If there is a subscription service to be had, then I must have it. After years of playing around with different subscriptions {from streaming to banking to beauty} I have found the ones that are not a waste of that $5-20 every month. If you aren’t in the know, subscription services are regularly billed – usually monthly – that are meant to make life easier. From delivering fresh veggies to your door to just about anything else on the planet, if you need something done there’s

I’m going to make this pretty short and sweet as I sliced open two of my fingers earlier {what lengths I go to for fresh lime juice} but this is important, so I shall persevere. Let’s talk about why we need to stop glamorizing unhealthy, bad habits. Around December of last year I found myself at a cross roads. Most of my friends were in college still and partying on the regular, not getting enough sleep, and over caffeinating was the regular. But with my full time job I could

As a Taurus, I am a creature of comfort and cannot live without those comforts. I am not completely happy unless all of my needs are met. Over the years I have made myself a grocery list of the things I need to feel comfortable and content in my surroundings. And today I thought I’d share them. *please note this list excludes people and ideas 1. Thick cardigans ASOS I love to be cuddly and warm, and a chunky cardigan – like this one – wrapped around me makes me feel nice and

Lately it seems all I have is busy week after busy week. While I love taking on the challenge, it does take a certain bit of planning to ensure that everything is in place. On weeks where I know things are going to be full – long day at the office, weekends traveling – I always take one day out of my weekend to prepare everything so I feel on top of my game. Here’s my five steps for busy week preparation: ONE | Write out schedule in my planner One of my favourite weekly ritua

Whether you work in an office or in your home, work can be stressful. From upset customers calling to yell on the phone, or simply facing disappointment when a project doesn’t work out, it is easy to lose cool when it isn’t smooth sailing. I often face these issues as my job is multi-faceted and I become frustrated. When that happens my productivity goes down the whole and suddenly I’ve wasted hours because one thing upset me. That’s why I have my “Keep Calm and Carry On” off

There is a chance that if you are reading this you are noticing that The Enthusiast looks different today. Actually, it looks very different. A change has come to The Enthusiast as all great things change, and after six years, I figured it was time for a facelift. A better look, better content, better me. “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou Years and years ago, when I first chose the theme that has so commonly

All four years of high school I took French and I’ve never regretted the decision. Not only did I make some of the best friends of my life, but I was invited into a culture so unlike my own. From my time in the classroom – to my trip to France in 2012 – I have learned so much about the Parisienne lifestyle and have found some tips that I’ve applied to my own life. Today I’ll be sharing the seven lifestyle tidbits from the French that I think truly add to my life. My 7 Favouri

I am all about life improvement. I truly believe that each person can become better, whether it be in their personal relationships, their diet, or their productivity (or anything else). That’s why I spend a lot of time changing up my routine to better myself. This week I thought I would share the 11 {very tiny} changes I made to my life so far in 2017 that have really improved my life for the better. They have made me healthier, more alert, and overall a better person. I hope

One of my biggest goals in life is to surround myself with things that make me happy. And that means purchasing items that feel luxurious and special, that really add to my life. Even when I’m having a horrible day, coming home to a space filled with things that make me feel like I’m staying in a hotel spa completely changes my day. So when I’m selecting anything from daily groceries to bed linens to beauty products I make sure they make me feel like I am living my best life.

I am constantly in the pursuit of enriching my everyday life. In this pursuit, I have found that there are many habits and rituals that can lead to living a happier life. These rituals change often for me as I discover new ones, but there are some that are timeless and I always go back to them. So today I’m going to share them. These rituals always make my life seem more relaxing and less complicated. I hope they do the same for you. The Enthusiast’s Rituals for a Happier Exi

The future has a way of arriving unannounced. – George Will As some of you know, last month I moved back home to job search and annoy my dog with cuddles and annoying baby voices. I worried that I would be back in my Eastern Oregon home for months and months, but I’m glad to announce that, well… I am now a fully employed adult. My efforts have paid off and on Friday I accepted the offer from a company in Portland, where I will be moving in two short weeks. Yes, George Will, t

I find this post slightly better if you listen to The Bangles, so to make sure you fully appreciate this post, click this link to listen. They say if you don’t develop healthy habits as you grow up, you won’t have them for when you’re older and wish you had those habits. This has been on my mind a lot lately. I have been neglecting some important health and lifestyle habits that I kind of wish I had more experience with as I now try to correct them. I thought I’d share with y

I constantly hear people complain about not being able to have a balanced, healthy lifestyle because it’s so hard. And I’m not saying that it’s easy, but it takes a lot less effort than trying to find the cure for cancer. I am not the perfect role model for a perfectly balanced lifestyle. But I’m trying. And in my journey to being a healthy person, I’ve found some ways that aren’t very hard and make me feel healthy and happy. I used to think that being a balanced person seeme