student – Yours Truly, Cat Taylor

How I Spent My 5-Day Trip to Florence, Italy

“You’re going for only five days?” When I saw the opportunity for a $500 round-trip ticket to Florence during my extended Thanksgiving break this year, I immediately called up my parents. Am I crazy? Should I do it? During school, we usually only have 3 days off for Thanksgiving break: the days directly before andContinue reading “How I Spent My 5-Day Trip to Florence, Italy”

Enjoyable, Fun & Follow-Along Workouts to do at Home!

“What’s up [gym] addicts?” is the one-line opener for all of Studio by Jamie‘s videos. Just hearing that sound takes me back to quarantine days in Florence, Italy. While the window view was amazing out of my bedroom, I think the only thing keeping me sane AND giving me something to look forward to wasContinue reading “Enjoyable, Fun & Follow-Along Workouts to do at Home!”

A Zucchini Pesto Sauce You’ll Want to Share

Wondering how to make the kids eat their veggies? No, seriously, this recipe is so tasty and it doesn’t even taste like you’re eating a whole zucchini. I LOVE a homemade pesto sauce! I put this sauce on spaghetti and added a couple sautéed, sweet grape tomatoes. Pair it with some white wine and you’veContinue reading “A Zucchini Pesto Sauce You’ll Want to Share”

5 Easy, Low-Calorie Recipes for Pasta Lovers

Looking to eat healthily but don’t want to give up pasta? You don’t have to. One of my biggest problems with “diet culture” is that you DON’T NEED TO CUT OUT FOODS. The key is eating them in MODERATION! It’s about building a lifestyle that suits you, not making one that seems so unrealistic (andContinue reading “5 Easy, Low-Calorie Recipes for Pasta Lovers”

My New Year’s Resolutions to Bring into 2022

Going into a new year gives us a reason to evaluate our current lifestyle, whether that’s eating habits, mental health awareness, hobbies, career choices or relationships with friends and significant others. There are lots of ways to look at a New Year’s resolution. It doesn’t have to be something that seem so out of reach!Continue reading “My New Year’s Resolutions to Bring into 2022”

A Baker’s Dozen: 13 Treats for the Holiday Season

Between Christmas and New Year celebrations, there are lots of opportunities to bake something sweet for family and friends. You don’t have to be a pro baker to make these warm treats! From cookies to crescent rolls and other creative desserts, try out one of these recipes that I recommend. Here are some of myContinue reading “A Baker’s Dozen: 13 Treats for the Holiday Season”

Understanding Mood Disorders: Is Energy Contagious?

Picture this: You slept in, woke up feeling energized, and are ready for the day. You’re ready to make the most of this sunny Friday morning until you walk out into your living room. Your roommate is sitting on the couch whining about how awful her morning has been so far. She’s playing sad musicContinue reading “Understanding Mood Disorders: Is Energy Contagious?”

Top 25 Family Friendly Activities To Do This Fall

Fall means pumpkins, foam lattes, crimson leaves and aromas of cinnamon and chai. If you live in or around New England, you’re likely ready to go apple picking with friends or leaf peeping through Vermont. Here are the best things to do with family and friends as the leaves soon turn shades of red andContinue reading “Top 25 Family Friendly Activities To Do This Fall”

Recipe: Feta Pasta with Balsamic Chicken

One of my favorite dinner recipes to make in my dorm is this delicious feta-balsamic combination. It’s not too difficult to make, and takes about 20-30 minutes total. This recipe serves four. 1 box of pasta 2 chicken breasts or 4 thin filets 3-5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper,Continue reading “Recipe: Feta Pasta with Balsamic Chicken”

8 Ways to Naturally Boost Your Serotonin

Mental health is a big topic of conversation, especially as teenagers and young adults go through big, life changes such as school and jobs. Transitional periods can be very difficult on our bodies and minds. This unbalance can cause some damage on mental health. Serotonin, besides being the “happy chemical” in our brains, does soContinue reading “8 Ways to Naturally Boost Your Serotonin”