Updates from Terri Bonin

Our Summer Bucket List: Simple Summer Activities That Keep Kids Happy, Purposeful, and Off Screens

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:37:00 CDT

Summer can either become a season full of beautiful memories… or a long stretch of boredom, messes, and kids constantly saying, “There’s nothing to do!”

Our family stays home during the HOT summer months, so creating purposeful summer routines has become something I tackle intentionally every year. My goal isn’t to keep my kids endlessly entertained every second of the day. Honestly, constant passive entertainment usually creates grumpy, restless children anyway.

Smooth Travel Tips: The Essential Oils Terri Never Travels Without

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:24:00 CDT

Travel is exciting… but let’s be honest, it can also be complete chaos for the body.

Last month, my son Samuel and I flew 13 hours across the globe to the Mediterranean with a few hundred of my work friends. It was beautiful, exciting, unforgettable… and exhausting. 😅

Between cramped airplane seats, long bus rides, weird sleep schedules, overstimulation, and eating at odd hours (even if the food was amazing), travel has a way of throwing your body completely off-script.

And after years of traveling with a big family, I’ve learned there are two things that can ruin a trip faster than almost anything else:

Summer’s Best Sidekick

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:29:00 CDT

Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for fireflies, lemonade, baseball games, backyard barbecues, family vacations, and spontaneous adventures into the great outdoors. Whether you’re headed to a woodland campsite or simply relaxing on the patio, there’s one summer essential you’ll want within arm’s reach all season long...

He Itched. He Sneezed. He Married Me Anyway.

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:45:00 CDT

Opposites attract. Humanity is hilarious like that.

But when we first got married, spending time outside was miserable for him.

He would....

Healthy Living 101: The One Nutrition Tip That Changes Everything

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:36:00 CDT

If you and I were sitting together over tea, and you told me you were exhausted…

Tired.
Discouraged.
Struggling with your health or weight.

Maybe just plain sick and tired of feeling sick and tired.

And if I could only give you ONE piece of advice—not 31 health hacks, not 7 foods to avoid, not another complicated diet plan—I know exactly what I would say.

But first…

Why Recovery and Support Matter More as We Age

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:25:00 CDT

How to Stay Active, Strong, and Injury-Free While Pursuing Your Fitness Goals

For Mother’s Day, I got a weighted vest.

Because apparently walking around with extra weight strapped to my body is going to help prepare me for my newest adventure…

👉 Ninja Warriors training. 😅

And honestly?
They’re probably right.

At first, I felt pretty unstoppable.

Then my muscles and ligaments gently reminded me:

“We are no longer 22 years old.”

Suddenly my workouts started feeling a little like this:

The Exercise Energy Edge

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:26:00 CDT

How to Improve Workout Performance, Recovery, and Hydration Naturally

Are you an exercise junkie?
Are your kids running from one sport to the next?

Or maybe you just want a little more energy, endurance, and recovery from your workouts.

Let’s be honest—who doesn’t want an edge when it comes to performance?

But here’s the key:

👉 What you put into your body matters just as much as the effort you put out.

Your Outdoor Adventure Kit Starts Here

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:12:00 CDT

How to Recover Faster After Outdoor Activities (So You Can Do It Again Tomorrow)

Happy Tuesday—because May is when everything shifts.

We go from “maybe I’ll take a walk” to full-on outdoor mode:

Hikes
Yard projects
Bike rides
Chasing kids in the sunshine

And then… the next morning hits.

You wake up sore, your skin feels dry, and suddenly that motivation to get back outside? Gone.

DIY At-Home Spa Day for Summer (Easy, Affordable Self-Care Ideas)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:40:00 CDT

Summer is right around the corner, and it can feel like everyone is heading off on beach vacations, sharing sun-soaked selfies, and living their best “bikini-ready” life.

If that’s not your reality this year, it’s easy to feel a little left out.

But here’s the truth: you don’t need a luxury resort or a $1,000 spa day to relax, recharge, and feel amazing.

You can create your own at-home spa day—simple, affordable, and honestly… way more comfortable (hello, pajamas all day).

Spring Skincare Reset

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:09:00 CDT

Simplify Your Routine for Hydrated, Glowing Skin

As the weather warms up, your skin changes—whether you realize it or not. That rich, heavy moisturizer that worked wonders in winter can suddenly leave your skin feeling greasy, clogged, or just… off.

If your skin isn’t looking as fresh or glowing as you’d like right now, it might be time for a simple seasonal reset.

The good news? You don’t need a complicated routine to get results. In fact, less is often more.