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Earlier this year, while Mark was back in Hawaii and I was in Dublin, I sent him a link to a ring from my favorite Hawaiian jewelry store.

I hadn’t worn my engagement sunrise shell pendant since leaving the island and thought it would be something special to wear in its place.

He told me he didn’t have time to go look at it, but he had friends on Maui secretly help him get it…because I always check our credit card statements.

And because he knew I’d repack his bag once he got back to Ireland (with only a couple days before our ferry to Anglesey), he hid the ring in a tennis ball and the paperwork under the insole of his shoe😂

Then during our stay in Northern Wales, while out exploring a castle with friends, they offered to take some photos of us.

As we walked toward them for candid shots, Mark stopped to “tie his shoe”😉 and I (being a goofball) started pretending to knight him…when he all of a sudden pulls out the ring💍

I was completely shocked, like full brain shutdown. He was on one knee for what felt like forever, holding the ring up while I tried to process what was happening.

It was a moment I’ll never forget❤️

Jen and I decided…
we’re no longer vegan.

This wasn’t an easy decision.

But after slow traveling across Europe and really listening to our bodies… we realized something was missing.

MEAT!

And honestly…we’ve never felt better.

We hope you respect our decision during this transition.

Happy 8th Anniversary Babe❤️

Who would have thought that in just 8 short years we’d experience so much life together
(and hopefully I didn’t miss any 😅)

From coastlines to city lights, mountains to oceans:
Anaheim
Grand Canyon
Kauai
O‘ahu
Big Island
Maui
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
Colorado
Palm Springs
Las Vegas
New Zealand
New York
Paris
Nice
Barcelona
Valencia
Madrid
Ireland

And through every adventure, every season, every chapter—I choose you, every single day!

My forever person.
My forever love.
My forever world.

Merry Christmas from Dublin, Ireland🎄

Are you sabotaging yourself?

Feeling low on energy, struggling with cravings, or navigating hormone shifts?

You’re not alone!

Small, smart tweaks to your nutrition and lifestyle can make a HUGE difference.👏🏻

Get started, stay consistent, and celebrate progress.

Remember sustainable habits always beat quick fixes!💯

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🌱What Do Vegans Eat in a Day?

Instead of focusing on what we don’t eat, we love showing off everything we do eat!

We broke it down into the main vegan food groups—fruits/berries, veggies, grains, legumes, nuts & seeds—and shared the alkaline foods we personally eat from each.

Choosing more alkaline, plant-based foods keeps us feeling energized, balanced, and at our best.✨

Think of this as a simple guide to building a healthy, vibrant vegan diet that supports energy, gut health, and long-term wellness.

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