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The Six Pillars Of Health For A Successful Holiday Season

December is all about wrapping up work in time for Christmas and New Years and attending various social events and parties. As dynamic and fun as all of this can be, it can also take a toll on our bodies... leaving us feeling depleted and run down. So, in this post, I am thrilled to share with you my personal tools for feeling vibrant and staying well during the holiday season. 

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A Cleansing & Beautifying Fall Salad

 While I like to enjoy slow cooked, grounding meals during the evening, I can’t seem to break the habit of having a big hearty salad for lunch. Therefore, I wanted to share with you my favorite fall / winter salad recipe using vegetables and fruits that are totally in their prime. 

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An Authentic Sicilian Experience On The Island That Has It All

The most notable for me were the summery weather (in October!!!), the charming old towns made up of a maze of little cobblestone streets, the delicious Sicilian food, and most of all the friendly local people with the biggest hearts. Visiting Sicily is like stepping back in time… slower pace of daily life, endless hospitality, traditional values and affordable to visit. 

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Yosemite – A Modern + Wholesome Guide: Off The Grid

My husband Chris, my 4 month old puppy Bailey and I all had the best time in Yosemite recently so I wanted to share with you exactly how we enjoyed our trip away from it all...  

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The Ultimate Weekend Guide To Portland

My husband and I just visited the vibrant city of Portland over the weekend and wow were we impressed with the plethora of independent shops, local fashion, cool restaurants and hip hotels. The West End was our main stomping ground with everything we needed right at our fingertips. 

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VENICE LA – A MODERN + WHOLESOME GUIDE

To sum it up, we encountered the friendliest locals, an abundance of organic plant based eateries, high quality coffee, lovely boutique shopping, epic weather, a sea of bright colors lining the sun kissed streets, and lots of vibrant energy! 

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Maui – A Modern + Wholesome Guide

Last November my husband and I visited Maui for 4 blissful nights, and I wanted to share with you our personal favorite discoveries that are a little off the beaten track, and super nourishing for the soul.    

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Healthy Discoveries From My Trip To Australia

I am madly in love with beautiful Australia. When I go back home to visit, my first stop is Geelong and the Surf Coast where I grew up. Geelong has come along way in recent times, with Melbourne style cafes popping up all over the place, and little boutiques showing off the latest style trends. 

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Beat the cold + flu: Discover natural ways to help boost your immune system

It’s that time of year where the nasty winter cold and flu is going around and we are all susceptible to catching it. This week my husband and I both got sick at the same time, so I felt inspired to share with you some of our self-care and natural healing tools that can help to fight it off quicker. 

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