All of this talk about Valentine's Day and Love last week got me thinking: What does it really mean to love thyself? Is it taking a moment to pause and breathe in the middle of a hectic day? Is it allowing oneself to be vulnerable and open to growth and change? Is it as simple as putting a balm on my hands when they are in need of some nourishment? What exactly does it mean to practice self-love? 

Being gluten and dairy-free isn't always easy, especially with my schedule. But after three years of learning how to adjust to my food sensitivities, I've discovered my go-to companies for pretty much everything. I'm always on the lookout for better alternatives and cleaner products so if I've missed something, please share them with me in the comments below. Enjoy!

The holidays can take a toll on the environment, so it's up to us to be mindful consumers and gifters. Here are some tips to help you reduce, reuse and recycle this holiday season!

The past few months have been hectic, to say the least. Work, family, and daily responsibilities have been nonstop. I'm exhausted. I'm overwhelmed the majority of the time, and I'm on a constant roller coaster of emotions. Every single day. Which has me thinking a lot about how to cope when life won't stop moving, when there's hardly a minute to slow down...

Doing what you Love is not easy. Like everything else, it requires patience, hard work, and discipline. The only difference is, it doesn't always feel like work when you're passionate about what you're doing. But no matter how much you Love what you do, working 12-16 hour days daily, no sleep and constantly growing to-do lists take their toll!