One of the first things I learned while studying at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition is something that has truly helped me shift focus in my day to day life. Known as Big Rocks, it’s a time management hack that is a way to reframe your everyday tasks and routines so that you can prioritize…
How Human Design Can Help You Live in Alignment
I believe that one of the best things we can do for our own personal growth is to understand who we truly are. Over the years, I’ve dabbled in learning more about Myers Briggs, Enneagrams, and even, astrology in the hopes that it will give me additional insight into who I am. I’ve found them…
Easy Black Bean and Guacamole Tostadas
Hi friends. I’m excited to share my first official recipe on here with you. I’ve been doing so much behind the scenes cooking lately and would really like to get better at sharing this side with you. Cooking and playing around in the kitchen is my happy place, but when I think about taking pictures…
The Last Movie That Made Me Cry
A few weeks ago, I was on a flight to Miami with Inge and Raffi. It’s a short trip and Raffi was having a good time entertaining himself with his toys, lollipops, and pre-downloaded YouTube shows on my phone. We were flying JetBlue, so I was happy to see they had screens available, which isn’t…
How to Be Productive This Week
Hi friends! It’s mid September, the kids are in school, and we’re on the cusp of cool and crisp weather. All signs point to one of my favorite times of the year: Autumn. In addition to anticipating fall foliage and upcoming holidays, I particularly love this time of year because it feels like a new…
Build a Better Relationship with Yourself
Many years ago, I was on the phone (back when land lines where a thing) with a close friend who was going through a hard time. She was on the verge of a breakup and feeling heartbroken and sad. After listening and empathizing about her situation, I felt the conversation going in a loop. She…
Healthy Packaged After School Snacks for Kids
With kids going back to school this month, I thought it would be helpful to share some of our favorite clean after school snacks that I buy for my three year old, Raffi. Packaged snacks are great for convenience, but often, they are laden with chemical preservatives, additives, added sugar, and natural flavors (which are…
10 Ways to Start Naturally Healing Your Gut
“All disease begins in the gut.” – Hippocrates. If you pay attention to health and wellness trends, you may have noticed that the term “gut microbiome” is thrown around quite often. Whether it’s a highly respected practitioner or a social media influencer, there’s good reason why everyone is talking about it. Our gut microbiome has…
How Eating Fruit and Veggies Can Make You Happier
I recently read a shocking statistic. According to the CDC, only 9% of American adults are eating the recommended amount of vegetables and only 12% are eating the recommended amount of fruit. Seemingly unrelated, there are a reported 21 million adults in the US who have suffered a major depressive episode. What do these two…
My healthy feel good end of summer bucket list
Every winter, I think of all the fun stuff I’ll do once the weather is warmer. And yet, when summer actually comes around, I get so busy with day to day life that I sometimes forget about those plans I had pined for months earlier. Well, not this year! We have one month of summer…