How Much Water Should I Be Drinking?

I am asked at least once a week by peers as to how much water they should be drinking.  And here's the short answer:  half of your body weight in fluid ounces.  So, for a man weighing 150 pounds, he should be consuming 75oz of water per day. But, just like everything in this complicated world …

Eat Less Meat ….. Please?

Everyone, at some point in their life, eats meat.  It’s the natural thing to do.  The average American eats a little over a third of a pound of meat per day, which totals to about 2.5 pounds per week.   Now lets compare this to the average amount we should be eating, recommended by the FDA, which is …

LUSH Shampoo Bars

One of the key elements of a zero waste lifestyle is the implementation of shampoo bars.  There are many different types that differ based on hair type and style.  For me, someone with normal hair (in regards to oil and dye), I have found my perfect fit - the Honey I Washed My Hair shampoo bar from …

Cutting Waste Out of Your Grocery Shopping

We as consumers have begun mindlessly following the path of convenience, especially when we go to the store.  We blindly use plastic bags, purchase pre packaged fruit, Uber home because our hands are now heavy, claiming it is "easier."  And sure, in the short run, it will definitely save you the extra three seconds to throw a …

PSA: It’s still too cold for the beach

After a week of hot weather, all I could think about was a refreshing beach day.  As I often do, I am more of a doer than a planner and this proved true again on beach day.  In a full-steam-ahead move we headed out to the Rockaways without a single glance at the weather.  We …

Look of the Week: 1 May 2018

Spring is finally here in New York!  I am ecstatic to be able to enjoy the sunshine sans sweater.  This past Tuesday,  I was able to rock a super comfy look, that took me from school, to volunteering, and then to yoga. Enjoying the breeze. Culottes are the key to my heart.  They are so …

Seattle’s Public Market

Most known for flying fish and an iron pig, the Public Market in Seattle is truly a sight to behold.  One can spend virtually all day here - I would recommend visiting on a Tuesday or Wednesday, as this is when it gets a little less touristy for a minute. Steer clear on weekends or …

Some of My Pajamas

As I've mentioned before, I'm kind of an old-fashioned gal.  One of the most redeeming qualities of this quirk is that I absolutely adore matching pajama sets.  Sure, some nights I'll slip into shorts and a tee, but only out of convenience.  I have always believed that what you wear to bed is just as …

My Favorite Books

Growing up I wasn't allowed to watch more than thirty minutes of television a day.  My parents enforced this to encourage me to go out and play, along with introducing me to the world of literature.  I began reading even before preschool, and I absolutely loved it - characters in my books became my friends …

Denim Day 2018

This month is recognized as sexual assault awareness month.  Annually,  Peace Over Violence chooses a Wednesday within April to be designated as Denim Day, which this year falls on April 25th, 2018.  The day is meant to protest degrading and erroneous attitudes towards sexual assault itself. Specifically, Denim Day represents the remembrance of an overturned ruling by the …