By Evan Sanders When I was at my worst my dad looked at me and said, “If you are going to stand in the kitchen, you better be willing to take the heat.” That always stuck with me and has been a guiding motto in my life since. It reminds me that when you are cooking … Continue reading »
By Lauren Duffy Beauty is confidence. Beauty is happiness. Beauty is knowing you’re beautiful.
By Emily McLaughlin Many of my friends and family members are immersed in a transitional year… a commencement year. Commencement signifies the end of one chapter and the beginning of another in this wonderful book of life. Everyone’s book has different highs and lows, but no book is more captivating than another. Whether you are graduating high … Continue reading »
My room(soul)mate Rachel Levine and I have spent 4 years tirelessly working to make the most out of our experiences at UMass Amherst. Each semester we have moved to exciting adventures that have sent us to explore different groups, classes, and countries. Combined, we have almost exhausted the unimaginable amount of opportunities here at UMass…that … Continue reading »
By Emily McLaughlin I’m halfway through my yoga teacher training and it has been indescribably special thus far. I have met some incredible, like-minded people and made some amazing self-discoveries. Now, that is not to say that I am changing as a person — but, rather, becoming more myself. Every weekend, I learn a little … Continue reading »
By Emily McLaughlin This week I checked in with Robyn from Run Pretty Run Fast, a blog about “running fast with style.” I’ve been following Robyn’s blogging about race training and favorite running gear for some time now. Recently, I reached out to ask the genius behind Run Pretty Run Fast a few questions about where … Continue reading »
By Emily McLaughlin … because you can’t get the NOW back. ~ Take a second and acknowledge the NOW. Where are you? What are you in the midst doing? What is your breathing like? Are you hungry? Thirsty? Does your mind feel calm, or are you feeling anxious? Does your body ache? Are you feeling … Continue reading »
By Emily McLaughlin We took a little hiatus from the {Monday Motivator} segment last week (I am to blame), but we are back this week with Leah from Inspire & Indulge! I started following Leah’s blog a while back and recently won a coconut oil giveaway she orchestrated. (There is still time to enter my coconut oil … Continue reading »
By Lauren Duffy You know what? I am sick and tired of the word “fat” being used as an adjective. Yes, technically it is an adjective, but I see no need to use that word to describe a human being. Fat is the stuff you cut off of your meat, fat is the thing you … Continue reading »
By Emily McLaughlin I finally got around to watching Saturday’s SNL hosted by Justin Timberlake. If you haven’t seen it, get your butt on the internet and watch it, goshdarnit! He sings, he dances, he acts, he has an infectious smile… I could go on and on about how great JT is, but y’all know. … Continue reading »
