Last week I breathed a sigh of relief as I finally got my Save-theDates in the mail. I went the DIY route on them to save a little money and there were a couple of minor snafus along the way that held things up. Sprinkle in a 2-week vacation and not realizing just how long it would take to collect… Read More

There are so many ways I draw on inspiration in my life. A big one is travel. If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know I just returned from 10 days in Portugal and Marrakech. When I travel, I bring my computer along to stay on top of email, but generally, I take a step back from work (hence, the lack… Read More

Last year I made it my business to go to a lot of blog conferences. I loved them all, but one in particular stood out because 1) I spoke at it and 2) I made some really memorable connections with other like-minded bloggers (and brands) whose blogs I still read and whom I still keep in touch with on social… Read More

Paleo, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, raw, macrobiotic – it’s all enough to make your head spin. While I’m all about putting labels on food (i.e. labeling GMOs), I’m not so into labeling diets, or more accurately, “diets”. If the “diet of the moment” has you wondering if you should conform, consider that how you choose to eat should be a personal… Read More

I get a lot of emails from women who want to take big leaps. Many of them want to make career changes and go into health coaching. Others want to make lifestyle changes and become healthier and happier. Many of these women are just like I used to be: curiously ambitious, dissatisfied with the status quo, searching for more meaning… Read More

The world’s been abuzz about oil pulling lately, and I’ll bet you’ve either heard about this holistic, Ayurvedic self care practice of swirling coconut oil around in your mouth or you’ve even tried it yourself. Some of the benefits of oil pulling, include: whiter teeth reduced bacteria in the mouth reduced inflammation in the gums fresher breath Most of the… Read More

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Millennial Central for Seventh Generation. I received a promotional item and product samples as a thank you for participating. This month I’m teaming up with Seventh Generation to help spread awareness about the importance of chemical reform in the United States. When I started prioritizing my health and wellness years ago, it… Read More

The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Les Mills.  This winter I’ve been on a mission to build strength. Training for half marathons and triathlons involves a lot of cardio, which is a good thing, but last year I realized my workouts were becoming imbalanced and building muscle strength was where I directed my focus during… Read More

I participated in a Blogger Activation on behalf of Millennial Central for Modere I received a promotional item to facilitate my review and to thank me for my participation. Earlier this week we had our first sign of 60 degree weather. That didn’t last long as we’re back to the cold temps now. Regardless, the first sign of Spring weather (or any change in… Read More