Hello 2021! The time to set resolutions always feel right at the start of a new year. This year, I intend to make it the year of ME where I focus on my self-care in a way I never had before- with dedicated boundaries of my time and keeping my stress low. The act of Unboxing the Year of You represents indulging in items that bring about happiness, health, and emotional support.
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Different years have different meanings for a lot of us. For me, 2018 was my year of NO; saying no to others and yes to myself. 2019 was my year to be more disciplined in my career management. 2020 was my year to find love again. Getting this particular box of goodies at the start of 2021 really do align with my intentions of focusing on myself. Keep reading as I share my experiences with this Resolution Reset box! I think you’ll be inspired to curate your own box and also have an Unboxing the Year of You moment.
Unboxing the Year of You: What’s in my Box
The Habit Trip
As an avid reader, my hand shot into the box and reached for The Habit Trip first. To my surprise, not only is it a book, but also a journal of sorts. It is a combination of inspiring journal prompts that really got me digging deep into certain areas of my life and how I respond to them – health and sleep, overall wellness, and memories of older times. For example, the idea is to create habit changes around the areas that need more love- one of these for me was finding more time for play. Creating ways to play more brings me so much joy! The Habit Trip definitely highlighted this need for me as I participated in the exercises and I am motivated to learn more about myself as I continue through the book. Here’s where to purchase your own copy: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/sarah-hays-coomer/the-habit- trip/9780762498987/ .
Collagen from Physician’s Choice
As someone who gave up red meat 24 years ago, I only recently got into adding collagen (which is made up of animal tissues usually from a cow) to my diet and understanding the many benefits it produces. We all have natural collagen in our bodies and it’s what makes up our hair, skin, muscles, and bones. To give you an idea of the benefits I most enjoy about, it helps our skin as we age and aids in joint health. An easy way for me to add it into my lifestyle is in my after-workout smoothie. I usually add 2 scoops which is 12 grams of protein. Since I plan to workout for years to come and have nice skin well into my older age, I happily embrace the use of collagen these days. Here’s where you can find the collagen from my unboxing: https://physicianschoice.com/products/collagen-peptides?variant=31959915888751
Current Coupon Code: NEWYEAR25. 25% Off Sitewide. Does not apply to bundles or Subscriptions. Valid 1/1/21 thru 2/28/21.
Women’s Probiotics from Physician’s Choice
As a nutrition coach, I am a huge fan of taking probiotics for my digestive health and recommending it to clients who have similar goals of wanting beneficial bacteria in the gut. This little nifty gift has come at the perfect time since I just finished my last set of probiotics in December. I think I am most excited about ProCran which is a cranberry extract and supports urinary tract health (sorry this might be TMI). Wondering where to find this probiotic? Head to: https://physicianschoice.com/products/womens-probiotics?variant=31959897604207.
Current Coupon Code: NEWYEAR25. 25% Off Sitewide. Does not apply to bundles or Subscriptions. Valid 1/1/21 thru 2/28/21.
Meal Delivery from VEESTRO
The ease of ready-made meals is something that speaks to a lot of people- working moms, busy professionals, people who don’t love to cook, etc. To be transparent, I am someone who really enjoys cooking. At the same time, I recognize when it makes more sense for my time management, to have convenient meals at hand. With that said, Veestro is a brand that caters to fans of plant-based meals.
The first vegan meal I tried from the unboxing was their soba noodles and they did not disappoint. Case in point, the sauce was peanut butter based, I mean hello! Yummy. Also, I cooked the meal in a sauté pan and it took less than 10 min. I have 3 more to try from my gift box woo hoo! To order your own full prepared meals, you can take advantage of Veestro’s current offer which is promo code BABBLE25 – 25% off any order and expires March 31st.
Intensive Foot Repair and Multi-Purpose Nail Repair from Kerasal
There is no way to compare one gift from another in Unboxing the Year of You. However, I’ll say that the items that have brought me the most physical relief have been Kerasal’s Intensive Foot Repair and Multi-purpose Nail Repair. Winters in LA, while not super cold, can be extremely drying. The ares of my body that take the most toll from the weather are my lips, hands, and feet. My dry, cracked feet (heels) get so dry, especially when I’m in cotton socks all day. My poor gel manicure damaged nails which only recently have taken a break from gel, are not loving the Cali dryness either and it shows especially in my cuticles.
Applying the foot repair to my feet felt like an at-home pedicure. In one day, I most definitely don’t have the dryness I did from the day before. My nails are also feeling the silky love of Kerasal’s nail repair. Never having used anything like either of the products before, I am officially a fan now! To heal your own skin with one or both of these choices, here are the sites where you can find them:
Amazon Kerasal Intensive Foot Repair Landing Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/ED1EC723-18EE-4DFC-ACA1- B2579C2C533E?ingress=2&visitId=318fdc29-6a6a-4700-a584- e3fede0120c8&ref_=ast_bln
Amazon Multi-Purpose Nail Repair Landing Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/53AACD02-BD78-4F51-9432- 138942F0E2F4?ingress=2&visitId=318fdc29-6a6a-4700-a584- e3fede0120c8&ref_=ast_bln
Target Kerasal Page: https://www.target.com/b/kerasal/-/N-4yk5e
Unboxing the Year of You
I know we recently finished the holidays. Still, there’s no right or wrong time to treat yourself or a loved one to a curated box full of self-loving products like the ones I just shared. Maybe now your self-care routines can be simpler and easier.
With good cheer and endless support for you,
XO Natasha
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