I read somewhere that in order to feel like we have a great day every day, we need 3 daily wins:

• a physical win,

• a spiritual win, and

• a mental win.

With a seemingly never ending to-do list, adding things into what we should do each day may seem daunting. However, if you can find a win in each of these categories, it will make the day that much more positive, productive and keep the inspiration flowing for all the other pieces of your day. Find practices that suit you and your lifestyle!

Learning how to build a simple life you are proud of isn’t always easy. It takes commitment and follow through. It goes against the grain of a consumerism culture and the expectation that you will say yes to every thing.

“Is your home just another place of unmet expectations, to-do lists, and exhaustion? Or is your home a haven, the safest place on earth, a place to come back to, a place to heal, a place to create, a place to rest and simply be? You get to decide.”

~words by Myquillyn Smith

Looking to add more nutrients to your kids foods? I tried these out with Ayla last week and they were a big hit! I also snuck in a few mini chocolate chips which definitely sweetened the deal, but with or without, they are a great choice for an on-the-go snack, quick breakfast, and even freezable for back-ups on those busy days.

What you expose your skin to gets carried through your entire body! In my humble opinion, what you put on your skin matters as much as what you eat and drink. Read your labels. Be selective.

Take care of yourself from the inside out and from the outside in!

These past weeks, I feel like I’ve been beating myself up over not being productive enough, not sticking to my morning rituals, not planning meals well enough… I have been “should-ing” all over myself. As someone who writes about healthy habits and wellness, I am feeling sub-par in my own personal life.

What if we shifted away from rigid and allowed for more fluidity?

Great for a healthy weeknight dinner! This recipe has a bit of prep involved. If you are planning ahead for the week, make and store the dressing in the fridge, and pre-roast your pumpkin/squash to cut down on cooking time the night of.

Here’s another quick and easy add-in for your morning. Prep on Sunday and sip through the week!

Full of anti-inflammatory, immune enhancing and metabolism boosting ingredients.

With all the things I am doing, and would like to do, it is time for me to revisit my morning rituals as well.

Here’s my revamped version of what my ideal morning looks like now.

I love soup! Even living in the heat of the tropics, I probably make soup once a week. There is something both comforting and nourishing in a simple, well made soup. This is another recipe that I tried out with our yoga teacher training group last year. Carrots have a natural sweetness that appeals to the palates of the whole family. I hope you enjoy!

Do you ever feel like your day just starts off hard? Like you keep waking up on the “wrong side of the bed?” And the rest of the day seems to snowball? You’re rushing to get out of the house on time, between making breakfast, prepping lunch, getting everyone dressed and out the door. Then you spill your coffee, the car needs gas, the kids are fussing. You get to work a few minutes late and the rest of the day feels like you can’t catch up. It carries into the night and when your head finally hits the pillow you are exhausted, a little sad, and frustrated by the day. Only to wake up and have the same thing happen the next day!

How do we break this cycle? How do you wake up with positivity?

Due to popular demand, I am posting a more healthy, family-friendly recipes. Here’s another one of my family’s favorite snacks. It’s easy to make and hard to stop eating.

I’m not a huge fan of making resolutions, but rather realigning with what is right for me, to live intentionally and to make the most of the time we have. We have an opportunity to evolve and grow with each day, each moment, each breath. “This year isn’t about resolutions. It’s about a (re)evolution.”

Another one of my favorite things! I made this recipe during our 2024 yoga teacher training, and we all loved it. It super easy, mostly healthy, and really tasty.

I wanted to share a few of my favorite things this holiday season. This balancing morning drink is one of my new favorites. You can drink it on its own or add it to your morning coffee if you want the extra caffeine kick.

Picture this:

You wake up with the sun.

Unroll your yoga mat or set out your meditation cushion.

Boil some water and make your coffee or tea.

Set your favorite mug down so you can smell the aroma of your morning drink….

What are my top 5 herbs to keep in the pantry for blending teas and why?

The value that I add to the world through my work, is the same value that I have received. If yoga didn’t exactly save my life, it gave me life. Let me clarify…

See the small as large.

As an entrepreneur, creative, and mother to a new born and almost-four year old, I am relishing in the seemingly small accomplishments. It’s all I have the time and space for. And I am reminded that these small things really are big wins.

I have really big emotions. When I am happy, I am really happy. When I feel like I am in my flow, I am deep in it. When I am passionate about something, I am all in. And at the same time, when I am angry, I can easily lose my temper. When I am sad, it’s hard to get the tears to slow and the darkness to stop creeping in. When something frustrates me, it’s a challenge to not let it show.