As summer winds down and we transition into a new season, it’s important to allow ourselves the mental space to shift gears, as well. I’m trying to have more kindness towards myself and schedule more time in my calendar to breathe, relax, and listen to what my body is telling me. My Instagram feed has…
Traveling made me realize how stuck in a routine I am and that I don’t take the time to push past my comfort zone. And so, I’m taking that same mentality that had me romanticizing the most mundane of tasks, abroad and bringing it home. I made a list of things I would do if…
Walking is one of the easiest ways to practice sustainable living and traveling. When you combine that with an area that is pedestrian-friendly and full of fun things to see/do, makes for a great self-guided walking tour. The island of Jersey is located in The Channel Islands, between England and France. Jersey is closer to…
Sustainable living is the practice of meeting our needs without compromising the environment and future generation’s ability to meet their own needs or compromise the Earth’s natural resources. I wrote a blog post on what sustainable living is and how to begin a sustainable lifestyle––click here to read that post. Part of sustainable living is…
The Lessons I Learned When I Failed At Traveling Sustainably I spent the month of July on the island of Jersey, within the Channel Islands. As much as I prepared for this trip and planned for Plastic Free July/sustainable traveling in general, I failed quite a few times. Instead of hyper-focusing on the “failure” aspect,…
Recently I traveled overseas to Jersey–the largest island within the Channel Islands. A few days into the trip I decided to sit down and reflect on how I’ve been challenged and the lessons I learned early on. This was my first time traveling abroad and I was excited to see how I would grow and…
June reading wrap up! ☀️⛱ This month flew by…maybe it’s because I was deep in YA fantasy book series? I love the feedback you’ve given me about wanting to see more book content. So, I thought I’d show you a roundup of what I’ve read throughout June! If you’d like a mini book review…
<img src=”https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/576df23929687f12f6831057/1624989409568-UPEDS0VSTUKC9V3I8B42/The+importance+of+slowing+down+and+taking+care+of+yourself” alt=”The importance of slowing down and taking care of yourself” />Over the years—but especially within the last 18 months, the idea and approach to wellness has evolved. For some, it is still synonymous with weight loss and looking a certain way, but for me and millions of others, wellness is caring for our…
I’m Starting a Free Virtual Book Club Calling all readers! I’m kicking off summer with a virtual book club! The first story we’re reading and the world we will be diving into is Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard. I’ve listed the book synopsis below and links where you can purchase it. We will meet on…
I recently learned about a global initiative called Plastic Free July, which encourages individuals to dedicate the month of July to become aware of their plastic use than taking steps to reduce and ultimately eliminate their personal plastic pollution. Starting July 1st, I will be sharing content on Instagram (@macailab13) and centering the Tuesday blog…
I enjoy learning about history and also current social issues through movies and tv shows that tell real-life stories or weave together truths our society is facing. Being able to see people and watch events unfold moves me and helps me try to understand something I never will fully be able to. I’ve put together…
A recap of last week & the weekend: I’ve been feeling the results of a year plus long global pandemic catching up to me. This week I’ve been quite frustrated, and really longing for more in person human connection. I’m incredibly grateful and recognize the privilege of being able to connect with loved ones virtually…