Quotable Sunday: Love, Love, Love

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It’s no doubt that it’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not because of gifts and eggnog and garland and snow (though those are all wonderful too). But really, the greatest thing about the holiday season is all the love that surrounds us.

Family gatherings where we celebrate each other and remember those who have passed, carolers and generous volunteers who brighten the days of those in need, first kisses, Baby’s first Christmas, blossoming romances and old romances,  handwritten holiday letters, miracles. That’s what the holiday season is all about. And clearly, there’s no doubt that love is all around us.

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Quotable Sunday: On Food & Love

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You know how sometimes when you’re down, nothing can pick you up quite like a bowl of homemade chicken soup or some homemade bread? There is a reason for that! We equate food with emotions, as many times eating is more of an experience than just something we do.

And just as food can lift us up to our cheeriest selves, so can love. This week, practice sharing your love and gratitude with food. Bake some homemade, healthy muffins for a loved one, or surprise your sweetie with a cup of hot cocoa made with extra love.

Food and love are one in the same my friend, so start spreading the cheer!

XoXo,

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Quotable Sunday: On Seeking Out Adventures

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Quotable Sunday: Be Thankful for What You Have

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Good evening ladies! I hope you all had splendid, little Thanksgiving weekends stuffing your face with delicious bites, spending time with family & friends, and shopping your little hearts out. Oh, and the most important part: giving thanks. I, like many of you, sometimes to forget just how much I have to be thankful for. As humans, we tend to forget what it is that we have, instead dwelling on the negatives, the “don’ts” and the “cant’s.”

Whenever I find myself stressing (most of the time over nothing), or feeling down in the dumps, I sit back and remember all I have to be grateful for in life. From our boyfriends and spouses who love us oh so very much and friends and family who are there for us in any crisis to all our wonderful accomplishments and the food on our table, we all have many things to be thankful for every. single. day. Yes, that’s you too!

I suggest you make a list of things you are so lucky to have, so that next time you find yourself getting all Negative Nancy you have something to pick you right back up!

Cheers,

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Quotable Sunday: Chasing That Golden Dream

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Quotable Sunday: Soup for the Soul & My Trip to Zoup Fresh Soup Company

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Today, after a long day of shopping for winter clothes, my sister and I decided to stop at Zoup Fresh Soup Company to warm up. I had only been to Zoup once before, but decided to give it another go. After all, it is officially sweater, snuggling, and soup season.

With twelve rotating soups on their menu, a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and breads, this place was an instant hit in my books. After sampling four different soups – including Chicken Pot Pie and Collard Green Chicken & Barley – I decided to go with a classic zesty Tomato Basil paired with a Loco Burrito Salad (with Romaine, fajita chicken, salsa, mozzarella, tomatoes, guacamole, and tortilla crisps).

The waiter must have liked me for sampling all their soups, that he upgraded me from a cup to a bowl for free. What a nice surprise! The soup was perfect, with just the right amount of spice and I licked my salad bowl clean. I will definitely be back this winter to stay nice and toasty!

Hope you all had an amazing weekend. Now grab yourself a cup of soup & enjoy.

XoXo,

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Quotable Sunday: On Washing Away The Worries

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The other day, I wrote this post regarding a lesson that I learned from my yoga teacher on worrying less – something we should all strive to do. This post led to a great discussion on how all of you feel about worrying, and letting the little things go. I encourage you to leave a comment & get involved if you have not done so yet.

Anyway, since today is Quotable Sunday and all, I share with you this quote which I whole-heartedly agree with. Now whip out that chicken stock and some root vegetables, and get the ball rolling (er, the wooden spoon stirring)!

What’s your favorite worry-free remedy?

XoXo,

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Quotable Sunday: Celebrate Life

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Every day should be a celebration in my opinion.

Scratch just birthdays, anniversaries and graduations.

Celebrate the life you are living.

Celebrate the gorgeous food on your plate that fuels & energizes your soul.

Celebrate crossing the line of your first 5k, your first half marathon, or your first triathlon.

Celebrate that first magical kiss.

Celebrate finally being able to reach flying crow pose in yoga.

Celebrate the first leaves changing colors, the first snowfall, the first flower blooming, and the first beach day.

Celebrate…life.

XoXo,

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