We had gone through a very difficult summer in 2023, I let the stress of it overtake me, and a month later I found a lump on my neck. Stress is a trigger for dysfunction in the body! Here’s how I manage my stress after beating cancer: 1. Most cancer patients will tell you they were diagnosed with cancer after a stressful event. I am a testament to that! I underwent horrible stress 3 summers ago. It was all unavoidable, but I could have made some lifestyle changes to help. 2. The Bible gives 365 verses that say “fear not,” “do not be anxious,” “do not be afraid…” We need to abide by this! Our world is crazy right now, but we still don’t need to be anxious about it. God is in control. 3. Exercise more. It releases the tension and stress, and helps your body recover. 4. Stress depletes magnesium, and low magnesium can possibly elevate cancer risk. If you are craving chocolate, chances are you need more magnesium. Talk to your doctor. I take Just Ingredients Magnesium Complex every night. 10% discount: AIMEEGUESS 5. Avoid sugar, drink matcha daily, juice when stressed to flood your bloodstream with nutrients, and focus on taking an adrenal complex during stressful seasons because it supports adrenal function, balancing cortisol levels, and replenishing catecholamines like dopamine. 6. Prioritize sleep for recovery. Sleep is your best recovery ❤️‍🩹 tool. Get in bed at 9 and lights out by 10. 7. Allow others to help and encourage you. You should never have to fight your battles alone. Comment HEAL and I’ll send you an article I wrote on the first thing to do after a cancer diagnosis 💕 Comment FOOD for the list of foods I eat daily after beating cancer! ♋️ #cancersurvivor #healthylifestyle #stressmanagement

Cancer taught me to focus on what creates healthy skin in the first place. Here are the 5 things I focus on instead: 1. Nourishing my body with antioxidant-rich foods! 2. Protecting my sleep: 7-8 hrs per night 3. Staying hydrated: 80 oz of caffeine free beverages 4. Managing stress: hard to do as a business owner and mom, but daily I remember that God is in control 💕 5. Choosing ingredients I trust: eat the foods God called good! And if I’m honest, number 2 is the hardest one. As a mom, I know what it’s like to wake up with babies, stay up worrying about your kids, or lie awake at 3 AM with a mind that won’t slow down. But after cancer, I realized something, our bodies do its most important repair work while I sleep. No serum, cream, or beauty treatment can replace what a good night’s sleep does for your skin, your hormones, your energy, and your overall health. Comment BLUSH and I’ll send you the link to my favorite non-toxic makeup and skincare!

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