CARINONELOVE

I enjoy long walks in the produce aisle...cooking, baking, hanging out with my bff Zion, working out, & being girly 😆

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Feed your face. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ No, really you can feed your skin the same delicious nutrients you eat. No need to spend your money on plastic containers containing chemicals + what-not that claim to be organic or have vitamin c in it...or whatever else the hot new ingredient is. Eliminate the middle man. Put real food on your face. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I made this delicious scrub with ground gf oats, coconut oil, coconut sugar, cinnamon + nutmeg. It smells (and tastes) so yummy and leaves my skin feeling smooth + looking radiant. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Coconut oil - hydrates, supports elasticity + collagen production + slows the aging process ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Oats - soothing, anti-inflammatory, absorbs excess oils ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Coconut sugar - exfoliates + hydrates ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cinnamon + Nutmeg - anti-inflammatory + antibacterial ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lesswaste #zerowaste #natural #feedyourface #naturalbeautyproducts (at Kensington, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzytDJWlkTq/?igshid=1e7vu9ojszo04

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“I carried a watermelon” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ this is the face of pure joy and gratitude for this abundant life ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ thanks for doing the heavy lifting babe ;) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #gratitude #joy #watermelonseason (at Kensington, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzrA3sVFHVP/?igshid=1nbk6b32h3gt3

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You do not need a big fluffy pillow to sit on in order to meditate. You do not need an expensive app...or even a quiet place to sit. Heck you don’t even need to be sitting. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All you really need is your breath and a willingness to bring your focus inward and create a calm quiet inside your mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That being said, there are some really great apps that will help guide you in your practice...and there’s also some really nice fluffy meditation pillows that will allow you to sit comfortably as you train your mind. Do what works for you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Today’s meditation was seated in my car. I just needed a safe place to sit and breathe. With the windows down I heard some birds chirping nearby and the soft buzz from someone cutting the grass. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Aware of these soothing sounds resonating in the near distance, I began chanting my mantra...quietly at first, then silently in my mind. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Connected to my breath, my thoughts began to slow down, my mind + body relaxed, and I entered a state of ease + awareness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ About 20 minutes later I returned to my day feeling refreshed and focused. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #meditation #mindfulness #consciousness #pureconsciousness #breathe #maketime (at Potomac, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzbH1sMjYcn/?igshid=7ezvazjhvnzc

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Rollin’ with the homies... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #reuse #recycle #plasticfree #plasticfreejuly #lesswaste #zerowaste #doingmybest #stayhydrated #anappleaday (at Montgomery County, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzYzIcADhZM/?igshid=1vs275fxfb1en

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Practical techniques for alleviating stress: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ DEEP BREATHING - stress activates your sympathetic nervous system, signaling your body to go into “fight or flight mode”. Deep breathing exercises can help activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which controls the relaxation response. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ MINDFULNESS: There’s a variety of ways you can practice mindfulness but two of my favorites are YOGA and MEDITATION. Both of these practices bring your focus into the present moment, slow down brain waves, allow for greater detachment from emotions, and here’s a BIG one...it has been proven that meditation & yoga, when practiced regularly, shrink the size of the amygdala (the part of the brain responsible for fear, anger, and stress)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ All that being said, if you would like help starting a deep breathing, yoga, or meditation practice I’m here to help guide you. Also, I’m finally finishing up Mind Your Business, my Yoga + Meditation + Journaling program and I’ll be sending a FREE copy out to my email list, so get on that thing if you haven’t already. ;) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yoga #meditation #mindfulness #neuroscience #health #peace (at Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByaiMRkFXZn/?igshid=fsjgicyi82w1

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Have you heard of oil pulling? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is an ancient Ayurvedic medicinal practice that dates back over 3,000 years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Super simple to do and can provide some amazing health benefits. I use organic virgin coconut oil because of its powerful antibacterial + anti microbial properties which inhibit the growth of the primary bacteria that causes tooth decay. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s how it works: The fatty molecules in the oil attract + bond with the fatty membrane that surrounds each microorganism cell. Swishing collects the bacteria and spitting it out removes the bacteria from your mouth. 🤢 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Swish around in your mouth for 20 minutes, then spit into the trash or toilet -definitely do not swallow it because it contains the toxins and bacterias that you’re trying to get rid of ;) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Oil pulling can naturally whiten teeth, promote better oral hygiene by reducing the amount of bacteria inside the mouth, increase energy levels by reducing the workload of the immune system, reduce chronic headaches + migraines, improve skin issues like acne, eczema, psoriasis, & rashes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you decide to give it a try - let me know what you think! 😁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #ayurveda #health #coconutoil (at Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByXtj4glR62/?igshid=q1iumaroputu

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Lunch break nourishments... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Soaking up the sun & some @garyvee on this gorgeous Friday afternoon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Great read btw. Gary V is pragmatic in his mentoring style & I always take away golden nuggets of wisdom from his books & videos. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Although written 8 ish years ago this one does not disappoint and is still super relevant. Totally recommend it. (at Kensington, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByIlDrmlKU0/?igshid=mxn6ql2ibwr7

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Mindset is everything. We create our own reality with the thoughts we have. We can use our thoughts to imprison ourselves or set ourselves free. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Choose your own adventure. ;) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByBPRsVDjVy/?igshid=nkq2q3k4hzpp

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this is my “you better get your sweet ass to my barre class tomorrow morning” face . . see you at 8AM 😉 (at Biker Barre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buw9SKTHwvK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ft25j4d7aejj

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If 40 is the new 30, why can’t Thursday be the new Friday? (at Potomac, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BubURr3noa3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nze49p99gguz

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new favorite pizza 👏🏽 bravo @true_food_kitchen (at True Food Kitchen) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuR3390hBKZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jknni0c3bdcy

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be here, now (at Kensington, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtV7LIvhDs2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hrk178yoylcf

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turn your commute into a mobile classroom . . . 👆🏼 some of the best advice I received years ago from #JimRohn - arguably one of the greatest speakers of our time (at Washington, District of Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BseOaAmF3UL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11bnbhg76v91

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turn your commute into a mobile classroom 👆🏼 some of the best advice I received years ago from #JimRohn - arguably one of the best speakers of our time (at Washington, District of Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BseNm1SlZ9L/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ovkv9dtsgqmp

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Hi I’m Carin, an aspiring minimalist… if it wasn’t for all these books and hula hoops I’d be there already...well, at least 1/2 way (at Kensington, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsWZmcBlLYV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bo8k1drse3qg

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blossom on the tree you know how I feel 🌺 (at Kensington, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsWTowmlQDP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12087cr46tbmu

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preparing for day ✌🏽like... (at Potomac, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsTAYH4FYYU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sdfjaoic3yav