Journal

5 Expert-Approved Exercises for Creative Growth

As wonderful as it would be, creativity doesn’t always come knocking on its own accord. It’s like a muscle — you have to train it, and the more you do, the stronger it becomes. Stepping outside of...

Get Away This Fall: Everything You Need to Know About Renting an RV/Camper

In April, we made the difficult decision to cancel a giant family reunion trip to Florida. We were SO disappointed, but it got me thinking about alternative ways to vacation and spend time togethe...

5 Essential Oils to Use in Your Yoga Practice

So much of my life these days has gone online--and that includes, of course, my yoga practice. I love essential oils for a lot of reasons, but I’m especially thankful for how they help me during y...

Facial Massage: Our Favorite Less-Is-More Skincare

I love the less-is-more concept behind facial massage: instead of cluttering my bathroom cabinet with a proliferation of creams and serums and moisturizers, I can spend a few minutes on my face ev...

Forest Bathing: What It Is and Why You Need it

I am a literal tree hugger. I've embarrassed my husband multiple times when he's found me with my arms around a massive oak or a towering cypress. But I can’t help myself; when I feel the texture ...

Try These Delicious Snacks to Boost Productivity

That 4pm slump is real, but you know what else is real? The 10am snack craving--especially now that I’m home all day, sitting at my kitchen table, literally within arms reach of my pantry. I’ve le...

Hiking Alone is Magical! Here are 6 Empowering Tips

A couple years ago, hiking became my happy place; I’ve fallen in love with the peace, clarity, and mind-body connection it brings. Hiking alone is the next step for me. I’m looking forward to shed...

Your Guide to Eco-Conscious Coffee

Coffee is a simple pleasure. Sometimes all it takes is just the smell to get our senses stimulated and our minds ready to take on the day. It’s also one of the most widely traded commodities in the...

Find Ways to Keep Learning This Fall (Even if You're Not in School Anymore!)

The smell of a freshly sharpened pencil. The ziiiippppp of a new pencil case. That new backpack glow. I don’t know about you, but I miss school every. single. fall. Lucky for me, there’s the inter...

Adding Plant Love to Your Daily Routine

For most of us, being consistent with self care is one of the toughest goals to commit to. We may regularly put the needs of our partner, family, friends, boss, coworkers, and pets before our own....

Hungry? Try These Plant-Based Fall Recipes

Not sure about anyone else, but as soon as the calendar hit September 1, we shifted right into fall mode. We've been pumpkin picking, Halloween planning, and making all the yummy fall treats for c...

Looking for Love? The Dos and Don'ts of Dating During COVID-19

Even during pre-COVID times, dating has proven to be a strange, sometimes remarkably awkward phenomenon. If you’ve dated before, you’re probably all-too familiar with the nervous butterflies befor...

Cultivating Resilience: Your Guide for Staying Mentally Tough in Hard Times

The saying “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade” is definitely valid, but we’re pretty sure the person who made that up never had to live through 2020. All jokes aside, however, this popular...

Journal Prompts to Help You Welcome Fall

Without a doubt, fall is my favorite. After a long, hot summer, the cool breezes of fall revive my heart and remind me that nothing lasts forever. Since fall can be such a powerful season of trans...

5 Organic Tea Blends for a Relaxing Night In

We’re taking things slow these days, swapping nights out at bars, restaurants, and movie theaters for cozy nights at home. Calm nights like these are even better when spent with a relaxing cup of t...

8 Yoga Poses to Combat Anxiety

The mind and body are intricately connected. Taking good care of your physical health can also work wonders for your mental health — a sentiment that yogis have shared for generations. That’s why,...

Podcasts to Turn to When You Need A Laugh

The headlines are intense these days, and we need an extra dose of endurance if we’re going to keep confronting injustice around us and through self-reflection, and--you know--keep getting out of ...

Treat Yourself to a Mani-Pedi with These Non-Toxic Nail Polishes

Anyone else feel virtually unstoppable after a mani-pedi? There’s just something about having a fresh, glossy coat on your nails that screams, heck yeah, I got this. Unfortunately, most convention...

Why I Love Adaptogens (the daily routine I can't stop!)

There’s a daily routine I never veer from: an adaptogen tincture whipped up for me by my local acupuncturist. Every day, it’s like a gentle mood lift, more focus-enhancing than caffeine, and admitt...

Being Intentional is the New Hustle

Hustle culture is addicting. It’s all too easy to get sucked into this feeling of overachievement and productivity. Soon, I was convinced success went beyond working diligently. It meant becoming ...