6 Ways to Stay Productive When You’re Between Jobs (without spending a lot of money)

February 5, 2018

A few months back when I took some time to think about the direction of this site, I wanted to put more focus on life changes and how they can impact our health and wellness. Today I'm talking about how one life change has impacted me, and how I've learned to stay productive and positive through the experience. A big piece of our…

Hola from Spain! + Why We Moved Abroad

January 30, 2018

Where did we last leave off? Ah yes, I told you that I was leaving San Francisco and heading to Spain. And that's where I'm writing this from! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. We packed up our lives in SF, visited friends and family on the east coast, and finally made our way to Europe. Now we've been in Barcelona…

We’re Moving (Again)! Here’s Where We’re Headed to Next

December 7, 2017

Big changes headed our way with a big move... I'm excited to share some exciting life news--MM and I are moving to Spain next month! It feels like we just moved to San Francisco (though it's actually been a year and a half since our epic road trip). We've loved getting to experience west coast life--I gotta say, it's pretty amazing…

Getting Back on Track: 4 Ways to Spark Wellness Motivation

November 6, 2017

Exactly one year ago today I was at the brunch after my wedding, digging into a huge piece of leftover wedding cake (carrot cake, damn it was good). I was joking with all my friends that I was so glad my wedding diet was over and I'll probably never be motivated to be so healthy ever again. This post isn't…

Adaptogens: What are they and do I need them?

November 3, 2017

Doing a little research into the latest wellness buzzword: adaptogens. Of all the latest buzzy health words being thrown around, adaptogen is one I keep hearing. If you asked me if I think they are good for you, I'd confidently say yes! From all the context I hear them spoken in and all the bloggers that I see raving about them, my…

Travel Diary: 9 Things to do in Portland

October 27, 2017

Take a weekend up to the Pacific Northwest and make sure you check out these 9 things before you leave Portland. As part of our life on the West Coast, we've been trying to explore as much of this part of the country as we can. Portland's been on the list for a while and this past weekend we finally…

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