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Little things.

This is my space to share the things that light me up - yoga that feels good in the body, simple ceremonies with meaning, gardening and slow moments in nature, nourishing food through cooking and baking, and travel stories that usually involve adventure. I’m free-spirited, open-minded, and always up for thoughtful conversations, spontaneous laughter, and a delicious meal shared with good company.

A gentle reminder of another one of my guilty pleasures (RuPaul’s Drag Race):
“If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?”

❤︎

Now come on - stay curious and enjoy the wild ride.

Essential oils: small drops, big vibe.

Essential oils are one of those things that sound a little woo until you actually use them. Then suddenly you’re the person who carries a tiny bottle everywhere and says things like, “Wait, smell this.” At their core, essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts - the scent, essence, and character of a plant distilled into powerful drops. They work with our senses in a way that doesn’t just smell nice, but feels like a tiny reset for your brain and body. I use them

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Feb 123 min read

Why Cooking is my most underrated mindfulness practice.

Sometimes I meditate by sitting cross-legged in silence. Sometimes I meditate by chopping veggies. Both work. One just smells better. Cooking has a way of pulling me straight into the present moment. Not in a dramatic “I’ve transcended” way - more like “oh, my brain finally stopped circling.” And when the ingredients come straight from our garden, the effect is even stronger. Freshly harvested fruits and vegetables are alive in a way supermarket food just isn’t, especially i

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Feb 93 min read

How to make the best celery juice (add-ons are the secret).

Celery juice has a particular taste, I admit. Also, it sounds very serious, very wellness-y. Like something you’re supposed to drink while contemplating your whole workout, food and life choices. :D But here’s the thing: when done right, celery juice can actually be refreshing, customizable, and weirdly satisfying. And it doesn’t have to taste like lawn clippings, I promise. A few years ago, a former teammate regularly prepared celery juice for me, which I drank in the mornin

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Feb 53 min read