Video Recipes – DIY's – Island Life – Travel – Natural Living – Minimalism
With the beginning of a new month just around the corner, I’ve decided to set a mini goal for myself and that’s to try 5 new things. I’m the kind of person who needs a routine and seeks a schedule but also craves spontaneity, if that makes any sense at all. However, with the onset..read more
Though it’s pretty much summer 24/7 here in the Caribbean, summer is creeping up just around the corner for you state-sider’s and I know for me, one of the first things I used to do to usher in the new season was to plan a beach trip! As you may already know, I pretty much..read more
I’m back on Youtube! Internet returned last Friday and I’m excited to finally be able to produce videos for you guys again. Our little spot was without internet for 6 months, without electricity for 4.5 months and without phone service for 4 and it’s surreal to be able to play music while I video edit,..read more
I’ve been having a few guilt-free squares of these quinoa crunch chocolates every night for dessert. I often don’t have recipes scribbled down for myself and it never gets old to realize that it’s ok because I have an entire virtual recipe index to reference. #foodbloggerperks My girlfriend actually told me about GABA and so..read more
Home. I’m back on my beloved island after 4 months of being away, 2 of those being apart from my husband. It’s been about a month since my return and this is the first wifi I’ve had a chance to link to though, if you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know I’ve been..read more
Preventative Care Elderberry and Lemon Water When I feel a sickness coming on, elderberry syrup does wonders to either nip it in the bud or drastically cut down recovery time. However, I’ve noticed that my daily lemon waters also help to minimize the frequency of sick days. It may seem cliche to say it, but..read more
Facial oils and/or essential oils are exclusively what I use to moisturize my facial skin. Contrary to what the word “oil” implies, the following are non comedogenic so they won’t clog your pores. I would not recommend using just any oil. Some oils, like vegetable or mineral are way too heavy for the skin which can..read more
I’m a sucker for a good smoothie or smoothie bowl as can be evidenced on my instagram. Some of my favorite toppings include lilikoi, suriname cherries, lychee, and mango. However, I fully realize that sourcing these fresh isn’t a viable route for many so I compiled a list of my favorite shelf stable add-ins that..read more
I’m usually great about meal prepping. At the very least, I’ll whip up my daily green smoothie following my typical morning routine which always consists of a liter of room temperature water and a glass of warm lemon water. These steps always help me stay hydrated and keep my skin moist from the inside out…read more
Our Christmas supper and celebration was held on December 17th since J was flying back to St. Croix on the 18th. It was bittersweet to know that for the first time since we met, we wouldn’t be spending Christmas or New Years with each other but it was mitigated by the fact that this “Christmas”..read more