As an avid contact lens wearer, I have tried many different brands of contact lenses throughout the years. I got my first pair of prescription glasses when I turned 9, and at age 13, decided I’d had enough of wearing them and convinced my parents to buy me contact lenses instead. Today, I wear my glasses quite frequently, […]
There are very few moments in life that can bring me tears of joy. Witnessing a beautiful wedding ceremony is definitely one of them. When my Husband and I got married back in 2013, we had talked about having a beachfront wedding but didn’t think that we could afford it at the time. We had […]
As I desperately rummaged through the pantry this afternoon in search of something sweet, I realized that my dear Husband had polished off the last bag of m&m trail mix and all I was left with were my Son’s animal crackers. I stared at the bag and felt a huge sense of guilt. Was I about to eat […]
As we are constantly bombarded by external distractions in our everyday life, refocusing our energy inward and quieting our mind can be hugely challenging. I was always intimidated by the concept of meditation despite the fact that I knew just how beneficial it was. I had always imagined meditation to be a drawn out process, requiring […]
With the BlogHer17 conference soon approaching, those attending may be finding themselves scrambling for last minute room bookings and transportation. After all, BlogHer is said to be THE biggest event for female online content creators. Point blank. Like other Blog conferences, BlogHer is a wonderful opportunity to network and expand your online presence by meeting and […]
When life gives you limes, make a key lime tart. Or many key lime tarts -Me Since I had an intense craving for key limes this past week, I decided to create a key lime tart recipe to share with all of you. Now I must say, there are a ton of healthy key lime […]
We all need a sneaky ways to get our toddler to eat more greens. I’m pretty sure I have one of the most pickiest toddler ever when it comes to mealtime. Before having children, I vowed that I would never give my kids anything remotely unhealthy. Little did I know that sometimes, that’s easier said […]
Birthday Cake Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies. How’s that for a tongue twister?! I’m a sucker for Birthday cake flavored anything, and since these pregnancy cravings have me wanting more and more sweets lately (totally opposite of my last) I figured I’d give in and make a healthier version of my favorite. These birthday cake chickpea […]
My struggle with binge eating In a desperate attempt to stay thin, I spent too many years of my life deprived of all my favorite foods. Prior to settling down and getting pregnant, I had managed to keep myself in tip top shape by exercising often and eating as healthy as possible. So where was the […]
As we celebrated my Son’s second birthday this past weekend, I began reminiscing on my labor & delivery experience. To say that it was a life altering event is certainly an understatement. Although it was painful and difficult to bear, my labor & delivery changed me as a person and allowed me to give birth […]