What Helped my Fitness Journey and Can Help You Too
What started as a desire to lose weight and “look good” turned into a transformative journey of strength, healing, and self-discipline. Through setbacks, small wins, and daily commitment, the author lost 60 lbs in a year—gaining confidence, resilience, and a healthier lifestyle that now feels less like work, and more like joy.
Travel Anxiety Won’t Stop Me, I’ll Fake It Till I Make It (All the Way to my Honeymoon!)
After years of adventurous solo travel, worsening health and anxiety nearly derailed a long-awaited honeymoon to Hawaii. But through medical setbacks, emergency room visits, and personal fear, I learned to adapt—taking it slow, planning for the worst, and rediscovering joy in travel, self-trust, and healing.
New Year Resolutions: Tried and Loved
Start the new year with purpose! This article shares four transformative resolutions that improve your mental and physical well-being. Discover simple, impactful ideas that have already been done to inspire your own goals and make this year your most fulfilling yet!
How Brides Can Avoid Being Scammed Like I Was
In this article, the author shares lessons learned from hiring a fraudulent wedding photographer and a questionable DJ. She advises future brides to thoroughly research vendors online, check BBB ratings, pay with credit cards for fraud protection, and trust their instincts. Key red flags include inconsistent pricing and manipulative behavior.
Everything I Did for My Wedding as a Swiftie
Inspiration for a Swiftie-inspired fairytale wedding, full of subtle “Easter eggs” woven into the ceremony and reception. From friendship bracelets and themed tables to meaningful song choices and custom decor, the bride cleverly incorporated her fandom while maintaining an elegant, personalized celebration that delighted both fans and non-fans alike.
The End of a Mashup Era in the Best Way
Taylor Swift’s final acoustic set at the Eras Tour featured a powerful mashup reflecting on her growth as an artist and resilience in overcoming obstacles to inspire those who may be struggling with their dreams and reality. The performance emphasized perseverance, self-belief, and the power of staying true to oneself.
Debunking Myths: The Joys and Realities of Rescuing an Older Dog
Growing up in a family that always adopted pets, the journey of rescuing an older dog felt like a natural choice. After bringing Clyde into our lives, it became clear that adult dogs have so much love to offer, often already equipped with training and a calmer demeanor that fits well with busy lifestyles, despite…
Beyond Hotels: Tips for Booking Memorable VRBO and Airbnb Rentals
Breaking away from standard hotel stays, unique vacation rentals offer a fresh and memorable travel experience, especially if you’re looking to bring the family or just your furry friends. These tips will help you find and book the ideal vacation spot, whether you’re looking for a short local getaway or something longer and further from…
New Photography Scam Alert! Mid-Atlantic Woman Shows Up for Job and Tip, then Ghosts Clients
This article recounts the experiences of countless brides and families who all had their precious memories stolen by a Maryland scam artist posing as a photographer, as the fraud Rachel Braden continues to exploit innocent clients across multiple states operating under the brand “Jane of All Trades Photography”.
Why Do I Need a Serotonin Boost?
Boost your serotonin naturally with simple lifestyle changes—exercise, diet, sunlight, and even time spent with your furry friends can all enhance your mood and well-being. Whether it’s a brisk walk, a square of dark chocolate, or a cuddle with your pet, these small actions can help you feel happier and healthier every day.
Activewear Styles You Can Totally Wear to My Wedding
by: Danielle Ternyila I do NOT speak for all brides, their day is not my day! But these truly unique and comfy looks from my activewear boutique could totally fly at my wedding! These also make for great outfits on other occasions, like bridal showers, baby showers, parties, and even business dinners. I love rocking…
How You Will Make Friends In College If You’re Shy or Nervous
This coming from the most anxious shy person around: college will be the best part of your life
Your Destiny Is Defined by Your Mindset
Do you believe in fate/destiny? Fate, like a supernatural power that defines a particular ending, is something I believe in, but not perhaps in the sense that this question intends. Have you ever heard that you get what you give? What about, “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right”? Just like the…
Pack Your Bags Like a Flying Pro Without Checking a Bag
This is my go-to packing list to avoid checking a bag on all my flights
Your Best Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day and More
There’s no time like now to try something new for Valentine’s Day! Here’s a few ideas
Stop Making These Mistakes When You See a Service Dog
In a nutshell, treat a service dog like you would a wheelchair. Here’s what I mean
👌The Rules to Passing Leggings as Business Casual
Dress for success in your leggings, even as business casual with these quick tips.
Smart Casual vs. Business Casual: What to Know, What to Wear
Master the smart and business casual dress codes for the office and job interviews
Interpreting Friends Who Don’t Drink Alcohol and What They Mean
Do you respect or despise your friend’s choice not to drink? Understand how they really feel
Holiday Shopping for Difficult People
Take it from me, there is one thing every hard-to-shop-for person has in common, and here’s the top gifts for them too!
8 Ways to Work Out With Your Dog
I’m sharing a few of my favorite ways to stay active with my dog by my side
Tricks to Inspire Yourself Daily, from My Home to Yours
Inspire and motivate yourself daily by using these hacks around your home and more
How to Keep a Positive Mindset in Your Daily Life
My best tricks to creating and maintaining a more positive mindset and way of thinking
What Makes Zyia Active So Special? Here’s 6 Reasons Why
Zyia is worth it, to put it simply, but here’s 6 reasons why we love this clothing brand
Fan Outfits Women Have Always Wanted for Baseball Games
My boutique officially has the best Baseball outfit sets for women, right here!
Halloween Leggings Women Can Wear for the Holidays, too!
I paired 8 leggings with an easy halloween costume and more holiday looks
Women’s Business Casual Activewear for Every Season
Dress for success with these handy and versatile pieces defining smart casual.
Daily Uplifting Quotes from Our Favorite Disney Movies
Create a healthy mindset with inspiring, relatable quotes from Disney characters.
Styling 2-Pc Sweater Set for Fall: 8 Looks
Snag 8 looks from this exclusive 2-piece sweater and skirt set
The Basics for a Smart Casual Dress Code
Smart casual is an easy dress code with these tips and tricks up your sleeve
9 Signs of a Toxic Friendship You May Not See Right Away
Start asking yourself these questions if you think you are in a toxic relationship
It’s Okay to Take a Selfish
Your health should be your priority, and even the Schitt’s Creek family gets it.
Transition Wardrobe Staples: Summer to Fall
5 selected outfits that will help your wardrobe move from summer to fall
Can You Relate? You Might Be Feeling Imposter Syndrome
The imposter syndrome phenomenon is nothing special, and we are overcoming it.
Business Casual Bottoms Us Shorties Really Want
Here are my top smart casual pants that are great for short girls too!
South Jersey Embraces New Local Hot Spot: Inclusion Coffee Shop
Explore Inclusion Coffee Shop of Elmer, NJ: a place for smiles, caffeine, and special needs advocacy!
The Trick to Maintaining Your Weight Loss
I knew I could lose the weight, but what was the point if I couldn’t keep it off? You’re not alone
What’s Your Fitness Style?
Find your fitness style, then you will know exactly where to begin in your journey towards better health and wellness
3 Rules for Healthier, Supportive Weight Loss Talks
Weight and health shouldn’t be uncomfortable topics, so use these 3 rules can help enlighten conversations
Interpreting Corporate Dress Codes: Business Casual
Take a simplified approach to work dress codes and appropriate business casual attire.
What’s In My Suitcase: 3-Day Business Trip in the Back Bay
Unpacking my bags from a 3-Day Boston trip for business featuring my best travel wardrobe.
6 Reasons I Became a Direct Sales Rep Twice and Don’t Regret It
My honest rationale for becoming an independent rep for 2 multilevel marketing companies.
Office Outfit Review: Basic Staples
Swipe through the story below for a business casual look made up of sweats! Swirl Tank Everywhere Pants
4 Healthy Habits to Impact Your Mindset
Change your mindset by changing the way you do these 4 things every day
A Lesson for the Anxious from Schitt’s Creek: What People Might Think
This quick scene depicts a relatable moment for the anxious-minded, and here’s what to take from it.
3 Space-Spacing Wardrobe Essentials for Women
Save time in the morning getting ready or space in your suitcase packing with these 3 clothing must-haves.
Two Reasons to Avoid Measuring Weight Loss Success Against Clothing Sizes
Clothing sizes don’t define your weight loss achievements, and there’s 2 big reasons to stop comparing in sizes.
What Hosting a Party Means to my Customers
Let me introduce you to the new way of shopping and saving with online shopping | Zyia Active Independent Rep
Save Time, Shop Your Wardrobe’s Primary Color
Shop your favorite color to save time putting together your outfits in the mornings – here’s how.
January Check-In: Supporting Your 2022 Resolutions
Evaluate your successes and challenges monthly, starting now, to achieve all your goals with these simple questions.
Comfort Zone or Settling?
Your comfort zone is your mind’s way of getting out of uncertain and new things. Fight it
Just My Personal Review: Kencko vs Daily Harvest vs Evive
I chose to try some different at-home smoothie subscriptions over the years, so here are my thoughts.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Let’s Not Compare To Them All
Tips for living the life you envy from others on social media and dream for yourself, you deserve it!
5 Ways to Improve Your Health At Bedtime
Sleep recharges you, so you should do everything you can to get the best night’s rest.
Replacing Insufficient Slacks With Work Pants We Really Want
Business casual can be comfortable, functional, and versatile for women too.
Real Tips for Online Dating Your Friends Should Tell You: Protect Yourself
Dating apps are here to stay, so use these tips to keep you safe.
Living Without Regrets, Including an Abusive Ex
Learn to live without regrets and live your best life after hard times or traumatic events
The Weightloss Trick the Health Industry Hides Well
The truth is they’ve been hiding the trick to weightloss under our noses!
Printable Planning Pages for Your Best Year Yet
Print these templates at home to track your success towards achieving your new year goals.
How to Succeed: Planning, Ideas for Unique New Year’s Resolutions
Pick up an idea and some tips for a successful New Year’s resolution.
A Shopping Spree Under the Tree: Gift Cards That Aren’t Lame
While gift cards have a bad “wrap” for being the last-minute snag, there’s a trick to making a gift card the most thoughtful present of the year.
Maintain Your Diet During the Holidays With Moderation
by: Danielle Ternyila Moderation is your health hack for the holidays if that’s what you’re looking for. That is the most important trick to staying healthy throughout the holidays and across all the gatherings and get-togethers filled with homemade meals and baked treats. People get so caught up in trying to stick to their diets…
Treat Yourself Like You Treat Your Bestie
Practicing positive self talk improves your mood, just like when you shower your bestie in compliments.
Once Upon a Time She Was A Strong and Independent Woman
You might have missed this major step in Disney fairy tales before the princess met her prince.
Healthy Holiday Beverages for Every Host
Try these unique and low-to-zero calorie drinks for the holidays to feel more full.
Gift Ideas to Support Small Business Friends
Explore gift ideas for everyone so you can shop small and shop from home for the holidays.
Practice Gratitude Year-Round
by: Danielle Ternyila Time and time again this simple method of gratitude has gotten me through the hardest days. I try my best to practice gratitude every day, but especially on the worst days. You know, those days or sometimes weeks when you just dont want to get out of bed in the morning, the…
Why All Your Facebook Friends Are In Direct Sales
All your friends are starting their own business for these simple reasons, and it’s not as hard as it look!
A Meal-Prep Solution for Everybody
Consider these meal prep solutions to make the most of your free time at home.
Health Tips for Holiday Feasts and Festivities
You don’t have to quit your healthy journey to get through the holidays with these quick tips.
Take Advantage of Our Unemployment Crisis: Find Your Passion
They say if you do what you love, you never work a day in your life, but here is how to make it happen.
Halloween Tricks for Parents
We’ve picked up a few tricks to make Halloween am enjoyable night for everyone.
10-Week Holiday Cleaning Challenge
Plan ahead using this simple 10-week Cleaning Countdown to the Holidays!
Treats with a Healthy Twist for Your Fresh Picked Apples This Fall
Apple picking at your local orchard is great cardio, but use these recipe hacks to bake apples healthier
True Facts About Cravings We Don’t Talk About Enough
Cheat codes to beating cravings | we all get them, and you can get through them
Grounding Method: Count Down to Stress Less
The Grounding technique is a quick-fix during a stressful moment or in the event of panic attacks.
Closet Refresh: Fall Capsule Wardrobe Essentials
What essentials are ready-to-go in your closet this fall? Here are a few must-haves for every wardrobe.
Confessions of a Coffee Addict
International Coffee Day celebrates our awesome bean-growers, but here are some less-known considerations for consumption.
Cheers to Our Dogs, the Ultimate At-Home Support System
by: Danielle Ternyila My life became a mess when I lost my dog, to say the least. In fact, the whole world ended, or at least shut down. We parted ways as she crossed the rainbow bridge just 2 months before I would come to work from home as much as she always dreamed when…
Control Your Reaction in Stressful Situations
Stress can really harm a family if you allow your emotions to take control.
Achieve Your Health Goals Like a Pro
Achieving your goals is as possible for you as it is for the next, if you know how to conquer the mental battle.
Conquer the Stress of Back to School
Plan for a successful school year or the remainder of 2021 by re-focusing and getting organized now.
Never Underestimate the Power of a Sticky Note
Tips for success, best written on a good old fashion sticky note.
You Were Born to Grow
Unhappy in your life, career, or other choices you’ve made that led you here today? Change it!
My Weight-Loss Journey: It’s All Mom’s Fault
An accountability buddy is the one thing you need to succeed, whether it’s your best friend, partner, or even mom!
Coping With Our New “Normal”
Clinical therapist says, it okay to not be okay as we learn to cope with the new “normal” caused by COVID-19
Start And Don’t Stop | Live Life Fit
When you commit to a healthier lifestyle, you will be surprised by how connected your physical and mental health are.
Travel Smart, Stay Safe | Adventure Is Calling
My best travel tips when you’re on the go, either on your own, with friends, or on business. Be smart, be safe
Why Not Every One Loves Working Out
Working out is a natural stress reliever, but there may be a reason you don’t like it yet.
Multi-Tasking Is the New Cardio
While life can becomes constant running around, squeeze exercises into your day and hectic schedule with this tip.
Eating Healthy Eating Out
Keeping consistent with your diet or healthy nutrition choices does not have to be hard when you’re eating out with these simples tips.
My Weight-Loss Journey: Making Healthy Choices
Losing weight starts with making healthy choices.
Out of My Comfort Zone
Terry reviews her positive experience with The Max Challenge of Old Bridge despite her fears of joining a group class.
No One in the Gym Is Watching You
by: Danielle Ternyila Let’s be real. When you’ve never stepped foot in a gym, or you just aren’t a regular [yet], it can be so intimidating! But why? The whole place is filled with mirrors because everyone is too busy looking at themselves. It’s the one place I’m sure no one is thinking about anyone…
My Weight-Loss Journey: Leggings Are Your Friend
Never underestimate the power of a good outfit on even the worst day | Life Fit for a Queen Empowerment & Lifestyle
Don’t Stop Until You’re Done
Every body needs a break, but stopping is not failure; giving up is.
9 Ways I Gain Control of My Anxiety
Don’t let anxiety take the wheel next time you’re stressed with these tried-and-true tips for managing anxiety.
Dad Said Anything Is Possible, And I Believed Him
One lesson among them all from Dad changed my life | Lifestyle & Empowerment
Aim for One More Rep
Your mind will always try to give up before your body needs to, so push for one more rep to see how strong you really are.
Jill of All Trades, Mastering Your Path
by: Joanna Eaton Remember that saying our parents would go on about, “you’ll never work a day in your life if you do what you love”? It always felt somewhat unreachable, especially when the people saying so tended to come home from work every day looking more and more drained each year. Also, as a…
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