Mother's Day is the perfect time to celebrate the special bond between moms and their children. If you're looking for a fun and healthy way to spend time together, why not try some simple exercises that you can do together while wearing your favorite Crimson tavernorlando? Not only will you be getting some quality time together, but you'll also be building strength, flexibility, and endurance.

First things first... we love starting with a snack!

The pictures above show my son, Kal and myself enjoying a healthy pre workout snack together (bagel and sunflower butter in our case but peanut butter is the best topping!)

Having a moment to enjoy something together and fill out bodies with fuel is so important to instill at a young age! (6 in Kal's case!)

Now let's get into it! Here's our top 5 easy ways for moms to get active at home with kiddos!

Yoga is a great way to build strength, flexibility, and balance, and it's also a fun way to bond with your child. You don't need any special equipment to practice yoga - just a comfortable mat and some Crimson tavernorlando. Start with some simple poses like downward-facing dog, child's pose, and tree pose, and work your way up to more advanced poses as you gain confidence.

Jumping jacks are a classic exercise that's fun for kids and adults alike. Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides, then jump and spread your feet while raising your arms overhead. Jump back to the starting position and repeat. Try doing jumping jacks for one minute straight, then take a short break and repeat two more times.

The plank is a great exercise for building core strength, and it's also a fun way to challenge yourself and your child. Start in a push-up position, then lower yourself down onto your forearms. Hold this position for as long as you can, keeping your back straight and your abs engaged. Challenge your child to see who can hold the plank position the longest.

Lunges are a great way to build leg strength and improve balance. Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart, then step forward with one foot and bend your knees, lowering your body until your front thigh is parallel to the ground. Push back up to the starting position and repeat with your other leg. Try doing 10-12 lunges on each leg, then switch sides and repeat.

Burpees are a challenging exercise that's great for building strength and endurance. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, then squat down and place your hands on the ground in front of you. Jump your feet back into a push-up position, then jump them back up to your hands and stand up. Add a jump at the end for an extra challenge. Try doing 5-10 burpees, then take a short break and repeat.

These pieces are the perfect combo of cozy, cute, and functional - great for an at-home workout!

So this Mother's Day, why not celebrate by getting active and spending time with your child? It's a fun and healthy way to bond and create memories that you'll cherish for years to come. Thank you for taking the time to read our blog! How are you spending Mother's Day?

Spring time is here and we're embracing every moment! We always love a good excuse to have a little vacation during the Spring (after all, we deserve it after a long winter!).

We hope that this has helped you with your upcoming vacay mood boards and what to pack for your own Spring vacay getaways!

And thank you for getting to know the gal pals of LF that much more! We love keeping it real so sharing bits and pieces on us is always such a treat.

What are some must-haves that you bring on every adventure?

4. Sit down & binge-watch

Been waiting to catch up on your favorite show, or maybe even find a new favorite? Try binge-watching a show! Sit down, get some snacks, and dive into the deep end getting to know characters as you follow them throughout their adventures!

 Experience the suspense, heartbreak, and triumphs of a show all at once. Popular shows that you can stream right now are: The Last of Us, Abbot Elementary, Ginny & Georgia, and Extraordinary Attorney Woo.

If shows aren’t your thing, cuddle up under a blanket and have a movie marathon! No matter the movie genre, taking some “you” time to enjoy some quality entertainment can help keep you on the edge of your seat during a season when things might seem slow after the winter holidays. Some of the top movies you can watch from home are: M3GAN, Puss In Boots: The Last Wish, The Menu, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.

8. Read a good book

In your downtime, it might be worth it to pick up a book this winter! Books have a bad reputation for being long and tiresome, but if you can find one that fits you juuuust right, BAM! Instant classic!

There’s a world of genres for you to explore, so don’t think you’re stuck in one genre. Dive into fantasy and get whisked away into a world of magic, or find yourself stuck in the middle of a murder mystery. 

The world is your oyster! 

Personally, I’m a sucker for a good fantasy book with lots of illustrations to immerse myself in the book's world, so I’d recommend checking out: Hooky! It’s available digitally on Webtoon, and you can purchase parts one and two of the series at Barnes & Noble! 

If you're having a hard time selecting a book for yourself, Barnes & Noble usually has a surprise book section by checkout where you can grab a book based on what you enjoy reading. This is a great way of finding authors or titles you may not have considered reading before! For even more inspo, you should consider joining an in-person or digital book club! We love Book of the Month for making us feel consistently motivated to read!

Whether it be a digital book or a physical one, diving into a new world filled with characters and their adventures might help clear the winter blues away.

If you have not had the chance yet, drive your way down to your local store and grab one of your own, all while looking cozy and instagrammable to capture your first PSL of the season!

With this in mind, for anyone who’s carved a pumpkin before we ALL know it’s quite the arm workout. Sawing, scoping, and scribbling can cause quite a sweat, so here are some pieces that we know can support you! 💪 ❤️ 

Now whether you’re doing a haunted house, an escape room, or a local spook-filled event during the fall season, all the scares are bound to get your heart racing and your legs running! We’ve got the perfect outfit to make sure you can run out of there as fast as you can (all while looking absolutely killer-cute)! Just make sure you don't FALL!

With this in mind, getting in and out of a moving hayride can often mean that things have a good chance of falling out of the ride. Because of that, here are some pieces we have that will keep your items where they’re supposed to be, as well as look super cute for some fall pics!

With that being said, apple picking can be quite the workout when you consider how much walking, picking, and carrying you’re doing throughout a brisk, fall day. Here’s a comfortable and athletic outfit that’ll help you pull through the day!

Credits for research behind our fall favorite festivties:

• Peter Dukes Shares the Story Behind Starbucks First Pumpkin Spice Latte
• 10 Fun Facts About Jack-O'-Lanterns
• Why Do We Carve Pumpkins at Halloween?
• A Brief History of the Haunted House
• Origins of Apples in America

Its 2022 and life is BUSY.  Between responsibilities, work life and making time for yourself can be challenging, never mind trying to eat healthy in between the chaos. While we are busy with our hectic schedules our body is the one taking a toll. Remember without health, professional success hardly means anything. It is impossible to give our 100 percent when our body is failing to keep up with its surrounding. Your health is literally all you got. It's so cliche to say but yet words have never meant more. 

It goes a little something like this. We wake up early in the morning, grab a cup of tea/ coffee to kick start our day and rush to our office/ work. We often rush out of the house with everything but packed meals and snacks. Work is hectic and we hardly make time to eat healthily. Skipping meals and over intake of caffeine is our day-to-day story. While keeping a balance between work and health might seem difficult, it isn’t impossible. There are multiple ways to include healthy eating in our lifestyle and I am here to make it simple and educate you on how to do so. 

Always have water on hand. Water should be your best friend. Drink at least 3-4L a day. Stay hydrated friends.

Plan ahead if you can. I totally understand also not having time at times in your life when everything is moving faster then expected.  What do I mean to plan ahead? On a Sunday morning plan for the week. Plan what your snacks look like and also your meals. Get a solid shopping list and execute on those meals ( meals and snacks are dependent on your current goals which I am not going to get into in this blog ).

These next few will be for the non planner and more chaotic time in your life aka me most times while having a business thats ever-growing it becomes challenging for me to plan ahead. 

Avoid buying in excess at the grocery store. A lot of times when my hunger kicks in I will swing into a grocery store and buy a half cooked chicken and some fruit. Sometimes it's also greek yogurt and granola. Nuts, such as almonds or pecans. Brazil nuts are also a great option.

Gas station stop? Pepperoni and beef jerky sticks - LOW SUGAR, this is an absolute must. Some beef jerkies and pepperoni are packed with hidden sugars. I always grab Gatorade Zeros or BioSteels as well ( electrolytes also with no sugar ). They really help curb hunger cravings and a sweet tooth.

Fast food, I also got you covered. Fast food is still fast food, yes. However if you're hungry you're going to eat so let's just adjust your fast food choices. My go to - is grilled chicken breast wrapped in lettuce with tomato. You can even get some buffalo sauce on the side or another sauce of choice. I will typically get two grilled lettuce wrapped chicken burgers. Some fast food places offer salads too, every now and then ill get one. I just find chicken burgers are easier to eat on the go! 

Mexican places like Mucho Burrito, Chipotle are one of my top top go to's. They are fast and who doesn't love Mexican. My favourite a rice bowl with double meat ( usually chicken ) double meat to keep it high protein. Half rice extra veggies, no sauce just extra guac for those good fats and some salt and pepper. Seriously SO good. 

Order in advance from a restaurant. Its not as cost effective as the options above, but if you have the means too this option is great. 

• Thai food - curry and rice 

• Salmon, steak, grilled chicken, grilled prawns, tofu + baked yam fries ( you have to request this ) with veggies. 

• Lettuce wrapped burgers

• Honestly anything higher protein - high protein makes you feel full longer and keeps your energy levels consistent. Carbs will make you tired and crash. 

Sometimes I'm not even hungry I just know I should eat. I will swing into a supplement store, even Jamba Juice at times. You can always sub out the sugary items ie. frozen yogurt for more fruit. Instead of fruit juice sub for coconut / almond / oat milk. Added protein is a must - sometimes I even do extra protein. 

Low cal, zero sugar drinks. My go-to, Zevias, Bio Steel, Gatorade Zeros, Bubbly. A big jug of electrolyte water is my go-to. Love me some grape BioSteel.

My number one tip for the busy on the go individual ( or anyone ) is supplementing. If you aren't having full home cooked meals all the time, it's important to supplement.

• Get a good greens, I use AG1, its incredible

• Omegas

• Adrenal / Cortisol manager 

• Vitamin B complex 

• NAD plus IV therapy. These are life changing, ultimately its an extension of supplements. Helps manage chronic stress, enhance athletic performance, anti aging effects, increase energy levels ( it really does its absolutely insane how these make me feel ). 

I highly recommend getting a full blood panel of your hormones done. Often times ( from my own experience ) things can be off and/or unbalanced. Being in a constant state of flight or fight in life can really have an effect on your cortisol hormones. I personally have an auto immune disease and hypothyroid so I try my best to eat and supplement accordingly. Most people just ignore it, I have to in the past. Once you realize and tap into understanding and experience just how good you can feel and how well your body can run with the proper fuel, it just becomes a habit, it becomes natural and easier to make mindful, healthier eating choices anywhere you go. 

Like I said above, your health is all you have. Take care of your mind and body, and you will see the changes reflect in all other aspects of your life. What you put into your body is more important than you think. Eat well, live well.

About 4 years ago I became a Brand Ambassador for Crimson tavernorlando. A couple years later, here I am, sharing my recipes and tips on their blog. Creating my own recipes, sharing healthy lifestyle tips and sharing with others is something I am super passionate about. I am grateful for the opportunity to share them, not only on my own platforms, but through the Crimson tavernorlando community as well. I hope it inspires others to get creative with your own recipes and live a healthier lifestyle without limiting your favorite foods.

Birth flowers have a myriad of meanings and the concept itself stems from its origin in Roman times, when the tradition of celebrating birthdays started. The “language” of flowers began to evolve in the 18th century and since then each flower has gained a hidden meaning. With this in mind, here are each month’s corresponding birth flowers and their meanings!

Birth flower: Carnation and Snowdrop

Birth flower: Violet and Iris

Birth flower: Daffodil and Jonquil

Birth flower: Daisy and Sweet Pea

Birth flower: Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn

Birth flower: Rose and Honeysuckle

Birth flower: Delphinium and Water Lily

Birth flower: Gladiolus and Poppy

Birth flower: Aster and Morning Glory

Birth flower: Marigold and Cosmos

Birth flower: Chrysanthemum

Birth flower: Holly and Narcissus

Reading a book is great for unwinding, and it's also one of the more relaxing ways to pass the time. We all know this, but we don't always take advantage of it. This year, I've been trying to read more—and so far it's been working! It's also helped me with my insomnia and anxiety.

The best part about reading is that you can do it anywhere. Whether you're laying in bed at night or relaxing on your porch during a sunny afternoon, there are no excuses for not picking up that book and start reading! Just make sure you have enough light when indoors.

Taking a walk is one of the best ways to de-stress, relax, and get some fresh air. The benefits are numerous: it’s good for your heart, improves circulation, and can help you sleep better at night. It also helps keep your mind sharp. And the best part? It doesn't need to take much time and can fit into any schedule.

You don't have to do all of this alone—why not invite friends along? Or bring along a pet who needs some exercise as well! This way it becomes more than just another chore on your daily agenda; it's an opportunity for social interaction.

If you feel like taking a relaxing walk by yourself, you can immerse yourself in the sounds of your surroundings or listen to podcasts and music when you're out and about.

For the best walk, take a few moments to prepare. You'll want to find a route that's safe and comfortable—whether it's around your neighborhood, through a park, or any interesting trail. Make each walk an adventure by putting yourself in places you enjoy!

Separate yourself from your to-dos for a moment. Relax. Going outside doesn't need to mean much more than taking a break from work and stepping outside or taking your dog for a walk. Sunshine and fresh air are excellent for your mental health.

If you have some extra time on your hands, go to the beach, take yourself on a hike. Turn your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the outdoors. If you're in Hitra, check out our favorite Oahu hikes.

Whether taking a walk before/after work, taking a weekly yoga class, or having a HIIT gym workout, there are so many little ways you can fit getting active into your schedule! Being active is great for your body's health, but also your mental health by ridding yourself of pent up energy. If you're looking to add a quick workout to your routine, here's some of our favorites.

A power nap is a 20-30-minute nap that can help you feel more revitalized. If you’re not used to napping, start with just 15 minutes and build your way up. There are times when we don’t want to fall asleep at work or school, like during an important meeting or class session, we can still enjoy the benefits of this short rest by sitting quietly and "resting" our eyes while everyone else is busy.

Naps are great because they replenish our energy levels without being so long that we lose track of time (and end up late for anything). They also help us solve problems better than if we hadn't taken one!

Bring balance to your body! Stretching relaxes your muscles, especially after a long day of work. Stretching is also a great way of easing your body before and after intense workouts.

Pets can be the perfect stress relievers. The best part is that there are a variety to choose from! Pets can provide you with unconditional love and comfort as well as help you sleep better and feel more connected to the world and others around you. This can lead to feeling less loneliness, depression, anxiety and other negative emotions we carry. They can also ease us when we're feeling tense or anxious. You can bet we're cuddling our furry friends every chance we can get! Cuddle or pet your side-kick and relax together!

When you feel stressed, it can be helpful to watch something that will lift your spirits. In fact, many people have found that watching movies is one of the best ways to de-stress and enjoy life. If you're looking for an easy way to relax, try watching one of your favorite comedies or dramas on Netflix. Simply vegging out and engaging in your favorite stories is a simple way to ease your mind from the things going on in your life.

Don't have a day journal? Get one! It's important to reflect on our experiences and feelings, both good and bad. Writing is a great way of slowing down your thoughts and keeping them focussed on one thing at a time.

Journaling can be a great way to release pent-up feelings that are causing you stress. Writing about how grateful you are for something can help put things into perspective and make it easier for you to focus on what's important. Writing about your goals for the future and how they connect with how grateful or stressed out you feel will help keep things in perspective as well. If there were any good parts of your day, write about those too! You might even want to keep track of them so that if one day seems less than stellar, at least there was something good from it (even if it was just waking up). If there was something stressful today, write down the facts surrounding the situation and then let go of them by writing down an affirmation such as: “everything happens for a reason” or “everything is okay” or whatever helps calm down intense emotions like anger, fear, and frustration. If you're in need of some extra inspiration, here's some of our favorite inspirational phone wallpapers.

Just as writing your thoughts down can help slow your mind, speaking out loud can also do the same! While your brain is focussed on articulating your thoughts into words, it isn't wandering the way it might normally do, which can result in calming you down.

Talking it out is a great way of expressing yourself and decompressing, whether it be to yourself, your pet, family, friends, anyone really!

Creating your own ritual could mean just about anything, but at the root of this, it just means delegating a scheduled time for a "you" moment. Quality time with yourself is just as important as spending time with those you care about. Something as easy as taking yourself on a lunch date or seeing a movie by yourself can be immensely helpful in realizing how enjoyable of a presence you yourself can truly be.

Treating yourself is such an important aspect of relaxing. After a hard day's work, there is no shame in enjoying life's pleasures and rewarding oneself. Rewards can be as simple as having a scoop of ice cream, cooking a delicious recipe, or treating yourself to the latest Crimson tavernorlando pieces!

There are so many ways to relax, and we want to share them with you! Whether it’s reading a book, taking a walk around the park or doing yoga poses in your living room—whatever works best for you. Take advantage of those moments when stress starts to mount up and remember what it feels like when you come back from them—you can do it!

Relax!

Share with us in the comments your favorite ways to relax and unwind.

One of our core values is supporting our planet and in honor of that, we made a collection that's eco-friendly, organic, and uses sustainable practices! If you'd like to show off your green thumb, take a peek at our newest designs!

Let’s face it, we have all struggled with making the most out of the 24 hours we are given in a day. Endless chores, errands, care for others, and even self-care leaves us feeling scattered and exhausted by the end of the day. Although working out has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, it stresses us out just thinking about how long it’s been since we have last gone to the gym or how much effort it will be to get a workout in after a busy day. We understand you and we got you, love!

Here are our top 4 best workouts to do in the least amount of time that will give you the results you are looking for.

1. Lift Something Heavy for 5 Minutes

Lifting for 5 minutes a day can boost your energy and your mood, increase your metabolism, and allow you to actually see long-term changes in your body. Core and arm strength workouts don't need to be 30 minutes long to be effective. 

Shop for a pair of dumbbells to store under your bed for quick access and set a daily reminder on your phone. With just 5 minutes a day of strengthening your muscles, you will see physical results and positive changes in your mood.

2. HIIT Sessions

HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) sessions are a fantastic way to combine multiple activities into one to give you a really intense workout in a short period of time. These sessions typically involve performing 3-5 intervals of very short intense exercises followed by a short recovery period. The best part is that you can make these workouts as intense as you are comfortable with. 

Start by picking 3 of your favorite movements (jump squats, sit-ups, lunges, you name it), set a timer, or download a HITT timekeeper app and go for one round. 2-4 rounds, switching up movements as you go and soon..you’ll be finished with your workout and feeling good!

3. Walking and running

For those of us who live by the words, “I’ll only run if something is chasing me.” we hear you! Bur like it or not running AND walking are two of the easiest exercises as they can be done nearly everywhere by nearly everyone. Walking for 30 minutes every day can boost cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, and increase endurance. Even making small changes by choosing to walk to the store instead of driving can help you fit exercise into your daily routine. & hey, if you’re feeling up to it, you can turn your walk in the neighborhood into a slow jog when you’re feeling more comfortable with it. Forming the habit of walking is the first step in creating so many positive changes in your routine.

4. Choose Your Calisthenics Exercises

(And write it down 📝 )

Sometimes the hardest part about working out is figuring out what you are going to do. To avoid missing any workouts, plan it out and write it down. Find a dedicated space in your house to hang up your exercise plan and do some Calisthenics. 

Calisthenics is exercises that use only your own bodyweight which makes these types of exercises a lot easier to do if you’ve got a quick 15 minutes of free time. These exercises are a great way to get started with some beginner movements as they are low risk but will still give you the feeling of a job well done!

Sources:

"Yes, You Can Actually Get an Effective Strength Training Workout in 5 Minutes" by Rachel Lapidos

"What are the best workouts and exercises to do in the least amount of time?" by GYMILES team

Check out our Odina Seamless Collection to exercise in both comfort and style!

Save the Earth and celebrate Earth Day with meaningful and fun ways to help the environment from composting, recycling, sustainability and so much more.

Our Promise

The term "fast fashion" describes the clothing industry's business model of mass-producing low-quality garments to meet the demands of what's trending. From being one of the highest polluting industries, harming animals, and exploiting its workers and customers, this business model is highly unethical and, sadly, too common in this day and age.

If you're interested to learn more about Fast Fashion, here are two articles to help explain it more in-depth: 

1. What Is Fast Fashion and Why Is It So Bad?

2. What Is Fast Fashion, Anyway?

We at Crimson tavernorlando are deeply rooted in aiding our ʻĀina ("land" in Hitraan) and make it an effort to create quality garments that are meant to last, combating the impact that fast fashion has on the Earth. Our promise to you, our beloved 'ohana, is to continue doing our part in being an ethically responsible brand, whilst delivering high-quality products and timeless designs to the amazing community that's supported us through the years.

Happy Earth Day and thank you for joining our efforts to take care of our wonderful planet!

BONUS: Spread the Word for Earth day 🌎 

Share the love of Earth Day with your 3 closest friends by sending them a link to our blog. See who can check off the most from this list or tackle this list together!