HEATHER + ALIX

The Champagne Theory

Happy Hour

My skin is already so dry from the cold weather. Any tips to help with dry skin? Favorite moisturizer, etc? It first starts with water intake so make sure you’re getting at least 80 oz a day or more. Your skin will thank you. Secondly, a thick moisturizer that is part of your AM and PM routine. I use this one currently and love it. We’ve both also used and loved this line but it’s $$$. … [Read more...]

My Rules for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, so I figured I would share my Thanksgiving “rules” as a non-diet dietitian. In our Happy Hour post last week I linked a bunch of blog posts I have written over the years on Thanksgiving and holiday eating if you’re interested. Today I figured I would highlight my simple “rules” for this food focused holiday because it can be a tricky one for many with food anxiety. … [Read more...]

Happy Hour

I’m doing a secret Santa exchange with girlfriends and have a $50 budget. What do I get? This duo of Stanleys \\ My ride or die holiday candle (Alix just got me one and made me SO excited) \\ Viral Lip Oil \\ Charlotte Tilbury Glow Kit Can you link the white Amazon button down you had on in stories earlier this week? Just got this at the recommendation of my gf and got a size L. Medium … [Read more...]

How I’m Scaling Back on My Supplements + Top 4 Supplements I Recommend

I have a confession to make. I got carried away. Marketing got me and I didn’t do my research before jumping on a few trendy supplement bandwagons. I recently had a “what the heck” moment and took a look at all the supplements I was taking and subscriptions I was signed up for. I realized I wasn’t practicing what I preach which is….food first and is this there science back up these claims. … [Read more...]

Happy Hour

I’ll be hosting a baby shower soonish and I’m looking for recommendations for restaurants in the Seattle/Bellevue/Kirkland area. Thinking brunch/lunch for about 15-20 people. Have you hosted or attended any good ones in the area? Here are my recs: Como Kirkland, Encanto Kirkland, The Lakehouse Bellevue, Cantinetta Bellevue, Sandia Laurelhurst Any faux plant recommendations? Small size for … [Read more...]

Hormone Changes in Your Mid to Late 30’s You Should Know About

I don’t know about you guys women, but I don’t remember ever being taught about my menstrual cycle in any sort of detail. I didn’t learn about the different cycle phases, hormone changes, etc. I had one class in college about maternal and child nutrition and I remember memorizing some facts about our cycle, but I was young and naive and didn’t really think about how it applied to me, my body, … [Read more...]

October Favorites

H E A T H E R Castor Oil Mascara Tube Apparently castor oil for your eyelashes and brows has major benefits, specifically when it comes to growth so I bought this castor oil with a spoolie attached. It has two sides.. I use the spoolie on my brows to basically make them look like they’re laminated and I also use it on my lashes when I don’t want to wear mascara. I haven’t used it long … [Read more...]

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