Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on hospitality-related businesses across the nation as many were forced to close their doors to ensure the safety of staff and customers. Now that the case numbers were decreasing and hotels/inn were slowly reopening their doors, I knew that I wanted to take a short socially distanced getaway duringContinue reading “A Hidden Gem in the Poconos: Akwabaa The Mansion at Noble Lane Review”
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The Top 5 Hidden Sugar Offenders
When you think of sugars, most people think of birthday cake, ice cream, and candy! Many don’t realize that carbohydrates are actually digested and broken down into sugars prior to entering the bloodstream. Eating foods high in carbohydrates is almost synonymous to foods high in sugar. Research studies show that excess sugar increases your riskContinue reading “The Top 5 Hidden Sugar Offenders”
Review: Sweet Earth Benevolent Bacon
While grocery shopping at my local Giant food, I came across this vegetarian bacon that I have never seen before in the refrigerated aisles. Morningstar brand has always been my product of choice when it comes to vegetarian foods. However, I was delighted to try something new when I discovered the Sweet Earth Hickory andContinue reading “Review: Sweet Earth Benevolent Bacon”
Done with Diets: Becoming the healthiest version of you
Honesty moment… I do not like the word diet. I’ve actually made a conscious attempt to remove this word from my vocabulary and willingly chose not to include this term in my 7-Day Modified Keto Vegetarian Meal Plan. People often ask me if my diet is over now that I’ve achieved weight loss. My answerContinue reading “Done with Diets: Becoming the healthiest version of you”
Veggie Tots: The Tater Tot Alternative
Breakfast has always been my favorite meal of the day and the one meal where I willingly eat the most carbs. Therefore, finding a low carbohydrate tater tot alternative at my local Giant food store was the best thing for me since sliced bread. Green Giant’s Veggie Tots Broccoli and Cheese have now become theContinue reading “Veggie Tots: The Tater Tot Alternative”
Top 5 Fast Food Options for the Vegetarian Keto Diet
10 years ago I embarked on the journey of becoming vegetarian during my freshman year of college. Last year, I discovered the keto diet while attempting to slim down for my wedding and have been on/off it ever since. As a young adult and a registered nurse, I live a pretty fast paced life. WithContinue reading “Top 5 Fast Food Options for the Vegetarian Keto Diet”
Why Birthdays Are Difficult for Creatives
In just three days, I will be celebrating my 28th birthday. Despite all I have to be thankful for, I still find myself creeping into the birthday blues every year around April 26th. I find myself consumed with thoughts of “have I reached my maximum potential?” or “what more could I be doing?” So I’veContinue reading “Why Birthdays Are Difficult for Creatives”
I Dream of WE: Priorities, Keeping Love on Top
On November 26th, I started a new position as the new Nurse-in-Charge (NIC) of the Ambulatory Surgery Department (ASD) and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This position would mean a nice pay increase (amazing right?!). However, it also meant more responsibility and longer hours. I’ve spent the majority of my more recent years in nursingContinue reading “I Dream of WE: Priorities, Keeping Love on Top”
I Dream of We: The Honeymoon is OVER!
My husband and I returned from our honeymoon in Greece just in time for Thanksgiving. Most people envision the honeymoon as the newlywed couple flying off to an exotic country, exploring and catching sunrays. It was my idea to honeymoon in Greece so I was more than excited. We traveled to Athens, the capital andContinue reading “I Dream of We: The Honeymoon is OVER!”
I Dream of Me 