| Sports Bra (similar) | Leggings | Do you remember the days of going to 24 Hour Fitness and spending an hour or more on the elliptical reading US Weekly...then grabbing a Jamba Juice and feeling like you were a fitness god...just me?? Well, times have definitely changed for me and my fitness routine now that I have a better understanding of how my body functions metabolically. I often get … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2019
Spring Break Style Roundup
sweater | jean shorts | hat | sunglasses (budget friendly option here)| sandals I can't wait to kiss this winter weather GOODBYE and say hello to Spring! My family and I will be heading to Palm Springs in April and I am looking forward to busting out my jean shorts, pool cover ups and bathing suits. I've been on the hunt for the perfect warm weather vacay wardrobe and rounded up my favorites … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
I was wondering if you could help this 7-month postpartum mama pack for Hawaii. I'm still getting my bod to where I want it to be, so any flattering bathing suit and dress recommendations would be so helpful…and I know..so unfair to think about when its rainy, cold or snowing! Thanks so much! Seriously.. SO jealous! Alix is heading to Hawaii in a couple weeks, too! But Heather here to answer … [Read more...]
I Had My First Chemical Peel: Here’s What Happened!
I had a facial scheduled last Wednesday, but I was not planning on getting a chemical peel. However, my aesthetician recommended it because we are working on controlling my breakouts and acne scars, so YOLO! She warned me there would be some down time (AKA your face peeling off and feeling mortified being seen out in public!) but the timing was perfect. We were already planning on potty … [Read more...]
5 Ways I’m Practicing Self-Care
I hope you are all enjoying the long three day weekend.. for us, it's a four day weekend because there's no school tomorrow either.. something about a mid-Winter break. What. Is. That?! And WHY?! After the multiple snow days that hit Seattle, we are OVER IT. Time to get back to school and the normal program.. cuz we are sick of each other. Anyway, after celebrating Valentine's Day and showing … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
We are heading to the courthouse this month to officially and FINALLY adopt our five year old foster kiddo! It’s been a long, hard road and we are ready to make him ours. I need a dress for the ceremony. Not too flashy, timeless since we’re having a photographer shoot the ceremony, but also something celebratory. Ideas!? I’ve looked everywhere and nothing is really hitting the mark. Thank … [Read more...]
Nutrition Q&A
I had a flight delay a few weeks ago and threw out the offer for our followers to ask me their burning questions about nutrition, food, and fitness. I wanted to answer these questions on the blog so it was an easy place for everyone to have access to read the Q&A. If you have more questions please let me know and I can get to them in a Happy Hour post or another Nutrition Q&A type post … [Read more...]
Winter Skincare Routine
I don't know about you but my skin takes a BEATING in Winter.. it's just so dry and finding the right products to adjust to the elements has taken some time but I think I have finally nailed down my morning and night routine where I don't wake up or go to bed with a dry face. Here's what I do: MORNING Cleanse & Tone Exfoliate 2x a week … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
Heather- tell us what you delicious red wines you drink! Favorite budget bottle? Favorite splurge? My husband typically does the shopping for our wines but there are a few that we go back to time and time again. My favorite right now is by Mark Ryan called The Chief, which is about $22 a bottle. My girlfriends and I are obsessed and order it all the time when we are out. Justin Cab Sauv is … [Read more...]
My Daily Harvest Review
I get asked questions about Daily Harvest all the time, so I figured it would be nice to have it all written up in one place for your viewing pleasure. Let me start off by saying this is not sponsored (I wish!) I just think DH is a great nutritious option for a meal or snack. A common nutrition concern for a lot of people is wanting quick, but healthy food options. Life is busy and hectic and … [Read more...]
