Over the past year, as I’ve adopted a plant-based diet I’ve been exploring all of the vegan options that Boston to offer. I’m happy to report that the city has plenty of incredible restaurants that fit the bill, and that there’s a vegan alternative for almost any dish you can dream up! Because my love of … More Favorite Vegan Spots in Boston
At the moment I’m getting ready for No Shop February with a group of fellow bloggers here in Boston. This is the second year in a row that I’ll be taking part, and I highly encourage you to join in if it sparks your interest! Read on to find out more about NSF and … More Tips for No Shop February
For me, it’s really easy to start feeling overwhelmed by massive issues like climate change, plastic garbage islands floating in the ocean, and rainforest deforestation for palm oil. Instead of getting worked up I’ve found it’s more productive to focus on small actions that I can take daily and build upon over time. One of … More 5 Items for a Sustainable 2019
Sharing my New Year’s resolutions here on the blog has become an annual tradition! I was hesitant at first, but publishing them in this space forces me to put them into writing and also helps me to stay accountable. The best part is that I can look back at the end of the year and … More 2019 New Year’s Resolutions
This post is a little different from my normal posts, but I jotted these thoughts down in a notebook and wanted to give them life in a more public place. Enough is a beautiful place to live. No more than you need, and no less than you need. It’s the land of goldilocks where everything … More Thoughts on Enough
Happy December everyone! It’s hard to believe that we’re already a good part of the way through the month. In the past I’ve gotten swept up in the chaos of the season, but this year we’re trading in a few traditions for new ones that feel better. As I get older, it’s easier to see … More Four Things On My List for a Feel-Good December
If you know me, then you know that I live for the month of October. Ever since I was little I’ve been enamored by Halloween and I always feel like a little kid when this time of year rolls around. There’s magic in the air in the fall and New England is the perfect place … More A little October Inspiration
This past year has brought about a lot of personal changes, and one of the biggest has been my diet. In the past, I’ve cut out meat and dairy for short periods for purely health reasons, but this year I’ve gone fully vegan for deeper reasons. In the process I’ve gotten lots of questions about … More Why I went Vegan
I recently shared some highlights from our Nashville trip, and as we head into Labor Day I wanted to share a secondary post about a theme that kept popping up during our visit. While we were in Tennessee the topic of boredom and the importance of doing nothing kept bubbling up to the surface. On … More Embracing Far Niente
One of our New Year’s resolutions was to travel more within the US, and we’re making good on that goal. Kyle and I both have our travel wish lists on the fridge, and Nashville was an overlapping destination. We’ve heard great things from friends that have visited so we decided to head there for a … More Summer trip to Nashville, TN
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