I've slowly been transitioning to "cleaner" beauty and household products over the years, and recently discovered this clean perfume brand, By/ Rosie Jane, via Gurl Gone Green. Unlike "conventional" perfume, Rosie Jane's scents are phlatate and paraben-free with no endocrine disruptors. The company is also very transparent with their ingredient list, and even gives EWG ratings for each. The best part, their scents are legit! When you think of ... Read the Post...
Seasons and Exercise
This week I was thinking about my behavioral patterns with exercise and had an epiphany that I go through seasons...with the seasons. In the Spring and Summer, I'm more into tough, hard workouts - whether it's High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) or lifting weights - I'm up for a good sweat in 90 degree weather. Yes, I'm weird and love the heat. In the Fall and Winter, I feel like I go into hibernation mode and grin and bear the actual act of ... Read the Post...
My Most Well-Loved Cookbooks
I did a post a while back about some of my favorite cookbooks. There are a few that have stayed the same, and a few that I use less often. So I'm doing a bit of an updated post. Below are some of my most used cookbooks and a few that I'm hoping to dig into more. 100 Days of Real Food, Fast and Fabulous. Lisa Leake has some great recipes that are so easy to make. Like some other health-conscious cookbooks, Lisa doesn't send you off on a ... Read the Post...
The Simple Joy of Candles
I'd like to say that during this pandemic, we are all gravitating toward the simple joys in life. With limited travel, and much more time spent in our homes, finding comfort in the small things has taken precedence. And for me, candles can be such a simple joy. Whether it brings you nostalgia or is just a lovely aroma, scented candles can transform your mood and your living space. Give me a cozy blanket, a warm cup of tea, a good book, and a ... Read the Post...