A Lesson in Minimalism
You may have heard by now that I recently returned from an amazing 2 week vacation, but this post isn't about the trip itself, but more the amount of shit I took with me and the lesson I learned in…
Sustainable Saturday – We Need to Wake Up
This week's post is going to be a little different...because WE NEED TO WAKE UP! Usually, during #sustainablesaturday, I try to explain why sustainability is important. I try to share facts and reasons as to why we should care about…
3 Ways to Celebrate Spring
SPRING IS HERE!! Finally! Has it felt like a long winter to anyone else? The wheel of the year has turned and we're into the growing season (finally!). It's important to acknowledge the changing seasons and celebrate each of them.…
7 Reasons Your Skin Will Thank You For Drinking Water
In my recent post about a basic skincare routine, someone pointed out to me that I didn't speak to why water is important for skin, so I thought "well, that's a great topic for another blog post I suppose"... so…
DIY Aloe Vera Toner Recipe
Today I want to share with you all a simple, DIY toner recipe. Toner is the often-forgotten step in our skincare routines when we get busy. Hopefully, this simple and quick recipe will allow you to maintain your toning routine…
Lessons from Lunch
As I write this blog post, it's a gorgeous Sunday afternoon. The weather is sunny, there's not a cloud in the sky, the temperature is near 70 and I'm typing this from our deck. And today was a good day.…
4 Steps to Create a Basic Skincare Routine
Today's blog will cover the benefits and "how to" for each of these 4 steps to help you create your own basic skincare routine. Skincare can be a daunting and overwhelming topic if you let it, but it doesn't have…
I took a day off and had the BEST day!
I took a day off and had the BEST day! Last week I posted that I wasn't feeling inspired and wouldn't be posting a blog as per the usual Monday schedule. I also said that I gave "myself permission" to…
Chakras 101
Chakras 101 Today I want to talk about chakras! Pronounced like shock-rahs (this is how most Americans seem to pronounce it) or chock-rahs (the actual pronunciation, where the ch is a hard sound). The word "chakra" originates from Sanskrit and…
5 Simple ways to take care of your feet
5 Simple ways to take care of your feet "Take care of your feet...they carry you everywhere you go."- I don't know who originally said that, or if it's a famous quote or just something my mom says. It's winter!…