I used to lose sight of all I had because I was too busy complaining about what I didn't have or too frustrated about what was wrong with what I did have. Cynicism and negativity were my norm and people who were happy all the time bugged me (okay, maybe I was just super envious of them).
I'm not like that anymore.
Read MoreA few weeks ago I was craving a cupcake. In a BIG way. Specifically a vegan, gluten-free, pineapple carrot spice cupcake (which is gigantic enough to satisfy the cravings of at least four people) from one of my favorite cafes.
I didn’t give in, but I thought about that cupcake for about 5 hours.
Read MoreAs you may have noticed from many of the recipes I post, I'm a big fan of meals that don't take a lot of time to prepare. I like to refer to them as my version of "fast food". Many of you tell me that you're so busy that you don't "have time" to cook, which results in lots of takeout, drive-thrus and less than ideal food choices.
Read MoreA couple days ago I was at a coffee shop, sitting outside in the sun and leaning back comfortably in my chair with a notebook on my lap and brainstorming ideas for my upcoming blog posts. In mid-brainstorm, a man walked by and without stopping, he exclaimed, "You look relaxed!" "I sure am!" I responded
Read MoreToday I want to talk to you about one of my favorite topics: The Acid/Alkaline Balance.
A few years ago, I had no idea what the heck that was (sounds way too much like science class...not my favorite) but once I learned more, it was a real game changer for me. The way I looked at my diet and lifestyle completely transformed and I was able to understand what my body needed to heal and how to work with it in order to get healthy.
Read MoreI received an email from a friend the other day asking me if I had any advice for helping her deal with a family member who was "opposed to" her vegan diet. After I wrote her back, I thought it'd be helpful to post my answer on the blog since you might be up against a similar challenge in your life.
Read MoreIn just a few months, my parents will be celebrating their 39th anniversary.
WOW.
They are my heroes :)
In my entire life, I've never seen them fight, slam doors, yell at each other, or disrespect one another and for that I am incredibly grateful and consider myself extremely fortunate to have such positive role models in the relationship department.
Read MoreToday I celebrate my 31st birthday.
A few weeks ago, I was thinking about the life lessons and strategies I’ve learned up until this point that have transformed the way I live my life and the way in which I view myself, others, and the world around me. They have made such a big impact on me that I was inspired to write this blog post with the hope that at least one of these life lessons or strategies would transform you as well. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it :)
Read MoreA couple of weeks ago, I attended a fabulous dinner party for my friend's birthday. My friend's husband and step-dad prepared an incredible 5 course Italian meal for the birthday girl and 10 of her closest friends. Prior to the party I admit that I was feeling a bit anxious. Not only did "5 course meal" sound daunting, but I suspected that a lot of dishes would contain gluten and dairy, neither of which I eat very much of. I couldn't help but notice that several hours before the meal, I was already mentally preparing myself for feeling gross afterward.
Read MoreI just watched this 20 minute TED Talk and thought it was phenomenal and definitely worth sharing. It's entitled "The Power of Vulnerability" by Brene Brown and is about human connection, love and belonging. Be prepared to smile because not only is Brene Brown an excellent speaker, but she's funny as well. Below I've included the video as well as some of the main takeaways from the talk. Enjoy!
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