Mindset + Motivation

Taking Stock of Your Yearly Goals

Hello, my magnificent manifesters! The ghost of holidays past is visiting The Plante Life this week, with a redux of some of my favorite ways to look back at the past year, tie it up in a beautiful bow and sashay forward to all the badass goals you’re going to crush in 2019! So, forget […]

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Health & Wellness

Bad Sugar Substitutes: How to Avoid

No holiday gathering is complete without a scrumptious dessert bar, but do these treats contain hidden bad sugar substitutes? Seeing a buffet of fresh baked cookies, homemade pies, muffins, and Pinterest-inspired layer cakes is enough to cause visions of dancing sugar-plums! It’s all just so damn tempting! After all, when can you indulge if not […]

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Lifestyle

The Plante Life Holiday Gift Guide – 2018 Edition

Hello my generous gift givers! It’s that time of year again!  And at the end of a long year, I definitely want to show my loved ones how much I appreciate all their support and give them a really thoughtful and useful gift. Bonus points if it helps the planet as well! Some people just […]

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Mindset + Motivation

Radical Gratitude: How To Be Grateful For Un-Gracious People In Your Life

Hello, my jubilant Plante Lifers! Now matter how much you love the holidays, it’s impossible to stay excited and joyful all the time… especially when you run into one of “those people”. You know who I am talking about, the Debbie Downers, that aunt who always wants to fight with you about politics, or that […]

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Gratitude, Attitude of Gratitude
Lifestyle

A Thanksgiving Message from Moniqua

First and foremost, I want to start by saying how grateful I am for you, Plante Lifers! Thank you for letting me into your inbox each week, sharing your health journeys with me on Instagram and Facebook — and for being such badass babes (and gentlemen)! Now let’s get real here, Thanksgiving is about gratitude […]

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Gratitude on the Go, Happy Travels
Mindset + Motivation

Gratitude on the Go: Why Thankfulness Travels

Hello, my savvy pilgrims! Travel is often the perfect respite from the daily stress of our busy adult lives, and if all goes according to plan, we return home refreshed and thankful for all the new experiences, stories and Instagram posts we collected on our trip. So, why is traveling over the holidays so stressful? […]

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Doing Good, Giving Back
Mindset + Motivation

Going Beyond Gratitude: Doing Good Together

Hello, my delightful do-gooders! If you’ve been following my blog for awhile, you know I recommend keeping a gratitude journal. I think the practice of acknowledging at least three things that you’re grateful for each day can have a big impact on your mood and shift your perspective by reminding you what is truly important. […]

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Breathing for Stress Relief
Self-Care

Breathing Exercises for Stress Management

Today, I’m going to share an easy, free way to chill out and bliss out:            breathing exercises for stress management. When you feel over-worked and under-slept, trying to schedule in a 90-minute massage can seem like one more item on your giant to-do list (though I do still think it’s worth […]

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Beginner's Guide to Essential Oils
Lifestyle

Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils

Hello, my lovely Plante Lifers! Did you celebrate the Taurus Full Moon yesterday? If you remember last week’s blog, one element of a full moon ritual is to engage your sense of smell by using essential oils — but don’t limit the use of these amazing oils to just spicing up your rituals! These potent […]

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Manifesting Full Moon Rituals
Mindset + Motivation

Full Moon Manifesting

Hello, my glowing goddesses! During our out-of-the-box October, we’ve covered ways to manifest energy and heal your body and spirit with home remedies and stones + crystals. This week, we’re going to talk about how you can use that luminescent rock in the sky, the moon, to do the exact same thing. Just like all […]

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Better than Free
Ice Cream!

The Busy Gal's
On-the-Go
Snack Guide!

The Busy Gal's
On-the-Go
Snack Guide!

Knowing that I’m not the only one facing the healthy snack dilemma inspired me to create this on-the-go snack guide with 25+ healthy, quick snack recipes and ideas. 

This will be go-to-guide for keeping your sanity intact and your energy levels soaring no matter where you are. So, whether you're busy working from home or on the road again, you can keep your glow while on-the-go!

Gimme the Snacks!