The history of Mardi Gras involves a storied past that can be traced back to early medieval Europe. While the earliest mention of any type of carnival-like celebration wasn’t until the late 1700s when the first existence of Mardi Gras clubs and organizations were starting to be formed in New Orleans, it wasn’t until the…
Category: Mindful F & B
11 Mindful Ways to Learn About the Benefits of Tea to Enhance Your Life
Ah, the seamless enjoyment of a cup of hot tea. That dependable steaming beloved liquid libation cherished by the British community, admired by those who know it for its health benefits, and enjoyed by those who appreciate the simplicity of a warm sip of steeped tea leaves. I never was a huge tea fan. Of…
23 Ways to Find Mindfulness in a World of Chaos Without Making Yourself Crazy
Sometimes it’s hard to wake up, get your day started, then keep a great attitude when remembering all of the chaos happening in our world. Between political turmoil, California wildfires ravaging the west coast like never before, environmental destruction, and the cost of things in general rising seemingly weekly, there’s a pull toward the noticeably…
A Winter Self-Care Toolkit: Mindful Ideas for Inner Warmth and Improved Well-Being
The holiday season is something we look forward to all year. The presents, the festive activities, the happy gatherings, the seasonal caroling, maybe even a little snow to witness on Christmas morning. All of these things can bring joy and excitement to most people. But we should remember that mindfulness during this time of year…
13 Mindful Tips to Create a Cozy Winter Ambiance at Home
The weather outside may be chilly and getting colder as each day passes racing toward winter, but that’s no reason to not have an inviting indoor space when you retreat indoors from the cold. A cozy indoor abode can do a lot of things for our mental health. From being a great way to show…
Mindful Pumpkin Carving: Embracing Presence and Creativity During This Ghostly Time of Year
Who doesn’t like carving a pumpkin for Halloween each year? I admit, there were a couple years that I didn’t either. But for the most part I have been a huge supporter of this fall tradition my entire life. I’ve always loved the feeling of allowing myself to be a little silly and unrestrained in…
Microbiome Mindfulness: How to Have Fun With It
There’s that phrase again… Gut health. Everyone seems to be talking about it. In yoga class. In line at the grocery store. At the office. It’s such an important part of our life and existence and how we feel, but what exactly is it? In this post, I thought I would change things up a…
Wellness Month: Are You Worth Good Health and Happiness?
We tend to forget about the simple pleasure of living when life is happening. We have responsibilities. Work. Family. Managing our finances. Trying to find a few moments for ourselves. Remembering to eat. And breath. And remembering that we are more than how we sometimes allow others to make us feel. In honor of National…
Seven Ways to Host a Mindful BBQ
We love gathering around the grill, inhaling the mouthwatering aromas of chicken and burgers grilling, savory sweet baked beans cooking, crisp sweet, buttered corn begging for our attention, and chilled fresh fruit wafting through the air at summer cookouts. But can these fun times in the summer be considered an opportunity to be mindful? Mindfulness…
7 Ways to Control Your Hamster Wheel with Mindfulness
Our lives can at times feel, well…dare I say out of control? Feeling as though the hamster wheel of life just continues spinning faster and faster… …things to do, …people to take care of, …finances to manage, …unexpected emergencies, and more? We never fully stop to consider why we don’t take care of ourselves more….