A & R Elderberries

02/20/2026

As an adult, I can absolutely tell a difference in my mood, focus, etc when I eat certain foods.
When I eat red and yellow food coloring I get angry (like start fights with people angry)

When I eat gluten I’m in a fog all day and have no motivation.

What foods affect you?

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

If your gut is off, everything feels off.

Energy. Mood. Hormones. Immunity.
It all starts in the gut. 🦠

During the 75 Holistic Challenge, I focus heavily on:
✨ Fermented foods
✨ Kombucha
✨ Fiber-rich meals
✨ Elderberry + fire cider
✨ Hydration

This isn’t about shrinking your body.
It’s about strengthening your system.

What’s ONE thing you’re doing right now for gut health?

02/19/2026

My current obsession: AM Super Bowl Bowl 🥣

Inspired by First Watch but made at home:
✨ Chia seeds
✨ Coconut milk
✨ Fresh fruit
✨ Granola
✨ Gluten-free toast + nut butter on the side

The chia + coconut milk combo is loaded with fiber and healthy fats, which means:
✔ Steady energy
✔ Blood sugar balance
✔ Gut support
✔ No 10am crash

It feels indulgent. It’s secretly functional.

Would you eat this for breakfast or snack?

02/18/2026

You don’t need January 1st to reset your life.
You just need a day with intention. 🌿

I’m continuing the 75 Holistic Challenge, and it’s not about extremes. It’s about stacking small, powerful habits for 75 days straight:

✔ Move my body daily
✔ Eat whole, nourishing foods
✔ Hydrate (64+ oz)
✔ Support gut + immune health (Kombucha, etc)
✔ 10 minutes of mindset work
✔ One intentional “act of peace” per day

No punishment. No crash dieting. No burnout.
Just consistency, gut health, movement, and mental clarity.

If you started and stopped… start again.
If you never started… this is your sign. 💚

Comment “HOLISTIC” if you want the checklist of all the things I'm working on.

12/26/2025

✨ Happy Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating! ✨

May your days be filled with unity, creativity, purpose, and joy.

Habari Gani? ❤️💚🖤

Wishing you a beautiful and meaningful celebration.

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from A&R! ✨🎄

Wishing you a day filled with warmth, laughter, full bellies, and cozy moments.

May your home feel peaceful, your heart feel full, and your season be blessed.

From our family to yours — Merry Christmas! ❤️

12/21/2025

✨ Happy Winter Solstice, friends! ✨

Today marks the shortest day and longest night of the year — a turning point where we welcome back the light little by little. 🌙➡️☀️

The Winter Solstice has been celebrated for thousands of years as a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, lighter, brighter days are coming.

And as we move through this shift, our bodies and minds feel it too.
Less sunlight can mean:
🧠 Lower mood
😴 More fatigue
🥶 Slower digestion
🌬️ Weaker immunity

So today is a beautiful moment to pause and ask yourself:
✨ What can I do to support myself as the light returns?

Some gentle solstice-inspired practices:
🌿 Sip something warm + nourishing
🕯 Light a candle to welcome the returning sun
🍲 Eat grounding foods (soups, roasted veggies, fermented foods)
💜 Take your elderberry + fire cider for seasonal immune support
🤍 Add moments of rest into your routine

May this season bring you peace, comfort, and the reminder that brighter days are ahead.

Happy Solstice, friends. ❄️

12/20/2025

Okayyyy friends… can we talk about the holiday germ explosion for a second? 😅

Between family gatherings, school parties, office potlucks, and every kid coughing in the grocery store aisle…
it’s officially Elderberry Season™.

Elderberry is packed with:
💪 Antioxidants
🦠 Immune-supporting flavonoids
🌿 Vitamin C + antiviral properties
💜 Natural inflammation support

Around the holidays, I take it daily — and the second I feel a tickle in my throat?
Elderberry + Fire Cider = my personal “shut it down” combo.

Whether you’re trying to stay healthy through travel, big family get-togethers, or just school pickup lines… this is your friendly reminder:
✨ It’s easier to stay healthy than to get healthy once germs hit.

Drop a 💜 if elderberry is part of your winter routine!

12/17/2025

Holiday season = family gatherings… and germs. 😂

If your crew is anything like mine, someone always shows up coughing.

This is the PERFECT time to keep elderberry syrup on hand for daily immune support.
One spoonful a day keeps the family germs away. 💜

Are you hosting this year or traveling?

12/14/2025

✨ Happy First Night of Hanukkah! ✨

Wishing all who celebrate a season filled with light, love, warmth, and miracles.

Chag Sameach! 🕎💙

12/10/2025

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to our Porch Food Bank. 💛

Because of this community’s generosity, we’ve been able to help so many families affected by the food stamp crisis and the shutdown.

We are still collecting:
🛒 Non-perishable foods
🧼 Hygiene items
💵 Monetary donations (CashApp: $ambs0976)

If you or someone you know is struggling, please DM us privately. You’re not alone.