The Hawt Tomboy

12/26/2024

yesterday i made pistachio date bark. i bought all of my ingredients at

since working at Whole Foods i’ve been trying different brands — particularly those that support animal welfare, fair trade, and sustainability.

i’m the kind of cook 👩🏻‍🍳 who enjoys throwing things together - whether it’s combining different textures, colours, or simply using ingredients i like. i’m not one to follow a recipe. i make up recipes as i go.
i added in pistachio and unsweetened coconut to give a more holiday feel ✨.

aesthetics are important to me; i want the presentation to look good just as much as i want it to taste good.

here’s the recipe and i encourage you to give it a try as well as support brands who give back in ways that help the animals, the community and, our planet 🌎

11/16/2024

Having a great night cannot be replicated back-to-back. There is something about the energy and the way it flows that can never be duplicated. My dad used to say this and it’s something I’ve equivocally picked up on.

I think that’s why I waited a day to post about the concert I went to this past Thursday at in Boston. It was none other than my favorite musician .

As a kid, I would dance around the house - I especially loved Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”. At a very early age i discovered my love for music — i especially loved the rhythm and the way it made me feel.

Throughout the highs and lows in my life, my knack for music has always been with me.

I discovered G-Eazy shortly after moving to San Francisco back in 2014. Every day, it was Tumblr Girls (IYKYK). There is just a vibrational energy about the beginning of that song. After moving to San Francisco (originally for a start-up) I very quickly learned the hard way how expensive it is so it wasn’t long before I packed up my two suitcases and moved to the East Bay. In the beginning, it was San Leandro, then Oakland. (There were other places to but i’ll spare you the details).

Oakland is Gerald’s hometown. I’ve ridden on the same BART track he’s ridden on - which he often references in his lyrics.

First time listeners can quickly discern that he talks about s*x, drugs, and money.
Listen carefully, and you’ll discover that he’s poetically gifted and his music has many layers: Trials and tribulations. Heartache. Pain. Success. Love. Struggle. Fame. Highs. Lows. And everything in between…

My definition of conviction *is* that.

Having the courage to speak your mind and to be able to do it in a way that unites people together. Regardless of your background, economic status, cultural background... He can take a collection of worlds and weave them together… like a needle and thread. 🧵

11/08/2024

Oishii means "delicious"

And delicious it was!

11/02/2024

Happy 111

If there's a "Health Section" in the conventional grocery store, what is the rest of the grocery store considered as????

10/25/2024

Hi hawties,

The second article of this week is out now on my
Substack!

I cover a very interesting topic... *perfect* for anyone interested in mind, body, and spirit.

I'll give you a taste... 'Frequency Therapy'... are you familiar?

Additionally, I bring a fresh perspective on a few other topics.

It's freedom from limitations and how we grow. Happy Friday, Hawties... Let's dive in.

10/23/2024

"Go live and sell sh*t from your home" is the theme for 2025 and social platforms.

2025 is all about online shopping

10/21/2024

Hey Hawties, how’s life treating you?

Life has been life-ing lately, and yesterday was rough. It’s easy to feel defeated when your energy is zapped, and your mind starts playing tricks on you.

I’m big on alignment, so it’s natural for me to want to have things perfectly align before I can allow myself to create. Truth is, there’s no right or wrong— creativity is just play and waiting on “perfect” only drains the fun.

Also, I’ve been watching on . Have you seen it? and Adam Brody chemistry is *everything* [more on this in my latest article], and it’s got me thinking about relationships, vulnerability and the balance we all seek.

Head over to my latest Substack article, where I dive deeper into creativity, lady bugs 🐞, and navigating life as an artist. [We’re all artists in our own way.]

10/21/2024

Monday's Article Out Now!

Plus Why I Like to Color Outside the Lines

10/18/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/AF5xzPvGqgZrqLCJ/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Shopping Carts Pump Their Breaks

10/18/2024

https://open.substack.com/pub/thehawttomboy/p/clean-up-in-the-cereal-aisle?r=1eu4kn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Shopping Carts Pump Their Breaks

10/15/2024

Playing around in the kitchen and in front of the camera. 👩🏻‍🍳 📷 🌱

When I’m able, I realllly enjoy making my dogs their own food. I find it to be a very rewarding feeling, plus it allows me to know what exactly is going into their food. 🥚🍓

Often times I incorporate fresh ingredients that I pick up from the Plymouth Farmer’s Market (Every Thursday from 2:30 -6pm EST).

I enjoy the artsy aspect of food — where I combine certain colours along with various textures.

In pictures 4 & 5 I’m using what’s called a “Slow Feeder”, which allows your dog to slowly eat their food. Licking can be very effective for several reasons:

• Mental Stimulation: Licking mats encourage dogs to use their problem-solving skills to access food or treats spread across the surface, providing mental enrichment.
• Calming Effect: The act of licking can release endorphins, helping to calm anxious dogs.
• Digestion: Slow Feeders allow for better digestion and weight control. .we.go

A big heartfelt thank you to , and - her Posing Class is truly one of my favorite online courses. Throughout the six weeks of coaching, she helps you connect how you feel on the inside with the outside. Because regardless of how you feel on the inside, it *will* reflect on the outside. So if you want to tap into your inner self, I recommend her course. :)

10/15/2024

Choose your eggs carefully next time you're at the grocery store. It benefits your health as well as our planet and animals.

How often do you look closely at the yolk color when you cook breakfast?

This is a great activity to get your children involved! You can involve them in this activity and help them understand where your food comes from.

This breaks down to about an extra $.08 per egg. For most people, a carton of eggs will likely last about a week. That means for the year, pasture-raised

10/13/2024

🗞️🗞️🗞️

How To Support Your Vitality, our Planet, and our Animals.

10/13/2024

Finding my rhythm in my writing. ✍🏼

Focusing my attention on what interests me, challenges me, and connects me back to nature is where I feel most powerful.

When you’re in tune with the energy around you, it’s almost as if certain people or moments are placed in your path just for you, offering a sense of uplift or that you’re heading in the right direction.

I deeply value my time and knowledge, so I gather that energy and channel it into my writing. Sometimes my writing flows. Other times it doesn’t. But what I like most about my writing is that no one can take it away from me.

10/11/2024

Hi hawties. It is in my nature to be curious. Particularly when it comes to my food. I’ve always been like this. Curiosity has always played a role in my life, whether it’s being eager to learn or finding something strange (to me). It has always struck a chord with me.

It was necessary for me to take a little break from posting. As for what happened, well, that depends on how you look at it. I read a lot (and continue to read). I recommend “Deep Work” by Cal Newport and I continued LAUNCH with Mel Robbins.

Reps haven’t been easy to come by. Usually, you just do the reps - it looks the same to you, and nothing seems to be happening. I found myself saying... “if people only knew” kind of feeling.
It was through the reps and my curiosity that I found ROA (Regenerative Organic Alliance), where I found a whole community of like-minded souls who are mindful of what they eat, where their food comes from, and what really matters most to me: animals living a happy life and being treated respectfully.

Recently, while attending a Learning Seminar, I heard the phrase “vote with your dollar” and I really liked it. Why? Because it’s knowing you’re making a purchase with a purpose… that goes far beyond you.

It’s knowing you’re purchasing from sustainable brands which is wayyyy better for the environment, for animals, and for your overall health.
While I may not own a lick of land, I am doing what I can, including volunteer work and attending the Farmer’s Market every week. Often, I find myself in situations where I have no idea who anyone is - but doing this really allows me to listen to my intuition and continue to go after the things that matter most to me. Regardless of my social standing.

I’m proud of my Substack, which is up and running. It has been a consistent practice for me to write, and I plan to continue to do so. It’s a place where I can express myself freely. There is no algorithm dictating my actions.

Pictures are a collection of my trip to the Farmer’s Market, “the Hawt Tomboy” Substack, Thrift store finds… i love the 1950s dresses and jacket, and volunteer work at Willowbrook Farm Preserve. :)

10/10/2024

https://open.substack.com/pub/thehawttomboy/p/baby-girl-you-dont-need-to-own-land?r=1eu4kn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Willow Brook Farm, Pembroke, Massachusetts

09/07/2024

daily walks with these two

08/09/2024

yesterday i took a trip to the — i picked up some organic veggies (stocked up on cukes 🥒 for the girls 🐶 🐶) from and met other local vendors.

Beef Broth with Lions 🦁 Mane was probably my favorite