Easy, Healthy Changes to Make at Home

When we're talking about living healthy in the real world, a big part of it is making little changes. Baby steps. Little pieces that make a big difference in the long-term. With that in mind, here are four easy switches to make this week that will make a big impact…

Preparing for Preserving

Spring has arrived, which means summer is coming up! In just a few months, it will be time to preserve and can food. Now is the time to begin preparing for preserving season. Here are some things to start thinking about now, before the growing season really gets started: 1)…

31 Days of Scarves

Happy Tuesday! To celebrate the lovely spring weather, I'm challenging myself to wearing scarves in a different way every day for the month of May. Why scarves? Scarves are one of the most chic and effortless accessories you can own - and they are incredibly versatile! You can wear them…

Living Healthy When You’re Ill

Last week I had a terrible cold. It lasted for six days and seemed to be a combination of about three different bugs all at once. Not particularly how I wanted to spend my fourth week as a full-time freelance writer and editor! That being said, it was a good…

Lifestyle Changes & Making New Habits

Starting a new career as a home-based freelance writer and editor has given me a wonderful opportunity to create new habits for myself along with the lifestyle changes. I am taking full advantage of the situation! My physical and mental health suffered while I was working at a job I…

Adventures in Acupuncture

I've never really had what I would consider "serious" ailments. But over the years, the little things have added up: Strabismus (and the corresponding eye surgery when I was a child to correct it). Right leg 3/4 of an inch shorter than the other. Nightmare disorder. Insomnia. Eating disorder. Abdominal…

Review of “Vegetarian to Vegan” by Sarah Taylor

I recently received a copy of Vegetarian to Vegan: Give up dairy. Give up eggs. For good. by Sarah Taylor. I've played with vegetarianism and veganism and raw foodism a lot over the years, and I can definitely see a lot of benefits from these different ways of eating, so…

Spring Fashion

Embrace the new season by adopting springtime fashion! Some looks to get you started: Ballet flats - Jimmy Choo Purple tank - Club Monaco White cardigan - American Eagle Grey ruffle shirt - Jacob Purple blouse - Paramix Brown skirt - Mulierose Black heels - Prada What outfits and styles…

Five Lessons in Productivity

It's really exciting for me to now be in this place where I have the opportunity for so much flexibility in my work and personal life and prioritizing what's important to me (and, er, figuring out what's important to me!). My eating habits and exercise routine have been sadly neglected…

Sugar is sugar is sugar – but is it?

Last month some coworkers and I (back when I had coworkers! :)) had several humorous and heated discussions about whether all sugars are created equal. I decided to do some research and get to the bottom of it! How many different types of sugar are there? Tons! Sugar goes by…