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Dive deep into the depths of solo travel and resurface changed from the inside out. Life will never be the same. Meandering past the Jameson Distillery in Dublin, on a casual walk to the historic Kilmainham Gaol (prison), I soaked in the beautiful morning light. Circa 2012- I was on a solo-backpacking adventure across Europe, […]

I just had a profound conversation with an Executive Wellness Coach and Mentor, Corey Phelps. She highlighted her new Burnout to Breakthrough program that is based upon what she experienced in the past transitioning from a career in realestate to one of a holistic professional and pilates studio owner. I was excited to hear about […]

BGM High School, Brooklyn, Iowa February 15, 2019 It is with grateful thanks to an old classmate, Ryan McWilliams, BGM High School’s Court Liaison Officer, that I was invited to give a webinar for the creative writing class discussing my writing process and the world of publishing today on Frieday, February 15, 2019. Every author […]

Henry and I had quite the feast this morning! My little sous chef has quite the palette and is a good helper in the kitchen. So, without further dawdling, and to heed to many requests…here is the recipe for my roasted sweet potato, banana and blueberry pancakes. 2 Roasted Sweet Potatoes, skin removed 1 banana […]

Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2:00 pm Join me at recharj® this weekend as I prepare to launch my inspirational, travel memoir, Big Time Journey of a Small Town Girl! Invest in yourself and your journey. Come spend Saturday afternoon with me as I host Beauty Mask Meditation & Mimosas at recharj®  mediation studio in downtown Washington DC. This special event will not […]

Help me make my dream become a reality! Big Time Journey of a Small Town Girl has been a personal project that I started writing when my husband and I moved to Barcelona a little over four years ago. Now, living in Washington DC, I feel it is time to share my story with others. […]

Mark your calendar! Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2 PM – 3 PM Join us for an afternoon of beauty and meditation to get you glowing from the inside out . Attendees are provided mimosas to sip, pastries to munch and non-toxic Ivy Wild sheet masks to wear during a guided meditation — because who […]

EXPERIENCE ‘SILENT NIGHT’AT THE SPA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL, WASHINGTON DC Disconnect with Hydrate and Meditate  Hong Kong, 27 November 2018 – In today’s world of hectic schedules, digital notifications, and constant distractions, silence is a rare commodity. As part of a group-wide initiative to provide a quiet retreat, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Washington DCis […]

Get creative in the kitchen. In this brownie recipe I rely on the sweetness of the sweet potatoes and just a little honey alongside 72% dark chocolate to give these treats the light sweet property you expect in a brownie, yet you can feel good about the indulgence.

The aromas of apples and cinnamon waft through the house, a comforting aroma, dancing around like a flute piping a summertime jubilee. It is hard to beat the classic homemade American Apple Pie. It has this magical ability to take us back to our childhood, corn fields and hay rack rides. Reminding us of Friday […]