
This post by Ellie Di discussed the emotional root behind dysfunctional relationships, and it is just so very vulnerable and brave. In a similar vein, I love this post about being your own best friend. 7 Spiritual Steps to an Awesome Business. Lovely approach. Also, this: Are you leaving enough space for your LIFE in [...]

Boudoir photo shoots + how Miz rediscovered her self-esteem. So. Much. Love. How to make magnetic Polaroid frames. Occupy Valentine’s Day: In Praise of Being Single. Yes Please. Body Image + Loss. We need to allow there to be a space for anger. Did you eat chocolate on Valentine’s Day? I did, and I love [...]

If you weren’t around yesterday – check out this post to see several silly photos of yours truly and get in on the “what glasses should Mara get next?” poll. A take on perfectionism that, well, erm, really resonates with me. If you’re anything like me – you need this post on how to price [...]
Required reading: Writing is a Salve, by Margarita Tartakovsky. Simply loving Karen’s Woo-Woo-Head-Heart recap from her stay at Green Mountain at Fox Run this week. Want to go back so badly. On the need for validation, and other very pressing concerns related to loving yourself. Fantastic post this week on Roots of She about authentic [...]
EEEEP! Remember when my mama was up this week chatting with you guys about her kickstarter campaign to finish her memoir? Well there are less than 24 hours left, so I just wanted to pass the link on to you again in case you missed it. Check out her blog post here or skip straight [...]
Note from Marzipan: Happy Sunday! You’re going to be hearing a little more about this later in the week BUT if you’re feeling either a) really quite curious about my mother OR b) like 2012 is the year that you’re going to become a micro-philanthropist - check out the Kickstarter for my mom’s book. Its pretty amazing, and [...]
Necessary: How to Start Projects [and Sort of Finish Them]. So! Proud! To be included in this amazing post of body-loving-resources compiled by Debbie Scribble. 15 Skills Every Woman Should Know. These meatballs sound crazy delicious, and I am making the ASAP. I just love this gorgeous post about learning to strike a balance and [...]
The holidays are over for many of us, but this post by Miss Mary Max lives on – bookmark it for next year, it is so smart and spot on. New Years Eve rituals for folks who loathe resolutions. Crucial: How I Learned to Love My Naked Ass and How You Can To. A plethora [...]
Happy Holidays! I wanted to kick off the weekend with this week’s BLB, because I know so many of you are really busy this time of year! A couple of administrative notes. First: New site! YAY! Reading this in your reader or inbox, click through to check it out! Secondly, there is still time to [...]
Do you have a body image question that you’d like me to answer here or a topic you’d love to see discussed? Skip on over to Sacred Self and get in on the Medicinal Marzipan giveaway! 5 Ways We Miss The Joy of the Holidays. MizFit has lovingly shared the video of the panel she [...]