One of my very favorite ways to get in the holiday spirit is by snuggling up with a mug of hot cocoa. I especially love drinking it on nights when I watch Christmas movies. The chocolatey goodness combined with the twinkling lights on my tree never fail to put me in the holiday spirit! Tonight I got creative in front of the stove, so I’m…
Swimsuit season is approaching and crop tops are still in style this year (what?), so lots of us are kicking it into high gear with our workouts and nutrition. Or you know, if you’re like me, at least thinking about kicking it into high gear, haha. But wait, Erin, are you telling me I need to look perfect in a swimsuit? Obviously not. There’s a…
Perfection paralysis. Do you know the feeling? That, overwhelmed/ oh my gosh/ deer in the headlights feeling when you think about starting a big project? That feeling of, “it has to be perfect, or I can’t even try.” Do you know the feeling I’m talking about? Have you been there? Because I have totally been in “perfection paralysis” mode regarding my blog lately. It’s why…
Earlier this week, I came home to an envelope in my mailbox with just, “Rachel (?)” written on the outside. No address, no stamp… this envelope had clearly been delivered by hand. Given that my name is not, in fact, Rachel, I first wondered if it was even meant for me. Then I had a brief flash of, “omg what if it’s anthrax or a…
Good morning y’all! I want to share a new website with you, The Newsette. They’ve been putting out an awesome morning newsletter for a while now (go here to subscribe), but the website is BRAND SPANKING NEW! It’s so awesome, because it not only gives you current news for the day, but it also gives you access to past Newsette newsletters. Why would you want…
Just a quick post, because I want to share something that happened last night. Remember my most recent post about Raising Your Vibration? Well, the coolest thing happened last night: (ps- go check out that post if you haven’t, it provides some background for the story I’m about to tell.) Feeling Joyful I was at the yoga studio, just tidying up some things, walking around…
It’s Autumn. The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are falling. It’s time to talk about raising our vibrations. Vibrations are not a concept solely for hippies or new-age, crystal-wielding weirdos. It’s for everyone (really). But what does it mean, exactly, to raise your vibration? What do people mean when they say they’re “vibrating at a higher frequency”? For the longest time, I didn’t…
Yes, an extra hour of sleep is nice, but there’s only one day a year that you’re gifted with an extra hour. Consider spending it in conscious bliss instead of snoozing away! I’ve come up with 25 blissful suggestions for your 25th hour this Sunday. 25 Ways to Bliss 1.Write in your journal. A real, hour-long journaling session will let you get it alllll out.…
Have you tried an infrared sauna yet? They’re all the rage right now– celebrities are raving about them, and people are running around shouting their benefits like Tom Cruise on Oprah’s couch. Do they live up to the hype? Curious and considering trying one, but aren’t sure what to expect? No worries– I’ve tried it, and I’m going to fill you in on all the…
Setting an intention doesn’t have to be relegated to a champagne-fueled lark made on New Year’s Eve, which is then promptly abandoned by January 15th. In fact, I tend to think New Year’s resolutions are kind of pointless. They’re good in theory… but not so much in execution. But setting monthly intentions… that’s something I can get behind. Why to set intentions? It’s a way…