Blog - The Curious Mover
Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are coming! Not only does Hanukkah start on Nov 28, but we got a whole slew of boats hanging around SoCal ports with goods that have not made it to the shelves. The holidays mark the end of the year with light. That light can be created with loved ones, so gifts aren’t the most important part. They can come in the form of homemade gifts (last year, I made vanilla extract for everyone), or having a no gift exchange understanding and losing that stress altogether. But if you need some ideas, I have 6 suggestions all under $40 of items that I love. All gifts are perfect for men and women!
IT’S LIKE BUTTA
When she was 3, my niece opened up a packet of butter and proceeded to eat it. No, there was no warm piece of bread for it to melt into - just right out of the packet. I was horrified. But now I realize, she was wise beyond her years. It turns out grass fed butter has so many health benefits.
Let’s Vaporize
Does your face feel like it is about to fall off? Along with your lips? It’s so dry in the winter, and with no rain, how do you make up for lost moisture? One thing that I swear by is having a humidifier on while you are sleeping. We have one on every night, and if we forget to put it on, we feel the difference in the morning. Parched mouth, dry skin, and stuffy nose. This post expounds on the benefits of having a humidifier, besides adding humidity to dry air, the differences between hot and cold, and how to clean them.
Paleo vs Keto
This weekend I baked a paleo key lime pie and I have also made keto macadamia bread. You have probably heard these words, paleo and keto, around people’s choice of diets/lifestyle, so let’s dive into what they mean, and the similarities and differences between both ways of eating.
Create your own Sparkling Day
All of Los Angeles' legal fireworks shows are canceled this year, beaches are closed, but we can create our own fireworks and sparkles by being with our loved ones. Here some activities to think about:
You are My Sunshine, My only Sunshine
As far as the song goes, I would like to change it to: you are my skin, my only skin! Doesn’t quite have the same charm though. Summer officially started. We are headed into some sunny, hot weather this week. The sun gives us (and the planet) life energy, uplifted moods, sun kissed skin, and vitamin D. (If you have a vitamin D deficiency, rather than relying on the sun, vitamin D supplementation is better). If you are fair skinned, the sun will burn you in no time. Wearing clothing to cover your skin and a wide brimmed hat is the best sunscreen. Here are some options for your skin if you want to wear a bit less. Look for a sunscreen that offers broad spectrum protection which block UVA and UVB rays from the sun. Some only provide protection from UVB only.
Liquid Emeralds
Do you have a juicer sitting somewhere in storage? Or were you thinking of buying one an needed a little inspiration? Well here it is…
Libby on your Electronic Devices
I love Libby!! Nope, I am not talking about a woman, it’s the app “Libby” from the Los Angeles Public Library (also known as Overdrive as well). It’s been a revelation that has revolutionized my reading habit.