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How I Healed My Stomach with Probiotics

By Esperanza on November 17, 2019

Probiogen, probiotics, smart spore probiotics, health, beauty, wellness, gut health, women's health, weight management, women's vitality, stress management, lifestyle, lifestyle blogger, healthy and beauty, The Urban Darling.

About five years ago, I had food poisoning from a bad Caesar salad. I was having terrible acid reflux and stomach pain so I took a trip to the doctor’s office where I was given a “GI cocktail”, which was basically straight antibiotics that made me sick all night. I didn’t know back then that after taking antibiotics, you need to take probiotics to balance out the bacteria in your stomach. For years I struggled with stomach pain before meeting with a naturopath who recommended probiotics. I’ve been taking Probiotics ever since!

Meeting with a Nutritionist & My Meal Plan + Regimen

By Esperanza on November 14, 2019

Root Whole Body, Portland, naturopath, Naturopathic Medicine, smoothies, diet, health, healthy food, meal plan, regimen, supplements, lifestyle blogger, The Urban Darling.

I’ve been visiting Root Whole Body these past few months for massage and acupuncture and recently I decided to meet with their nutritionist/naturopath to discuss my diet and lifestyle. I’ve always been pretty good about eating healthy, but I know that I am lacking in certain areas and wanted someone to help me detect the holes in my diet. Between all the information about health and diet online and misinformation from friends and co-workers that I’ve heard over the years, it’s hard to know where to start.

Pets

Mealtime with Freshpet- Indio’s Favorite Dog Food

By Esperanza on August 31, 2019

Freshpet, dog food, mealtime, Indio, labradoodle, puppy, labradoodle puppy, puppy food, blogger, The Urban Darling, lifestyle blogger.

As a new dog mom, I’m always searching for the best products for my sweet Indio. (In case you missed the post about my new puppy, you can read more about him here!) I try to make healthy choices about what I put in my body, so of course I want to do the same for my growing pup. I recently discovered Freshpet for mealtimes which both Indio and I love!

Portland, Oregon, USA | Wellness

Taking Time for Self Care at Root Whole Body

By Esperanza on August 29, 2019

Root Whole Body, Portland, Oregon, sauna, massage, facials, Naturopath, Massuese, Chiropractor, cafe, spa, Acupuncture, cupping.

I have had back problems for several years now because I’m always at my desk working on my laptop or hunching over my phone. It’s a known fact that people who work desk jobs struggle with back pain. I do yoga and get up every half hour but I wanted to do something more to combat the tension. That’s when I found Root Whole Body in NW Portland! I’ve been visiting Root Whole Body for a few months now and it has been exactly what I needed! They have a location in SE as well but the NW location is the newer location.

My Life | Pets

How I Get Through the Day as a New Dog Mom with Mr. Coffee

By Esperanza on July 25, 2019

labradoodle, puppy, new puppy, dog mom, Mr. Coffee, coffee lifestyle blogger, blogger, coffee maker, The Urban Darling.

As a new dog mom to a 10 week old puppy, I need all the help I can get! That’s when Mr. Coffee comes to the rescue. I love that the Mr. Coffee® Easy Measure 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker is so easy to use and makes consistently good cups of coffee. We are currently crate/potty training Indio so he has to be taken out 3-5 times a night. Needless to say, I have been very sleep deprived! A strong cup of coffee in the morning has been a lifesaver.

My Life

How to Improve Your Credit Score with CreditRepair.com

By Esperanza on July 15, 2019

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When I first graduated high school, I didn’t know a lot about credit or if I even had a credit score! It wasn’t until a few years later when I moved to Oregon to attend University and had to find an apartment that I even started to think about credit! The landlord of the apartment I was looking to move in to asked what my credit score was. I had no idea so I immediately went in to my bank to speak to someone about it.

Wellness

My Daily Vitamin Regimen with made for_

By Esperanza on June 19, 2019

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Do you every wonder if you are getting the right vitamins and supplements? I’ve always taken vitamins but I started to really wonder if I was taking the ones my body needed. I often don’t feel well throughout the day and I knew it must be because I was missing something essential. That’s why I turned to made for_!

My Life | Pets

Meet My New Puppy!

By Esperanza on May 27, 2019

Meet my new puppy Indio! He is a black male Labradoodle that I adopted from Forevergreen Farms in Amboy, WA. My friends and family can all tell you that I have wanted a Labradoodle puppy for soooo long! So I am beyond the moon happy that I can now say that I am a proud dog mom of a Labradoodle.

Food

The Little Things with AVA Grace Vineyards

By Esperanza on March 22, 2019

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It’s the little things that make life beautiful like a strong cup of coffee or your favorite wine! After a long week, I decided to take it easy this weekend and treat myself to a few of my favorite things! I stopped by my local grocer to grab a french baguette, a beautiful bouquet, and my favorite AVA Grace Vineyards wines. All the makings for the perfect weekend dinner!

Urban Darling Home | Wellness

My New Bedding & Night Time Routine with Tuft & Needle

By Esperanza on March 15, 2019

Tuft & Needle, bedding, new bedding, night time routine, lifestyle blogger, master bedroom, interior design.

I recently partnered with Tuft & Needle to take the #8hoursleepchallenge! I was given a linen duvet, linen sham sets, a new comforter, new pillows, and a new mattress all from Tuft & Needle, so that I could start the challenge in style. I don’t know about you guys, but when I love the way my bedroom looks, I am able to sleep so much better! What can I say, I’m a person that loves to be visually pleased (lol). A stylish and well organized room makes me happy!