Self-care is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Everyone has different ways of practicing self-care in a way that best benefits them. In quarantine, I have found that setting aside time every week, and sometimes every day, has been beneficial in keeping stress levels low. While there are many ways to practice self-care, here are three that … Continue reading 3 Ways to Practice Self-Care
Author: Alexandria Cannito
Healthy and Easy Snacks
It can be so easy to get burnt out on eating the same foods and meals day after day. I have been known to eat the same snacks so often that I have to go months before even considering eating them again. As I continue to learn about the power that food has on our … Continue reading Healthy and Easy Snacks
Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
I have always been active and eaten relatively healthy. However, in October 2018, I decided to get really serious about health and wellness. This is what kick-started my journey into learning more about my feminine, and overall, health. Excited to try something new, I decided meal prepping would be the easiest way to stick to … Continue reading Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
Showing Yourself Compassion in Quarantine
Practicing self-compassion is not easy. While I have gotten better over time at not being so mean to myself, it is definitely something I’m still working on. After years of battling acne, I started saying things to myself that I would never dream of saying to someone else. Telling yourself that you’re ugly every day … Continue reading Showing Yourself Compassion in Quarantine
Refreshing Poke Bowl
One of the toughest parts of quarantine has been the inability to eat out at restaurants. I especially miss getting sushi. Ordering sushi to-go just isn't quite the same. In the spirit of eating for my cycle, I learned that many of the ingredients I love in sushi are fitting for the menstrual phase. So, … Continue reading Refreshing Poke Bowl
3 Ways to Stay Social While Social Distancing
We just found out in Nevada that our stay-at-home orders have been extended through mid-May. Once they are lifted though, that doesn’t mean that everything is going to go back to how it was before the conornavirus pandemic hit. Just like the rest of the nation, we will be instructed on how to reintegrate into … Continue reading 3 Ways to Stay Social While Social Distancing
Benefits of Wearing Sunscreen
In college, I was more concerned about getting an even tan than protecting my skin. I hate to say that sunscreen was not always a priority when heading outside because I thought I couldn’t get tan wearing it. As it turns out, that is a myth! You will still get color while wearing sunscreen. However, … Continue reading Benefits of Wearing Sunscreen
Healthy Chicken Chili
With the coronavirus pandemic well underway, it is getting more and more difficult to find the motivation to stay healthy. While I'm doing my best to cook most meals each week, it definitely seems easier to order food from curbside pickup some days. In an effort to keep eating healthy and save money, I broke … Continue reading Healthy Chicken Chili
Why Facials Should Be Part of Your Skincare Routine
I have been in an ongoing battle with acne for more than a decade. At some points in my life, my skin has somewhat cleared up, giving me hope that flawless skin is around the corner. At other times, my breakouts have been so severe and painful that I didn’t want to leave the house. … Continue reading Why Facials Should Be Part of Your Skincare Routine
Determining Your Skin Type
One of the most frustrating things I have found when learning how to best care for my skin is the fact that there is not a one-size-fits-all regimen. How easy would it be if there was one formula that everyone could use for flawless, glowing skin? Well, that simply isn’t the case! Why? Because everyone … Continue reading Determining Your Skin Type