Happy Friday, friends! I don't know about you, but I'm absolutely jumping for joy since we've finally made it to the end of another pretty long week. The week before Thanksgiving break and after elections has, at times, felt pretty unbearable, and yet here we are. Cheers to the weekend and another Friday Finding countdown! Favorite… Continue reading Kermit’s Cup of Tea: Friday Findings
Wellness Wednesday: Carrot Bran Muffins
Happy Wellness Wednesday, friends! It's been some time since I last shared a quick, easy, and nutritious recipe that's not only fun and relaxing to make, but also delicious to eat! Don't worry, this is a clean, healthy, guilt-free treat. So, take your mind off the stressors of life for a bit, and prepare for… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: Carrot Bran Muffins
Tuesday Tunesday: Keep Breathing
328. Three. Two. Eight. Three hundred and twenty-eight. That's the number of times (give or take) I've played Ingrid Michaelson's "Keep Breathing" (Be Ok, 2008). First heard on Grey's Anatomy when Cristina realizes Burke not only called off the wedding, but also left her for good (Season 3, Episode 25 "Didn't We Almost Have it All?"),… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: Keep Breathing
Motivational Monday: Remember Who You Are
One of my favorite contemporary poets recently posted some beautiful words of wisdom and comfort on her Instagram that I think are worth sharing: "Even when you feel like the world has let you down, please remember who you are and what you stand for."- Alex Elle This makes me think of that pivotal scene in Disney's… Continue reading Motivational Monday: Remember Who You Are
Kermit’s Cup of Tea: Friday Findings
Happy Friday, friends! It seems like now more than ever we need something fun, funny, creative, happy, and positive to counter all the negativity occurring in the world. Therefore, this couldn't be a better time to bring back "Kermit's Cup of Tea: Friday Findings," where each week I'll share my favorite finds from the week.… Continue reading Kermit’s Cup of Tea: Friday Findings
Wellness Wednesday: Moving On After Election Day
Dearest friends, Today is admittedly a difficult and confusing day. I'd much rather be at home, tucked away in the safety and comfort of my bed, than at work, and I'm sure so many of you feel similarly. I woke up yesterday morning optimistic and confident in a "Clinton" win. Why the quotation marks? I… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: Moving On After Election Day
Tuesday Tunesday: The Perfect Presidential Playlist
Happy Tunesday, friends! On today's special edition, we're singing all things presidential. This has been a long journey. It hasn't been paved in gold. It hasn't been easy. In fact, it's been downright exhausting, frustrating, and even depressing--but here we are. We've finally made it to election day. So, as you head to the polls,… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: The Perfect Presidential Playlist
Motivational Monday: Don’t Miss It
Happy Monday, friends! I can't believe it's November already--again, where did the time go? It almost feels like I ask this same question for every "new month" post, but seriously, I just can't wrap my head around these passing days. As I'm writing this, it's nearly 5:00pm, and it's pitch black outside. Granted, much of… Continue reading Motivational Monday: Don’t Miss It
Wellness Wednesday: BoosterBuddy
Happy Wednesday, friends! On this edition of Wellness Wendesday, we're once again looking at the intersection between technology and wellness, this time at an iPhone and Android-friendly app called BoosterBuddy, a free app dedicated to improving young people's mental health. BoosterBuddy first made its appearance in 2014, and has since garnered 31 MILLION Facebook… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday: BoosterBuddy
Tuesday Tunesday: Anti-Bullying
Happy 2nd Tunesday, friends! In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, I thought I'd share three very important songs that have gotten me through some pretty tough and dark days. Life can be more difficult than it should be, especially when you're in high school. You may deal with insensitive, mean-spirited individuals in the classroom,… Continue reading Tuesday Tunesday: Anti-Bullying