Friends! It’s been far too long since my last blog post. And I’m going to blame the hiatus on the fact that I’m currently 18 WEEKS PREGNANT! I still can’t believe it. To be honest, I never pictured myself as a mom. Not that I specifically didn’t want kids, I […]
My First Sensory Deprivation Tank Experience
Greetings, friends!! My blogging schedule has been a bit sporadic lately, so thanks for bearing with me. So… I’m the first to admit, I’ll pretty much try anything in the name of wellness. But when my boyfriend Matt suggested we try a sensory deprivation tank, I was a little hesitant. […]
Natural Pet Care: Choosing The Right Dog Food
Greetings, friends! Today’s topic is brought to you by my Dachshund Sherman breaking out in hives all over his body out of absolutely nowhere. NOT a good day. I’ve had dogs and cats pretty much my whole life, so I think it’s safe to say I’ve learned a thing or […]
12 Healthy Kitchen Staples I Keep On Hand
When it comes to staying on track with your wellness goals, diet obviously plays a huge role. What we put in is what we get out. And quite frankly, if we eat shit, we will feel like (yup, you guessed it) shit! One of the tips mentioned in 10 Tips […]
10 Tips For a Healthier Kitchen (Without Breaking the Bank)
Ah, the kitchen. The heart of the home. It’s where the party’s at. It’s the place where everyone comes together. That one room we always seem to circle back to eventually. Well, that and the bathroom. But let’s not go there. The house I grew up in was totally and […]
Finding Balance
Not going to lie– things haven’t been perfect lately. I injured my lower back a couple weeks ago and the pain was debilitating. (Grateful for the massage + bodywork I had done.) I’ve been feeling pretty down. My diet has been less than perfect. A loved one has a potential […]
My Healthy Morning Routine
Some of us just aren’t morning people. I never was, and to be honest, I still am not. However, over the years I have developed a self-care routine that has totally transformed my mornings. The a.m. is an important time of day. It is when we are at our most […]
Food Combining 101
Chances are, at some point in your life you’ve eaten a sandwich. Let’s look at the classic take on a sandwich, for example: sliced turkey, lettuce, cheese, tomato, with mayo on sourdough bread. Ya know, the works. Well, if you were to take proper food combinations into consideration, a sandwich […]
Adopting A Clean Plant-Based Diet
Whether you are already on the plant-based train or the idea of it intrigues you, frightens you, or makes you roll your eyes back into your head, you should know that for a long time, I did not feel it was practical or necessary to eliminate animal products from my […]