I made it through my first cleanse day today! The first couple days are always the worst when it comes to detox symptoms, but luckily it wasn’t that bad today. Day 1 consisted of 2 protein and vitamin packed meal replacement shakes, a couple light snacks, a healthy meal (salad with oil and vinegar, wheat-free […]

Spring is coming, although it doesn’t really feel like it with the ridiculous amounts of snow and cold temperatures New Jersey has been having this winter. And with the change of season comes the need to shed our stored winter weight along with any toxins we’ve been holding onto. I love cleanses. Now, don’t get […]

I was looking through a Yoga Journal magazine and found an ad for the Wanderlustfestival this year. I got really excited and started searching online for details. It turns out that the Vermont festival (the closest one to me) is during the week I had already requested off from work for vacation! Perfect timing… let’s talk […]

All I can say is YUM!!! And its vegan too! Sweet Potato and Quinoa Fritters with Avocado-Lime Sauce

So I went to Atlantic City this weekend with my friend Jessica, just a little girls retreat to celebrate our birthdays (both in February!). We were both really excited because neither of us have had a vacation in a while and this was much needed. While we had fun and laughed about everything, the trip […]

Let’s face it, we all love to eat. Being vegetarian, sometimes its hard finding foods that I love and can eat that my friends and family members will also love and eat. Creativity and simple ingredients is key. These spinach balls are real winners and taste great hot or cold! You can probably make these […]

Ok, not an original post from me, but I found this floating around the web and had to share. It happened to be that I was looking for some inspiration to share with my Friday morning yoga class and this turned out to be exactly what we all needed that day. We are in February, […]

I LOVE being able to use food for more than just filling up my belly. The power of the nutrients in some foods is way better than traditional western medicine sometimes. Here are two simple examples of using food for a healthy, happy lifestyle: Feel-Good Foods Defeat Illness! What’s best about these articles is that […]

So I met Gavin online. We’ve been together for a few months now and we’re both incredibly happy together. We challenge each other, care for each other, and celebrate our time together. He’s a pretty special guy and I’m really lucky to have him in my life. But the best part about Gavin is that […]

Today is my birthday. While 32 isn’t usually considered a milestone, this is a big year for me. This is the year I am finally going to live happily ever after. No, I’m not getting married, far from it. But I am loving. I am loving my job, my home, my relationships, my life, my […]