I bought my Vitamix blender back in 2012 and after eight years of love and frequent use, it was looking a little… dingy. So after trying quite a few techniques, I wanted to share how I brought my Vitamix container back to life! What causes a Vitamix blender to get cloudy? No matter how well…
Healthy Tips
Easy Ways to Drink More Water
A few months ago I decided to start drinking more water. Why? Because everyone tells you you’re supposed to drink more water so it must be important. Actually, it was because I was pretty sure my body was 40% coffee and I was probably dehydrated. So goals of water consumption began. And even though everyone…
Finding Your Healthy: Alexa of Alexa Marie Photography
I’m wrapping up this series with an extra special guest because today, the story you’ll hear is from my best friend. The maid of honor at my wedding. My college roommate who has stuck with me through thick and thin. She also happens the talented photographer behind nearly every photo you’ve seen of me. So…
Finding Your Healthy: Featuring Carrie of This Fit Chick
Welcome to part 3 of the Finding Your Healthy mini series! Be sure to check out Kat’s post from Monday and Hannah’s post from Tuesday! Today we’re talking to Carrie who blogs at This Fit Chick. I’ve been following Carrie’s journey for over 7 years, so it’s been amazing to see her story take shape….
Finding Your Healthy: Featuring Hannah of Real Food Matters
Hey friends! Welcome to Day 2 of this Finding Your Healthy Mini-Series! We’re talking about health, wellness, balance, and self-love! If you missed Day 1, you can check out Kat’s story here. I’m super excited to share today’s story with you because Hannah is a fellow Richmonder and I’ve been so inspired by her story. I…
Finding Your Healthy: Featuring Kat of Katalyst Health
Hey friends! It’s Monday morning and I’m feeling fired up. I’m kicking off a little mini-series here on the blog this week, featuring a few people that inspire me and the way that I think about healthy living. As I was compiling these stories, there were parts that were so relatable and true for my…
Apple Walnut Kale Salad
I know it’s kind of cliche to talk about how much I love kale but to be totally honest, kale and I kind of took a break for a few months. I found myself filling my salad bowls with romaine and spinach. But kale is BACK. And it’s one of my favorite greens to make a…
Stovetop Brussels Sprouts with Almonds
These stovetop brussels sprouts are a quick and easy way to add a healthy side dish to any meal! The Brussels Sprouts are cooked until brown and crispy and the almonds add a delicious crunch! Remember when brussels sprouts were just a joke of a vegetable used to threaten children? We’ve come a long way…
Fast Casual Feature: CAVA
As much as I love getting in the kitchen, I totally understand that it’s not always feasible. Sometimes life gets too crazy and it’s easier to pick dinner up on the way home. I’m loving the “fast casual” trend that seems to be sweeping the country. I remember when Chipotle or Panera seemed to be…
What is Nutritional Yeast & How to Use It
Nutritional yeast was one of the best things I discovered when I first went vegan. I’d seen it on a handful of blogs and I’d considered buying it when I saw it at Trader Joe’s, but I wasn’t sure exactly what nutritional yeast was or how to use it. Once I started playing around with…