This year, Mother's Day in the United States falls on May 13. That means you have just over a month to get yo mama something nice or do something nice for her. I love giving thoughtful gifts, but I have to admit that it can be pretty tough to get your mom something interesting and not cliche. I recently received a hand-picked gift from Occasion Station . This is a pretty cool service that allows you to set reminders for special occasions, birthdays, Mother's Day , etc. and give you custom gift ideas for each event. If you upgrade to their  personal shopper option , they will even pick out and  ship the gifts for you! I received all kinds of cool eco-friendly products in my Occasion Station box. A couple of cute tote bags (my favorite is the "Plastic is So Last Season" one), a bracelet, and a notebook with recycled paper came in my gift box. You can see some of the gifts they have to offer in their gallery here . I recommend checking out what Occasion Statio...

One of the things that really trips people up about setting weight loss goals and being more mindful about eating is that you may often feel like you haven't "earned" your right to a treat or something that you might enjoy. Some people call them "cheat meals" or "cheat foods." I just call 'em things I like in moderation . It's important not to create new unhealthy habits around food as we form new, healthier habits. Food shaming yourself is definitely an unhealthy habit! The other thing we sometimes do to ourselves is what I'll call "relaxation shaming." I'm really guilty of this. If I'm not working out on a particular day because I'm sore or tired, or whatever , I shame myself into thinking I should be doing something. This year, I've focused more on not relaxation shaming myself because I am trying to avoid burning myself out, which I have done more often than I'd ever like to admit. One thing that ...