nice perk), but because I love the ritual surrounding […]

A Note from Marie on Gratitude

We can’t feel grateful for things we don’t notice, so mindfulness and gratitude go hand-in-hand. As we become more mindful of our actions, words, and thoughts we become more aware of how we subconsciously/consciously block ourselves from appreciating the good things in life. For example, you could become impatient standing outside waiting for a store […]

Almond Joy Energy Balls

This kid-friendly, energy-packed, nutrient-dense snack is the perfect addition to your child’s lunch this school year.  They are made with no added sugar and are packed with healthy fats, which will keep your child satiated during the long school day.  The protein and fat combination of these nutrient-packed balls will keep your child energized and […]

Why Focusing on the Here and Now Could Save Your Life

Distraction. Living in the future. Living in the past.  The overwhelming majority of people suffer a massive reduction in happiness, focus, productivity and quality of life because they cannot maintain present- time consciousness.  I am a perfect example of this problem.  I am constantly looking ahead towards my goals and constantly looking behind in order […]

A Mindful Method to the Madness

Summer is winding down and many of our SFC families will soon be swapping beach gear for school gear as the academic calendar starts up once more. For all of the parents out there, I know this can be a chaotic time: rallying the kids once more for those early mornings, preparing lunches and outfits, […]