"We don’t need writers less because of AI. We need them more." I’ve been thinking a lot about words lately. How powerful they are. How they land. Linger. How they feel when you say them out loud. Words that change your brain chemistry. Those moments when words change how you feel in real time. Who […] The post The Beauty of First Drafts: Why Writers Still Matter (Especially Now) appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.| HealthyHappyLife.com
This Is What Five Years of Motherhood Does to a Career Girl. Today I'm chatting all things motherhood // career identity. Something I deep dive into quite reguarily as a mom. So NYTIMES // motherhood opinion piece of me. Here’s my truth about going back to work when you have kids: It is different for […] The post This Is What Five Years of Motherhood Does to a Career Girl appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.| HealthyHappyLife.com
Sharing some fave Plant-Based Recipes for Hot Summer Days. With the days heating up and sunshine beckoning (whether you’re poolside, beach-bound, or just lounging in your happy place at home), I’ve gathered some of my absolute favorite cooling, plant-powered recipes that bring big flavor without turning on the stove. These bright, no-heat dishes—plus a few […] The post Plant-Based Recipes for Hot Summer Days appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.| HealthyHappyLife.com
This Simple Vegan Cacio e Pepe Pasta is my favorite one-pot dinner right now. Let’s be real — I haven’t posted a new recipe in a while. But this pasta? She brought me back. This vegan cacio e pepe is cozy, flavorful, wildly simple, and totally restaurant-worthy. And yes — it’s spaghetti. Which, in my […] The post Simple Vegan Cacio e Pepe Pasta - One-Pot Meal appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.| HealthyHappyLife.com
Summer Dress Try-On: My Favorite Twirl-Tested Picks. These are six fun, flirty, floral, comfy, twirl-approved, celebration-ready dresses that I tried on and loved. What's your fave?? Summer Dress Try-On Summer is full of special moments - brunches, garden parties, and yes, even preschool graduations. Finding the perfect dress to celebrate these occasions can be a […] The post Summer Dress Try-On: My Favorite Twirl-Tested, Celebration-Worthy Picks appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.| HealthyHappyLife.com
A few thoughts on motherhood, aging, and whatever’s happening to my forehead lately. Spoiler alert: You are whole, happy and freaking gorgeous. I’m 44. Those three lines above my eyebrow and totally-notox-moving forehead are starting to plague my thoughts. Turns out aging isn’t the hard part — it’s trying to look immune to it while […] The post Face: What Our Skincare Routines Say About Modern Motherhood appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.| HealthyHappyLife.com
Snag my Rothy's code and get my review. I'm a longtime fan who has dozens of Rothy's products. I know this brand and still love it. It’s 2025 and it’s wild to think how long I’ve been wearing Rothy’s. My friend Angela first introduced me to them years ago when she was wearing the Point […] The post Still Obsessed: My Rothy’s Code + Review (2025) appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.| HealthyHappyLife.com
Preschool graduation season. This is my love letter to the preschool era — the place that brought my pandemic baby (and me) back to life. Pandemic Preschool Mom, I See You. She was born during lockdown, swaddled in uncertainty, and raised through Zoom calls and color-coordinated masks. And now — somehow — she’s sprinting across […] The post My Pandemic Baby Is Graduating Preschool appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.| HealthyHappyLife.com
Today I'm chatting, 5 Best Long Torso Swimsuits (That Moms Actually Feel Good In). One-piece suits I love — plus the amazing high-end brand I thought would never fit me.. Summer Swim. Every year I dig through my swimsuits and find my faves. And if my old faves seem a little faded, tired or uninspiring, […] The post 5 Comfy-Cute, One Piece Swimsuits - Long Torso Edit appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.| HealthyHappyLife.com
Today I'm leaning into the gorgeous weather we've been having in LA and doing a Spring Fling: Best Garden Finds for Your Home & Kids post... Spring smoothies are on the way because - sunny days popping up. Hello February! I’m optimistically fully immersed in garden mode. The warm weather, fresh blooms, and longer days […] The post Spring Fling: Best Garden & Outdoor Finds for Your Home & Kids appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.| HealthyHappyLife.com