Mardi Gras—French for Fat Tuesday—falls on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. A centuries-old festival, Mardi Gras first took place in New Orleans on March 3, 1699 when French explorers came to present-day New Orleans, Louisiana (now termed NOLA) and held … Continue reading Mardi Gras Must-Dos While in NOLA
I often get asked how my skin is so soft. And the short answer is that I exfoliate before moisturizing and use only natural, cruelty-free products. Now for the long answer. As a girl with incredibly sensitive skin, I learned … Continue reading My Secret to Super Soft Skin
February 14 is arguably one of the most romantic days of the year. On Valentine’s Day we express love and like to significant others through gifts and flowers. This year I am reminded that it is important to not only … Continue reading 5 Heart-Openers to Practice this Valentine’s Day
After receiving so much positive feedback on my vegan mac n’ cheese post, I decided to share another guilty pleasure of mine that I managed to turn vegan—grilled cheese! Here are my top three vegan grilled cheese recipes. Vegan Pizza … Continue reading Vegan Grilled Cheese 3 Ways
In Russian culture January 14 is the “old” new year or Старый Новый год (stary novy god). The days between the “new” New Year (January 1) and the “old” New Year (January 14) are a time to celebrate the upcoming … Continue reading What is Yoga Nidra and Why it Should be on Your New Year’s Resolution List
Seven years ago I went on my birthright trip, and it changed my life. I was a freshman in college when I spontaneously decided to spend my winter vacation in Israel—ten days exploring the Holy Land with a group of … Continue reading Becoming Bat Mitzvah on Birthright
Every year, as the holiday season rolls around (what feels like earlier and earlier each year), I am reminded of what it is like to be … Continue reading What it is like to be Jewish during the “Christmas” Season
Some people think that if they can’t do a handstand, they failed at yoga somehow. I am here to say that is just not true. Yoga … Continue reading How I Fell in Love with Handstands
Over the past couple of years I found Thanksgiving to be a difficult holiday to enjoy. As I began changing my lifestyle and taking meat and dairy out of my diet, I realized going out to celebrate outside of my … Continue reading 3 Vegan Options for Your Thanksgiving Table
I was so sure that eating vegan would mean I would have to give up my favorite food—macaroni and cheese—because there is no way to make mac n’ cheese without cheese and butter. After some research I found that there … Continue reading Vegan Mac N’ Cheese 3 Ways
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