I spent the last week back home with family & friends in Illinois and it was a blast! It’s been a while since I’ve seen them, due to COVID/quarantine, so it was so nice to be back and catch up….
Thoughts on Social Media & Digital Minimalism
So we’ve all heard that too much social media & screen time are bad for us right? Increased anxiety, loneliness, the comparison trap, FOMO… I could keep going. But does that make us want to quit and start practicing digital…
Liquid I.V. Review: Pros & Cons
I swear I had been hearing about Liquid I.V. everywhere I turned. “A drink that is 3x more hydrating than plain water? And has good flavor?? Sounds amazing!” But I didn’t want to just trust the advertisements, I had to…
7 Easy & Healthy Breakfast Recipes (For Busy Mornings)
If you can’t tell by now, I LOVE breakfast. It’s my favorite meal of the day and I could eat breakfast recipes all day long. Breakfast for dinner? Sign me up! So I thought I’d share with you guys a…
12 Essential Curly Hair Products I Can’t Live Without! (Affordable & High Quality)
I’ve been researching and experimenting with different curly hair products for most of my life. And I’m happy to say, I finally found the best products that I use daily! These products are not only high quality but also very…
How to Get Back into a Workout Routine (After a Hiatus)
How do you get back into your workout routine after taking some time off? Or maybe you’ve been in a funk lately like me (read all about it here) and want to get your shit together again. Whatever your reason…
Baked Balsamic Chicken with Avocado
Hi everyone! I’m back with another tasty dinner recipe. This baked balsamic chicken with have your taste buds whirling. And it’s healthy as well, so you’ll feel great about eating it any day (or every day hehe). Delicious Baked Balsamic…
The 12 Toxic Habits You Should Let Go of in 2020 (& How to Fix Them)
Guys, brace yourselves because this is a long one! We all struggle with some of these toxic habits at some point in our lives. Just because you relate to some of them as you’re reading doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong…
4 Tips to Reduce Stress & Manage Your Time Better (For Life)
Working full time, going to school & running a blog = Stress Central! Or at least it can be if you don’t manage your time well. I’ve always been a pretty busy person, so I’ve learned a lot of tips…
Easy One Pan Shrimp & Veggies Recipe (and Sugar Cookies)!
One thing I love more than healthy meals? CONVENIENT healthy meals! I love eating healthy, but let’s face it, ya girl’s lazy when it comes to cooking. If I had a personal chef to whip me up a nutritious and…
Honestly: I’ve Been Stuck in a Fitness Rut During Quarantine
At the beginning of quarantine, I was killing it with the at-home workouts. Keeping fitness at the forefront was easy. I was switching off between HIIT workouts, easy cardio (long walks), and resistance band training. I was stretching and rolling…
How I Started My First Real Budget (A Step-by-Step Guide)
I’ve gone for most of my life without worrying about budgeting. I always had enough money to get by, so I didn’t think a budget was necessary. I could afford to buy what I needed, so I wasn’t thinking about…
