Since 2007 I've been choosing one word to encompass all the goals for the year. Instead of having a bunch of resolutions, I've been choosing one word to guide me through the year. Any decision I have to make, I just ask myself "what outcome is more inline with the intention of my word" = Decision made. I originally discovered this concept through Ali Edwards back in my creative days, since then it's popped in and out of my life with a whole host of people using the same concept (frequency …
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Explore – How one word changed my outlook for 2018
In December 2017 when I decided my guiding word for 2018 was explore, I really had no idea what lay ahead for me and how my word would impact my life. In all I took 5 trips in 9 months. I've said yes to new exciting opportunities and adventures, explored new relationships and experiences and been more open to trying new things. 2018 has truly been a year of travel, adventure and exploration. As the the year comes to a close, I am struck by how this year is different, how I am different. …
Gratitude Journal – free printable
Each morning I open the Five Minute Journal App on my phone and jot down three things I am grateful for. This digital gratitude journal has really helped me realize that sometimes an attitude of gratitude can turn any misfortune right around. Being thankful for the body we have, flaws and all; the lives we lead; and the choices we've made that have lead us to where we are now. In this moment. Let me share a situation that happened recently... Grateful for a delayed flight Our flight back …
Vegan Food in London
For the last seven years we've vacationed in England, visiting family and friends. The last three times we've opted to split our time between our home city of Derby, and London. Who can resist the sights and sounds of a big city? Especially when the vegan food in London is so varied and amazing! In a previous post I shared all the vegan food we ate in Derby, so today it's London's turn! Fantastic Vegan food in London First I want to say a BIG thanks to Bob who had done some research before …
Do more Yoga T-Shirt!
January 2017 I made a conscious effort to purge my closet. Out with the old and in with the new! A fresh start. Since then I've culled my closet further and I've been exploring using a capsule wardrobe for yoga, life and travel [more on that in a future post]. One thing I did this year was create my own yoga T-shirt. It's tough finding yoga related clothing anyway that wasn't crazy expensive (why is yoga clothing so pricey?) so I decided to create my own! I signed up for an Amazon Merch account …
Review: 365 Organic Vegan Lasagna by Whole Foods
As much as I love to create in the kitchen sometimes life just gets totally nuts and you have to rely on pre-made meals. As a vegan that's not always easy. So I was hella excited when I spotted this 365 Organic Vegan Lasagna in Whole Foods recently. Lasagna was always one of my favorite things as a vegetarian, so yay for veganized versions! Last week life was kinda hectic. I was prepping for my yoga finals, and working, and trying to get back into a post-vacation work schedule. Needless …
Building Confidence …. in 60 days!
On one of our yoga retreats we talked about our goals/desires for the future. I expressed that I do have lofty "out there" goals but I don't believe enough in me to apply myself to reach them. That little voice in my head starts talking. The one that says: I'm not good enough! Who do I think I am to think that I can achieve that? That's what other people do, you're not strong, committed or dedicated enough. You're not pretty. You're too fat/thin/short/old. When it comes down to it I lack …
Review: Daiya Vegan Mac and Cheese
June 5th 2013 was the day that I finally took the plunge and switched from vegetarian to vegan. I'd been vegetarian for 20-ish years and had tried a couple of times to go fully vegan, but the draw of cheese was just too much. Five years ago I finally said to hell with it and embraced the vegan alternatives. Guess what? They taste just like the real thing!!! If you haven't tried the Daiya Vegan Mac and Cheese you need to fix that asap. Because you'll soon realize that animals don't have to be …
Recipe: Portabella Pizza Burger
When the folks at Gardein sent me a bunch of their products to grill with I really didn't know which to try first. They have so many different products, many of them ideal for BBQ season! When you think of BBQ though you immediately think of burgers. The problem for me is that I'm not a huge fan of burgers in buns. Thankfully I've come up with some creative ways to enjoy burgers and today I wanted to share a recipe for what I'm calling a Portabella Pizza Burger. While Gardein did send me their …