In my 20s I worked at a fancy little bakery in Boston serving up cappuccinos, treats + paninis. I was never trained on how to make a latte pretty and it was too fast paced for my vibe, but they liked me because I was friendly.
I lasted 2 weeks before I quit but I remember those days like it was yesterday — particularly opening up the bakery at 5am with “Mushaboom” by Feist playing loudly over the speakers. With tired eyes, I remember inhaling the strong scent of espresso as I flipped over the tables — daydreaming about my future.
I didn’t realize it at the time, but those lyrics were so fitting. “It may be years until the day my dreams will match up with my pay”
I worked so, SO many jobs in between then and now.
Receptionist (at a gym and a spa) Event planner Dog walker Social media specialist Copywriter Health Coach Freelance writer Marketing manager
Through it all, never would I have ever imagined the life I’ve created for myself now.
Married with two kiddos. Having our own home sweet home in Connecticut. Running women’s circles. Creating my own affirmation card deck + products. … Read More!
I’ve always been super tuned in with energy — I feel things on a deep level and I’m highly intuitive. Fun fact: I had a vivid dream of my nephew’s name (Grayson) before my sister even announced it.
I also love energy work. I’ve experienced reiki, energy healings, yoga, acupuncture, chakra balancing and more.
Anyway, for the past several years I’ve been considering diving deeper into this energy work through reiki, and this past winter finally got the nudge that now is the time.
Through the past few months I’ve done a deep dive into the world of reiki and I’m over the moon to announce that I am now officially Reiki I and II attuned.
What the heck is reiki, anyway?
Put simply, we’re all made up of energy and energy is all around us — it’s everywhere. Reiki is a form of energy healing to help support and balance the body, on both a physical and emotional level (through gentle touch or distance healing). In fact, studies have shown reiki to benefit both physical and psychological health.
My journey with reiki has been such an eye opening experience and I’m so excited to begin sprinkling it … Read More!
With the state of the world and the coming of a seasonal shift, the energy has been A LOT lately. It’s filled with ebbs + flows, ups + downs, and highs + lows. The really big stuff and the little everyday ‘mundane’ things can all feel like a lot.
Do you feel it too?
If you’re feeling a bit stuck in the mud right now, here’s your reminder that you’re not alone. Be it career advancement, processing your emotions, financial stuff or spiritual growth, we all grow on our own time.
It’s not always pretty.
It’s not always linear.
It certainly isn’t always easy.
And guess what? When you feel stuck and uncomfortable, that my friend is growth.
So wherever you are in your journey, take some time today to celebrate where you’re at right now, here in this moment.… Read More!
The New Year is upon us! If you’ve been around here a while, you know I’m not really a fan of the traditional goal setting or New Year’s resolutions. Rather, I prefer to set intentions.
The main difference: while goals and resolutions are typically based on a particular outcome, intentions are heart-centered and based upon how you want to feel. As we head into 2022, here are four simple ways to bring more intention into your new year — starting now.
4 Simple Intention Setting Exercises
1. Choose 3 Words
2. Turn to Your Affirmation Cards
3. Create a Morning Mantra
4. Make a Vision Board
1. Choose 3 Words
One of my all-time favorite New Year’s activities is choosing three words to carry into the year ahead. Spend some time reflecting on the energy you want to bring into 2022, simply asking yourself, “How do I want to feel?” Once you’re clear, write it down.
I’ve been doing this practice for the past five years or so, and it’s a game-changer when it comes to living with more intention. My words for 2022: impact, easygoing and in tune. Bring it on!
The holiday season is here at last! As you work on finishing up the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers, you may as well get some holiday shopping done at home in your fave stretchy yoga pants.
Here’s a roundup of 8 feel-good holiday gift ideas for all the fabulous women on your list — from your children’s teachers to your BFF — all spreading mindfulness, wellness and self-love. Enjoy!
Organic Bath Co. Body Butter Discovery Set
The women in your life deserve to be pampered…and when they do, it should be with luxurious, clean products. Organic Bath Co. checks off all of the boxes — whipping up simple products to nourish your skin while practicing self-love out of their headquarters in Charlestown, MA.
Scoop up their Body Butter Self Discovery, which includes four travel-sized body butters — one for each of your besties — in all their scents (PeaceFULL is my favorite).
From your college daughter who’s heading home for the holidays to the ladies in your mom group, my very own Spark Your Bliss affirmation card deck is versatile enough to bring joy and positivity to any & every … Read More!
While it may be the most wonderful time of the year, the holidays can also bring upon a mix of emotions. Whether you’re dealing with grief from a recent loss, anxiety around food or holiday shopping stress, here’s my three tried and true tools to bring more joy and bliss into the season.
Gratitude
It all starts with gratitude. Simply put, when we focus on what we’re grateful for, our life becomes more full. Challenge yourself to write down three things you are grateful for every day, and watch the abundance of blessings flow in.
Whether you enjoy writing in a gratitude journal, keeping a gratitude jar for your family or simply reflecting on your many blessings, try to make it a part of your daily routine.
Mindfulness
The holidays are a great time to slow down and be here in the now! Soak up the taste of your favorite holiday foods (without guilt), pull an affirmation card to tune inward, take a brisk meditative walk outside or do a body scan.
If you’re feeling the urge to unplug from technology, this is also a great season to attempt doing a digital detox — an intentional break from … Read More!
Energetically, fall is a season of letting go, going inward, grounding, tapping into your spirituality and soaking up all the magic. Here are seven simple ideas to craft your autumn self-care toolbox so you can take care of you this season.
Practice Root Chakra Balancing: Balance your root chakra with slow meditative walks outside, grounding foods like root vegetables and connecting with Mother Earth. Consider purchasing some black tourmaline, a healing stone which can be particularly grounding and protective.
Take Grounding Breaths: When you feel yourself getting flighty and in your head, take slow, intentional breaths to assist in grounding your mind, body and soul.
Utilize Earth Essential Oils: Earthy essential oils like patchouli, Frankincense, and calming lavender can be especially comforting this season.
Cook with Seasonal Produce: Hit the local farmer’s market and cook a wholesome, farm-fresh meal with seasonal produce items like sweet potatoes, spaghetti squash, beets, apples, pears and brussels sprouts.
Relax with a Cozy Bath: Soak up that much-needed me-time with an unplugged bath, complete with your favorite relaxing tunes, essential oils, and healing stones.
Gather with Friends & Family: Autumn is a season of connecting with dear friends and loved
The other night, I cried over pizza. Let me explain…
I had this fun idea to order takeout pizza and then take the kiddos to a local farm that serves ice cream to eat it outside (and look at the farm animals). It was my picture “perfect” plan, until a wrench got thrown in it.
As we head out the door to cram it all in before the race to kid’s bedtime (IYKYK), we hit a road block when a traffic jam turned our six-minute ride into a 20-minute detour through back roads.
When we finally arrived to pick up the pizza 30 minutes late, mine wasn’t even started yet. It would be another 15 minute wait.
So we drove to the farm to kill time…without our pizza. As I looked at the empty picnic tables where we could have been enjoying our family dinner, I could feel my energy start to shift. I was was fuming.
Now it was getting past little guys bedtime, we still hadn’t eaten and my perfect plan was “ruined.” Frustrated, I ran inside to order a quart of ice cream to go instead, and back to the pizza place we went.
