Life at a "Swell's" pace

Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. These teas.

These positive messages should be the norm on all food and beverage products. The world needs more positivity and less hate, jealousy, backstabbing, score-keeping, bullying, and politics.

2. This box.

I received the Kinder Beauty box for November this week. My favorite product from this month's box is the Clover by Clove and Hallow Glow Stick Illuminator in Cleo Golden Pearl.

3. These powders.

I am on a power foods kick right now. Your Super has been my go-to for ready powders and I am loving these six currently. The Moon Balance for when I am on my period, or about to start. Gut Feeling for when I need a good digestive aid and a cleanse after a large, or not so healthy meal. Plant Collagen for everyday use. Golden Mellow in the evenings when I need to wind down. Super Greens with everyday use for getting my daily greens. And, Forever Beautiful for everyday use for an added punch of antioxidants. Check them out!

4. These meds.

Perfect timing for this box I was sent for testing. I loved the Robitussin Honey Soothers. The burst of honey in the middle was warm and definitely knocked my cough out immediately. I am a big fan of Theraflu and when we all caught Omicron in 2021, it was a big help with the horrible cough we had. Coronavirus is awful and honestly, it was the sickest I have ever been. These products were sent to me to test for free from Robitussin and Theraflu. I love the honey combo in both of these products. You can snag these two products from Amazon. The Theraflu Flu Relief Max Strength comes in nighttime and daytime. The Robitussin Medi-Soothers come in Honey and Elderberry flavor.

5. This subscription.

I love these little box when it comes. I feel good about the products that comes in it each month, and that I can support Ukraine at the same time is a plus. Kiwi Eco Box is owned by two women based in Austin, Texas, whose families are stuck in the middle of a conflict they don't deserve. It's a great subscription and one I will keep until they no longer send it out. My favorite product in this month's box is the ornament for our tree. You can get this box here and continue to help me support these great women.

One last thing:

Good things are coming in January 2025 and this beeswax will be part of that. I can't wait to share. Look for a link above in my blog for something new and awesome. I am so excited!

Positive affirmations this week:

Five minute self-care.

•Drink water

•Journal

•Stretch

•Tidy up your bed

•Play your favorite song

•Compliment yourself

Have a nice weekend.

Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This display.

We love Stranger Things in our house and this Halloween display was in our city. Of course, we knew exactly what it was - whoever made this did a great job recreating Max listening to Kate Bush as Vecna tried to possesses her.

2. This moment.

Skylar had his bottom wisdom teeth cut out this week. I was on the fence on whether to take any pictures or take any videos of him after the procedure, but he told us beforehand that he wanted to see himself and what he says. Apparently, a lot of people talk nonsense and babble on about how tiny things upset them. Well, needless to say, Skylar was upset that he didn't have a stack of papers and a bucket of pens to write down notes. He then started talking about his horse "Blacky" and he was going to make him a millionaire. It was funny, but I couldn't help but feel sorry for him for the pain he was in.

Once we were home I set him up in his own area downstairs and let him sleep. He slept most of the first day and then watched movies and cuddled with Hardy.

3. This doggy.

He has been a trooper this week and we love the way he loves us.

4. This muffin.

I made homemade blueberry muffins this week and they were delicious. This last one was all that was left after everyone grabbing one on the go. We all have been slowly picking away at it, but I finally ate it and savored the moment.

5. This window.

I love the way the sun comes through this window in the morning. We have rearranged rooms in this house and this room is now a study/office space. When I go into the room to start my day, it's nice to have some sunshine beaming through while I work.

One more thing: (trigger warning)

This bad boy was in our bathroom this week and it is the biggest house spider I have ever seen inside. I grew up in the country in the south and tarantulas are everywhere there, but they never were inside our house. This one scared me because it was sitting on the edge of the sink about ready to jump. I'm not afraid of spiders, but he did give me a startle. Skylar quickly scooped him up and set him free.

Positive affirmations this week:

Don't forget your breathwork:

Breath in FOUR seconds>>>>Hold for SEVEN seconds<><><><><><><>Out for EIGHT seconds<<<<<<<< Repeat THREE times><><>< This method helps with stress, helps with falling asleep, and helps with anxiety.