I'll be starting my second round of The Whole30 this weekend. As described on their website, "The Whole30® is our original nutritional program designed to
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How to Lighten Your Heavy Heart
When our minds are busy, we can be easily overwhelmed and distracted, but our brains usually find a way to process and release. Our hearts on the other hand,
Trade Shopping for Self-Care and Everything Will Change
Last week I recorded a webinar answering questions about minimalist fashion challenge Project 333. One of the questions was, "How do you stay motivated (to
How a Devastating Diagnosis Taught me How to Really Live
My life changed with one phone call. I was sitting in my office cubicle trying to focus on work, but I was anxious about my recent spinal tap. I hadn't heard
How to Get Started with The Capsule Kitchen Challenge
I’m so grateful for your enthusiasm for the Capsule Kitchen Challenge. The challenge begins on January 2nd, but you can join anytime. You are welcome
A Gentle Guide to Help You Wake Up Earlier
I haven't always been a morning person, but now I look forward to getting up early. Waking up early used to be a way to squeeze in more work, more productivity,
How to Create a Meaningful Morning Routine
Does your day lack focus? Do you wish you could take care of yourself before you take care of everyone else? Trade your snooze button and early morning email
Digital Detox: how to unplug for the weekend
A little time away from the computer, internet, email, social media and other bright, flashy, distracting things is necessary every day and each week. Your eyes
4 Simple Vegan Recipes for Spring
Spring and Summer promise fresh greens, sweet tomatoes and juicy berries, that are hard to come by other times of the year. It's the perfect time to commit
Moderation, Addiction and When to Say When
I gave something up for Lent. I've been thinking about giving it up for sometime. Ever since I read Inside-Out Simplicity by Joshua Becker, I've given a lot of
How to Really Take a Day Off
Somewhere in the past few decades, a day off became more about catching up, running errands, and planning for the next week than about actually enjoying the
How to Live in the Land of Enough – Food
While I love December and all of the festivities, I welcome the simplicity and quiet of January. Everyone is in a mini recovery mode. While food is always a
Try Chia Seeds: mini-mission
With the launch of the Chia Chronicles, I thought a mini-mission about chia seeds was in order. I first read about using chia seeds for endurance sports in
25 Tips for Vegetarian Newbies
photo credit: click here As I mentioned last week in How to Become a Vegetarian, a big diet/lifestyle change is not easy. If you are trying to eat less meat,




















