Hey everyone! So, since going dairy free I've had a tough time letting go of some of my favorite foods. One of those being Zuppa Toscana soup! Although I can tolerate some dairy, heavy cream is a big no no for me and to make this soup authentically it's typically a staple in the ingredients. I am generally not a huge fan of modifications, or imitations of original foods. However, I am a huge fan of how when done right, making modifications for your diet can still be healthy a

Hi beauties, It's been a hot minute, but I'm back and wanted to pop in to tell you about a product I've been enjoying! Being that you guys know I am all about limiting toxins, it's important to me to have clean forms of beauty in my collection. I was super excited to be sent these masks by Beautology Lab, which focus on just that--a clean approach to beauty. The 24K gold collagen masks help to hydrate the under eye, calm the skin, brighten your complexion, and tighten to smoo

Hi everyone!! I recently went to Austin to attend The GOOD Fest, and it was such a life changing experience! While there, I also wanted to focus on resting and tending to my own wellness and it was so much fun! Here is a recap of my Austin experience: VISITING MAGNOLIA I brought the hubs with me, and on the way there we decided to stop at Magnolia. If you really know me, you know that I absolutely love interior design and that Fixer Upper was my addiction. So, this was such a

Hey guys! So I recently had the privilege of attending an amazing wellness festival called The GOOD Fest! It was their Austin stop, and seeing that I only live a few hours away I knew I had to make the trip! Here is a recap of my experience: First, the swag bag (I will insert a picture below). All I can say is wow! So many amazing full size products and delicious goodies. They definitely outdid themselves! Everything in the bag was health conscious and I really appreciated t

Because of the society we live in, it's not a surprise that we often talk about ourselves in a negative light. We live in a world filled with comparison and the pressures of reflecting "perfection" on social media. We get caught in the highlight reels so much that we don't take the time to love who we are, but instead we often try to change who we are for the likes of other people. This creates negativity, body shaming, and rejection of OURSELVES. How crazy is that? How often

Hi everyone! Today I want to discuss the safety of our hair products and the often hidden ingredients that can be in them. It's no surprise to most of us that the beauty industry doesn't always have our health at the forefront of their minds when they create a new product. However, most people overlook toxic ingredients in products due to the lack of knowledge of what they are or how to pronounce them, and in turn assume that because it says "natural" that must mean it is. Th

Do you ever hear yourself saying, "I just woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning". Then along with that phrase, you're often met with an outlook that the day is already destined to be bad because you woke up not feeling your best, but you can't quite put your finger on exactly why you feel crappy. Then we ask ourselves, Is there really a wrong or right way to start the day? And if so, what am I doing wrong? Well my friends, establishing a morning routine is the ans

Ya'll I am super excited about today's recipe. If you are anything like me, you loveeee seafood and sometimes a traditional burger just isn't exciting enough to keep replicating. Soooo, I wanted to create this salmon version of a burger that has the consistency of a real burger, but the taste of that southern seafood we all enjoy. I hope you guys love it, and please let me know if you cook it at home! :) Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Serving Size: 4 people Ingr

Hi Everyone!!! Soul and Grace, is my baby and truly a blessing! Words cannot express how excited I am about this space, it has been a dream of mine to create something like this for years and I am so glad God has brought it into fruition. In case videos aren't your thing, here is a sum of what I said: Holistic living and self-care can be a taboo topic, especially in the minority community, but I wanted to create something where it doesn't have to be. A space where taking care

Working hard is essential no matter what profession you’re in, but that doesn’t mean we don’t deserve a break in the midst of that. I often hear people say, “I don’t have time to rest, because I have things to do,” or “A break won’t pay these bills!” While this tension can be found in all cultures, there is a stigma in the black community of neglecting self-care and overall rest. Overall well-being emotionally, physically, and spiritually is crucial to that hustle you possess

I LOVEEE sauces and dressings! However, if you're like me, ones that are filled with dairy or other junk don't always agree with your body. Before I discovered I was sensitive to lactose, creamy dressings were my absolute favorite so I wanted to create a dressing that was similar but without the stomachache that always came later. This Goddess dressing meets all of those requirements; it is creamy, packed with flavor, and actually good for you! I don't typically like the sto

Periods are something that is almost always spoken about in the negative sense because women deal with so much in relation to them. But it doesn't have to be so negative, I have some great tips that can get you through that oh so dreaded time of the month in a more positive light. 1. Stay clean: -Hygiene is SO important at that time of the month, and surprisingly is often neglected by being too tired or simply not feeling well. It's important that you take the time to take ca

A few years ago, I saw a photo of senegalese twists and I fell in LOVE. I thought, "Those are so cute! I could rock those!". I immediately asked my sister in law if she could do them for me, and she said yes. I was so excited, because for my entire life I had always worn my natural hair and I needed a break from the constant maintaining AND Texas summers are not always kind to natural hair. So, it would be nice to not have to worry about it. She did my hair about a week late

Have you ever went through what seems like a never ending battle in life? Like what you're going through will never turn around and be good again? I know I have, and BOY is it hard. The past few years of my life have been rough, and I do mean ROUGH. Don't get me wrong, there have been some really good times as well, and much to celebrate but when things were going wrong I couldn't help but think the bad outweighed the good. I have felt alone, like I don't matter, and downrigh