It is the evening before Thanksgiving. I had planned to go to bed early. I wanted to go to a barre class in the morning, despite my recent knee surgery. I knew I wouldn’t be able to do the whole class. I thought it would...
This soup is super easy to make, and is so creamy you wouldn’t believe there is actually no cream in it! The secret? Let the potato get soft before you add the bouillon and cauliflower. It makes for a great lunch, with a green side salad...
At the beginning of fall you may feel the need for routine and structure in your life again. This is not only a logical reaction after the summer time of a more relaxed attitude towards work and obligations; it is actually an energetic predisposition. When...
Summer is most people’s favorite season. Generally, summer makes us feel better because it allows for spending more time outside. Being outdoors increases our exposure to the sun, which synthesizes vitamin D in our body that is good for our bones, and boosts our serotonin...
Springtime in the Northern Hemisphere seems equivalent to new beginnings: trees begin to bud and flowers start blooming. You may feel a need to ritually leave the winter sluggishness behind by cleaning out your home. This time of year is also perfect for doing a...
Essential Oils can be used in a variety of ways[1]: topically (on the skin), internally (ingesting a few drops with water, or directly under the tongue) and aromatically (by diffusing them). I use my oils in all three ways, depending on the oil and the...
Over the past month I’ve been reconnecting with essential oils. When I was young my mom used essential oils, and I always loved it when she’d use lavender oil to promote healthy skin, or used tee tree oil for its cleansing properties. This reconnection with...
Whether you make this crumble for Thanksgiving, or just because there is something to be grateful for every day, you’ll be thankful for the simplicity of this recipe! As you know, I like to read recipes and then change them to my own liking. That’s...
I was in a funk last week. It would have been easy to blame it on travel and jet lag, but I had to own it. Sometimes I simply feel utterly inadequate, incompetent and unsuccessful. Scrolling through Instagram obviously doesn’t make it any better. Everyone...
Last week I was on a 6-day Silent Meditation retreat with my teachers Sarah and Ty Powers. I love being silent for an extended period of time. It clears my mind and reconnects me with myself. During one of my meditations my 7-year old nephew...