Spring is officially here and it's time refine your healthy habits. Here are 5 healthy spring essentials to have the best spring ever!
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Hi guys!
Happy beautiful, flowery gorgeous spring. I'm ready to kick this super weird winter to the curb and start this next season fresh with a healthy spring.
It's hard to not feel revived when surrounded by such joyful things! Look at these beauts that are already in bloom in Asheville.
So much joy.
Spring for me is all about growth, new beginnings and a fresh way of thinking. The new spring season has always been an ideal time for me to assess my health and happiness and figure out how to do things even a little better.
Life is all about growing... isn't it?
So with spring officially starting Monday I thought I'd share a few things I'm doing to have a healthy spring this year.
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5 Essentials for a Healthy Spring
Fresh Sunscreen
Since I often am in the running for palest person alive, I always take time in the spring to look at what sunscreen I have (and often toss!) and buy fresh bottles for the upcoming season. Sunny days even this early in the year can burn! I very vividly remember getting burnt at a 5K on a sunny day in March. There's nothing healthy about a sunburn.
Remember, sunscreen doesn't last forever either. For best results toss last year's and get some new stuff for all the fun you are going to have this spring and summer. Just think of all the adventures these bottles are going on!
New Sunglasses
Is there anything more fun than a new pair of sunnies! Sunglasses not just look cool but promote good eye health, so get a fresh pair for a healthy spring.
Get Allergies Under Control
This is a big one! It's time to FINALLY get those allergies under control. You can't have a healthy spring sneezing all the time!
For many of us, spring allergies can be debilitating and it's critical to remember to start taking your meds and get your plan of action now. If you've been a long time reader of the blog, you know that I have really struggled with allergies in the past to the point of having sinus surgery several years ago. Stuff like this used to be my worst nightmare!
After working with my doctors for a long time (which I recommend you do if you are having serious issues,) I finally have my allergies under control. One critical thing that I added to my allergy routine was nose spray. Pills would treat the headaches and such but nothing else would help my nose congestion. It was by far the best thing that kept me from constantly feeling foggy.
This spring there is a new spray to choose from and I think it could help many of you have a healthy spring. It's called FLONASE® Sensimist™ Allergy Relief and it's a new over-the-counter treatment for allergies available at CVS. It's a game changer!
It's also scent-free, alcohol free, has little to no drip and is less invasive with a short nozzle. So basically it takes a lot of things that make a nose spray uncomfortable and makes them better. I had a lot of trouble using nose sprays at all, and this mist delivery system was what finally allowed me to use one!
You used to only be able to get FLONASE® Sensimist™ by prescription and now it's available over the counter at CVS, which is ahhhh-mazing! If you are struggling, I highly recommend you try it out.
For those of you who suffer from allergies, next week I'm going to share the complete steps I took to finally conquer my allergies. So more deets to come!
Keep an Allergy Kit
While it is so much better to proactively treat allergies, sometimes it catches up with you. Stop by CVS and pick up a few CVS Health essentials to treat those headaches, sore throats and even watery eyes.
Make a kit so you don't have to stop by the store the next time you are feeling bad.
Embrace the Flowers
One of the great joys of spring is getting back outdoors and seeing the beautiful show. It's invigorating for your soul to embrace nature this time of year. There is no better way to ditch the winter blues and have a healthy spring than to surround yourself with this!
Now you're ready to have a healthy spring this year too!
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If you struggle with allergies, try FLONASE® Sensimist™ Allergy Relief the next time you are at CVS!
5 Healthy Essentials for the Best Spring Ever! Share on XThanks for making Running in a Skirt part of your day! Come back tomorrow for my Crock Pot Glazed Carrots!
Your turn!
What healthy spring essentials would you add to the list?
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Kristy from Southern In Law says
This totally makes me miss spring! How gorgeous are those blooms?!?!
JulieWunder says
Thank you! They made my week.
kimmythevegan says
Great tips Julie! I LOOOOOVE spring. The sunscreen tip is a really good one. I definitely use that all spring & summer with my fair skin, otherwise I burn.
I'm so lucky I don't suffer from allergies, but the hubby does - so we'll have to check these out.
And sunglasses for sure! I just bought a nice pair for the first time - I usually buy cheapo ones, but I bought nice, polarized ones and they really make a huge difference. It's so good for eye health =)
JulieWunder says
It is! I bet they are fabulous!
Tiffany VanSickle says
We had a trip to Mexico in February so I'm set with new sunscreen! 🙂 My allergies have been up and down with the constantly-changing weather but Benadryl has been keeping me in check so far!
JulieWunder says
That sounds like the perfect way to use sunscreen!
Kristina @ Love & Zest says
Yeessss, Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen!!! Wear the suncreen lovelies! I absolutely love spring flowers, but oh the allergies. I'm looking forward to reading how your post about how you conquered them!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Kristina!
Patricia @Sweet and Strong says
Ok well if you say to buy new sunglasses I guess I should, hehe. And those flowers are so beautiful! Hoping we start experiencing some spring like temperatures here in DC this weekend! Happy Spring =)
Crystal says
Love all the beautiful blooms! As lovely as they are to look at, they sure can mess with my breathing. Allergy relief is a must this time of year.
JulieWunder says
So true! Thanks Crystal.
Maria says
These flowers are so refreshing! I have the Flonase covered haha.
JulieWunder says
Haha! me toooo!
Edye says
What beautiful flowers! Wishing you a wonderful spring, Julie <3
JulieWunder says
You too, Edye! Thank you so much.
Andrea on Vacation says
Look at all those gorgeous flowers! I can't wait for spring- 1) I like flowers and 2) our furnace is broken- brrrrrr
Authentic Food Quest says
Those flowers are perfect! I'm ready for spring now 🙂
Jenn says
Luckily, I don't suffer from allergies, but I do need a new pair of sunglasses!
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
All of those flowers! 😀 Wishing they were here in Maine instead of the snow!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
My husband suffers from allergies every Spring because of all the pollen in the air. I will see if the FLONASE Sensimist Allergy Relief would work for him and help him through Spring.
Pam says
Like most, I suffer from spring allergies. I love all of the beautiful flowers but they bring with them a whole set of issues. Thank God for antihistamines! I also need to get some new sunglasses and sunscreen too.
abbey sharp says
A bright lipstick and some fresh herb plants in my kitchen would be lovely as well!!
JulieWunder says
That sounds like spring perfection! Thanks Abbey.
Chrissy says
I should get into the habit of tossing old sunscreen and stocking up on new stuff. I end up waiting too long. And I'm hoping my allergies aren't bad this year. I've heard Flonase is great!
JulieWunder says
It is great! Really helps.
Heather @ Kraus House Mom says
I go through gallons of sunscreen every year and tons of allergy medicine as well. I can't wait for the snow that's left here to just melt so I can enjoy spring.
JulieWunder says
It's time for winter to be over!
Sarah says
I'm not sure why but seems like it isn't until late May when I see friends and family remembering to get sunscreen and even then sometimes pulling out stuff that is years old out of the boat or camping box. I have sunscreen on hand year round. Great list, and love the flowers!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Sarah!
Lindsay Cotter says
Those flowers are just gorgeous! Love your list of essentials! Shopping for new sunglasses sounds like a great idea to me! hehe
JulieWunder says
Me too! Always fun to get new shades!
Saidah Washington says
I need to restock my allergy medications for the spring. We are big time allergy sufferers.
JulieWunder says
Me too! It's the worst.
Carmy says
I definitely need to restock my sunscreen! Always forget until it is too late!
JulieWunder says
Me too! Thanks Carmy!
Jessica @Nutritioulicious says
All these flowers make me want more spring weather ASAP! So gorgeous!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Jessica! Bring on spring!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
Allergy meds and sunscreen are key for me. That way I really can embrace the flowers 🙂
JulieWunder says
Me tooooo!
Mariangelica @ Chasing Littles says
Mannn, those flowers. THose phtos! I'll tell you they really made me happy! I could use some of that right about now! We still have snow!!!
JulieWunder says
Me too! Hopefully it will warm up for you soon.
Christina Bauer says
I badly need new sunglasses, but I'm so darn picky, and refuse to spend gobs of money on them, that I just suffer with the ones I have 🙁
JulieWunder says
Haha! I've had good luck in the past at Marshalls and TJMaxx.
ACKTIVE LIFE says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE lots of beautiful spring flowers in my apartment! It makes me smile and happier every time I look at them. I always get my bunches from TJ's, because you cannot beat their prices. 🙂 Happy Spring!
JulieWunder says
They do have the best flowers!
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
Girl allergies are INSANE here in Arkansas. My husband and I both are constantly popping some type of allergy pill in the spring, ha! Gorgeous flowers! You know I love some fresh blooms!
JulieWunder says
It's bad!!! At least it's pretty! You should try that nose spray-- it really, really helps!
Lora @ Crazy Running Girl says
Spring is such a great time of year! I love seeing all the flowers come out. 🙂
JulieWunder says
Me too! Thanks so much Lora!
Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny says
I'm SO ready for spring and can't wait for the warm weather! Loving all these positive healthy essentials for the upcoming season! 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Kelly!
Neely Moldovan says
I really need a good sunscreen! I have such fair skin and I always burn no matter what!
JulieWunder says
Me too!
Annmarie says
Yaas! I just invested in a new pair of sunglasses...hoping it helps to bring the warmer weather here faster! 😉
JulieWunder says
Haha! I like the way you think!
Kristina Paché - Ferency says
Great post and informative. I'm very much looking forward to spring! I would probably add hand sanitizer and small bag of Kleenex to my kit. The allergy meds and sunscreen is a good idea!
JulieWunder says
Such good additions!
Emily says
Spring Flowers are my FAVORITE! And I think we need to get new sunscreen; I already got sunburnt last Saturday. O_O
JulieWunder says
Oh no! Time to replace!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
What gorgeous flowers! I do not think we are quite in bloom that much here yet but wow the allergies are already in full blom
JulieWunder says
I know! They hit early here too.
Beth Ann Chiles says
That Flonase is wonderful! I started using the new kind this spring and love it! And I think you might have visited The Biltmore! 🙂
JulieWunder says
I did :-)! It was lovely! The first round is up!
robin Rue says
I can't wait for the flowers to start blooming here in Boston. We have about another month before that happens. In the meantime I will stock up on sunblock like you suggested.
JulieWunder says
We are super early this year!
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
I am so ready for spring to get here and stay! Sunscreen is something I use everyday, not just in the warmer months! On my face that is, I need to start applying it to whole body now!
JulieWunder says
I need to do it more in the winter!
heather @Lunging Through Life says
I could use those flowers to brighten up the house over here! ha But relaly I need to remember to go through my sunscreen for sure! Great idea!
JulieWunder says
So cheerful! I wish I had vases of them!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
Send me some of those flowers, will you? I could really use something bright and cheery right now!
JulieWunder says
I know! They would help!
Blane Sherer says
Nice to see all of your beautiful flower shots ( smile ).
Welcome to Spring.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Blane! Happy spring!