5 Tips for Getting Bikini Body Ready!
health + fitness
June 13, 2019
Ashley
Summer is right around the corner and it is time to get your body right! No more going to the empty side of the beach in hopes you don't see any one you know, or even worse, wearing a full length dress in 90 degree weather! It's time to shed some pounds and show some…
7 Benefits of Drinking a Gallon of Water a Day
- health + fitness, Thank God Im Natural
- January 24, 2019
- Ashley
Like many others I've seen tons of articles, pictures and hashtags regarding drinking a gallon of water a day and the benefits that followed. Men and women have jumped on the band wagon and have posted images of vast improvements in their weight, complexion and hair and nail growth. We here at tgin decided to join…
Warming Winter Smoothies
- health + fitness
- January 3, 2019
- Ashley
Smoothie staples, like berries and melons, may be out of season, but that’s no reason to pack away your Vitamix. Fall and winter provide fresh inspiration for NYC nutritionist Jeanette Bronee. The founder of Path for Life looks more to her well-stocked pantry than the produce aisle when creating energizing fall concoctions. These creative, warming…
5 Reasons to Let Go of Past Negativity and Look Forward to The Future
- health + fitness, Thank God Im Natural
- January 2, 2019
- Ashley
If you are anything like me then at some point in your life you've struggled with letting go of the past. You were hurt by something someone else did or maybe found it hard to let go of a mistake you made. Perhaps those issues are still bothering you and you have…
tgin Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
- hair + beauty, health + fitness, life + style, tgin + news, Thank God Im Natural
- October 1, 2018
- Ashley
I was 36 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. I discovered the lump in my breast while showering. Initially, I thought the lump was hormonal related and would go away, but it never did. Thankfully, my best friend from law school made me go to the doctor to get checked…
Six Steps to Detoxing for Fall
- health + fitness, Thank God Im Natural
- September 4, 2018
- Ashley
Fall is known for fabulous fashion, funky hair, and food, food, food. Sweet potato, and pumpkin pies, dressing, and macaroni, are a few that come to mind. After all, you no longer have to fit into that teeny tiny bikini, wedding season is over, and you can hide that extra ten pounds under a gorgeous…
5 Healthy Habits to Do Before Breakfast
- health + fitness
- April 6, 2018
- Ashley
As a freelancer it's easy to get distracted. Being your own boss comes with the perk of making your own schedule which can also be the downside. When your office can be your bedroom naps quickly become a part of your day and I'll do it tomorrow becomes your signature line. Even working a typical…
DIY Homemade Eucalyptus and Peppermint Cold Fighting Scrub
- health + fitness
- February 20, 2018
- Ashley
It’s that time again. The weather is getting a bit more chilly, you have traded in your sandals for booties and you are cuddled up indoors more often than not. Being cooped up indoors so much is unfortunately excellent for germs, bacteria and illness to spread. If you recently got a cold, want to…
7 Super Cute Valentine’s Day Updos
- health + fitness
- February 1, 2018
- Ashley
Valentine's Day is coming at full speed -- and even if you're not a fan of the chocolate and heart filled holiday...you may be a fan of these gorgeous date-night up dos. (We are!) You don't necessarily need to have waist-length hair to pull of these looks either....shoulder length (or possibly shorter) will do.…
tgin Founder and CEO Chris-Tia Donaldson Talks Breast Cancer Disparities on the Front Page of the Chicago Tribune
- hair + beauty, health + fitness, life + style, tgin + news, Thank God Im Natural
- November 30, 2017
- Ashley
Thank you to the Chicago Tribune for the feature on the front page! I’m extremely humbled to be able to give a voice to the voiceless and to bring light to the health disparities that face un- and under insured women dealing with breast cancer. Had it not been for my experience…
DIY All Natural Tea Rinses for Kinky, Curly, Natural Hair
- hair + beauty, health + fitness, life + style, Thank God Im Natural
- November 21, 2017
- Ashley
Drinking tea is said to have many benefits for your body, but teas aren’t just for drinking. Did you know that tea is healthy for your hair too? Tea rinses can reduce shedding, increase shine, and strengthen your hair. (more…)
tgin Founder and CEO Chris-Tia Donaldson Speaks at Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force’s Beyond October Health Expo
- health + fitness, life + style, tgin + news, Thank God Im Natural
- November 11, 2017
- Ashley
Breast cancer awareness doesn't end when October is over. Thanks so much to the 600 plus South side women who showed up to the Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force's Beyond October Health Expo last weekend. It was great meeting so many women from the South Side of Chicago who are interested in learning…