Surviving cancer taught me to listen to my body. Now, I’m hyper-aware of how certain locations trigger instant headaches, hazy brain fog, and a nagging tightness in my chest. It wasn’t anxiety… it was my body saying “this isn’t healthy for me anymore.” Here are 5 places I no longer shop at because they’re loaded with synthetic fragrances, chemicals, or toxins that make me feel awful: 1. Bath & Body Works – Fragrance overload. Those “seasonal scents” are made with synthetic chemicals and phthalates that disrupt hormones. 2. Ulta – Cue the instant headache! I can’t stand in these stores for more than a minute before feeling horrible! 😳 3. Beauty Salons – Filled with chemical fumes from dyes, sprays, and polish. Beauty salons are some of the most toxic environments in America! 😬 I have learned to cut my own hair, but if I needed help I would hire someone to come to my house. 4. Drugstores – Besides the occasional pharmacy visit, there is absolutely nothing I need to purchase at drugstores. Between preservative laden snacks and candy bars, to chemical filled personal care products, I ditch drugstores now. 5. Sandwich Delis – Processed meats full of nitrates, preservatives, and seed oils. I make my own sandwiches at home now with organic, whole ingredients like my IP shredded chicken recipe. Your body knows. If walking into a store gives you a headache, it’s not normal. It’s your body talking to you and saying “get out!” Want a free guide to a more non-toxic home? Comment SWAPS and I’ll send you the link! #nontoxicliving #cancerrecovery #hormonehealth

Some of the most powerful foods I eat every week are also some of the cheapest: ✔️ Beets ✔️ Carrots ✔️ Frozen berries ✔️ Beans ✔️ Wild salmon ✔️ Onions ✔️ Apples These simple foods help me feed my family of 6 on a budget while focusing on long-term health. Healing isn’t built from perfection. It’s built from small choices repeated over time. Comment FOOD and I’ll send you the list of foods I eat daily after beating cancer! Comes with a free printable. Which of these foods do you already keep in your kitchen? Save this post for your next grocery trip. 💚 #homemakeronabudget #antiinflammatorydiet #healthyeating

As a cancer survivor, mushrooms are a top priority for keeping cancer away! I’m not talking about the white generic mushrooms in the grocery stores, I’m talking shiitake mushrooms ❤️ Whole Foods sells them in these bigger 10oz containers, which I highly recommend! The smaller 5oz containers of sliced shiitakes were the same price! So slice them yourself and freeze. •Do not wash them, wipe them down with a wet wash rag. •Slice •Freeze in a freezer container or bag of your choosing. •Pull out about 1/4 cup serving and sauté in with your eggs, or make a savory oatmeal. They can even be sautéed, then added to salads or soups. Comment DAILY to learn all about my favorite coffee and why I value lion’s mane and chaga mushrooms in my morning coffee for boosting my immune system ❤️ * FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. #cancerprevention #cancersurvivors #homemakeronabudget

Moms, we feed our families 21 meals every week. Here’s a simple real-food meal plan to inspire you to make more of them at home: ☀️ Breakfasts • Fresh milled sourdough toast + eggs + berries • Pumpkin chia pudding • Greek yogurt bowls with fruit and walnuts • Berry oatmeal with flax and cinnamon + topped with a protein shake 🥗 Lunches • Tacos from scratch • Leftovers from dinner • Snack plates • Big salads with beans and hard boiled eggs 🍽️ Dinners • Salmon or chicken, rice, and green beans • Taco salad bar with ground beef, lettuce, and pico de gallo • Salsa red lentils served with either rice or chips • Roast chicken or beef roast, sweet potatoes, and broccoli • Egg roll in a bowl • Homemade soup and fresh bread • Breakfast for dinner 🍓 Snacks • Apples and peanut butter • Carrots and hummus • Frozen berry bowls • Trail mix You don’t need complicated recipes or expensive ingredients. Most of the healthiest meals are made from simple foods that God created and can be prepared right in your own kitchen. ❤️ Comment HOME and check out my website for all our healthy recipes. Comment FRESH for the link to my fresh milled sourdough bread recipe! It’s SO GOOD for you! What’s one meal your family eats every single week? 👇🏼 #homemakeronabudget #realfood #mealpla

The food industry needs you to believe convenience is harmless. Not because every packaged food is bad. But because the more disconnected we become from our kitchens, the more dependent we become on products, powders, and quick fixes. Cancer changed the way I look at food. I stopped asking, “Is this convenient?” And started asking, “Will this nourish my body?” Comment FOOD and I’ll send you my daily foods list to keep me healthy. Plus, let me know “What’s one convenience food you’ve stopped buying?” #foodindustry #nontoxicliving #knowledgeispower

Red lentils might be one of the most underrated foods in the grocery store. Comment LENTILS and I’ll send you the recipe! They’re packed with plant protein, fiber, iron, folate, magnesium, and polyphenols that help support overall health. The fiber in lentils feeds beneficial gut bacteria, supports healthy blood sugar levels, and helps keep you feeling satisfied longer after meals. This Salsa Red Lentil recipe is one of our family favorites because it’s easy, nourishing, packed with flavor, and comes together with pantry staples. #homemakeronabudget #realfood #lentils

Comment FRESH for my recipe and a link to these amazing sourdough storage containers! Sourdough bread has completely changed the way I feed my family. My husband has a gluten sensitivity (a pretty bad one), but as long as the bread has been fermented through the sourdough process, he can tolerate it with zero effects. Don’t trust the bread industry, they don’t have your back. Make your family the foods God called good! #homemakeronabudget #ad #sourdough

Eat the foods God called good. Comment FOOD for the list of foods I eat daily after beating stage 3 cancer at age 38. The truth is, modern food is making people inflamed, exhausted, and sick… and most families have no idea where to even start. So this is my reminder that small daily choices matter. What you eat every day matters. Your kitchen matters. Comment FOOD and I’ll send you the daily foods I focus on after cancer + chemo recovery. ✨ * FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. #realfood #anticancerfoods #antiinflammatory

Comment EARS and I’ll send you the link to the exact ones I have. They also come in white! After walking through cancer, I’ve become a lot more intentional about the little things I can control. Not in a fearful way… but in an informed way. One of those things? What I’m putting right next to my head every day. Wireless earbuds use Bluetooth, which emits levels of radiation. Is it something to panic about? No, but let’s do what we can to protect our health. This is a simple swap that reduces exposure… I’ll take it. #cancersurvivors #healthylifestyle #homemakeronabudget