Sometimes I go about my day, rushing around with my list of things to do flying around in my head at 100 miles an hour. Sometimes I focus on the future but forget about the present,

When your mind is constantly in either the future or the past, one forgets to live altogether. Time is a concept in our head in the end; when we're consistently living in the time to come or in our own memories, we are ultimately living through contraptions our mind has crafted.

It's important to stay here, in the now, and absorb every moment. Live as you're wanting to, but do so here and now. Live whilst keeping your journey in mind; enjoy it.

Don't let yourself get lost in your thoughts; stay mindful and take the time to acknowledge what's around you. Find beauty in every moment and appreciate it.

Goals are important but if they're all you work towards every day you'll begin to feel lost and purposeless. You might be questioning why that is...

We begin to feel purposeless and burnt out when we work too much because we are not composed of one face. You are multi-faceted. Your life is meant for a multitude of experiences, a multitude of different joys.

It's natural to need a break from the grind, to want some down time. Stay conscious of when these impulses come along and try to listen to them. More often than not, you'll be more inspired upon return.

Have you ever noticed the times you're most inspired? For me, I feel inspired when I'm mindful, when I'm mentally unburdened. The experiences that we have in life are usually a great foundation for future ideas and projects if you allow yourself the time to pursue them.

Should you choose to ignore your own intuition, should you choose to quiet your own fire, you inherently also choose to abandon possibilities that may have taken you to undiscovered heights you've only ever dreamed of. 

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If you take a look in my pantry, you'll soon discover that I've got an entire shelf of tea. An entire shelf!

I know, I know, that seems crazy, but I can't get enough!


Recently, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to try out some of Pekoe Sip House's teas. They're both an online shop and an actual tea-house in Boulder, Colorado who provide tea for lovers all over.





The flavors I tried were: Persian Lime, Chocolate Hazelnut, Superfoods, Evening Solace, Sunny Green, and Napa Valley. Each was unique in its own way, and my favorites had to be Chocolate Hazelnut and Superfoods for sure. I really just loved sitting down at the end of the day with the first, and it was a treat for sure!

All of these, along with the other flavors they sell, are made with high-quality ingredients (which is more important than you'd think- a lot of sellers don't really provide what they claim to). In fact, these teas come in loose leaf form, which further ensures not only their quality but their adaptability as well. When you buy a tea in loose leaf form, the kind that Pekoe Sip House provides, you're able to personalize each and every cup you brew. If you're someone who prefers a lighter tea, you can make sure it fits your tastes. If you're someone like me who loves to really taste what you're drinking, you can add a bit more before you prepare it. It's really quite simple, but I love that I can do that and do try to buy loose leaf more often than not.


Check out Pekoe Sip House online and in-store here.

What are your favorite kinds of tea? Be sure to leave me a comment below so I can check them out!

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How are you manifesting what you want right now? What's coming your way in the future?

I used to struggle with answering that question quite a bit; I won't lie. Now obviously, I knew what my dreams vaguely entailed and had some random bucket list items in my mind. However, these ideas were far away and unplanned for.


Now that I'm consciously planning out what my aspirations are, I've never felt more driven or inspired. Every day, I feel as though I know where I'm heading and how. I know what's to be done.


Erthn Designs has gotta be one of my absolute favorite creators; their manifestation diary is something I use constantly because it keeps me focused on both the things I want to do and the person I want to be.


I'm always reminded to be who I want to, here, in this moment, because it'll attract every other aspect of my dream life. You really have to get on the level of your best self to bring all the opportunities that your ideal version of you would have straight "to your door".

Let this year be your year. You can always take the next step.

Always feel free to contact me if you're looking to find some direction. I'd love to do whatever I can!



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Today I wanted to show you my favorite products to transition to a more environmentally friendly home and kitchen; I began this process last year and always love looking for new products to share with others! These are those that I've found useful and love- let me know if you've tried any or would like to in the future; I'd love to hear what you've got to say. 

Up first are these silicone bag ties, which are fantastic for reusing bags and shopping in bulk food stores. These work with a variety of bags and can be used over and over again.

Next is this silicone reusable bag, which I've loved for taking snacks to my classes and on weekend outings. These are far cheaper than continuously buying plastic zip-locks in the long run and I happen to love the way they keep my snacks secure. If you're more interested in a larger bag, I've included one I like later on in this post. 

These silicone containers are great for smaller kids, but I think they can be used by anyone! As you can see in the photo, they can be utilised for a variety of purposes- whether you're looking to carry a trail mix or cut-up vegetables or even frozen ice pops, these surpass expectations. One situation in which I'd use these for food as opposed to the above square snack bag is a trip where my bag doesn't have a great deal of space; these store food vertically and in a slim manner so they can be slid into any carrying case with ease.

This reusable silicone bag is essentially the same as the smaller one I've already discussed, but this one carries up to a liter of food.This is completely BPA-free, so there are no worries as far as health goes. This can be used for meal prep and freezer storage too, so definitely check it out if you want to start moving away from disposable plastic bags. 
These jars are entirely glass, so they're far safer than plastic food jars. You could use these for your baby (if you have one) and prepare their own food so you're aware of how it's made and what exactly is in it. This doesn't have to be used solely for baby food- it is great for canning and creating jam too (if that's what you're into).
This next item, a bag for washing and containing cleaning fabrics, goes along with the microfiber cloths I've mentioned below. This past year, one of the biggest endeavours I've taken on is the elimination of paper towels. To do this, I've created a system where my used cleaning cloths go into a bag I throw in the washer every week.  I hang this on the inside of one of my kitchen cabinets and then wash it as soon as it gets full. 
Microfiber cloths like these are my absolute favorite for cleaning. They absorb all I need, leave no streaks whatsoever, and manage to get everything up without a hard time. 
I've managed to reduce the amount of straws I use by a huge amount just through this one purchase. They last literally forever and even come with a little cleaner, which is nice. Pro tip: bring one or two of these with you in your bag or car so you won't have to use them at restaurants or in the drive-thru. 
I think OXO has a great deal of products worth talking about, but I really love this one in particular. This dish brush has space for you to pour your choice of dish soap (I love this castile soap from Dr. Bronners), PLUS it's long lasting in that once the head gets too dirty, you can replace it and keep the handle/body of the brush. If you're on the lookout for something like this, OXO's is my favorite. 

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