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I’ve decided to declare 2021 the Summer of Bliss.

To me, it’s all about more joy, passion, pleasure, celebration and fun. It’s dining al fresco with your besties, hula-hooping in the rain just because and giving yourself a whole lot of self-love.

In honor of my absolute favorite season, I’m sharing four feel-good items under $20 to help spark your summer bliss and infuse your life with some good ol’ self-love. Stash ’em in your beach bag for an instant pick-me-up!

1. Moroccan Magic Watermelon Lip Balm

Nothing screams summer quite like watermelon, so why not carry the scent with you throughout the day — on your lips? Moroccan Magic watermelon lip balm makes it possible, as it’s consciously crafted with natural ingredients like organic beeswax, coconut oil and watermelon flavor for on-the-go hydration.

Buy now, $12 for a 3-pack

2. Momentum Jewelry SPARKlet Wristlet

Add a spark of inspiration wherever you go with Momentum Jewelry’s SPARKlets with motivational mantras like “Just Breathe,” “You are Enough” and “YES! You Can.” They come in a variety of bright colors, and are versatile enough to use as a bracelet, hair-tie or even to deck out your cellphone! … Read More!

Not only is summer the season for beach trips, watermelon, and lobstah rolls, but it’s also the season for manifesting and taking action.  

While spring was all about planting seeds (both literally and figuratively), now is the time to watch your garden grow/see it all come to fruition. I call it the “season of yes” – saying yes to whatever fuels your soul. Today on the blog, I’m sharing some of my go-to manifestation tips for summertime!

5 Quick Steps for Summer Manifestation

1. Ask yourself how you want to FEEL this summer.
2. If you’re unsure, simply follow the path that lights you up – what ignites your passion + creativity? 
3. Set your intention based on how you want to feel.
4. Take conscious, feel-good action in alignment with your intention.
5. Let go and ask for guidance from the universe! 

When you do the work, this stuff works.

In fact, I spent the entire spring season planting seeds and mapping out my Bliss Sisterhood, and the first week of summer finally felt like the perfect time to LAUNCH. It just felt right.

Go ahead…utilize that fiery summer energy to your advantage! 

“Spring is proof that there is beauty in new beginnings” -Matshona Dhliwayo

I started seeing an energy healer seven years ago and have booked sessions on and off ever since. Before my call last week, it hit me that all of my sessions tend to fall on the same date — right around April 1st give or take a few days. 

I then realized that it’s no coincidence. I’m subconsciously being called to shed old layers of myself to welcome the new. After all, energetically, spring is a season of renewal and new beginnings so this makes perfect sense. It’s no wonder many of us are called do some serious spring cleaning this time of year too (mentally and physically)!

It also makes sense why I had been seeing turkey vultures in our yard this spring. While at first I was freaked out by the symbolism, turns out they represent cleansing & renewal. A ha! 🤯 I heard the message loud and clear. 

I’m so excited to dive deeper into this discussion at next week’s Spring Bliss Circle to celebrate the shift in seasons and have some fun pulling affirmation cards, meditating + journaling too! Would love to have you there! 

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If you remember back at the beginning of the year, my word I chose for 2020 was “rooted.”

I wrote,

“I want to feel rooted in all areas of my life — my career, my home, my relationships. For me, rooted means getting grounded, establishing myself and continuing to plant seeds and grow…

2020 will be a year of further establishing myself as a wellness writer and entrepreneur, deepening my relationships (and prioritizing regular date nights/meet-ups with close friends), and the year our family plants our roots and buys our first home together.”

Last weekend, we officially moved into our new home. As I sat down to eat my avocado toast in the kitchen as little love ran around in her penguin pajamas, I felt a wave of gratitude fill my entire body. “This is what rooted feels like,” I thought to myself.

You see, we had gotten these white plates for our wedding six years ago, and have been waiting to find our home sweet home to use them — and unpack most of our gifts to be honest.

Over the years, we’ve lived in three different apartments together, and then my parents house for a … Read More!

Last night, during our monthly women’s Bliss Circle, the topic of following your intuition came up during our session. Our intuition tells us so much about ourselves, but often we straight up ignore it and blow it off.

Here’s the thing: most of the time, you know exactly what you need to do if you just listen, and when we ask others for permission we take away some of our power.

Think of all the times you get a sudden idea while you’re driving, in the shower, or writing in your journal. That right there is your intuition talking to you so it’s about time you listen to listen to it.

A few days ago, an Intuitive Healer I worked with years ago when trying to get pregnant with Isabella reached out to me, letting me know she was thinking of me and was guided to send me a gift.

Flash forward to yesterday afternoon, as I was getting ready for the evening’s Bliss Circle. I had a necklace on, but took it off because it just didn’t sit right with the outfit I was wearing. A few hours later, I heard a voice — my intuition — saying … Read More!

Do you have a special space in your home just for you to reflect?

Now that we’re spending much more time at home during quarantine, it’s important to have a safe space to go to “retreat.” While you may not be able to take over a whole room in the house, you can carve out a special section just for you.

Your “sacred space” is the perfect escape for you to relax, meditate, and tune into your body. It’s a feel-good space for you to go to for meditation, journaling, or simply to enjoy a cup of tea.

As part of the self-care challenge I’m co-hosting, last week I cleared up my messy desk to make it a feel-good space for me to reflect. I hung up my vision board, incorporated sea shells and a plant for new energy, incorporated my affirmation card decks & healing stones for easy access, and added some fun things like chocolate and serenity essential oil.

Here’s how to create your own sacred space!

1. Choose a space in your home to be your “sacred space” (whether it be a corner of your bedroom, your desk, or your office).

2. Before you get started, you’ll … Read More!