Stuff I love!

I’m always up for finding products and services that are economical, more environmentally conscious, and/or promote overall health and well-being. This page will be dedicated to things I’ve found – and actually use! I’m not a very good salesperson; I figure people will use whatever works for them. What you’ll see here is included because I think it’s worth checking out and you can decide for yourself. Have fun!

I can’t say enough about this app!!! I absolutely LOVE it! And it’s FREE!!! Never before have I seen or used a free app that offered so much. I’m a fan of meditating with a timer. This has one that you can customize with a bell, how often it rings, with or without ambient sound, timed or open-ended . . . it’s great! You can also choose from a huge variety of guided meditations as well: mornings, sleep, music, anxiety, stress, etc. They even offer challenges all the time, usually 7, 10, or 31 days. For free! Of course there is a paid program called “Plus” but to be honest I haven’t yet exhausted the free stuff yet and I don’t know if I ever will! It’s a great tool that I highly recommend to anyone and everyone, experienced meditators and beginners alike.

Here’s a great app that is really user-friendly and FREE! Hubby and I love to hike and even though we know several great places around our home we discovered a few new ones that we didn’t even know existed until we saw them on the AllTrails app. It’s interactive, includes descriptions like location, a map of the route, mileage, difficulty level, and estimated time needed for the excursion. There are pictures too so you can see the views before you go! What’s really cool is that, if you’re on vacation, the app will search the area for nearby trails. You can even search for trails that are kid- and pet-friendly, near rivers or lakes, have great views, plus more! We created a list of places we want to try – on the app! There is a premium version that you have to pay for, of course, but there are lots of great features that are free. Download it and take a peek! Who knows, you might find some hidden gems in your backyard!

The following are products that I believe in, use, and highly recommend. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t include them. Please note:

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Hubby and I love this cookbook! There are so many delicious recipes to choose from and make again and again and again . . . but it also contains fantastic advice and practical tools for losing weight and living a healthier life! At less than $20, it’s a bargain! Click here to read my review of the book. Click here to purchase it.

I can’t express in words how wonderful this book is! It changed what I thought about meditation and literally changed my life. It’s well written, it challenges the myths associated with meditation, and (most importantly!!!) offers practical and realistic exercises to develop your own meditation practice. Sarah is an inspiration, for sure, and helped me transform my self. It’s another bargain at under $20. Click here to read the first post in my 8-week series about the book. Click here to purchase it.

Introducing . . .

The Jolly Mala is my very own Etsy shop where you can purchase genuine gemstone meditation necklaces designed and made by yours truly! It’s a new hobby of mine, one that started when I first discovered my love of meditation. I choose the gemstones, design each mala, then string them – I even make the tassel by hand! Each one is definitely created with light and love! Click on the icon or scan the QR code to go to my shop, learn about malas, and browse a bit. Thank you and have fun!