Happy Monday! I recently embarked on a journey. A journey I did not even realize was necessary until it began. A couple of months ago it hit me. I wake every morning up with a need for coffee to start my day and found myself winding down in the evening with a glass of wine 3-4 times a week. Our …
Hi Friends! Just wanted to take a moment to check in. COVID-19 is really taking a toll on many of us mentally, physically and financially. First and foremost, I want to let you know the you are not alone. My anxiety has skyrocketed the past few weeks and I am finding ways to power through without letting it get the …
“This too shall pass.” A simple sentiment stated by Barry’s CEO yesterday after sharing the fact that we will temporarily close our doors due to COVID-19. Right now we are in the midst of an extremely scary and unnerving worldwide pandemic. The mear word pandemic is one that I literally never uttered until this week. I have lost two blog …
I don’t know about you, but I always feel so much more calm and collected when my house is clean. Having a nice, tranquil place to come home to at the end of the day and spend time with family is super important for me, and since I work a lot from home, I need my space to be …
If you guys have been following me for a while then you know how much I love a “conveniently healthy”, nutrient dense treat. I have been making energy balls for years. Why? Because they are simple to make and the variety of flavor combinations is amazing! These bites literally took me five minutes make and they are an awesome pre …
When we first moved to the Bay Area we were forced to downsize our home. We had little room left for CJ to play or a space for us to workout. Our oversize furniture no longer worked for the space and we needed an extra bedroom for guests. One day, I was driving down the road and ran into a …
You guys! I really cannot believe that 90% of my meals lately are plant based. As a life long meat eater, I never saw myself being able to take a turn down “plant eaters lane”, but here we are, and Honestly, after having CJ, I was having a tough time getting back to myself. I was eating healthy and dabbling …
A couple of weeks ago I walked into an urgent care clinic for a flu test! My husband was diagnosed with Influenza A and a few days later, so was my son. I was set to travel to the east coast the following day and wasn’t feeling awful, but definitely not 100%. When I sat dow to get my vitals …
It has taken me roughly 35 years to LOVE my curly hair. 35 years of trial and error, oyes and joys to feel empowered by wearing my hair curly. As a mixed woman, I grew up with a mom that had long, gorgeous, STRAIGHT hair. She always took the reins and never made me feel like my curls were anything …
You guys know that I’ve been sticking to a mostly plant based diet lately. I absolutely love cooking and experimenting with new recipes so much that I really don’t find myself missing meat all that much. I’m realizing that a wide variety of fruits, veggies and healthy grains are all I really need to keep me going throughout the …
All moms know this fact – from the moment we wake up in the morning to when our heads hit the pillow, it’s all go go go! My schedule is different every week, but one thing that is consistent is the time I spend with my son, cooking him quality meals and making sure his diet is packed with …
It is that time of year where everyone has the best of intensions to lose weight and feel great. Unfortunately, many of us take a leap and blindly sign up for gym or studio memberships without giving much thought to what an ideal fitness regimen would look like. Exercise is so individual and takes a little a little soul searching …
Hi guys! Many of you have requested ideas for plant based breakfasts. It is easy to get stuck in a rut of only oats or avocado toasts. I have rounded up 20 exciting plant based breakfast recipes for you to try. If you give them a go, leave a comment below! When people hear the words plant and based together, …
I am currently sitting with my mom as she recovers from surgery. We are watching the morning news and they are currently discussing holiday stress. Stress that often times comes in the form of gift giving, party planning and grief! Steve Leder was discussing how the holidays effect us on the deepest level and how grief and loss affect us …
Last week, I went Christmas shopping for CJ. He has always been into toys. He plays and plays and plays all day and night. Trucks, books, laptops, things that spin and play music. It is kind of hysterical to watch. He is so into his toys that every morning he comes downstairs is like Christmas. After his bottle, he bangs …
OK OK OK, so I wasn’t going to do a gift guide since it seems this time of year all I see everywhere is BUY, BUY, BUY, but you asked and I delivered. With that said, I have been #Influencedby on numerous occasions and actually have purchased some of my favorite goods from fellow blogger babes! So I appreciate the …
