SENSUOUS HOMEMADE CHAI
Ariel’s Magical Chai I have always been enchanted by the rich aroma and exotic flavors in homemade chai. I find that a truly good recipe
Amuseings
Sweet Potato Pie
Healthy Dessert I’m not gonna lie… I LOVE PIE. BUT… Life is too short to feel guilt from what one eats, so I love to
The 3 Mistakes Women Make When Wearing Yoga Pants
LET’S TALK YOGA PANTS 3 Things to Consider Before Your Next Downward-Facing Dog Hey there lovelies, let’s talk about something near and dear to our
LA CASA DE ROY AND THE ILL-FATED TURKEY, Part II
Ill-Fated Turkey Thanksgiving in Ecuador When Melodia and I lived in Ecuador, American Thanksgiving was almost never remembered. We were far removed from American traditions
LA CASA DE ROY AND THE ILL-FATED TURKEY, PART I
THANKSGIVING IN ECUADOR La Casa De Roy I want to introduce you to our house in Salinas, Ecuador, as it was the final resting place
Assuit: A Labor of Love
My Healthy Obsession with Assuit Assuit is a textile that has captivated me for nearly 2 decades. Its intricate designs and rich history have fueled
THE END OF AN ERA
THE HOUSE OF MY FATHER
As the world collectively closes it’s year and welcomes in the new, I can get a bit sentimental. To add to this feeling, just a couple days ago I too completed my personal solar return. It seems that transitions are ripe in this moment. With this comes a mixed bag of letting go and making way for new adventures. I would like to share with you an experience which truly exemplifies this idea.
3 WAYS TO STAY IN YOUR HAPPY PLACE DURING THE CRAZE OF THE HOLIDAYS
Boy, the holidays sure do give me a strong case of the “feels.” With all the hectic energy of folks getting in their last minute shopping, extra traffic and the overall energy of the year-end quickening, it’s no wonder I notice a sense of overwhelm creeping in. So while it’s tempting to join the ‘gloomy-thoughts’ bandwagon, I chose instead to exercise some willpower and stay put in my happy place.
MELO’S TOP 4 HOLIDAY GIFTS & IDEAS
HOLIDAY GIFTS
With the holidays here, you might be stumped trying to figure out what to give that belly dancing, yoga loving, super-goddess friend of yours.
Here are some practical and thoughtful gift ideas that are guaranteed to leave some serious wow factor.