Have you tried the Countertime line from Beauty Counter? Thoughts? Alix: My friend sells Beauty Counter and she actually recently sent me some samples. I tried the Countertime line a few nights and it was nice, but I'm so set on my routine and products I've been using that have been working for me. I hate to switch it up when something is working- you know? She also sent me the vitamin c … [Read more...]

What books are you reading right now? I want something light and fun for summer. I'm reading What She Knew right now and it's good, but not a light summer read! I've heard 28 Summers is the perfect summer read right now. I also have Pretty Things, Big Summer, The Summer Deal, Winter in Paradise, The Other Mrs., The Scent Keeper, The Last House Guest, & Daisy Jones and the Six on my … [Read more...]

hat | sunglasses | sunglasses chain | cover up I'm looking for new black barstools and I have credit to Wayfair, so I was going to check there first. Can you link a few you like? one | two | three | four are all very clean and simple barstools I want some cute and inexpensive sunglasses for Summer.. maybe some from Amazon. Can you link your favorite sunglasses for less? Yes! I have … [Read more...]

Alix- can you share your "healthified" strawberry shortcake recipe from Instagram stories on Father's Day? Here is the recipe and it was SO good (and easy) to make. I used this dairy free whip and topped with fresh strawberries. I will be making all summer long. I want to learn more about how to sync your workouts with your cycle.. I think I saw something on your stories about this. Can you … [Read more...]

Who are your favorite Peloton instructors for both cycling and then the strength training/running classes? Heather: I don't have the Peloton (yet! It comes in July!) but I have used one before at my gym and love Cody's classes so much! He is such a ray of light, positivity and HUMOR.. literally laugh the whole time. But I know Alix has tried so many other teachers and I can't wait to try her … [Read more...]

Alix- what are your thoughts on activated charcoal? Do you use it? Does it really help with bloating? I'm thinking about adding it to my routine. I cringe when I see people drinking charcoal...eeeekk! Put it ALL over your body if you want, but please don’t put it INSIDE your body. It’s touted as a way to “detox” but charcoal cannot identify good vs. bad internally and will strip good … [Read more...]

Can you link the firewater and lavender bitters you guys are using in drinks? The firewater has been such a fun addition to our margarita recipe to make it spicy! I was listening to a podcast and they were talking about adding grapefruit or lavender bitters to plain sparkling water to make a flavored soda and I was intrigued. I got the lavender bitters and it was a very subtle flavor, but … [Read more...]

Alix- what was the feedback you got on the whipped coffee? I want to try, but seems like a lot of work. Also can you link the recipe you used. This is the recipe I used that a friend sent me and swears by. My first experience did not go well and here's the feedback I got from Instagram friends:-The Via from Starbucks doesn't work-Decaf and larger instant coffee grounds work better-Hand mixer … [Read more...]

What's the difference between almond milk on the shelf and those in the fridge? I usually just get refrigerated ones. The difference is packaging. Shelf-stable cartons use Tetra Pak packaging technology that keep out light and air, locking in nutrients. There is not usually a difference in the ingredients or nutritional value. It's important to read the ingredients which ever you prefer and … [Read more...]

My question is for my husband so I understand this may not be in your wheel house. My husband has been using the same apricot face scrub (you know the one) since he was a blemish-ridden teenager. But I’ve read that these types of aggressive scrubs can do more harm than good since there are actual chunks of walnut shells in them! Is there a men’s facial scrub or cleanser that your husbands swear … [Read more...]