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My third daughter was born in the comfort of our own home. The labor and delivery took place faster than expected. Read more about our second home birth experience here!

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A very Happy Father’s Day to this handsome husba A very Happy Father’s Day to this handsome husband and father.

I thank God everyday that our girls have you to look up to. 
From your Saturday morning pancakes to your dance sessions ensuring everyone starts the day happy, I am so thankful for how hard you work and the dedication you have as a parent and partner. 

#parentinghacks #fatheroftheyear #momofgirls #familyof5 #livingwithlacy
Read that again. 👆🏼 I have witnessed frien Read that again. 👆🏼 

I have witnessed friends, acquaintances and even social media strangers share their companies, and shortly thereafter they leave and join a different company. 

I also have friends who have been with companies for years, but they’re stagnant. The company just isn’t evolving and developing uniqueness (aka they have “me too” products). 

Let me fill you in on a secret - I’ve been with a company for over 8 years. This company continues to develop products that 🧬activate wellness. 

The components of our products are significant since our company requires specific criteria to be met. They must activate, they must be proven and also do so sustainably. 

Think about what is happening right now - we are facing terrifying economic changes.

👉🏼 Did you know that 22 million jobs disappeared since March 2020?

What about wellness? Current times have heightened peoples’ focus on wellness. 

Why am I sharing this with you now?
Timing!
We live in a world where people need financial stability. 
We live in a world where people want better wellness. 

My company launched a new product YESTERDAY! Go back and read when the best time to join a company is - global expansion (we do this everyday) and when new products launch. 

Now remember the criteria the products must meet - 
- Activate
- Proven
- Sustainable 
⭐️ Swipe to see what is now available and leave a comment below or DM me if you want to see before and after photos! 

#trueconfidence #activatewellness #industrydisruptor #collagen #sustainablecollagen #nongmocollagen #replenish #skinhealth #antiagingproducts #slowdownAging
Have you ever lost sight of your mission? I have. Have you ever lost sight of your mission?

I have. [I did]

The reason we homeschool is to do life together. Whether we’re out in the garden or sitting on the couch reading books, kids long for connection.

Wait, don’t we as humans long for connection? 

I was stressed.

I felt we [I] needed to check all the boxes to show we completed school the “right” way. I was not being the mom I strive to be. 

I wanted our garden to grow. 
Then I quickly realized it wasn’t the garden that needed to grow, it was me. 

I took a step back and listened to them talk to the plants in a nurturing voice.
I watched them play the dirt.
I saw them carefully water the roots. 

They were actually watering my roots.

Life isn’t about checking boxes. 
Life is about growing together. Kindness. 
Developing.
Being good humans. 
Learning possibilities are endless. 

Live and let live. 🧡 

#ipreview #homeschoolingmom #homeschoolinglife #wannabehomesteader #gardeninglove #momofgirlslife #selfdevelopmentjourney #holisticliving #holisticnutrition #livingwithlacy
I’m in the process of completing my CECs for my I’m in the process of completing my CECs for my holistic health and nutrition certifications. In doing so, I wanted to share some insight on wellness. 

Wellness is a broad term, often referred to when we think of good health. 

Our wellness is much deeper than just ‘good health’. 

Wellness is a balance in life. When we lack this balance our health suffers. 

When we seek wellness we yearn to experience health and vitality in all aspects of life, not just one.

Wellness for me is going to look different than wellness for you. It is not a one size fits all approach. 

I used a pie chart to demonstrate  how different wellness may look. Each person’s objective is going to vary among the “wellness pie”. 

In order to fully embrace wellness we must accept responsibility for our quality of life. 

These categories (and more) require an active number of commitments. Rather than viewing wellness as good health, it is a mindset. A balance between passion and purpose.

#wellnesswednesday #wellnessjourney #whatiswellness #passionandpurpose #balancedlifestyleliving #balancedlifestyle #nutritiontips #holistichealthpractitioner #mentalwealth #happinesscomesfromwithin #livingwithLacy #ipreview
A little #photodump from our trip to Maui. As the A little #photodump from our trip to Maui. As the girls grow older it’s fun to see what they gravitate toward. 

The most chaotic moments were in the room. 
Outside, they were completely in their element.

While big sis was snorkeling with daddy, the younger two could be found rolling in sand. Not a care in the world. 🏝 

We made more sand castles than I can count. The number of sea turtles we saw depends on who you ask. And the food - we discovered new restaurants and enjoyed revisiting others. 

We learned; 
- Lei making
- Took a hula lesson
- Luau/Polynesian culture
- Tiki spirituality 
- Lava rock discovery

The days of 8+ hours of travel and the 6 hour time difference was well worth the experiences. 🌊 

Lastly, a special thanks to my hard-working husband for earning a portion of the trip’s accommodations (by being one of the top in the company!). 🧡 
The sacrifices you make for our family don’t go unnoticed.

#travelingwithkids #plantbasedfamily #veganfamily #vegantravels #mauitravel #travelexperience #mauihawaii #nomoremasks
I have seen so many recommendations for foods that I have seen so many recommendations for foods that supposedly ‘nourish’ the body. Yet, what isn’t being discussed is their potential long term impacts. #athersclerosis #heartdisease #cancerrisk

People are confused. 
They find conflicting studies and recommendations.

Follow the money. 
Incorporate whole foods that aren’t processed. 
Look for gaps in studies and be open to evolving research.

#foodismedicine #holistichealthcare #healthylifestylechanges #preventativecare #healthiswealth #livingwithlacy
Kickin’ it poolside with my girl 🧡 …the one Kickin’ it poolside with my girl 🧡
…the one that sat long enough for a photo op. 

#girlmomma #poolsidevibes #thewateriscalling #wholisticliving #wholisticwellness #holisticlifestyle #parentinginspiration #livingwithlacy #plantbasedfamily #veganfamily #vegantraveler
In honor of upcoming Earth Day (April 22), I wante In honor of upcoming Earth Day (April 22), I wanted to share some of my favorite swaps to reduce waste.

By NO means am I perfect when it comes to reducing waste. Though I try to be consciously aware of our usage and take the steps I can to decrease unnecessary waste. 

👉🏼Want to know how you can to? 

Check out my favorite swaps and swipe for a few more ideas!

We’re also in the process of composting! 

I’m a ‘learn as I go’ type of person —unless I fail, and face defeat— (looking at you, sourdough 😆). I’ll post more about our gardening and homesteading journey soon!

In the meantime, let me know 👇🏼what steps do you take to reduce waste? 

#earthday2022 #composting #reducewaste #plasticfree #recycleandplay #reusablebags #reusablestraw #traveltipsandtricks #travelfamily #glassware #storagesolution #saynotoplastic #bambooalternatives #livingwithlacy #wholisticliving @preview.app
Homeschooling allows us to think outside the box, Homeschooling allows us to think outside the box, and into the crate!  @koalacratekids 
No sponsorship here just good ol’ fun! 
I love having extra activities such as these to break up the day or to use as add-ons to smaller activities and unit studies. 

This was all about bugs - and my little bug loved “flying” around with her wings!

Thanks @tiffanyjacobs for gifting these to the girls! 

#ipreview #homeschoolingmom #homeschoolingideas #koalacrate #bugsandinsects #springiscoming🌸 #momofthree #workfromhomemoms #useyourimagination #livingwithlacy
Have you looked into the chemicals (ingredients) i Have you looked into the chemicals (ingredients) in your personal care products?

Take a look at this graphic. 
See how it shows what affects you, and potentially YOUR fetus?!

When I was pregnant with our first daughter K, I found myself looking into everything that could affect her. 
🔔 It was no longer about ME!

According to the Environmental Working Group, since 2009, 595 cosmetics manufacturers have used 88 chemicals (those are the reported ones!), in more than 73,000 products, that have been linked to 
👉🏼 CANCER
👉🏼 Birth Defects 
👉🏼 Reproductive harm
👉🏼 Endocrine disruption (hormones)
👉🏼 Respiratory issues
👉🏼 and MORE
.
Now this doesn’t even begin to cover your cleaning supplies, chemically produced air fresheners (plug-ins), chemically treated water, toxic cookware… oh I’m not done
- Pesticides
- EMF radiation
- 5G
- a MAJORLY corrupt pharmaceutical industry (oops did I just say that?)
- GMO
- processed foods
- food dyes
- plastics
- HFCS & artificial sweeteners
- the list goes on…
——
It begins with us.
WE are responsible for change.

Take small steps to improve your environment. 
Start by eating real food. 

👉🏼 If you don’t recognize an ingredient, your body won’t either. 
——
For things you can’t control (don’t overwhelm yourself!), I ask you to be open to learning natural ways to detoxify and biohack your bodies. 

Cellular repair via activation helps in this process. We can only do so much to through the choices we make, we will never be able to live in a completely toxin-free environment.
——
Searching for alternatives to your products? 
DM me and we can look at the ingredients in your products together. 

I also offer a Clean Living Audit where we perform a complete household audit of your cleaning and personal care products, water and cookware to find out the chemicals that are affecting your environment. 

Graphic reposted from: @tropical_biohacker
#personalcareproducts #ewgskindeep #chemicalpregnancy #fetaldevelopment #toxinfreeliving #naturalproductsthatwork #cleaningredients #endocrinesupport #pregnancysafeproducts #safeforpregnancy #pregnancysafe #eatingclean #ingredientlabels #healthypregnancytips #livingwithlacy #cellularhealth
If you haven’t figured it out by now…I love a If you haven’t figured it out by now…I love a good smoothie, especially when it can be made into a bowl 😉 

I also love finding the best products or services that will contribute to my (and my family’s) wellness. 

@earthchimp made it simple when they created a vegan protein mix that contains clean ingredients with great flavor! 

Did I mention I came up with a new smoothie recipe using it? 
Quantity is for a family of 5 = 
2 smoothies + 3 small smoothies/bowls
Vanilla Pear Smoothie
- 2 Pears
- 2 medium Bananas or 3 small
- 1 heaping tsp Spirulina 
- 1/2 cup Coconut Water
- 2 scoops Earth Chimp Vanilla Protein Mix
- 1 cup Ice (more if you want a thicker consistency)
Blend & Enjoy!

EarthChimp is available on Amazon (Link in Bio) - how convenient is that!? 

#vanillaprotein #veganproteinpowder #smoothiebowlrecipe #plantbasedfamily #holisticwellnesscoach #holistichealthpractitioner #veganrecipeshare #smoothierecipe #greensmoothie @earthchimp
What does your work week look like? Do you set go What does your work week look like? 
Do you set goals and follow deadlines?

Do you get to do something you’re passionate about? I do ✋🏽

However, today was such an off day. My youngest did not want to let me “work” AKA educate. 

As frustrating as it was because I didn’t get to “check the boxes” off my to-do list, it reminded me why I do what I do.

I do it to set an example. 
I do it to change lives, to make an impact. 
I do it to make a difference. 
I do it to build a legacy. 

We’re living in a time when it’s necessary that WE take charge of OUR future. 

Are you ready to change lives, in and outside the home? 

DM me or leave a comment below letting me know how you are changing lives. 🧡

“Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.”

(If you know who said this, great! I’m not sure but I’ve seen it numerous times.) 

#makeadifferencetoday #makinganimpact #settingthestandard #betheexample #liveyourlegacy #changelives #holisticlifestyle #wellnesseducator #faithoverfears #livingwithlacy #longevitylifestyle #youarethedifference
Matthew 6:25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worr Matthew 6:25

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

(26) Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” 

This verse has come to me time and time again. My dear friend sent it to me, it was read aloud and then my husband (without prompting) read it to our daughters. 

During a time when the world pushes us to question everything - Our faith must supersede our fears [worries]. 

#faithoverfears #matthew6 #womenoffaith #familyof5 #momof3girls #longevitywellness #holistichealth #healthandwellness #wellnessspecialist #plantbasedfamily #knowledgeiskey #livingwithlacy
What do you think when you see this photo? Are a What do you think when you see this photo? 

Are almonds and flaxseeds foods that you include in your diet (👈🏼there’s that word again, I’m going to come up with a better nutrition term for it). 

To be honest, it wasn’t that long ago when I didn’t know what flaxseeds were. 

And almonds? They come in trail mix, right? 

From here forward I want you to view them differently, swipe to find out why… 

I love adding flaxseeds to my smoothies in the morning. Almond butter is what goes on my piece of toast. 

How do you incorporate these foods into your meals and snacks? 

#flaxseeds #almonds #longevitydiet #preventionisbetterthancure #preventative #lignansfightcancer #osteoporosis #cancerprevention #optimizehealth #plantbasedfoods #wellnessstockshop 
Reference: @nutrition_facts_org
It’s National As Young As You Feel Day! …I did It’s National As Young As You Feel Day! …I didn’t even know this was a day, but I’m embracing it!

I just shared on my stories what it is that I do, yet stories only give us so much time to talk, so here I am giving you more! 

Longevity - what is it to you? 

Are you as young as you feel, or are you feeling older than you are? 

Age is a number. That’s it. 
If you are leaning into this number and accepting it as the reason why you aren’t feeling your best then it’s time to reevaluate the life you could and should want to be living. 

I am happy to share that I’ve been activated for going on 8 years 😳 and guess what?! I feel great! 

Activated is when you take control of your health. 
Activate your body from within. 
All naturally, with plants 🌱 
And no, you don’t have to be vegan or plant based. 

DM me or leave a comment 👇🏼 if you want to be ‘as young as you feel’

#ipreview #asyoungasyoufeelday #feelbetterlivemore #holistichabits #longevitydiet #healthylifestyle #wholefoodplantbaseddiet #plantbasedfamily #ageisonlyanumber #liveyourbestlifenow #holistichealthpractitioner #nutritioniskey #cellactivation #cellularrepair #longevitylifestyle #reimagineNutrition #livingwithLacy #agegracefully
Have you ever had an energy clearing session? Fi Have you ever had an energy clearing session? 

First you start with your intention, then you release the energy that is blocking your intent from coming to fruition. 

It’s amazing to think that there are many underlying emotions that need to be released before we can lean fully into our intent. 

Limiting beliefs and subconscious emotions can block us from living our fullest potential. Whether you believe in prayer, meditation or a higher power, allowing yourself to open and release energy blocking emotions will move you forward in your self-growth and development. 

Let me know below about your experience with energy clearing 👇🏼 

#ipreview #energywork #removingblocks #releasingblocks #acceptingabundance #invitingenergy #wellnessstockshop #settingboundaries #settingyourintentions #giveyourselfgrace #releasingfear #conflictresolution #livingwithlacy
Can I fill you in on a little secret? I never pl Can I fill you in on a little secret? 

I never planned to be a homeschooling mom. In fact, I never thought I’d be a “stay at home” mom. 

I was a career driven woman that aspired to be in the midst of the action. Literally, I studied criminal justice in college. 

I didn’t lose my tenacity when I became a mom, though my focus shifted. I still set out to make a difference in peoples’ lives. 

For those open to learning I spend time sharing how their health and legacy can be positively impacted. The beauty of this is that I get to do it while also teaching my children. 

Homeschooling is more than studying textbook after textbook. Learning from home allows us to teach from *wherever we are together*. Because that’s where home is. 

Learning from home means being a good person, building character and seeking forgiveness. Since home is wherever we are together, learning takes place everywhere we go. 

This leads our children to learn qualities like etiquette, keeping eye contact while speaking, personal space, leadership skills and witnessing their teachers (aka parents) undergo personal growth along side them.

Families belong together. I’d you’re wondering how you can make this happen for you, reach out to me. With the right mindset and tenacity, anything is possible.

#tenaciousmom #holistichabits #homeschoolingmom #homeschoolinglife #workfromhomemoms #tenacity #teachingcharacter #childetiquette #selfdevelopmenttools #learningfromhome #leavingalegacy #ipreview #livingwithlacy #mindsetmattersmost @preview.app
This may seem like the opposite of what you’d ex This may seem like the opposite of what you’d expect me to say, but I’m here to encourage you to stand ALONE. 

🛑 Hold on! Before you write me off, hear me out… 

Have you ever felt like an outcast because of your dreams and desires? 🤔 

Have you even felt like an outsider because of your lifestyle choices?

Have you ever felt lost trying to find your purpose? 😞 

Keep going. 
Keep searching. 
Don’t give up.
 
Reach out to others who have what you want - lifestyle, career, health, etc! 

💫 Mentorship and self-development is life-CHANGING!

Surrounding yourself with people who aspire to wanting more out of life, and those who empower others are YOUR people. 

If you have to stand alone in order to find the people who will lift you up to become better, then so be it! 

Don’t be distracted by naysayers, those that lost their way or don’t see your vision. 

🙏🏼 Pray that they come around, but until that time comes, fill your soul with what it’s craving. 🧡 

#ipreview #standalone #naysayers #selfdevelopmenttools #mentorclub #empoweringothers #findingyourpurpose #positiveleadership #positivethoughtspositivelife #encouraging #careeropportunities #holisticlifestylecoach #nutritioniskey #livingwithlacy
Hello!! It has been a while, right?! Don’t ask m Hello!! It has been a while, right?! Don’t ask me where the time goes… actually I know where it goes, and that’s no excuse. 

Over the past couple of weeks we had a lot going on (all good stuff!). We traveled to Florida for a business conference and it was AMAZING! I’ll go into more detail about it in my next post - or maybe even a live 😍 

Today I’m here to talk about what happens when you go on vacation… a topic that is not often discussed, especially out in the open - vacation constipation! 

Yep, I’m doing it. Talking about constipation and how you can support your body while traveling. If this is something you have experienced, no need to share details just leave me a 👍🏼 in the comments below. 

So why when we go on vacation do we deal with constipation?
- change in routine, maybe there’s a time change and your circadian rhythm is off
- you aren’t consuming fiber packed foods that you do at home
- your water intake decreased
- lack of movement - sitting in the car or on an airplane versus walking around or fitting in your exercise 
- lack of sleep - yep! Sleep habits am also impact your bowel movements 

What to do? 🤔
👉🏼 Travel prepared - digestive enzymes and probiotics (my favorite ProBio is in my Bio) can help if you’re traveling somewhere that doesn’t offer a variety of foods that you’re used to
👉🏼 Pack a reusable water bottle - most airports and hotels now offer filtered water filling stations ⭐️ Tip: Be sure to empty your bottle before going through security!
👉🏼 Move! Regular exercise promotes bowel movements. Between flights walk around the airport. Walk down isles to get blood flowing 

Remember leave me a 👍🏼 below if you found this helpful. If you’d like more info or tips on how to alleviate #vacationConstipation DM me! 

#tabootopics #healthylifestyle #holistichabits #reallifemom #constipationrelief #momhacks #makingtheuncomfortablecomfortable #lifestyletips #traveltipsandtricks #travelingwithkids #plantfamily @preview.app
What steps do you take to support your health? M What steps do you take to support your health? 

Maybe you had a health scare and now you’re conscious of what to do to prevent it from happening again. 
Maybe you are trying to lose weight. Or you simply want to lead a healthier, longer life. 

Here are some steps I implement:
👉🏼 cut out GMO & processed ingredients 
👉🏼 reduce toxins in my home environment (did you know that synthetic fragrances can induce respiratory symptoms?)
👉🏼 use non-toxic cookware to preserve nutrition and reduce metals in our food 
👉🏼 activate my cells to repair and protect function

Your turn 👇🏼 
Share how you put yourself on the path to optimal wellness… 

#ipreview #preventativehealth #preventativemaintenance #holistichealthpractitioner #holisticnutritionist #nutritiontips #plantbasedfoods #nontoxichome #toxinfreeliving #nontoxiccookware #cellularhealth #cellularactivation #nutrigenomics #biohackingsecrets #livingwithlacy
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