Shoulder surgery is difficult but the recovery doesn't have to suck! These are my favorite items from my first shoulder surgery, and a few I'm excited to try out over the summer when my next shoulder surgery. Prepare ahead and set yourself up for a quicker, more comfortable recovery with these essential post-shoulder surgery supplies.
After 11 years of critical care nursing (ER/ICU) I have learned a thing or two about what is ACTUALLY needed vs all the things we are told we need. Here's a few of my top choices, including things you should definitely splurge on and a few things I think you can go cheaper.
If you’re trying to stay on top of your protein goals, these are some easy go to’s! My favorite high protein picks to keep me full and fueled throughout the day because hitting your goals shouldn’t be complicated!
Now I tend to switch between purses for work and going out but there are some things that come with me wherever I go. These are some of my must haves in my purse.
It's been a literal decade since I've been so close to my ‘ideal’ weight. I'm locking in and tracking my food, increasing my exercise, and having fun with all this.
Here are a few recommendations for starting your at home workout and fitness journey! There are so many different options to make your at home gym something great!
Step into the world of natural healing with my Apothecary Starter Kit and Guide. This curated list features everything you need to begin creating your own herbal remedies, from essential tools to carefully selected ingredients. Whether you're new to herbalism or looking to expand your knowledge, these trusted essentials will help you craft soothing teas, tinctures, and balms right at home. Embrace the art of natural wellness and start your journey toward holistic healing today!
Taking care of your oral health goes way beyond just having a pretty smile—it’s essential to your overall wellness. As someone who values simple, effective routines, I’ve rounded up my go-to oral hygiene products that truly make a difference. From electric toothbrushes to natural mouthwashes and everything in between, these essentials help keep my teeth clean, gums healthy, and dentist visits drama-free. Whether you're starting fresh or upgrading your current routine, these are the tools I trust for a cleaner, brighter smile every day. These products make visiting the dentist a breeze.
When I'm sitting at my desk and that post-lunch slump hits - I need natural energy. Try these and see if they help you get through. Vegan friendly and only natural caffeine sources!
Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat and slide on some sunnies. This list has tips and products to help you stay safe in the sun. Some sections contain affiliate links from which I may receive a small commission.
I have been struggling with gut issues for about 2 years now and I have TRIED. IT. ALL. This list contains the supplements that have been working for me and I absolutely will not live without from now on.
From daily vitamins to sick day must-haves, this is our family’s go-to stash for keeping little ones healthy and comforted. Think gummies, remedies, and cozy helpers that make sniffles a little easier and wellness a little brighter.
Tools and products I trust as a mom and holistic practitioner to support kids’ bodies naturally. Think nourishing supplements, comfort items, and everyday wellness staples that make mom-life easier and help kids thrive.
I love doing breathwork practice. It really helps my mental clarity and improves my energy. Here I share some videos I regularly follow along to, that I love. You'll find mostly short and easy to follow along to breathwork practices. Breathwork is a wonderful practice to calm and ease your body and mind. 🍃😌
At 49, I’ve learned first-hand how perimenopause shifts sleep, mood, energy, and temperature regulation — sometimes subtle, sometimes loud. If you’re navigating similar changes, this support list includes comfort essentials, cooling tools, and wellness approaches that have helped me feel calmer and more balanced through the transition
A hope-filled toolkit for survivors….faith, books, comfort items, and resources that helped me rebuild. Use what serves you, leave what doesn’t. You are not alone! 💜
when it comes to treating and healing under the broad spectrum of mental health, one size does NOT fit all. If affirmations give you hives, and forced positivity makes you roll your eyes so hard you strain your optic nerve, then you've come to the right place my friend. In this house, the treatment plan is liberal use of sarcasm and dark humour, a fuckton of rude words, and a soupcon of rage for flavour. Insight focus on the “in”, not the “sight”, and worksheets are worth the paper they're printed on. Patient - heal thyself! For the physicians surely won't.
I have found some health tools that can help elevate how you look not only on the outside but, how you feel on the inside. I have chosen some products I personally use and love.
I am all about sustainable and healthy weight loss! I, like many others, locked back in on January 1st to hit my weight loss goals These are a few of my staples that have made by recent 15 lb weight loss.
I use the Kids Magnesium to settle them before bed time (after bath). For pregnant ladies wanting to ease the horrendous leg cramps at night - this product works like a charm.
Armpit care is essential for our health, I have found amazing products. From hair care for the kids to lunch box items and travel refillables. This list has my natural Wellness goodies that I use daily.
As a medical mom to two boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, I’ve spent years testing products to find what actually works and makes life smoother for our family. This list includes our go-to mobility aids, accessibility tools, and everyday items that help my boys maintain independence, comfort, and dignity. Whether you’re a caregiver, parent, or just looking to make your home more accessible, these are the tools we truly rely on.
I considered myself a scrunchy mom, meaning a try really hard to limit toxic ingredients and maintain a clean lifestyle. Here are some of my favorite products/remedies for when me or my kids are sick!
A comprehensive list of things you might need post open-heart surgery. Please consult with your doctors/surgeons about what you will need for home after surgery.
Things I use to manage my hypermobile joints and hEDS (hypermobile ehlers-danlos). Includes recommendations from my physical therapist, chiropractor, and the rest of my care team. Pain management tools and mobility aids and a few other things that help with hypermobility.
I recently took a fall in the garden and broke my right arm. These are the items that helped me function with my dominant arm in a sling. Everything here is one-hand friendly and designed to make daily tasks less frustrating — especially toileting, showering, cooking, and picking things up without bending or twisting. If you’re recovering from a shoulder or arm injury, this list will save you time, energy, and pain.
These are small everyday habits that help me keep my HbA1c stable while living with PCOS.
Disclaimer: This is not meant to be taken as medical advice, please discuss those with your personal care provider. These are swaps and systems from my lived experience that helped me keep my HbA1c around 5.4 without medication for several years.
Because food alone isn’t always enough. Vitamins and supplements for help fill nutrient gaps, support energy, boost immunity, and keep your body + mind in balance — all in a quick, tasty, and easy way! 🍊💊🍬check out my picks below for a healthier you 😉
If you are ready to clean up your everyday products, this list will help you get started! It's a process and not an overnight change. You will find what you like/don't like along the way. These are some of my absolute must haves and favorite switches we have made in our home.
Great period products that are clean, helfpful, affordable, and cute ✨ because why not make this time of the month a little more pleasant? I get really, really awful cramps every month, so I’ve spent a lot of time finding products that actually help. I stick to all-natural, quality ingredients that are proven to work, and these are the ones that have truly gotten me through it. :)
While your journey is an adventure in itself to get to the park, it is also important to rest well and take care of your health along the way and during the season, to prevent sickness, have good health to support your workload, and enjoy the employee pub parties too. These items will help you be your best self :)
a little list of the seasonal things we actually use when the germs hit 🫠 from the vicks humidifier to the forehead thermometer + those tiny comforts that make a big difference 🤍
I’m in the process of slowly swapping out items in my home for their non toxic counterparts. I want to live a life with low toxin exposure as we’ve learn that can affect our overall health and hormones!
Healthy living is a choice, self - care is a choice, loving yourself is a choice. Here we will explore how to be a little bit kinder to the bodies we live in.
Here is a list of my favorite products for nurses and nursing students as a med surg nurse of 8 years. This list includes tech gear, organizational tools, assessment tools, foot wear, scrubs, resource tools and nourishment items. This list is a complete guide on what you will need on your shift as a med surg nurse. I highly recommend med surgical nurse‘s take a look at this list as it provides a complete guide on what they will need to be successful for their shift.
I know having that bloated look can be tough. 😩 Let me show you what kicked off my gut health reset. you’ll find my favorite gut-friendly drinks, quick tips, and a mini shopping list to make healthy choices simple. These are easy swaps and goodies that actually work—perfect for boosting digestion, energy, and overall wellness.
I recently discontinued my prescription medicine treatment as I wasn’t well on it. I am now focusing on supplements and my overall health. These are items I am trying but please talk to your doctor before starting anything new 🫶
I've lived with HS for over 10 years, and these are the products that I actually rely on during flares and daily management. This list focuses on pain relief, drainage control, friction reduction, and comfort- especially budget-friendly options that truly help.
A few different holistic ways i like to heal my gut. Has helped with my inflammation, energy levels, curb appetite, acne, eczema, radiant skin, and post partum hair loss.
It’s also an immune booster!
This is perfect for those who need to start small and make the baby steps for swapping cleaner items. Ranging from medicine to laundry to cleaning supplies.
These aren’t impulse buys. These are the things I researched, saved for, and would repurchase without hesitation. Expensive, yes — but worth it every single time.
Here are all my favourite finds that help me deal with my diabetic neuropathy and what it does to my feet. As some of you may know, the better you care for your limbs and digits as a diabetic, the longer you'll keep them. Of course these tips, and products would be relevant to anyone who needs some pampering for their feet. A lot of these products would also be good for those who stand on their feet for a living, athletes, those with foot disease/issues, and the disabled or elderly. I hope you can find something on this list that help you out! ;)
A car accident in 2021 left me with herniated and bulging discs. Spinal arthritis sucks! These are some things that have made life a little easier. Just wanted to share for those who also suffer.
Gut health. Candida/Yeast overgrowth, IBS, Leaky gut?! This is your one stop shop for anything you need to help repair your gut health! From foods,m to gut -friendly supplements every item is carefully selected to target common gut issues like bloating, irregularity, and inflammation and Candida overgrowth.
We all know that protein is vital, especially as we’re aging! Protect that muscle!! But it’s sometimes hard to get it all in, and it’s really hard to carry chicken in your purse! 🤣. Here’s a few of my fave on-the-go recommendations for daily protein needs.
As someone who is very passionate about a combined lifestyle of modern and traditional medicine, here are some recommendations of products i love to use! Some will be general, that everyone can use, and others will be specific to conditions and illness I live with!
Here are some of my favorite period products that help me through that time of the month. Here are somethings that make my life just a little bit easier when Mother Nature is calling.
A list of vitamin & supplements I ALWAYS have stocked in my house to feel my best. I’ve implemented these in my every day life and have seen many health benefits such as increased energy, a strong immune system, better sleep and balanced hormones. Take a stride for you health, your body will thank you!
As I've been getting older(the ripe age of 26) I've started to realize how important women's health and wellness is! While I learn more about this subject, I would like to share products, practices, and ideas that work for me and might work for you too!
Whether you’re a student in training, a paraprofessional, or a behavior interventionist working in schools, homes, or community settings, this list is packed with functional must‑haves to keep you prepared, organized, and comfortable through every shift.
From work bags and on‑the‑go documentation tools to self‑care essentials that prevent burnout, these are practical items I actually reach for when supporting clients and managing busy caseloads.
Use this as your grab‑and‑go toolkit for long days in the field, IEP or team meetings, home visits, and everything in between—so you can focus less on scrambling for supplies and more on delivering high‑quality care.
Sharing the things that keep me feeling good. Dental care is one of the most important things you can do to support your overall health!! Add flossing to your routine!!
If you’re not into pop, regular water or alcohol….. here are your healthy alternatives!! Everything from pop, energy, supplements and even for your cereal!! These are all affordable, easy to get and have personally been tried by me!!
These are the most helpful tools I've used on my weight loss journey. No gimmicks! These are lifestyle tools. Sustainable weight loss means making new habits and choices. Those new choices need to be fun and easy. These are the tools I use every day to monitor my health and keep me on track. Without my Garmin I never would have lost the 50 pounds. You can't manage what you don't measure, and these have helped me measure the stats I find important.
For years, I viewed my cycle as something I simply had to get through. Now, I see it as a reminder to slow down, listen to my body, and practice a little extra self-care. Over time, I've become more intentional about the products I use. This collection features some of my favorite holistic cycle-care products that bring more comfort, balance, and ease to each month. 🌿💕
I’m sharing what actually helps me—basic self-care that feels doable when you’re tired, busy, and skeptical of all the wellness noise. This is everything I tried or believe in, not because it’s trendy but because it works.
These are the essentials I always keep on hand as an EMT — items that make long shifts smoother, keep me prepared on calls, and help me feel ready for anything. From practical tools to personal comforts, this list covers my everyday must-haves for life on the job.
I LOVE to sleep, haha! But seriously, I love anything sleep related. I've come to realize that little things can lead to a better nights sleep. These are some things that have helped me.
These are my go-to favorite products that help me reach and maintain protein and calorie deficit goals! Balance and moderation is key… Nothing is off limits when in calorie deficit… these products are just tools to help you spend your calories wisely! ;)
If you experience panic attacks or anxiety, this Anxiety E-Kit is great for grounding you back to your senses and calming your mind. There are lots of different names for these kits. I call it an E-Kit because I work as an ER social worker and that's what we call kits that we send with patients for emergencies in the short term. Start working with your anxiety, instead of against it!
I hate taking supplements but I do have a few that I swear by, along with a few other wellness products.
*** Please note: I did not necessarily take all these at the same time AND you should ALWAYS talk to your doctor before starting new supplements ***
Real talk about the feminine care products nobody wants to discuss but every woman needs. I've tested hair removal creams, feminine washes, organic pads, period underwear, and more, sharing what actually works for comfort, odor control, and everyday confidence. Honest picks, zero judgment.
In May, my 66-year-old mother broke her ankle and our whole world shifted overnight. Suddenly she couldn't walk, couldn't sleep comfortably, couldn't even get to the bathroom on her own. As her daughter and caregiver, I had to figure it out …fast. What followed was a crash course in mobility aids, comfort products, and creative problem-solving. This list is everything that actually helped us get through those early non-weight-bearing weeks. If you're a caregiver in the same boat, I hope this saves you the hours of research it took me to find these gems.
Struggling to sleep or just want to change your routine? Check out these tried and tested recs of mine that have transformed a poor sleeper into someone akin to sleeping beauty. Zzzz
My life has always been an active lifestyle but, after being my mom’s primary caretaker through cancer twice, I decided to take care of the rest of my health as well! Here’s some things I’ve loved and made my life easier (or just made me smile🤷🏻♀️). ps I never tell myself ‘no’ if I want something but, I don’t eat things out of feeling bad for saying no anymore and it’s GREAT!
My daughter was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 5. It’s been almost 4 years now and we’ve learned so much, as we continue to learn more everyday. I’ve included some of our favorite supplies along with her favorite snacks for lows.
I have been on a weight loss journey and I could talk about healthy recipes and healthy finds for hours! I love sharing these finds because I know it will truly help a lot of people reach their goals!