While my trendsetting mama first introduced me to cacio e pepe somewhere between 5 and 10 years ago, there’s no denying the cheesy, peppery (cacio = cheese; pepe = pepper) pasta dish is ... VIEW POST
Obé Fitness: The New Workout App I’m Loving
Happy Tuesday, friends! Winter is officially (well, not officially) upon us in Chicago with lots of snow yesterday and temps in the teens today. I think I can safely say my days of outdoor ... VIEW POST
40 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery and Self-Love
Happy Monday! It’s a new week – and a new month since we last chatted! If you recall, one of my goals for the remainder of the year was to journal more. Since I posted that a month ago, I’ve ... VIEW POST
Keeping Up With Goals: The Best Workouts In Chicago
If you’re anything like me, now is the time when the goals you were so diligent about a month ago start to slip. Even with checking in on mine at the start of each month doesn’t totally ... VIEW POST
5 Crock Pot Meals I Love to Make
Coming at you today with a Monday night blog post with 5 crock pot meals that have become my go-to choices for dining in! If you’ve been following along on Insta, you know I’ve been ... VIEW POST
Does an LED Facial Actually Work? Some Information and Photos
A few weeks ago, an aesthetician reached out to me on Instagram with an offer of a mini facial and LED facial at the gym I belong to. Of course, I said sign me up, but I also immediately ... VIEW POST
Before The Knife: Final Thoughts Going Into Surgery Day
More than a year after making my first doctor’s appointment, surgery day is finally here! Well, tomorrow, at least. I have had so many questions, so I thought I’d post a short blog today on ... VIEW POST
Best Meditation Tracks: 5 Guided Meditations For Every Occasion
A few months ago, after reading You Are A Badass, I got back to meditating on a regular basis. I now try to take at least 15 minutes every day to clear my thoughts and relax. Since talking ... VIEW POST
Training Update and a New Summer Running Playlist
Remember a few months ago when I said I was training for another half marathon? Well, that half marathon is this weekend and I have decided not to do it. I’m simply not ready. Which is a ... VIEW POST
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month: 5 Ways to Stay Positive in Everyday Life
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I’ve decided to make a point to talk about mental health more openly. I don’t believe you have to be clinically diagnosed with any mental illness to ... VIEW POST