I’m a happier person when my house is clean and tidy. The problem is, I’m not exactly the best at keeping my house that way, because I’ll start scrubbing away in the kitchen, then get distracted by some of the clutter on the counter, and next thing you know, I’m cleaning out the bedroom closet...
The idea of changing up our lives and homes in a major way to live a greener existence is tempting for those of us who are, well, let’s just say it — freaking the hell out about the state of our planet. Replace all the plastic! Ditch all the toxins! Go vegan! Get solar! via...
I love a cocktail as much as anyone. Well, maybe not quite as much as Jenn … but I sure do enjoy them. Sometimes, it’s great fun to experiment — to try new ingredients and find just the right mix. via GIPHY But other times, I just want simplicity. I want a nice, cold drink...
There are a lot of specialty running items out there. Some you totally and absolutely need (like, a good pair of running shoes — always worth the price), and others that are, er, not so much (pretty much any tech wearable — like, they can be super awesome, but you don’t have to have them...
If I had the opportunity to offer up my number one go-to healthy meal, right now, I think I’d have to go with the Buddha Bowl (or power bowl, or food bowl … it goes by many names). It’s endlessly versatile — just pick your favorite healthy ingredients, roast or saute if necessary, and mix...
Everybody likes to be happy, right? via GIPHY And I don’t know about you, but I can definitely say that it brings me great joy to make a friend smile or laugh. via GIPHY That’s especially true when it comes to friends who are going through something and are feeling a little down — or...
Busy summer days call for easy, healthy snacks and add-ins — you know, healthy goodies that are easy to grab when you’ve got one foot out the door, or toss into yogurt or a salad when you want a little extra nutrition but don’t have the time to do a bunch of chopping. Happily, I’ve...
There are things I truly dig about living in Florida — like the fact that I can pop over to the beach just about any time I want, whether it’s because I’m meeting friends for happy hour after work or want to do an outdoor workout while watching for dolphins. One of the downsides to...
Sex positivity (meaning that sex, as long as it’s healthy and truly consensual, is a good thing) is something I think about a lot. Maybe not as much as body positivity, or busting diet culture, or, you know, tacos — but, well, I’m in the midst of writing a romance novel, and as I’ve delved...
When you’re getting ready to welcome a new baby into the world, it’s easy to focus on what the newest member of your family will need. From the diapers to the bottles to the clothes to the cute nursery design — it can actually be pretty fun to nest. And I have been doing a...