| headband| sweater | slippers| Stockings are my favorite part of Christmas. Growing up we would always run downstairs and head straight for our stockings. My stocking would always be overflowing with all.the.things. My sister and I would dump them out first thing and sort through all the goodies Santa brought us ;) While this post is clearly not geared toward what you will be putting in … [Read more...]

|one|two|three|four|five|six|seven|eight|nine|ten| Happy Shopping! xx, A … [Read more...]

It's the day before the day. Thanksgiving week is upon us and whether you're staying home, hosting, or traveling you're likely going to be enjoying all the food tomorrow. A few weeks ago I wrote up my thoughts and tips for holiday eating, so check that out if you haven't yet. But what if even with all the best intentions the day got away from you and you over did it. No biggie...I'm sharing 8 … [Read more...]

| pullover | leggings | shoes | sunnies | If you go on the Starbucks website they have a whole section dedicated to "lightening up" your holiday drinks. Their advice is to order holiday drinks "skinny" which means nonfat milk and sugar-free syrups. I don't exactly agree with this recommendation. I have my own hacks to still enjoy a festive holiday drink from Starbucks without all the sugar … [Read more...]

Starbucks holiday cups are out so that officially means the holidays are in full swing. With that comes friendsgiving feasts, holiday parties, office treats, and other festive family functions. This can be an extremely stressful time of year for those trying to handle all of the holiday eats while staying on track with their health goals. I'm sharing 5 tips to help you navigate the the holiday … [Read more...]

Being a competitive athlete growing up has influenced how I think about fitness and exercise today. The harder and longer the workout the better. If I wasn't drenched in sweat and feeling like I was about to throw up then I didn't push myself hard enough. Having 4 knee surgeries in college and saying goodbye to my soccer career slowed me down a little bit, but I have continued to find ways to … [Read more...]

fleece hoodie | jeans (30% off!) | sneakers This is the first year Quinn has a good understanding of Halloween and will be SO excited to get all.the.candy! Yesterday we were at Target and she was whining and begging for us to buy the huge bags of candy. While trick-or-treating can be a fun family activity, trying to figure out how to talk to your kids about candy and monitoring their intake … [Read more...]

| puffer | leggings | shoes | sunnies | "Health or Hype" is a series I like to do every once in awhile to review current health trends and explain if I think they are truly rooted in health or just a lot of hype. I often get asked my thoughts on current health trends and there is so much misinformation saturating the wellness world right now, so I try my best to speak the truth ;) If there is … [Read more...]

Magnesium is all the rage right now and for good reason! It is my favorite mineral (yes I have a favorite mineral) and finally getting all the buzz it deserves. Magnesium can be a little tricky because it comes in different forms and there are a lot of supplements on the market right now. I thought I would break it all down for you here! What is Magnesium + Why Do We Need It? Magnesium … [Read more...]

After a busy summer and crazy September it feels like we are finally in a good groove around here. October feels like the perfect month to set a few health goals and get back on track before the chaos of the holidays are upon us. Therefore, I've created a 5 week health challenge to help motivate all of us! Each week there will be a new goal to focus on, but ideally you're building on top of the … [Read more...]