I went away on a women’s spiritual/business retreat two weekends ago, which was truly transformational and life-changing. It’s hard to put into words exactly what I experienced while there, but I will try.
Before I embarked on this journey, I asked for clarity and boy did I get it. On the first day, while sitting in a field amongst 75 women in ceremony, I had a major a-ha moment. We were in a deep guided meditation, where I was shown different versions of ME standing in a cave — literally every version of my former self flashed upon my eyes (the me struggling with body image, getting my footing in Boston, going off to college) but the central focus was on 5-year-old Rachel, me as a child.
An old, wise woman then came into the cave and brought us all together for a nurturing motherly hug, then grabbed my hand and whispered into my ear, “You are meant to be working with children,” then she turned back and said “Remember, never lose your sparkle.”
After those words were spoken, a light lit up within me. I visualized myself surrounded by children, animals and magic. I saw dolphins dancing in the … Read More!
During the summer, we like to grill out as much as possible. There’s just nothing like that fresh grilled taste during the sweet summertime. Don’t you agree?
Take a break from the usual burgers and dogs with this healthy and refreshing take on your favorite Mexican burrito! Made with tender grilled chicken, rice, greens and all the fixings, this salad is made for summer nights.
Healthy Chicken & Rice Burrito Bowls
What you need:
1 lb chicken
1 lime
olive oil
your favorite poultry seasoning blend
~1 c. cooked rice (I use Tasty Bite Organic pre-cooked Basmati for ease)
8 oz. black beans
Package mixed greens, chopped (We love Little Leaf Farms but any greens will do)
2 avocados
1 clove garlic, crushed
sea salt
Toppings: guacamole, salsa, sour cream, shredded Mexican cheese to your liking
Marinate the chicken with olive oil, juice of 1/2 lime, and your favorite poultry seasoning. Store in fridge for at least a couple hours.
Grill chicken until cooked through, and set aside.
In the meantime, mix the cooked rice with black beans and sea salt to taste.
Prepare your own simple guacamole topping with avocados, garlic, sea salt and remaining lime juice.
It’s Prime Day, and I wanted to share some of my favorite Amazon finds perfect for the mindful mama. From our go-to fair-trade coffee to a clean lip balm I can’t live without, here are five Amazon products under $20 I’m loving right now.
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For Your Morning Pick-Me-Up: Kicking Horse Dark Roast Coffee
Hubby and I are big coffee drinkers — and when you’ve got two little toddlers running around it’s a morning must. Our latest favorite is Kicking Horse Coffee, which we originally discovered in our Thrive Market box.
Their coffee is organic, fair trade and comes in several delicious blends. Their Grizzy Claw Dark Roast is dark & decadent with notes of dark chocolate, and is sure to get the job done for your wake-me-up fix!
For Daily Positive Affirmations: Spark Your Bliss Deck
Need a mindset shift or some more positive vibes in your life? I’ve got the perfect self-care tool for you! While it’s not an official Prime Day deal, my very own Spark Your Bliss affirmation card deck is 10% off … Read More!
When life feels heavy, you feel stuck, or things feel a little “off,” one thing I always go back to is listening to my intuition — that inner knowing, that gut feeling, that little voice inside you saying “it’s going to be OK.”
These past few years, I’ve been leaning into trusting, listening and developing that intuitive connection with myself — and I encourage other women to do the same. I truly believe it’s where the majority of our feminine power lies.
Speaking of developing your intuition, I’m so excited for this month’s Healthy Chicks in the Community spotlight, Intuitive Guide Sonya Berrien. I met Sonya through the Spark Your Bliss community, and I’ve always been in awe by her ability to be so very tuned in — not just with herself but with the collective energy.
In this inspiring interview, we chat with Sonya about her powerful role as an Intuitive Guide, how you can practice expanding your intuitive awareness and why she can’t live without her meditation practice. I’ll let Sonya take it away from here!
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS:
Heart led, Embodied, Adventurer
TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR WORK AS AN INTUITIVE GUIDE!
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know I’m a big fan of positive affirmation cards and oracle card decks. Heck, I even created my own deck!
While affirmation cards are a go-to tool to help shift your perspective and bring in more positive energy, oracle cards are great to lean on for additional guidance and support when you’re seeking clarity. Both have their purpose, and over the years I’ve gathered a little collection of my own decks.
Here are four inspiring oracle and affirmation card decks for women you can grab on Amazon!
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1. Spark Your Bliss Deck
My go-to deck for daily affirmations is my own baby, the Spark Your Bliss Deck! This small but mighty deck is packed with 36 vibrant affirmations designed to set your soul on fire. Not only does each card include a focus word and affirmation to recite, but also a journaling prompt and supporting action steps to reflect on. Get ready to infuse your day with positivity and spark your bliss!
Hello beauties! I don’t know about you but I’ve been craving more connection lately — through meetups with friends, dinners out and sprinkling in some in-person events again (finally).
One way that I love connecting is through the amazing women I’ve been fortunate to meet in the community, which was the inspiration behind Healthy Chicks in the Community, a monthly series highlighting rockstar Girl Bosses making an impact.
I’m thrilled to bring back this series by introducing you Kaitlyn Casso, a CT Brand Photographer who specializes in working with women entrepreneurs. We first connected online a couple years back through my affirmation deck, and she actually ended up taking the incredible photos for my most recent brand photoshoot. (You know, the ones that are all over this website and social media! 😉 )
In this inspiring interview, we chat with Kaitlyn about her go-to morning ritual to set her day up for success, how she instills confidence in front of the camera, and her love for chocolate fudge brownie ice cream. I’ll let Kaitlyn take it away from here!
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS:
Passionate, driven, sincere
TELL US ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY IN BECOMING A BRAND PHOTOGRAPHER. WERE … Read More!
This past weekend, I hosted a mini women’s circle to gather in nature, unplug and connect with one another. It so happened to fall on the full moon eclipse, which was perfect for the theme of our circle — in letting go to create more space for the new.
Personally, I had been feeling very foggy and “stuck in the mud” recently, and based on feedback from the collective it seems I was not alone in these feelings. It got me thinking about how lotus flowers grow from the mud — and that in order for us to bloom and get to the other side we first need to grow through the muck. The ugly. The sludge.
The beauty of it is that once we release that which isn’t serving us, we can come out the other side as a truer version of ourselves…as the lotus flower. After a brief discussion around this theme, we spent some time journaling out a very simple yet potent prompt: What are you clinging onto that you’re ready to release?
We then took part in an exercise where we chose an item to represent something we were ready to let go of…and we … Read More!
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know that when it comes to health I take a mind, body soul approach. In fact, I firmly believe that health starts with how you fuel your mind. The rest is just the icing on the cake (which BTW, you should totally eat if you want).
With May being Mental Health Awareness month, now’s a great time to check in with yourself (and your loved ones) on how you’re feeling…like truly feeling.
And if you need support whether it’s through therapy, meeting up with your best friend in person for coffee + deep conversations, or some restorative self-care time, don’t ever hesitate to give yourself that extra TLC.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness, for the entire month of May I’m offering 10% off all Spark Your Bliss Affirmation Card Decks on both Amazon and Etsy plus sneaking in a bonus feel-good sticker with all Etsy orders as a reminder to be kind to your mind.
Know that you matter today and always. … Read More!
