Fun Fact: I worked on the sweetgreen marketing team for 3.5 years, and helped them launch in the Boston market. While I have many fond memories working at an exciting startup for my dream company, one of my favorite perks was my daily salad fix.
True story: I named the Harvest Bowl. My go-to order? When I wasn’t designing my own dreamy custom, I’d go for a trusty favorite, the Kale Caesar (add avo). I mean, is there anything better than creamy caesar dressing and parm crisps?
Now that I live in Connecticut and can’t get my sweetgreen fix, I’ve had to get a little crafty in the kitchen to come up with my own version. And while sweetgreen doesn’t disclose their exact recipes, they do share the ingredients — which is super helpful when it comes to the signature dressing.
Enjoy this sweetgreen Kale Caesar makeover — perfect as a side dish or refreshing summer dinner.
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.
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!
Happy May, beauties! It’s time for this month’s feature on Healthy Chicks in the Community, a monthly series highlighting rockstar Girl Bosses doing their thang in the wellness world & beyond.
I’m thrilled to feature Founder of Honey Bee Maternity, Sara Benzinger. Through her consignment shop, she sells gently used maternity & nursing wear at a fraction of the price — making it a budget-friendly, sustainable option for new mamas and mamas to be.
In this inspiring interview, we chat with Sara about challenges she’s faced opening up her own business, why she’s prioritizing her self-care practice, and her love for exotic foods!
NAME:
Sara Benzinger
WHERE DO YOU LIVE:
Bethel, CT
GIVE US A SNAPSHOT INTO YOUR BIZ/WHAT YOU DO:
I own Honey Bee Maternity, a maternity and nursing consignment store! I help expecting families save money by offering a curated selection of gently used maternity and nursing wear at a fraction of retail prices.
THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE/LESSON YOU’VE LEARNED OPENING YOUR OWN SHOP:
I’ve had to learn to not be so people-pleasing. In the past I’ve made decisions that benefit others but ultimately weren’t good for my business. I’m learning to find the balance, because my decisions … 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).
Hello, beauties! I get a ton of questions about how I got the idea and why I decided to create my own affirmation card deck. So I decided to make a video to share the inside scoop behind Spark Your Bliss.
I shared this video with my private Facebook Group last week (join the fun here) and now I wanted to share it with you all.
In this 10-minute video, I discuss:
How I got the idea to create my own affirmation card deck
Work burnout, mindset & how it all relates
Why including journaling prompts and action steps was super important to me
What makes the Spark Your Bliss deck unique
Enjoy!
Scoop up your own Spark Your Bliss affirmation card deck here! … Read More!
Happy April beauties! With the new month comes a new feature on Healthy Chicks in the Community, a monthly series highlighting rockstar Girl Bosses in the community.
Since spring is a time to focus on growth and harnessing your inner creativity, I’m thrilled to feature Boston-based photographer Kate Lemmon. Not only does she have a thriving photography business, she’s also growing a tiny human. I couldn’t be happier for this mama-to-be!
In this inspiring interview, we chat with Kate about the joy she gets from family photography, her journey to becoming pregnant, and her dream royal dinner guest.
NAME:
Kate Lemmon
DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS/LINE OF WORK:
I’m a family photographer who loves to create joyful, vibrant images for modern mamas.
WHERE YOU LIVE:
Boston, MA
HOW YOU SERVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUR WORK:
I help my clients press pause in the midst of their busy lives and make moments that matter. I show moms how much joy they bring to their kids and vice versa. I show them the beauty that’s inherent in motherhood when they’re too tired to see it on their own. I help them create happy family memories that help make the tough days … Read More!
That’s why I’m teaming up with Yoga Teacher and fellow Health Coach Kelley Abatzis to bring you a 21-Day Spring Self-Care Challenge jam-packed with mindset, movement and meditation tools so you can get back to focusing on you (and your wellness).
We kick things off on Monday, April 20th! Here’s what you get…
Your 21-Day Self Care Challenge Includes:
1. Morning dose of positivity + clear action steps sent straight to your email (even better than your morning iced coffee!) with feel-good action-steps to implement right away throughout the three weeks.
Note: all challenges can be done from home without spending money!
2. Yoga classes + mindful meditations: You’ll kick off each Monday with a guided meditation to focus on that week, and every weekend you’ll have access to a new yoga video to get your flow on with Kelley (including a special restorative flow to aide sleep)!
3. Access to our private Community Facebook group to hold one another accountable and … Read More!
I wanted to check in with you all and simply ask, how have you been doing?
I’ve been trying to stay positive through this all because it’s how I roll but the other day it hit me hard — I felt the anxiety creeping in and let myself cry. Then I took an epic nap when the baby napped.
It felt good. It’s what my body was craving.
If you’re feeling anxious/scared/confused/isolated/worried/stressed during these times, you’re not alone.
Here are a few tools that have been helping me focus on wellness and shift my mindset during this global pandemic.
Focus on things you CAN control
Take care of your wellness! At our home, we take daily vitamin D3 drops, lots of vitamin C (in the form of clementines and oranges, mostly), lots of hydration, and nourishing food like bone broth and homemade soup.
Get Outside
Get outside and soak in the energy of Mother Earth! Get at least 10 minutes of fresh air and sunshine each day, get grounded, play and re-energize.
Curate Your News Feed
Curate your news feed to make it work for you! This means turning off the news if it becomes “too much” and reading … Read More!
