I'm just going to come right out and say it: I'm not a fan of making huge resolutions at the beginning of a new year. To me, anytime is a good time to make positive changes in your life, and it being a new calendar year gives people this sort of unrealistic idea that they can be totally different moving forward. The idea of New Year's resolutions is kind of gimmicky and truth be told, most people give up their dedication to their big resolutions before the end of January. I think that setting an intention to do better in whatever way is great, but most people make too drastic of a change right off the bat, and then they inevitably disappoint themselves when they give in and give up. However, what I do really enjoy is setting goals at the start of a new year. To me, goals are a ... [Read More]
New Year
26 Weeks of Inspirational Quotes in 2017: Part 2
It's hard to believe that we are at the end of 2017! I feel like the holiday season snuck up on us, and Christmas passed for me so quickly. I spent the holiday with lots of family, and am enjoying time this week in my home state of New Jersey before heading back home to Cali. Every week of 2017, I've shared an inspirational quote on my Instagram. I love focusing on a quote as my mantra for the week, and have enjoyed getting to share some of my favorites every week. I think that I'll be continuing my #MondayMotivation quotes in 2018, so let's connect on Instagram if we aren't already friends. In the middle of the year, I shared my first 26 weeks worth of inspirational quotes here, and today I'm back to round out the year with the remaining 26 weeks of quotes. I hope that some of ... [Read More]
17 Life Mottos to Inspire You
There's something about having a new year on the horizon that makes me feel excited, reinvigorated and motivated - but not in a New Year's resolution kind of way, more of in an enthusiastic for what's to come and what I want to do sorta way. In the spirit of making 2017 a wonderful a year, today I'm sharing 17 inspiring life mottos. I'll be coming back to them throughout the year as reminders of how I want to live my life, and I hope that they serve as inspiration as you crush your 2017 goals! #1 - #2 - ...because mindfulness is an important piece of the happiness puzzle! #3 - Let your light shine is one of my favorite mantras. #4 - #5 - #6 - ...because I firmly believe that the law of attraction is a powerful thing. Optimism has always been ... [Read More]
My 2015 Favorites
With 2015 drawing to a close, I love looking back at the year and thinking about all of my favorite travels and adventures, as well as my most memorable recipes and workouts of the year. I thought it'd be fun today to take a look back and highlight those memories. Let's get to it! My Favorite Adventures & Travel... Wine Tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley Bachelorette Partying in Miami A Trip to Lundberg Farms During their Rice Harvest August Adventures Back Home in Jersey (my birthday, hubby's birthday, best friend's wedding & more!) Ladies' Night in NYC with my fellow foodie friend Danielle Visiting Solvang, California’s Taste of Denmark Anniversary Celebration in Temecula Wine Country Weekend Escape to Big Bear Lake My Favorite ... [Read More]