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Living Room Glow-Up: New Vibes, Who Dis?

Living Room Glow-Up: New Vibes, Who Dis?

I don't know who needs to hear this, but if your living room is giving tired, mismatched, or “meh”… it might be time for a refresh. Not a little fluff and a scented candle. I mean full-blown, pull-it-apart-and-start-over vibes. And that’s exactly what I did. What...

DIY Textured Wall Art: Big Style & Low Cost

DIY Textured Wall Art: Big Style & Low Cost

Let me just say: I am obsessed with how this textured wall art turned out. I had a massive wall in my living room that was giving big “blank stare” energy. Like, no personality, no pop—just drywall sadness. I needed something bold, custom, and not $900 from a fancy...

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Basement Speakeasy

Jess Carrier's My Basement Speakeasy: The Hidden Space You’d Never ExpectWe transformed a section of our unfinished basement into an adult hangout with a quirky vibe. The best part? It's completely hidden... so we call it our "basement speakeasy."I’ve been working on...

How I Keep My Pool Crystal Clear (No BS Pool Care)

Jess Carrier's Pool Care 101.... You ready? You would not believe how many compliments I get on my pool water. I’ve heard everything from “It looks like a resort!” to “What’s your secret?!” And listen—I love a good ego boost, but those compliments are always followed...

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Super-Brain Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

Super-Brain Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

Let’s talk about the unsung hero of clean eating: the smoothie. It’s fast, it’s easy, and when done right, it can pack in more nutrients than most full meals. This chocolate smoothie doesn’t just taste like dessert—it’s also stacked with brain-boosting ingredients to...

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Autism: What If We’ve Had the Answer All Along?

The Cause of Autism? Are We Ready To Hear It? Better Yet, Are We Ready To Do Something About It? You’re seeing it everywhere—suddenly, the leaders of this country are on a mission to uncover the cause of autism.Task forces. Headlines. Press conferences.What if the...

Bone Broth for Gut Health: The Cozy Cure-All You Didn’t Know You Needed 🍲💚

Okay, real talk—I’m writing this from the couch, wrapped in a blanket, sipping on something that looks a little… prehistoric. But don’t let the caveman vibes fool you—this is liquid gold, and it’s doing serious healing magic in my gut. That’s right. We’re talking bone...

Healthy Eating Tips From A Lazy Nutritionist

Eating Healthy Doesn’t Have to Be a Full-Time Job Let’s be real. If eating healthy required a degree in culinary arts and a personal assistant named Karen to handle all the prep, most of us would be living off chips and queso. (No judgment if that’s your current...

Mindset Shift: Stop Faking It and Start Embodying the Future You

Mindset Shift: Stop Faking It and Start Embodying the Future You Let’s talk about the mindset shift that actually changes things—the one that moves you from “faking it till you make it” to fully becoming the version of you who already has what she wants. I get it all...

Vacation Zen

Going on vacation can be a much-needed break from our busy lives, but it can also disrupt our regular self-care routine. If you're looking to incorporate some mindfulness and movement into your vacation, here's a quick 10-15 minute meditation and yoga routine that you...

Top 10 Brain-Boosting Foods You Should Be Eating

There is no denying that our diet significantly impacts our physical and mental health. The foods we consume can either boost or hinder our brain function, so it's essential to pay attention to what we put in our bodies. Here are 10 brain-boosting foods that you...

Spring Equinox: Your Real New Year Starts Now

On Tuesday night, I attended a peaceful yoga and meditation class led by Amanda Rush. The class was in celebration of the spring equinox—but one thing Amanda said caught me completely off guard. She referred to spring equinox as the new year. At first, I felt...

Free Your Mind With A Brain Dump!

First of all, What the heck is a "Brain Dump?" Brain dumping is a technique meant to take what is in your head and put it on paper, freeing up thought space. The idea is that endless ideas and overwhelming mental to-do lists can harm productivity. Being a person with...

My Go-To: The Mediterranean Diet

Why Food Intolerances Seem To Disappear in Europe 🤔🍝 Have you ever heard someone say that they moved to Italy or visited Greece for a few weeks and suddenly—poof—their food intolerances vanished? All of a sudden, they could eat pasta, bread, cheese, and even enjoy...

Tapping For ADHD & Anxiety

How I Got Into it... Almost a year ago, I had a huge struggle with anxiety due to a never-ending series of traumatic events. Looking back now, I can see that what I struggled with was so much more than anxiety. It was my ADHD (racing thoughts and brain fog) mixed with...

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What Happens in Vegas… Gets Blogged About Later

What Happens in Vegas… Gets Blogged About Later

Round 4 Las Vegas. Back to the land of neon lights, slot machines, and questionable life decisions. But let me tell you, this trip wasn’t about gambling away my life savings (although I did consider it after one overpriced cocktail). We were invited by friends,...

Luxury in Mexico: Overwater Bungalows at Palafitos

Luxury in Mexico: Overwater Bungalows at Palafitos

If Bora Bora is on your bucket list but the 17-hour flight isn’t, let me introduce you to Palafitos, the overwater bungalow section of El Dorado Maroma Resort in Mexico. It’s the luxury escape you didn't know you needed—think five-star vibes without the jet lag. If...

Welcome to My Lifestyle Blog (Where Chaos Meets Creativity)

Hey there—I’m Jess! Certified nutrition coach, DIY project junkie, master of the last-minute room refresh, author of ADHD is Bullshit and Eat Clean 21 and your new favorite internet friend. This lifestyle blog is your go-to for all things clean eating, creative living, luxury travel, and embracing the messy magic of life.

Whether I’m planting veggies, painting stairs, or sneaking greens into a chocolate smoothie, everything I do lives right here—unfiltered and unapologetically real. You’ll find:

💪 Wellness tips that actually work (no gatekeeping here)

🛠️ Home projects on a budget that don’t look like they were on a budget

🥗 Recipes so clean your body will throw a party (and your taste buds will show up, too)

🧠 Mindset shifts for ditching burnout and becoming the badass you were born to be

Travel tips and tricks because sometimes ya just have to get gone for a while!

I’m not here to pretend I have it all together. I’m here to show you that you don’t need to wait for life to be perfect to make it beautiful. That’s what this lifestyle blog is all about—real transformation, one project, one plate, one mindset shift at a time.

So grab your coffee (or your green juice), poke around, and find the inspo you didn’t know you needed. And hey—don’t forget to [join the email list] for exclusive content, book updates, and behind-the-scenes chaos.

Let’s build a life that feels good to wake up to.