Many of us reach for salads when we’re trying to make the healthier choice, but sometimes salads just really suck. And who’s actually willing to eat healthy long-term if the food isn’t even remotely satisfying? Salads are often thought of as boring, not filling, and just overall…not very appetizing. It’s easy to make these types…
My #1 Tip for Sticking to a Workout Schedule
Of all the tips I’ve shared on how to stay committed to a workout schedule— whether on here or in person to friends—there’s one in particular that I swear by. It’s the one change that made my unstructured and infrequent exercise turn into a legitimate routine: logging workouts. I’ve been logging workouts online for over…
10 Ways to Keep Your House Organized (& Not Acquire So Much Stuff)
This warmer weather is really making want to do some spring cleaning. Plus, the combination of April being National Stress Awareness Month and me recently watching Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, I felt inspired to write a post about organization. I’ve always loved organizing (despite my room growing up always being a disaster…figure that one…
5 Tips for Making Yourself Read More
When I was younger, it seemed that everyone loved to read. Maybe it was all the instructed reading I had to do for school that ruined it (especially as I got to college), but I’ve never been one to read for pleasure. Even when my sister’s and my babysitter would tell us it was “Toes…
How to Make a Smoothie Bowl
Mix things up by turning your usual smoothie into a thick smoothie bowl, topped with ingredients like sliced fruit, chopped nuts, and granola. Smoothie bowls are such a fun spin on the usual smoothies a lot of us make. They’re basically just a thicker version of smoothies. Plus, they’re covered in toppings for added texture…
Cooking for One: 3 Tips to Stay Motivated & on Track
Cooking can seem like a lot of work, no matter how many people you’re feeding. Although prepping food for a crowd can be especially labor-intensive, I think cooking for one can be more difficult motivation-wise. If I wasn’t 1. living with someone (i.e., my husband) or 2. regularly testing recipes for this blog, I know for…
Tourist’s Guide to San Diego: Top 15 Places to Visit
While my memories of San Diego are still crisp and clear, I want to take today to share a little “tourist’s guide” of sorts for “America’s Finest City.” I’ve been meaning to share a post like this for awhile, but I guess it takes moving to Chicago to fully reflect on what I appreciate most…
7 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Happy first day of winter!! It occurred to me recently that since we’re moving to Chicago at the beginning of the cold season, we have the privilege of experiencing it drag. on. for months. While Matt and I both enjoy snow and are excited to have seasons again—after mostly having one in San Diego for…
How to Never Run Out of Gift Ideas
Coming up with gift ideas can be time-consuming, frustrating, and just straight-up impossible at times—especially if you wait until the last minute. I don’t know about you, but I try really hard not to get someone a present just for the sake of getting them something. When I’m trying to simply check someone off my…
Road Trip Essentials: 5 Must-Have Items
Road trips can be such a fun adventure if you do them right. Whether it’s simply a means to a destination or it’s the whole point of a trip, I’ve found there are a handful of must-haves to make the most of the road trip experience. I’ve been preparing for a little road trip that…
Gift Guide for Active People
Have you done your holiday shopping yet? December will be here before you know it! And that means people are starting to flock to stores to do their Christmas shopping. I don’t know about you, but I avoid last-minute gift shopping like the plague, because being overheated in a packed store with picked-over items is…
Tips for the Best Thanksgiving Turkey
I’m not sure where fall has gone, but somehow next week is already Thanksgiving! In honor of the food-centric holiday, I wanted to highlight some of the tips I’ve jotted down over the past four or so Thanksgiving dinners I’ve cooked. More specifically, I’m talking about the star of the show: the turkey. Cooking the…
3 Self-Care Rules to Follow This Holiday Season
The end of the year tends to be an especially stressful time for people. From traveling and gift shopping to party hosting and event hopping, there’s just a lot of busyness that takes place. And if you’re not one of those people with a million things to do, you might feel stressed about and envious…
How to Step Up Your Sandwich Game
The sandwich is a magical food that has multiple layers contributing to a life-changing flavor and texture combo—except when it doesn’t and it sucks. I have a love-hate relationship with sandwiches. If the ingredients aren’t good quality or there isn’t enough variety, the entire thing can have you dreaming of all the other foods you could…
Daily Checklist for a Healthier & Happier You
Thank you Blue Shield of California for sponsoring this post. They are committed to health and wellness, and they believe in tackling health issues before they start. Each day is filled with so much potential. Assuming you didn’t wake up on the wrong side of the bed, you probably start most mornings feeling optimistic about…
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