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Visiting new destinations is one of my very favorite things to do. I even love revisiting certain places (ahem... Disney World, Disneyland...) because there is always something new to explore.  Even so, business travel can sometimes get the best of you. I am certainly appreciative of all the awesome trips I get to go on for my job, but these are for work after all, and many times business trips can leave you feeling drained and missing your loved ones.  My two trips in January, or "Travel-uary" as I like to call it, are quickly approaching. This will be my third year doing this so I've learned a few of my own tips and tricks for staying happy and healthy during business travel. While this isn't foolproof and things don't always go as planned, I like to be prepared and try to plan as best as possible.  1. Pack healthy snacks and stock up on water in your hotel room This is the #1 Tip for a reason - you MUST stay hydrated and in reach of healthy...

Sitting here feeling completely frustrated right now.  I was supposed to be boarding my flight at EWR headed to Las Vegas. We booked in August, giving ourselves an extra two days before the craziness of work began to take a roadtrip to the Grand Canyon. I've never been. Since I started my current job 2 1/2 years ago, I've been to Las Vegas 3 times (this will be #4) and everytime I think, "I would love to see the Grand Canyon." This trip we were making that wish come true... but Mother Nature had other plans.  Over the last few days it has been bitterly cold on the East Coast and across the U.S., and when talks of snow began it was improbable, and only 1-3 inches, and it wasn't starting until 8AM, and on and on and on.  And then last evening my 8:10AM flight was cancelled.  Preparing for this work trip, I dropped my car off at my dad's shop after work. My 2013 Fiat500C which I lovingly call Fifi hit 100K miles just yesterday (she gets...

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Heard of Whole30??  Probably. It has been one of the most popular programs as of recent years. I've seen so many people go through the Whole30 and have always been interested, but never took the next step.  So, when my Young Living team mentioned they'd be doing a Whole30 reset for the month of January, I jumped at the opportunity to try it out with the support of a community of amazing people! I'm actually really excited for this. I have also been tracking my food intake with Weight Watchers and the Whole30 adds an additional layer to ensuring I'm making healthy choices.   Overview Basically, Whole30 teaches you to "reset" your system. By cutting out dairy, grains, legumes, sugar, and other foods, you can more easily recognize if these foods are having a negative impact on your body. Once the 30 days are over, you slowly reintroduce these foods to see how they affect you! As a vegetarian for the last...