Not Selfish, Necessary: Why & How to Prioritize Self-Care

“This world is so demanding. I’m so busy. I never have a moment to focus on me. It seems like everyone needs my attention all the time. Why should I set aside time for myself for some self-care?” The short answer: because it’s absolutely necessary. Busy-ness as a Cultural Norm I remember the very first…… Continue reading Not Selfish, Necessary: Why & How to Prioritize Self-Care

Happy Valentine’s Day!/February’s “Spread The Love” Challenge

Happy Valentine’s Day, webiverse! Call me cheesy, but I love Valentine’s Day. Always have. Even when I was single I loved it because it was an opportunity to spoil myself with self-love and spoil my friends with love, too. That’s what I think the holiday is really about- love in all forms, not just romantic.…… Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day!/February’s “Spread The Love” Challenge

How To Spot (& Slay) An Energy Vampire

Everyone knows vampires, those scary creatures who have sharp teeth, love blood and hate garlic. They tend to hang out in Transylvania/storybooks, and in general aren’t a real big threat to your average, everyday person. Or are they? Blood-sucking vampires aren’t the only vampires out there. Vampires also come in the form of “energy vampires,”…… Continue reading How To Spot (& Slay) An Energy Vampire

Mercury, WTF?: Mercury Retrograde and 10 Tips To Survive It

I’m breaking my holiday hiatus today to talk about something important, and that’s Mercury Retrograde. I’ve been a wee bit irritable today and I’m totally blaming Mercury. For those of you in the know, I imagine you’re pursing your lips and nodding solemnly. #wewillgetthroughthis For those of you who have never heard of this, you…… Continue reading Mercury, WTF?: Mercury Retrograde and 10 Tips To Survive It

Crystal Spotlight: Amethyst

Welcome back to another edition of Crystal Spotlight. Today we are taking a look at one of the most commonly used crystals, the beautiful amethyst. Pictured above are my three amethyst pieces. The one in the bottom right hand side of the picture was actually my first crystal ever- I’ve had it by my bed…… Continue reading Crystal Spotlight: Amethyst

Chakra Spotlight: The Solar Plexus

Hello again and welcome to the third edition of Chakra Spotlight! Today we are taking a closer look at the Solar Plexus chakra, otherwise known as the core of our ego and personality. The Solar Plexus chakra is located around the navel- I tend to think of it as right behind the belly button, but…… Continue reading Chakra Spotlight: The Solar Plexus

Chakra Spotlight: The Sexy Sacral Chakra

Oooooh la la, friends- I am back with another installment of Chakra Spotlight, where I go in depth on the different chakras. We are moving on up the body to the Sacral Chakra, located in your pelvis. The Sacral Chakra is the pleasure center of the body. This is the Chakra that thrives on pleasure…… Continue reading Chakra Spotlight: The Sexy Sacral Chakra