I am on a culinary mission this fall/winter to nail homemade kitchari. It is a traditional Indian dish that has been in Ayurveda for thousands of years. The main ingredients are Mung dal and basmati rice along with spices and vegetables. It’s super kind to the digestive system and often considered “food medicine.” A cool [...]

I love soup season when I can make a big pot of soup on the weekends to heat up for a warm comforting lunch all week long. This butternut squash carrot soup is one of my all-time favorites and I’ve given it quite the update here with some additional spices and creamy coconut milk. BUTTERNUT [...]

Hi friends. I’m cozied up on the couch with hot tea, a blanket and the first episode of season five of Love Is Blind on in the background. I had a good week but I am feeling a little run down at the end of it so the plan is to take it very easy [...]

Hello and I hope that your week is off to a great start. I am doing something very out of my normal routine – writing this post from a coffee shop. I almost always work from home but it was most efficient for me to stop into a coffee shop to do some work in [...]

Happy Friday everyone. I’m enjoying some pre-dawn quiet time with my laptop and a cup of coffee. I got up at 5a this morning to do some writing and computer work because once the sun is up, Finn is up and the day kicks off – it’s going to be go, go, go! I am [...]

I have the perfect breakfast for chilly fall mornings – pumpkin banana oatmeal bake! PUMPKIN BANANA OATMEAL BAKE  The star ingredients of this pumpkin banana oatmeal bake are oats, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, bananas, pecans and maple syrup. It’s a warm, hearty and healthy way to kick off the day! It’s so easy to assemble [...]

I ran the Novant Health Lake Norman 15K this morning on a whim and had a very unexpectedly AMAZING race! LAKE NORMAN 15K I have been very casually training for the Charlotte Half Marathon on November 4. I have run 6, 7 and 8 mile long runs and done a lot of 4-5 mile runs. [...]

It’s a special Friday for us! We are celebrating Zoey’s 9th birthday! While it does feel like Zoey has been with me for a long time, it’s hard to believe that she’s actually nine. Zoey is still spunky, active and playful. While she might not be up for chasing the ball like she did in [...]

Happy October! I hope this new month is off to a great start for you. For me, October always kicks off what feels like three months of holiday celebrations with Halloween in October, Thanksgiving in November and Christmas in December. I love all of the decorating and festivities. We have had a great time decorating [...]

Hello, hello! Popping in with some salad inspiration for you. I have made this fall-inspired farro chopped salad four times this week and I just can’t get enough. FALL FARRO CHOPPED SALAD Here’s everything layered up in the bowl. And this is what it all looks like when it’s chopped into one big delicious medley [...]

Hi friends! I’ve had a great first day of fall and I hope it’s the start of a season of growth, goals and FUN! I am feeling a pull to sit down and write down my fall intentions when it comes to everything from career goals to personal growth to bucket list items that I [...]

Happy Monday evening. I have my first pot of soup of the season simmering on the stove and it smells divine – I cannot wait to ladle up a big bowl. If it’s as good as I think it’s going to be, look for the recipe soon! I am feeling like a little bit of [...]

Hi friends. Hope it’s been a great week for you. Well, I caved this week and started to embrace fall. I bought a jar of pumpkin butternut squash sauce at ALDI and cooked my first fall-themed dinner. I also picked up some pumpkin-themed items from ALDI’s Special Buys section – how cute is the doormat? [...]

Finn and I ran our second Around the Crown 10K on Sunday, September 3 and we had SO MUCH FUN! It’s official – Around the Crown has dethroned the Charlotte Marathon for my favorite local race event. The course is incredible, the organization is top-notch and the expo is amazing! Here’s a full recap of [...]

Hope y’all had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend. We arrived home from Florida at 9:45a on Saturday morning and it was really nice to essentially have a full weekend after coming home from vacation. We definitely made the most of it but before I jump into that (next post!), let’s backtrack to what I ate [...]

Welcome friends. I am cozied up on my grandmother’s couch writing this post and feeling grateful to be here for this last week of August. This Dreamy Vibes playlist on Spotify is perfect for a full moon night and winding down a crazy month. The first thing to share is that we are safe and [...]

Hi, hello. I hope it’s been a great week for you. I’ve been keeping very busy with work but also trying to make the most of the last few weeks of summer before school starts back and we tighten up the routine. Here’s a visual representation of our mindset lately, haha. Evening swims and lax [...]

Okay, part two of my recent eats recap is even better than the breakfast and lunch I shared in part one. So many good dinner ideas in this round up of meals. Lots of seasonal produce, farmers market finds and creative combinations! Sausage, beans and greens pasta recipe from Bon Appetit. Fun story, I cooked [...]

So many meals coming for you guys in the next two posts. I edited over 40 photos so I am breaking this into two posts. First up – breakfast and lunch! Lots of summer-inspired plates and combinations. BREAKFAST Peanut butter toast on whole wheat sourdough with honey and banana. Cottage cheese scrambled eggs on whole [...]

Hi there. It’s been another extended period for me between posts but at this point I’m considering it a summer break of sorts. It’s not that my mind isn’t overflowing with ideas for posts and things to write about – it’s just that life has been full this summer. I will also admit that on [...]

Well, hello. Happy Friday, happy August, happy all the things. I’ve been so MIA from the blog space lately. I’ve had photos for this post edited for a week but I just keep adding to the library and not finding the time to sit down and write a post. Life is full this summer in [...]

I spend a lot of time sweating between the hot yoga, running and strength training that I do. One thing that I have found imperative for maintaining optimal hydration levels so that I feel my best is adding electrolyte powder to my water bottle at least once a day. In this post, I’m reviewing one [...]

If you love an easy, one-pan dinner, you won’t want to miss this caprese chicken sheet pan dinner! We are giving chicken breasts a caprese-style treatment by layering them with fresh tomatoes and creamy fresh mozzarella and topping them off with pesto. Add broccoli or whatever vegetable you have on hand to the pan and [...]

Hi friends. I hope it’s been a good week for you. If I am honest about where I’m at right now…treading water. I have a lot on my plate this summer professionally between the yoga teacher training that I am taking, planning for the yoga teacher training that I am leading this fall and preparing [...]

I am thrilled to share details on the next 200-hour yoga teacher training that I’ll be offering in the Charlotte area this fall. I am partnering with Johnna Smith to co-create and facilitate a 200-hour advanced yoga studies program at 8th Limb Yoga. This training is really special for me because it’s the first teacher [...]