Staying motivated to keep a fitness routine during the summer months can prove difficult.  The heat, the vacations, the rooftop drinks can easily add up to  less time spent on fitness.  But, what’s even more difficult is trying to start over when the Fall hits. Here’s a few tips […]

Are you forever in search of that no makeup makeup look? You know like you just “woke up like this” with your lashes full and long, flush cheeks and a just bitten lip. I’ve forever been searching for those few items that not only help […]

Recently I received life changing news that I had been hoping for since I was a child, not until halfway through my yoga teacher training did the universe feel I was ready to receive it.  Often, I have said that wellness is not just about […]

What is your relationship with your stomach?  This is the question that my friend and wellness guru Khadija at Life Wellness Center asked me the other day as she massaged my belly in preparation for an acupuncture treatment.    It took me a minute to answer […]

Want to get Glowing? Then start steaming!  What does weekly steaming do for your face? The answer is Everything!    It’s Cleansing. Steam opens your pores allowing for easy removal of dirt and black heads. It Promotes Circulation. The combination of warm steam and an […]

This salad is bitter, sweet, and salty and super robust. It’s so flavorful that it can be a meal on it’s own.

Call me “old school” but there is something about a hand- written note that always makes me smile, probably because we live in a world where text and email have become acceptable for everything! Whether it’s a thank you note, birthday card, or just a […]

From health food stores to coffee shops I have been seeing these energy or protein balls being sold everywhere for $3-$4 per piece.  While I am obsessed with everything about them from the taste to the energy provided to the all- natural goodness, they are […]

If you’re trying to keep your salads interesting as we move into winter then give this nutty quinoa, spinach and apple salad a shot.   You can also add grilled shrimp or chicken to make it a fuller meal. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, pre- rinsed 2 […]

Don’t you just love the way the house feels when it’s decorated for the Holiday’s?  The smell of fresh greens and twinkly lights provide a festive mood all month long.   Here’s some tips for trimming the tree and the house that will help keep everything […]