Stefani Ruper After spending the last 24 hours with our loved ones, engaging in family traditions like eating as much as possible, playing games, or maybe just casually trying to dart the subject of politics with that one relative who lovingly tries to engage every year, I am WHOOPED! And, so ready to engage in full consumerism … Read more
I am a tremendous advocate for the process of using traveling to new places as a way to grow and expand your knowledge. I have had the privilege to travel to many different countries, most currently my temporary home of Oxford. Traveling gives you the opportunity to expand your perspective beyond what is comfortable or … Read more
As the weather gets colder and preps us for the holiday season, it becomes easier and easier to stay indoors. In my home state of Michigan, we typically get brutally cold winters accompanied with ice and snow, which I definitely avoided as much as possible when I could. I love exercising outside so much, and … Read more
Are you sick of pumpkin spiced everything yet? This blend of spices tastes great on a lot of things I eat including in cinnamon tea, in oatmeal, in yogurt, the options are ENDLESS Y’ALL. And it is the perfect essential in any paleo autumn treat. That does not mean I am 100% on team pumpkin … Read more
We have talked about adaptogens on the blog, and the benefits they can have on regulating our hormones, nervous systems, and adrenal functions – amongst other things. (If you aren’t sure what an adaptogen is, check out this post. ) Maca is one such adaptogen that has been touted as a superfood. I wanted to … Read more
I have been using Annmarie Natural Cosmetic products for a few years now. They are a fantastic company focused on making beauty products that are natural & organic.They do this really well, along with cultivating an experience for their customers by packaging their products in well-thought out and beautiful gift sets. Their organic, wild-crafted herbs … Read more
I have already experienced and survived the first gross cold of the season. I, fortunately, did not succumb to this illness, although all of my acquaintances and coworkers got hit with it. It is the worst hearing a cascade of different coughs at varying octaves throughout the library and knowing “the cold” is coming for … Read more
Today ButcherBox is sharing a super yummy recipe with us! They’re also offering us an AMAZING deal this week, so scroll down below to find out more or click here. With the kids back in school and summer vacations and travel coming to end, it is time to dust off the crock pot and return … Read more
Have you heard of pairing tasks? I believe this was something Gretchin Rubin really discusses as a concept in her book, the Happiness Project. This is the idea that if you pair tasks together you are more likely to do both tasks, especially if you pair the task with something you are already doing daily. … Read more
The wind and brisk weather is cascading over Oxford; the heat has finally broken and I am so appreciative. It means fall produce season, pumpkin spice, cinnamon and crunchy leaves! There is nothing like the fall to bring out what society calls the “basic” ness. But y’all, it is far from basic to appreciate the … Read more