As a child, I absolutely adored food. I was lucky to grow up in a household that valued good food, and sitting down for family dinners. My mom’s chicken parmesan, shepherd’s pie and chicken devan were absolutely to-die-for, and I cherished each and every bite. I have fond memories walking into my grandmother’s house to […]
My Transition From Food Fear to Food Love (& Escaping the Vicious Cycle) Read More »
Good afternoon, babes! Hope you’re having an amazing week, and soaking up some sunshine. Hubby & I just moved into our new place in the ‘burbs yesterday, and we’re already loving the simplicity and quiet. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely adore Boston, but I’m definitely a country gal at heart 😉 Anyway, I wanted
5 Feel-Good, Non-BS Mantras to Get You Through Those Summer Body Woes Read More »
Hello beautiful ladies! Hope you’re off to one heck of a summer; I know I am. I left my full-time job, celebrated my 29th birthday, camped with some of my faves, chilled by the ocean, took an incredible calligraphy class, and have been eating all the food. Um, hello wine + cheese. One of my favorite
A Blazing Summer + Fitbit Giveaway Read More »
This past Monday officially marked the first day of summer, and I was lucky enough to ring it in with a few other bloggers for a night of fitness, shopping & dining in Chestnut Hill Square. We started the night off with a sweaty spin sesh at SoulCycle, followed by some shopping at Athleta (where
Developing A Summer Mindset + My Night Out in Chestnut Hill Square Read More »
Summer is in the air and on my mind lately, as it’s my absolute favorite season. These past few weeks I’ve been spending lots of time with nature including a 3-day camping trip, a couple hikes, and the first beach trip of the season! To me, that feeling of freedom and playfulness is what summer
21 Health Hacks for a glowing, feel-good summer Read More »
Note: This post is sponsored by Vocalpoint and True Runner, but as always all opinions are my own. It’s been in the high 80s in Boston this week, and summer is on my mind: roof-top bars, crop-tops, BBQing, beach days, and all the good stuff that comes with my favorite season. As the weather starts
Something I really struggle with, which I’ve talked about on the blog before, is unplugging. I have a tendency to want to go-go-go all the time, and often put pressure on myself to get it all done. In a world of technology overload, I find it incredibly challenging to just pause and be (without checking
The Power of Shutting Down + Looking Within {Plus My Experience at Raffa Yoga} Read More »
Is it just me, or did winter absolutely kick your butt? There’s something about the cold weather that makes ya want to stay in bed a little longer, work out a little less, find comfort in comfort food, oh and those darn sniffles! While the first snow fall + holiday season is one of my
you do you: 7 Little Ways to Work on Yourself as We Prepare for Spring Read More »
One month ago, I posted this on instagram: “I weighed myself for the first time in over a year today. (I broke up with the scale years ago as I used to be the one who weighed myself 5 times a day + obsessed over calories.) Anyway, the number on the scale showed that I
When the Scale gets you down, do what makes you feel good in your body! Read More »
Happy (almost) Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite time of year, and brings so many fond memories of friends + family like waking up to the smell of fresh herbs & turkey roasting in the oven (because my dad sneaks out of bed to get an early start!), helping my Grandma Carol open cans of
14 Days to a Healthy, Happy + Sane Holiday Season {2 Week Wellness Program} Read More »
