I wish I could say that meditating became part of my life because I downloaded an app or felt an internal craving for it, but for me, my meditation practice came out of necessity. That necessity was my struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder. Ten months after I got married to […]
I never understood when people would say that they never had time to themselves. It sounded like an exaggeration….really, no time? Seemed impossible! And then this quarantine hit and with two in diapers, I’m experiencing it myself. I literally have no time alone and feel overwhelmed. So, to try to […]
In a world where heading to the market can be a potential health risk, making the most out of what you have is key. Fruits and vegetables specifically since they’re perishable. From freezing to refrigerating and properly storing, here a few tips that I’ve found useful when it comes to […]
How’s everyone doing? So much craziness going on in the world right now and it doesn’t seem to be on the upswing quite yet. To say it’s a stressful time is an understatement, which is why we thought it would be a good idea to share a few of our […]
Today’s post is all about resources that can hopefully help a tiny bit during this time of unknown. We have a ton of content here on BIA, from mental health and anxiety to self-care to recipes to organizing ideas, and we truly hope it can serve as a happy, healthy […]
During a pandemic, anxiety, fear and worry can run high. I know that for me it is. I haven’t experienced anxiety like this in years – an anxiety that only flares up when I feel like I don’t have control. The world keeps shifting, people are dying, the rate at […]
No matter what path you’re on right now – motherhood, career-focused, trying to spend more time on yourself, etc. – I think we can all agree that being more efficient in life is the goal. Being efficient gives you back more time in your day and, at least for me, […]
No matter your political affiliation, I think we can all agree that the current effects of climate change are terrifying. It’s clear that our planet is suffering and while our population and impact continue to negatively play a part, we need to start making changes ASAP (if not already). And […]
Take a beat definition: to pause before reacting. Whether it’s feeling frustrated with my toddler or offended upon getting a rude text/email/dm or in the heat of an argument, taking a beat has become one of the best tools in my arsenal. When I don’t take a beat and react […]