32 Articles by Summer Rayne Oakes
Summer Rayne Oakes
Here's The Perfect Houseplant For You, Based On Your Home's Size & Light
Plus, a guide to choosing the right plant based on your space and lifestyle.
6 Habits Of A Plant-Care Expert
From someone who has over 600 houseplants in her apartment.
This Genius Hack Will Turn Your Home Into A Plant Oasis
The seed has been planted.
This 3-Day Sugar Detox Makes Kicking The Sweet Stuff Effortless
With tips, tricks, and a full meal plan.
Do This Tonight, Eat Healthier Tomorrow
Train your brain to default to healthy choices with these tricks.
Why I Filled My NYC Apartment With 500 Houseplants
"Surrounding myself with green is simply how I love to live."
Why You Need To Say Goodbye To Soda For Good (If You Haven't Already)
“Pop,” “soda,” “Coke,” or the “fizzy stuff.” Whatever you call it, soda has been under fire as of late for its link to obesity and metabolic diseases,...
How To Save $2,000 A Year By Cooking
What would you do right now if you had extra $2000 in your pocket?
9 Recipe Ideas For End-Of-Season Tomatoes
At farmers markets in the Northeast, all the heirloom tomatoes are on final display for the year. Bursting with color, their names include Eva...
6 Health Trends That You Need To Know About
I actually LOVE going for my annual physical.
6 Rules I Live By (That I Learned From Modeling)
I’ve been modeling for more than a third of my life. Sitting here — typing that — makes it feel like a very long time. I've given myself enough time...
How Sugar Tricks Us + 5 Things We Can Do About It
There’s a reason why so many of us turn to a pint full of Chunky Monkey when we’re feeling lonely, depressed or stressed. Sugar makes us feel good —...
5 Clever Ways To Turn Old Containers Into An Indoor Garden
You don't have to look past your kitchen to find clever ways to create whimsical indoor gardens. Here are five different ways I've upcycled containers...
Why It Might Be Time To Give Up Juices & Smoothies
Over the past 25 years we have seen a massive upswing in the marketing and growth behind juices and smoothies. As of 2012, Barron's reported that...
6 Steps To Help Your Loved Ones Eat Healthier
When embarking on a sugar detox, you can't help but have at least a few conversations with people about healthy eating. A few weeks ago one of my very...
The 7 Deadly Truths Of Sugar
If you're contemplating a sugar cleanse, you'll find that psychological preparedness is vital to your success. Part of that preparedness involves...
Top 4 Unexpected Benefits Of Going On A Sugar Detox
When considering a sugar detox, the first benefits that may naturally spring to mind are the health improvements you'll achieve, some of which I wrote...
4 Guaranteed Benefits Of Going On A Sugar Detox
The start of a New Year is a perfect opportunity to start afresh, which is as good a reason as any to do another round of a Sugar Detox. After...
How To Make Cooking Easier When You're Detoxing From Sugar
Once you make the decision to do a sugar detox, it’s advisable that you come up with a recipe game plan to help ensure your success. Here are a few...
10 Steps To Help You Kick Your Sugar Habit For Good
I’ve always had a healthy relationship with my body, and anyone who knows me can attest that I’m (for the most part) a clean-eating, active...
