I’m currently sipping a hot and cozy coffee, snuggled under a fuzzy blanket, sitting by the window and gazing out into a picture-perfect winter wonderland of snow! Later this evening I’m going to a home group Christmas potluck dinner party (complete with a yankee swap). Last weekend it was a Christmas tree decorating party at my boyfriend’s house. And this Saturday night we’re headed to the Nutcracker Ballet, one of my favorite (and most magical) annual traditions. Safe to say, the holiday season is here!! I’m definitely excited about this wonderful time of year (although I’m still a little ..read more

“Every moment is a fresh new beginning.” -T.S. Elliot This post is sponsored by Omega 3 Innovations. Happy 2019! (How did THAT happen?) Have you made any New Year’s Resolutions this year? If you know me, you know I LOVE new beginnings and fresh starts. But I’m not into quick fixes, diet fads or extremes. No thanks. I prefer to take baby steps towards my goals. While healthy eating has been a huge part of my life for years, I’m always on the hunt for little hints and strategies that could improve my overall health. I always love it when I discover something that makes things better than they ..read more

“We don’t need more to be thankful for, we just need to be more thankful.” –Carlos Castaneda Isn’t it funny how much your mindset impacts your life?? Your perception of your circumstances often determines your attitude. And we all know that a bad attitude makes EVERYTHING worse. Imagine this- you wake up late and run out the door to work. You’ve got no time to make breakfast so you skip it and feel your tummy grumble as you hop in the car. You glance into the mirror and realize just how terrible your hair looks (talk about bed head!). Ugh! You’re swiftly driving to work when someone sudden ..read more

Hello MAY! We’ve been waiting for you! …wait, what, MAY?? Does anyone else feel like April flew by? Honestly, I woke up this morning feeling a bit anxious. I had just finished my breakfast (Hello healthy bowl of oats) and my mind was racing. So I decided to do a little deep breathing meditation. I opened up God’s word and spent a few minutes praying. I was thanking God for blessings in my life (it’s hard to stay anxious and worried when you’re focused on being thankful). I was also praying for wisdom, guidance, and for safety for myself, my friends, my family and my community. I also found m ..read more

Happiness is… watching the waiter bring you your food at a restaurant. I LOVE restaurants. There’s just something about eating out that makes me happy. Spending time with the ones I love, enjoying delicious food and making memories are just a few of the reasons I love going out to eat. Not having to do the dishes is a nice perk, too. When I moved to Charleston I realized that so many of the memories I had from Rhode Island revolved around food, specifically food at my favorite restaurants. I thought about the local Vietnamese place that my friends and I were OBSESSED with during college. I ..read more