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NEW VIDEO || Why I Meditate + 3 Ways To Add It To Your Daily Regimen

Last week, we explored the science behind the Passion Flower herbal extract and how it naturally calms our anxiety, nervousness and insomnia.

This week, I discuss how meditation has helped me be of way better service to my own needs as well as the needs of those around me. I explain how I struggled with it, how I rediscovered it, how it keeps me focused and 3 different ways for you to include it in your daily regimen. I hope it’s helpful ❤️

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TSA Pre-Check or Global Entry

TSA Pre-Check or Global Entry? How they work. How to apply. And Which to Choose.

When traveling, it’s probably safe to say nobody looks forward to going through Customs or the security check line with TSA. There’s often a long line, you have to take your shoes and belt off, pull your laptop(s) out of your bags, fill out customs paperwork and more! It’s enough to give you a headache, or worse the reason you miss your flight. The good news here is you can avoid all the hassle…

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Avoiding Bed Bugs When Traveling

Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite! Tips on Avoiding Bed Bugs When Traveling

http://a%20href= You may have seen this recent video circulating the internet of a couple discovering their hotel room and bed to be infested with bed bugs. Unfortunately this only happen AFTER the man noticed the bites all over his girlfriend. This can be a nightmare for anyone, no matter where you are staying and prompted me to look into how we can all prevent a situation like the one this…

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@LegendsDoLive Interview - Marcus King So I recently interviewed with Legends Do Live. THE non profit founded by my good friend Jarren Small for the youth and helping millennials through life with engaging events, social media and documentary stories.

Amboseli National Park - Kenya

Have you ever considered doing a Safari in Africa? Check out Amboseli National Park in Kenya w/ @donnasmelange

“Have you been to Kenya yet?” That’s the question Donna left for me a few months ago on my Instagram after seeing my interest in travel. From there we became acquainted and exchanged a few emails in which she shared with me her experience at Amboseli National Park for a Safari. Read on to learn why you too should consider a trip to the Amboseli National Park in Kenya for a Safari in the…

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Ultimate Guide to Oahu

Dreaming of Hawaii? Us too... Here's the Ultimate Guide to Oahu

7 Days in Paradise As a former resident of paradise, I know all of the best spots to go to while you’re on the island. If you’re looking for delicious food, great hikes or beautiful beaches, I promise I will lead you in the right direction. A trip to Hawaii doesn’t have to break your bank. Make sure to rent a car before you get there. Taxi and Uber rides can get expensive and the bus can be…

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The Bahamas isn't only Nassau...rediscovering my own country

The Bahamas isn't only Nassau...rediscovering my own country by @Ihold_themic

The title of this article is so very real, that I had to remind myself of this recently. Marketing “gurus” have somehow found a way to make The Bahamas synonymous with the mega resort Atlantis, the capital city, Nassau, Bay Street and the fish fry. However, The Bahamas is actually an archipelagic nation of over 700 beautiful islands and cays sprawled across white sandy beaches and crystal clear…

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#TravelTuesday - Here's a few tips to help you get adjusted when living abroad. #HardlyHome 10 Tips for Living Abroad I've been in China for nearly a month and I'm still adjusting to my new life.

Pieces of Puerto Rico

Having a bad day? Week? Need to getaway? Let's take a quick trip to #PuertoRico for some R&R @Ihold_themic

I was craving a vacation! I’d been having a stretch of “bad” days and weeks and just needed a getaway. I had been planning one for weeks but those plans just kept falling apart. So when I was called on to take a business trip to Miami for a week, I quickly went into travel agent mode and decided to tack vacation right on to that. Where could I get to easily, quickly and yes, cheaply, right from…

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The Best of Zanzibar

"All men are created equal. All Islands are no!" Here's why @MrVagaabond thinks #Zanzibar is at the top of the list!

All men are created equal. All Islands are not. The best kept secrets are the ones we keep to ourselves and Zanzibar is no different. Located in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of mainland Tanzania, Zanzibar Island is where white sandy beaches and protected coral reefs are indistinguishable, pleasant “Karibu’s” (welcome in Swahili)…

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Milkin' Miami

#TravelTuesday Milkin' Miami: 4 spots to check out next time you're in the 305 #HardlyHome

Miami, Florida is like the “everything” drawer at home. The one you toss old, used and sometimes forgotten (but amazing) items in! Randomly go through that drawer on any given day and you’re sure to rediscover some of your best buys. This, to me, is Miami. After visiting the popular city nearly 100 times in my short life, I seem to find new, exciting things on each and every trip. Living in The…

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What I've Learned Traveling Alone

#TravelTuesday: 5 Lessons Learned About Life and Self while Traveling Alone Around The World #HardlyHome

Leaving home and exploring new places can be scary. It can be especially scary if you are alone. But, I promise you that it’s completely worth leaving the nest and conquering your fears. Here are five lessons I’ve learned about life and myself while traveling around the world alone. YOU CAN DO IT My first few trips alone included flights to and from Hawaii during college. Flying alone was scary…

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Once upon a time in Spain - Enchanted in Espana

NEW BLOG: Once upon a time in Spain - Enchanted in Espana by @Ihold_themic #WhenInSpain #Barcelona #HardlyHome

I’ve read tons of fairytales and I know that they all begin with “Once upon a time” and end with “Happily ever after.” Whatever the story is between those two sentences vary depending on the book. Recently I took a trip to Barcelona, Spain for work but the city with so much culture, so much life and so much energy, quickly swallowed me up and tossed me at the center of my own “once upon a time.”…

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Why Grenada is Called the Island of Spice!

How Grenada proved to be the Island of Spice and everything nice! #HardlyHome

Close your eyes and imagine a place where you release your inhibitions, let go of your daily stress and where you fully become one with nature. Imagine a place where every turn, there’s a picturesque moment; a place you can not believe ever existed. Grenada is the island to truly get away from it all. There isn’t enough time in the day to describe all of the amazing things Grenada has to offer…

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Dining Etiquette Around the World

Hungry & Abroad? Check out this proper dining etiquette pictorial in some popular countries around the world

THE DO’S AND DON’T WHILE DINING ABROAD Did you know that eating with you left hand is considered unclean in India? Or that is it considered rude to tip in China? I learned both of these lessons the hard way. A major part of international travel is understanding the proper dining etiquette at your destination. Whether you are dining amongst strangers or in the presence of someone you need to…

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Millions for Justice March - October 10th, 2015

Louis Farrakhan hosts 20th anniversary Millions for Justice March October 10th, 2015 in Washington D.C.

Two decades ago the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan of the Nation of Islam convened the historic Million Man March in Washington, D.C., the largest mass gathering in the history of the United States and perhaps the largest gathering of Black men in world history. “Justice Or Else” is the poignant and powerful theme as Min. Farrakhan convenes the 20th anniversary Millions for Justice gathering…

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Visiting the Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve

Visiting the Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve

A few months ago I saw a picture of this gem known as the Hamilton Pool and decided I wanted to go see it for myself (more…)

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