I am confused about when to wash my face in the morning if I know I am going to workout. Do you do your AM routine before or after a workout? This is a great question because I wasn't sure what to do in this case either. After listening to a Dr. Dennis Gross podcast, I learned that if you know you're going to be working out during the day you shouldn't be applying all of your serums, lotions … [Read more...]

Where do you get the collagen water and creamer you shared on stories? I ordered a 4 pack of the collagen water from the Vital Proteins website and just got the Original flavor to test out. I really liked and was perfect after a workout. I've tried their beauty waters in the past and found them really clumpy when you mix them and honestly gross tasting. This water is MUCH better! The … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

I am thinking about (finally) putting my toddler in daycare and I need your recommendations. I want to know which program is best (full time vs. part time?) Alix: Since I'm home and Quinn still naps around 1pm a part time program works really well for us. She turned 2 last August (2-2.5 is the minimum age for a lot of the little "school" programs around us) and I had her signed up t start in … [Read more...]

Heather: Have you lost all of your baby weight and if not, what are you doing to slim down? OMGGGGODDDDDD no! I do know that I have about 17-20 lbs to go before I am back to my pre-baby weight but I am not focusing on the scale or a number.. because it doesn't matter. If my jeans and jackets fit, then I know I am back.. and they don't right now. I was in the best shape of my life one year ago … [Read more...]

What are the best sugar alternatives for diabetics? When it comes to managing diabetes it's a must to decrease sugar (glucose) intake in order to manage blood sugars. I wrote up a whole post here about sugar alternatives and reviewed the "pros" and "cons" of each so that might be a helpful post to review. Since the goal is to reduce sugar intake (doesn't matter the source of added sugar … [Read more...]

My little one is 21 months old and still cries when I put him in his crib and leave the room at night. He's sleep trained and does his 12 hours at night but always cries when I leave the room. Did you ever experience something similar? Heather here.. and YES, I continue to have experience with this! My son turns 2 this month and cries when I leave the room for both naps and bedtime and it's … [Read more...]