Life on Folsom Farm Blog
Three Spring Cleaning Trends for a healthy happy home + Our Pure Haven Nontox Cleaning Faves
Believe it or not, house cleaning has become trendy. Just a quick peek at any social media app will tell you that, as “cleanfluencers” (influencers who publish solely cleaning content) have become a hot niche market. Cleanfluencers offer cleaning and organizing tips...
The Secret to a Radiant Complexion: The Role Collagen Plays in Your Microbiome Health
When it comes to skin care, most of us know the importance of using topical products designed to hydrate, protect, and rejuvenate our skin. But there’s a deeper connection between the health of our skin’s microbiome and the structural integrity of our skin. A key...
Thrive Market Faves for a Family of 8
As a busy mom of 6, I try to make healthy eating for myself and my family EASY and SIMPLE. If it's not easy for me, for us, then it doesn't work long term! With the family businesses, all the kids activities and homeschooling, we need easy pantry options that I can...
My Morning Routine MUSTS As a Mom of 6
As moms, how often do we wanna slow down time so we don’t miss the magic that’s in front of us in this season of motherhood? I know I’ve said those words many times. As I reflect on the last 14 years since I had our first baby, I remember a time when motherhood felt...
Fresh Sourdough Bran Muffins That the Whole Family Will Love
I was searching everywhere to find a sourdough bran muffin recipe and couldn’t find one that I loved so I took matters into my own hands! JD’s mom makes the yummiest bran muffins and since my new obsession is making everything at home with my sourdough starter, I was...
Sourdough Waffles + Healthy Swaps For The Whole Family
Can I be real with you, mom to mom?? It can feel super overwhelming when you’re trying to eat healthier and have an entire family to feed… especially if you have a spouse or kids who are resisting any changes when it comes to food! Let me first start with this: you do...
Creating Alignment in Your Business
PART 1: Identify Your Resistance There is a big difference in running a business with constant friction (resistance) and running a business that is seamless (alignment). That may be obvious, but can you identify the differences in your own business? Do you know what...
My PostPartum Philosophy
After having 6 babies and going through 6 different postpartum journey's, I get asked all the time....how do you keep making such a healthy and vibrant 'comeback' after each baby? So, I'd love to share my postpartum philosophy with you that has worked for me every...
Pulling From Past Experiences To Get Through Hard Things
Whether you are working hard to lose weight, get out of debt, grow a business, get a new job, finish school or raise your kiddos....you will always be presented with challenges. Life is HARD, but the truth is... we are built to get through hard things. As I'm...
A Natural Birth at the Hospital: My 6th and Final Childbirth
On Wednesday, June 14th at 10:46p we welcomed our 6th and final baby, Beck Brye Folsom, into our family. Our family is officially complete 🤍 5 weeks has flown by since Beck was born and I’m so grateful to be on this side of delivery! The delivery was a marathon,...
How to prepare and get through labor without any pain meds
If you are considering a natural birth and and looking for advice on how to get through labor without pain meds, I'd love to share my experiences with you! After having 6 babies… 2 with epidurals, 1 with an intrathecal that was done too late to even help, and 3...
BOD is Now BODi FAQs
BOD (Beachbody on Demand) is now BODi (Beachbody on Demand Interactive). The merging of the two platforms took place in March of 2023. So, if you have a current BOD membership and haven’t upgraded to the new BODi, you’ll continue to have your normal BOD access until...
The ‘Belly Only’ Pregnancy Myth
The ‘Belly Only' pregnancy. Can we chat for a sec about how unrealistic it is to expect that? It makes me sad when women get discouraged about the changes our bodies go through during something as miraculous as creating a little human. The Belly Only Pregnancy...
Sustainable Weight Loss is Not What You Think
Why do so many women continue to stay stuck, frustrated, unhappy and miserable in their own skin? I’m gonna let you in on something that I’ve learned over the last 7 years...... what you THINK is your goal - - - losing the 20 pounds (or whatever your goal weight...
Take Baby Steps
I still remember when it was a daily internal battle trying to make myself workout every day. I knew the benefits. I knew I felt so empowered every time I was done. I knew I wanted to make it a habit but it was a daily STRUGGLE and I hated it. So, I want to share...
Mindset for Weight Loss
I’ve been contemplating a question over the past month and even did a recent podcast on it…. “Why do we feel unqualified to do the things that tug at our heart?” This question has led me to a truth from God that I want to share with you today. And it’s the...
Fall Soup Recipe for Weight Loss
Just in time for colder weather!!! This soup recipe was inspired by the Ultimate Reset when I was doing it last Fall. It is still a staple in our house today. And while it is for detoxing, it’s ability to fill you up with low calories is the perfect soup recipe for...
Setting Your Non-Negotiable Habits
If you want to set up some non-negotiable habits in your life, you first have to answer the following question. Are there certain areas where you are trying to create consistency, but you keep falling off the ‘wagon’? If so, you are familiar with what I call the...
Meditation for Weight Loss
Meditation is a tool we can use for many things, and weight loss is one of them. I can’t say that meditation will directly help you lose weight, but the compound effect of all the benefits will assist you in making healthier decisions in all parts of your life, which...
Share Your Story to Grow Your Online Business
The ability to share your story is a big part of building a successful online business. And it’s not just putting your story on paper - it’s about allowing yourself to be vulnerable enough to share your struggles and how you’ve grown from them. Think about it, people...
Am I an Entrepreneur? (7 Signs You Are!)
Maybe you’ve entertained the idea of working for yourself or maybe you catch yourself daydreaming about it or maybe you are already working for yourself! If you’ve asked yourself the question “Am I an entrepreneur??” It’s possible you are!!! I'm Micah and I am an...
Staying Healthy During the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Since finding out we were pregnant with baby #5, I’ve been feeling alllll the first trimester vibes!! Are you in your first trimester of pregnancy or know someone who is?!? If so, keep reading or pass this along! I’ve felt all the emotions since finding out we were...
Healthy Habits of Happy Moms!!!
I have worked with thousands of moms since starting my business, so I have a lot of experience on what healthy habits create more happiness as a mom! Being a healthy mom is one thing, but what about being a healthy AND happy mom?!? I believe that being in good health...
Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (using Shakeology)
I made this AMAZING dessert the other day that I know you will love and will absolutely curb your afternoon or after dinner sweet tooth, WITHOUT sabotaging your goals!!! This chocolate mug cake recipe is super special because it uses 30+ superfoods! But don’t worry,...
Try this CrossFit Workout at Home
My husband and I just committed to a brand new at-home workout program that is crossfit-style. If you have ever wanted to do a CrossFit Workout at Home consistently, this 3 week program may be a great fit for you!! Why do a crossfit workout at home?? We’re half way...
How to Cleanse & Prepare for the Ultimate Reset
The Ultimate Reset is a 21 day program designed to teach you how to cleanse and gently detox your body from the inside out. I think it’s important to note that this program is focused on the insides, not the outside. Yes, one of the benefits will be weight loss when...
Reset in 21 Days with the Ultimate Reset
The Ultimate Reset is a 21 day program designed to reset, cleanse and gently detox your body from the inside out. I think it’s important to note that this program is focused on the insides, not the outside. Yes, one of the benefits will be weight loss when you commit...
6 Ways to Stay In Shape This Summer (physically + mentally)
Can you believe it?!?!? The Summer Season is here, FINALLY!!! I am so excited for boat days on the lake, cookouts and so much needed fun in the sun! BUUUT, I’m also very mindful about setting intentions to stay in shape and on track with my goals - both physically and...
3 Reasons Why You Struggle to Find a Workout Routine
I know how real the struggle is to workout consistently. It’s sooooooo easy to make an excuse NOT to do it. We can pull from hundreds of reasons why we can’t do that workout today or why it’s okay to skip it. You may be struggling because you want results NOW, you do...
A Healthy Lifestyle Cannot be Defined by a Set of Rules
From my experience as a healthy lifestyle coach, I have learned that staying well is about what you do everyday, not just when the threat ‘to get healthy’ is present. I am grateful that because of this virus epidemic, more people are waking up to the idea that they...