Life Upgrades I’ve Been Loving
I am on a forever quest to improve my routines & make my life a liiiittle better. Over the years I have found staples & implemented habits that I am completely obsessed with (like lymphatic drainage massages, Dieux & Primally Pure skincare, Branch Basics for cleaning, etc.). Tbh, it feels good to be on autopilot […]
Hobbies: Intentional Productivity
I’ll never forget the dreaded words… I was in the kitchen, probably formulating a candle or lip balm, & my sister snarked at me: “what are you going to feed your kids: crafts?!” You see, I hung out a lot with my dad growing up—gardening & woodworking & doing pushups off the coffee table (or […]
What is Wellness?
There I was, minding my business on my way to work, when suddenly a billboard caught my attention. It had a beautiful beach with distant rock formations & the words “THIS IS WHAT WELLNESS LOOKS LIKE” sitting on the horizon. Underneath it read “Los Cabos, México.” I saw that & I became… Sad. & tbh, […]
Push Through or Push Pause: How to Listen to What You Need
As women who are probably both overachievers & overcommitters, it is imperative to know when we need to stay consistent versus when we need to be okay with taking a break. We’re inundated with bro marketing the glorifies waking up at 4AM, grinding on our side hustles, hitting the gym til we can’t walk, constantly […]
15 Ideas to Romanticize Your Life
One trend I loved in 2023 was this notion of bringing ✨ main character energy ✨ as you went about your day-to-day. You exude main character energy by romanticizing your life, finding little ways to shift your attention away from your to-do list & onto the things that sprinkle in joy. This list is not special, & […]
5 Reading Tips from One Book Lover to Another
I. LOVE. Reading. I don’t remember how it started, this fascination with books. I think I was always an observant niña & I realized that I could learn from how other people were living (probably trauma-related tbh, but we’ll roll with it 😅). While that started with my family & other people in my immediate […]
23 Questions to Reflect on 2023
Ahhhh, a fresh year is almost upon us! While B thinks it’s just another day, NYE is one of my favorite holidays (& I know I’m not alone!). It’s a time for reflection & a renewed sense of motivation. This blog post contains 23 questions to reflect on 2023. Do them in order or meditate […]
Stop Failing at Resolutions: Create Habits that Stick in 2024
New Years holds a different special energy ✨ For me, it’s a time to reflect, to dream, to set myself up for good habits. AND you still have the Christmas decor up, so it’s a win-win! Have you ever wondered why so many people create new years resolutions? 👀 There is a phenomenon known as […]
How Values-Based Journaling Could Change Your Life in 2024
Are you looking for a journaling routine you can actually stick with? Something effective, yet simple. Contemplative and quick. Look no further, because values-based journaling is sure to become your latest mindfulness obsession in 2024! Read this blog post to find out what it is, how to use it, & how it could change your […]
How to Set Boundaries During the Holidays
In this blog post you’ll learn about how to fully savor the holiday season through setting boundaries that protect your energy, & consequently, your relationships–even in a Latin family. We’ve all been caught in the rush of the holiday season: frantically finding gifts, overlapping parties, trialing holiday recipes, ticking off last minute Q4 to-dos at […]