Hello there! WOWZA! It’s been quite some time since I’ve cracked open the ol’ blog! So much has happened since the last time I’ve sat down to write out a blog post, and boy, have I missed this! I’ve graduated from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition with my certification to be a Holistic Health and […]
Vegan Carrot Cake Donuts (with Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting)
Happy Monday! Something that you don’t see or ever hear about is my “blog idea list”. It’s a list that I’ve been putting together since I first started my blog, and it’s overwhelmingly long with ideas now. Anytime something pops in my head, I type it up in the notes section of my phone for […]
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup (Dairy Free)
Happy New Year, peeps! I’m comin’ to ya with my very first recipe of the new year, as I’m sitting here slurpin’ up a bowl of it. Anyway, it’s been a while since we’ve last interacted, hasn’t it? I feel like a broken record here but life has been cra-zy! Things are hopefully slowing down […]
How to Have Your Healthiest Holiday Season
Hi hi! The holiday season is something we all look forward to, but something we all dread too. Everyone loves the festive activities, but many people are afraid of holiday parties because of the abundance of food and treats. I’ll be the first to admit that I always feel guilty over my holiday binges, or […]
My Top Healthy Travel Essentials
Hi friends! Did ya miss me?! I know it’s been quite a while since I’ve popped in and created something new for you! I know I say it a lot, but oh my goodness, you guys – life has been crazy! Between my demanding class schedule, online nutrition school, grad school apps, and several jobs, […]
Subscription Saturday: Merkaela’s Autumn Box
Hi loves! Welcome to another post of my Subscription box series! I went over the details behind this series this post! Just to refresh you, here’s a little tidbit from that post on what you should expect: “I’ll be sharing those [gift and subscription services] that align with health or wellness in some form or another. […]
Healthy Pumpkin Spice Waffles
Hi friends! I’ve never been more relieved and excited to be sharing a recipe with you. Today, I’m sharing a *healthy pumpkin spice waffle* recipe! A few weeks ago, I attempted to make these waffles, only to epically fail. I was so excited about the waffles, and may have had a little melt down when […]
Healthy Pasta Bake
Happy Hump Day, friends! This week has flown by, don’t you think? This week I’ve already had two exams, I started a new job, and somehow I still had enough time to do some of the things I love! Don’t ya just love it when it works out that way? I know I sure do! […]
Healthy & Juicy Chicken Tenders with Homemade Honey Mustard
Hi friends! You know I love healthy recipes that require minimal effort and ingredients – and today’s recipe meets both of those criteria! For both the chicken tenders and the honey mustard, you only need a handful of ingredients, and you’ll spend more time dreaming about these juicy chicken tenders than actually making them! I’m […]
Chicken Flatbread Pizza with Cauliflower Sauce
Hi friends! I hope your week has gone well so far and only continues to get better from here! Today I have a yummy, healthier pizza recipe for you! Typically, I’m fairly picky when it comes to pizza. I mean, I’ll never turn down a slice, but I definitely have my preferences. White sauce is […]