My Manifesto

My name is Emily. I care about helping people be their truest selves, and create the life they’ve always imagined. I believe that belonging and happiness are at the core of what everyone wants. And that most of us are afraid to admit it.  I’ve learned that life is amazing….and that it’s also stressful too. That the good, the bad …

5 Things to Live Happier

Sometimes it’s the simplest of things that can bring you joy. Hearing your favorite song on the radio, seeing the smile on someone’s face, breathing in the crisp air on a morning winter walk.  Maybe it’s something that makes your life easier in some way or brings a smile to your face or just makes you feel good.  These simple things are exactly …

Tropical Pina Colada Smoothie

My kid loves piña colada’s 🤷‍♀️ so they’re a summer staple for our happy hours. Don’t worry we’re all about the #mocktails. So I thought it’d be fun to bring some summer vibes to these wintery days by adding this into the rotation for the Total You Cleanse (my OP—original program😉—that’s getting a makeover). Cant you just feel the tropical vibes?! …

10 Best Gift Ideas 2020

I love picking out a gift that feels exactly right for someone. I want it to say I see you and you matter to me. Finding that thing is truly one of my favorites, and I so appreciate receiving those thoughtful gifts too. If you’re in search of a special or unique gift, I’ve rounded up 10 ideas for you. Here …

French Onion Dip Recipe

Chips and dip are definitely on the top of my favorite things list :). And while it may not be the healthiest snack you can reach for, it’s definitely worth the every once in awhile indulgence (at least in my book). To make myself feel a little bit better, I researched A TON Of different homemade French Onion Dip recipes. …

Smoothie Bowl Recipes

I had my first smoothie bowl last summer. It was blue and OMG so flipping good. Since then I’ve been dreaming about that bowl, but didn’t dabble into the diy smoothie bowl until today. Thanks to a poolside convo with a friend yesterday, who shared her smoothie bowl recipe which sounded simple and delicious (check and check). If you’ve been …

Healthy Nut Butter Energy Bites Recipe—So Good!

Looking for a healthy snack that’s easy to make…and even easier to enjoy? These Nut Butter Energy Bites have got you covered. My kiddo is pretty much always skeptical to try new things that I say are healthy, but his response to these was “I can NOT stop eating them” followed by “it’s fine though right, because they’re healthy?!” I …

2 Minute Strategy to Boost Happiness & Success

Can you count on yourself? You’ve got to know without a doubt that you will do what you say. If you say you’re going to start working out, make a plan and do it. If you say you’re going to drink more water, get yourself a new lime green Yeti and get to it. If you say you’re going to …

The 3 Best Green Summer Smoothie Recipes

Smoothies are a great way to start your day in a powerful way. They’re loaded with nutrients and easy to enjoy throughout the morning. One of the most important things I want you to keep in mind is that if it doesn’t taste good, don’t drink it!!! Find a smoothie combo that you actually enjoy—it’ll make it easier to keep …