Lifestyle Blog
Meerah Jayakumar: Self Care + Sobriety through Dry Society Girls
My fave's of the interview: what she would put in a neon sign, her self- care habits, how to get out of a funk or a low mood, the non-fiction book she recommended, and I had a really good laugh at the common phrase that rubs her the wrong way. And guess what celeb she met recently?
Best Of 2022
My "bests" of the year: podcast, natural skincare products, kitchen appliance, coffee, challenges, achievements, books, movies, recipes, + more.
Support for the Sober Curious
Based on this Instagram post below👇🏼 I finally decided to write down resources I found helpful for sobriety. It feels vulnerable to share all of this because it's so personal,...
Our top playlists to inspire 5 states of well being
Similar to scents, sound is something that can alter a mood, evoke a feeling or a memory, and completely transform a space or mind state, and we have a playlist to inspire a few feel-good states of wellbeing.
What Anti-hustle Culture and Non-toxic Fragrance Have in Common
My business is a blend of what anti-hustle culture and non-toxic fragrance for candles have in common. We sell non-toxic scented products and yet, I find I'm mostly drawn to thinking of wellness routines, why they are important (and what happened when I fell away from them), and how I can use my business as a means of support for others.
How to Choose Natural Skincare for a Healthy Lifestyle
Choosing natural ingredients for your skincare is just as important as choosing natural ingredients for your food; it all ends up inside your body, so you want to be careful and consider what you are comfortable with. I've compiled this simple list for you to consider, and I hope that this helps you along the way to building a more holistic, healthy lifestyle that is inclusive of the skincare and beauty products you use.
5 Books to read this Spring
5 Books I've read recently and a few thoughts that I had about them. What's included: a debut mystery novel from a local author, a palette-cleansing, cheap thrill, a cathartic and emotional memoir, a hilarious family drama that revolves around the pitfalls of social media, and another that I haven't finished reading yet!
Kare's Top 6 Favourite Cookbooks
These are a few of my go-to cookbooks; the ones I reach for most often. The ones with dog eared pages, notes in the margins, and tomato sauce stains. There's something romantic about a tangible recipe book and these are my favourite to pore over.
4 ways to journal for self reflection
Journalling has been known as a helpful tool to reflect and build self awareness. Studies have even shown that it's effective to reducing anxiety! It's a humbling and welcoming thought to consider that the process alone is helpful, even if you're not sure of it at the time.
A New Year's Ritual
I'm not really into resolutions. Partly because I rarely stick to them beyond a couple of weeks, but mostly because I've been doing something else since I was 10 years old.
Q+A with Angela Bisset, Certified Executive Coach | Changing direction with the help of Intuition, Guidance, Fear, and Healing
These inner shifts ripple outwards and generate remarkable changes in the world: I’ve seen clients decide to pursue their dream careers, create harmony in their relationships, realize wellness goals, impact meaningful changes in their communities, and more. Success looks different for every client, but it always involves a return to their own brilliance.
Q&A with Danielle Lindenlaub | Pursuing her passion as a lifestyle + wedding photographer
She's the first photographer that I've ever felt comfortable to just be myself with, and I am still in awe of how she has been able to consistently do this for her clients. She's naturally at ease with herself and her creative vision, that it's impossible not to be pulled into that energy.