Kasie Chelanne, Author at Musings on Momentum

Around LA – Wattles Mansion and Gardens

May 29, 2016

I am starting a new monthly series called “Around LA” in which I’ll showcase different areas of the sprawling city I call home. The purpose of this is twofold. Firstly, it was a concept suggested by a reader and I always strive to give you all as much of the content you’re interested in as possible. Secondly, it serves as a great excuse for me to branch out and explore new areas of the city I otherwise wouldn’t spend much time in. It’s a win-win situation!

In the future I will be crisscrossing the city in search of awesome spots to share with you guys but for the inaugural post of this series I stuck a little closer to home. In fact, I didn’t even leave my neighborhood!

The view from the trail up to the little known twin peak of Runyon Canyon.

Gratitude in May

May 27, 2016

I can scarcely believe May is coming to a close and it is already time to reflect on how amazing a month it has been. As I mentioned several weeks ago when I first addressed the topic of gratitude, I am making a conscious effort to recognize and focus on the blessings, big and little, in my life. At that time I first shared what I was feeling particularly grateful for and, to my great joy, you were all wonderful enough to share right along with me. I feel like the practice helped me, and hopefully you all as well, enter into the new month in a much more positive head space.

Since you were all so willing to share the things you were feeling grateful for both with me and with one another, I have decided to try incorporating the practice of gratitude into my blog on a monthly basis. As we near the end of each month I want to take a moment to properly appreciate the amazing blessings the month has brought into my life. I’m hoping you will continue to take part in this practice with me so we can collectively begin each month with full and thankful hearts.

Gratitude in May

Workspace Inspiration

May 26, 2016

As I mentioned last Thursday, I have several home makeover projects on the horizon that I am so incredibly excited to work on and share with you all. My first project of the summer is one that is a long time coming. This girl is finally getting a (small) defined workspace!

My husband has been listening to me talk about my need for my own space for close to a year now and I am admittedly a little over-excited to get started on the project this weekend. As you might imagine, a lot of planning has gone into my little slice of office paradise in order to get the best possible result at the lowest possible cost. I have been absolutely swimming in gorgeous workspace inspiration and have finally narrowed down hundreds of stunning images to three that are guiding my design decisions the most.

This contained space is my absolute favorite. It incorporates rustic and industrial touches resulting in an overall elegant yet approachable look.

A Craving Satisfying BLT Salad

May 24, 2016

Going gluten free has been easy in some ways and surprisingly challenging in others. It has been amazing what foods I have found myself desperately missing and just as amazing to note what I don’t miss eating at all. Take this discovery for example; it turns out that I can live without bread and rarely give the absence of it from my life a second thought. What I can’t live without is the deliciousness that can be found between two freshly baked slices. Sometimes I just can’t help but crave the familiar and comforting taste of a classic sandwich.

In the past I would have given in to my appetite, but at this point in my gluten-free journey it isn’t worth the level of discomfort I’ll inevitably feel if I submit. That’s where this BLT salad comes into play. In this salad I get all the goodness of a classic BLT without any of the unfortunate side effects of gluten.

The Best Home Workouts

May 21, 2016

I have never previously shared this fact on my blog but I really dislike gyms. I have never liked them and don’t anticipate that changing. From a young age I couldn’t help but feel self conscious at gyms and fearful I was making a fool of myself. I know that in reality these are my own insecurities and that nobody is paying any attention to what I, or anyone else, is doing within the confines of a gym but it remains a strong reaction that I can not seem to shake. I would much rather work out in the privacy of my own home.

Now this isn’t to say that I have not always exercised regularly. Quite the contrary actually. I have always exercised a minimum of four days a week for the past decade of my life and only plan on incorporating more physical activity into my daily life as I age. It has a huge and inarguable impact on my mental health and is something I very much need in my life to keep me in a positive and motivated headspace.

As you might imagine, I have become a bit of a connoisseur of home workouts over the years. I, like all of you, am short on time and need to get the best possible results in the shortest amount of time. I’m sharing the most effective and best home workouts I have found with you today in hopes that you will be inspired to squeeze a mind and body improving workout into your busy days as well.

Find a reason to get out of your comfy bed just a bit early by trying out my roundup of the best home workouts.

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