Ever wondered how to make cashew milk? It's not as hard as it sounds. In fact, once you get over the hump of making your first nut or seed milk at home, it all becomes much easier. Making cashew milk at home is a lot...
One of the first animal by-products I cut out immediately after going vegetarian was cow's milk. It wasn't a conscious health change; I genuinely enjoyed the taste of almond milk the first time I tried it and switching out to almond milk seemed like a...
Are you getting what you actually need from your smoothie? Let me rephrase: Is your body getting what it actually needs from your smoothie?
Though smoothies and acai bowls have seen a recent resurgence as of late, I sometimes wonder if your typical fruit smoothie is enough. That's why...
For a girl who's not so big on cardio, one of my all-time favorite ways to exercise is full of cardiovascular benefits. I'm, of course, talking about hiking, a pastime of mine that has not only helped me live a healthier lifestyle, but that has...
Acai bowls (pronounced ah-sy-ee) have a lot of buzz right now, thanks to the amazing efforts of YouTubers, bloggers, and influencers on Instagram. And there's a reason. Acai bowl recipes — which originate from Brazil — make up the trifecta of all good things: not only are they...
Autumn's presence is undeniable; the leaves are changing, scarves are making their first appearances, and it's that time of year when I list my cozy fall essentials.
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BEAUTY |
I like the idea of going against the beauty grain in fall; dying my hair lighter and...
Prepping for Christmas has had me wrapped up in a perpetual to-do list since before Thanksgiving. (Shout-out to my sister, who seems to be getting a lot of these lately, for motivating me to get any percentage of holiday shopping done pre-Black Friday for the...
I've loved yoga since I took my first class when I was a freshman in high school, but I have never been a consistent attendee. I haven't belonged to one studio, paid for a membership, or committed to a certain number of classes a week for more...
Ya girl has been vegetarian for five years. Before anyone says they have seen recipes that involve fish on this blog, let me clarify that I am technically pescetarian in that I sometimes eat shrimp, salmon, or tilapia. (Please no hate, as I choose to occasionally eat...
You guys. I did a thing. I made my very first pie.
My mother would be proud. (Look ma, look what I made!) But then she'd most likely take a bite and immediately question why I didn't make the crust from scratch? To which I would...