Living Well

Hello November! With the wide variety of pumpkins offered, it is almost impossible to walk away with only one gourd. However, there are only so many faces that can be carved and pies to be made, and we're all about letting nothing go to waste. In this post, I have a few fun pumpkin ideas…

College equipped me with all sorts of knowledge, but one thing I had to learn after graduating was how I can reduce my food waste. On one hand, summer is bountiful and the perfect reason to experiment with dishes. However, what can you do with all of the leftover bits and pieces? Here are some…

In this day and age, there are so many ways that we can disconnect from the present moment, that our activities have become mindless at times. Recently, I have made it a habit to become more mindful, but I'm not talking about the stereotypical meditation sessions or yoga retreats. Being mindful simply means connecting more…

If health and natural alternatives are on your radar, there is no doubt that the benefits of apple cider vinegar have come up. However, there is far more beyond apple cider vinegar's popularity in treating health concerns, such as cholesterol, digestion, and blood sugar. Who knew that a product with such diversity existed!? Today, we…

There is nothing more relaxing than a steaming hot shower after a long day on your feet, but have you been maximizing your time? I am almost positive that my nightly shower has some therapeutic magic to it and they are so easy to implement! Here are some simple tricks that will elevate your shower into…

We have all heard about upcycling coffee grounds, but what about uses for used tea bags? One of my favorite ways to relax in the evening is curled up with a mug of tea, but those daily tea bags really add up! Thankfully, tea bags are just as useful outside of the mug as they are in…

I personally drink way too much coffee (I’m sitting at a Starbucks with a latte as I’m writing this). Too much coffee usually results in dehydration; I experience really bad withdrawal symptoms and headaches if I don’t drink coffee every single day. Although coffee itself isn’t bad, it definitely doesn’t give you the…

Salads, meats, pasta... what doesn't olive oil pair well with? Though there is nothing like a quality bottle of olive oil to elevate a dish, olive oil can do just as well in your beauty routine as it does in your kitchen cabinet. High in antioxidants and squalene, it is the perfect ingredient to moisturize…