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An Open Letter From My Mom
Mar 18, 2024
An Open Letter From My Mom
Mar 18, 2024

Greetings Celerians,

This afternoon, I spent time reading all of the cards and letters I received from you during my difficult journey. Every time I read them, I am touched, and I cherish the beautiful gifts and flowers I received. As I pray over all the cards each week, I ask God to bless all of you, for blessing me.

Mar 18, 2024
From Blindness to Brain Surgery: Lessons from my Mom's Tumor
Feb 26, 2024
From Blindness to Brain Surgery: Lessons from my Mom's Tumor
Feb 26, 2024

The doctor said, “When it’s time to get the cataracts removed, you’ll know it.” And in July of 2022, she knew it.

Feb 26, 2024
Skin Cancer Has Impeccable Timing
Jun 14, 2023
Skin Cancer Has Impeccable Timing
Jun 14, 2023

As I’ve been busy focusing on my parents’ health problems — dad’s hip surgery and mom’s mystery eyesight loss — I might have slightly avoided thinking about my own.

Jun 14, 2023
Clean Skincare: Holy Grail Master List
Apr 7, 2022
Clean Skincare: Holy Grail Master List
Apr 7, 2022

I became specifically passionate about clean skincare back in 2013, when I started having health issues and my eyes were opened about the lack of transparency and regulation in the cosmetic and skincare industries.

Apr 7, 2022
From 2 Weeks To Stop The Spread To WW3
Mar 23, 2022
From 2 Weeks To Stop The Spread To WW3
Mar 23, 2022

This time in my life could only be likened to my first real breakup: uncontrollable tears, followed by all the pizza, smothered in isolation and insomnia.

Mar 23, 2022
Covid-19 Treatment Protocol: Early Intervention Is Key
Jan 1, 2022
Covid-19 Treatment Protocol: Early Intervention Is Key
Jan 1, 2022

In these “uncertain and unprecedented times” I think there’s one thing we can all agree on: every time we have a cough, we think it’s Rona coming for us.

Jan 1, 2022
Hypocrisy, Apologies + Modesty: Growing Up In Fundamentalism
Aug 26, 2021
Hypocrisy, Apologies + Modesty: Growing Up In Fundamentalism
Aug 26, 2021

I have to be sort of careful what I say here. I like a few of these people. A few.

Aug 26, 2021
15 Quick + Delicious Gluten Free Dinners
Nov 2, 2020
15 Quick + Delicious Gluten Free Dinners
Nov 2, 2020

Bleh, meal prep. I hate it all. But, these are some tried and true healthy recipes I’ve been making for years — and I’m confident you’ll love them too!

Nov 2, 2020
The Best Gluten + Dairy Free Brownies of Your Life
Sep 10, 2020
The Best Gluten + Dairy Free Brownies of Your Life
Sep 10, 2020

Look, I’ve been making this particular recipe, this particular way for over 5 years… and no one has EVER guessed these brownies are gluten or dairy free.

THESE. BROWNIES. ARE. INCREDIBLE.

Sep 10, 2020
Totally Addictive Quarantine Cold Brew Smoothie
May 6, 2020
Totally Addictive Quarantine Cold Brew Smoothie
May 6, 2020

Is there anything more annoying than when someone writes you a book report on a recipe post? Well, maybe being quarantined inside for going on 3 months is a close second.

May 6, 2020
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