My 15 month old son is on an antibiotic that might cause diarrhea. Do you have any recommendations for probiotics I can give him? It's probably going to be tough to get probiotic rich foods in your little guy besides a good quality yogurt, so I would recommend supplementing. I use this probiotic for Quinn and it works well. I sprinkle a packet into her milk and shake it up and she has no … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2020
7 Nutrition + Fitness Things I’m Loving Right Now
| hat | sweatshirt | leggings | shoes | sunnies | This article on plant-based eating is well written and helps clear up some of the confusion about what term "plant based" eating really means. Plant based diets have recently gained a lot of popularity and traction with documentaries like The Game Changers (I wrote a review on the documentary here) but I think there is a lack of understanding … [Read more...]
Your Ultimate Vacation Guide to La Jolla
A few weeks ago, my family and I were in San Diego and I found myself asking my good girlfriend who lives there for recommendations down in the the La Jolla area. Luckily, she is an EXPERT and our group of friend's "social chair." ;) She always knows the spots for everything eating, drinking and things to do. She ended up sending me the most extensive email with every recommendation you could … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
Is cold brew a healthy coffee order? Can you shed some light on coffee in general? Is it "healthy?" How much is too much? The coffee debate...I swear one day there is a study about the health benefits of coffee and the next there is a study released about the health risks associated with coffee. I honestly don't see any real negative side effects to drinking coffee unless you're prone to … [Read more...]
Why Walking is One of My Favorite Ways to Exercise
| sweatshirt | leggings | sneakers | I stopped doing high impact workouts about 3-4 months ago when my knee pain was at it's worst post half-marathon. Turns out I have a torn meniscus (all the manual tests are positive for torn meniscus, but the MRI was hard to read. It's either a torn meniscus or showing the repaired previously torn meniscus... the MD couldn't decipher) To err on the … [Read more...]
Weekend Recap: Style in Scottsdale
At the end of last year, my husband and I made a decision to book a bunch of family trips when the kids had days off school and really take advantage of this time while they're little. Once they are older, pulling them out of school is going to get more and more difficult (especially if they are involved in sports) and we want to remember and enjoy this time as a family of 5. Traveling with … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
Alix- What is your morning beverage line up and can you remind me what the benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar are? What is the recipe you make in the morning with it? I have been lagging on my morning elixer and have been going straight for the coffee #tired but this question is good reminder to get back on it! I do try and drink at least a cup of water before my coffee though because we … [Read more...]
Cooking With Kids: How to Get Your Kids More Involved in The Kitchen
Remember back on December 31st when you made a resolution to get yourself and your kids cooking more? I am so happy to be here to offer a few of my favorite tips! Before we jump into cooking with littles, here is a snapshot of me. My name is Megan and I live in Seattle with my husband and our two sons. Jack is 3.5 and Max is ten months. Both of my boys have been cooking and baking with me since … [Read more...]
Amazon Wish List: Under $100
beanie | sunglasses | sweater | leggings | sneakers I have every single one of these things in my cart right now and as I place orders for things I ACTUALLY need like diapers and wipes and paper towels, sometimes I throw in a little something for myself. Anyone else do this from time to time? Sneak in a little sweater here and there, right?! I actually just got the white beach cover up for our … [Read more...]
January Favorites
Alix Skin Fridge I'm loving my skin fridge! I keep my C-Firma, these Water Drench Hydra-Gel Eye Patches, this Watermelon GLOW sleep mask, my rose quartz facial roller, my gua sha facial tool, this ice roller. I can fit a few more small things in it, so will continue to add. My inspo was Lauryn from The Skinny Confidential and she wrote about her skin fridge here. Target Pullovers I had … [Read more...]
