April 12, 2021 at 11:04AM Hi friends! Happy Monday to you! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. It felt great to be back home after a short but impactful mastermind trip to Austin. I’ll report back soon with more details from the trip, but it ended with me dropping
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My Favorite Beautycounter Products For Spring
April 08, 2021 at 11:01AM Today I’m sharing my 5 favorite Beautycounter products that not only protect my skin, but have me feeling more polished for Spring! It goes without saying that I adore Beautycounter’s skincare and makeup. The products are not only made with clean (rigorously tested) and safe
074: The KonMari Method and organizing tips with Lisa Tselebidis
April 07, 2021 at 11:27AM Hi friends! I’m so excited about today’s podcast interview because this is something that has changed my life and how I organize our house: the Konmari Method. I watched The Lifechanging Magic of Tidying Up on Netflix a couple of years ago, and just like
March 2021 reads
April 06, 2021 at 11:01AM Hi friends! Hope your morning is going well so far. We’re just hanging out this morning, and hoping to catch a hike and a swim later today. I can’t believe it’s already in the 90s here! For today’s post, I wanted to share the books
Chocolate eggs, caviar, and the bird man returns
April 05, 2021 at 11:33AM Hi friends! I hope you’re having a happy Monday and I hope that my friends who were celebrating Easter and Passover this weekend had a beautiful holiday. Our weekend was a whirlwind of family fun and amazing food. Saturday morning, P had a soccer game
Friday Faves
April 02, 2021 at 11:17AM Hi friends! Happy Friday and Happy Easter weekend to my friends who are celebrating. I hope you had a wonderful week. It’s been a busy one over here – things are rocking with BarreU and we have our live class tomorrow (let me know if
073: Repairing metabolic damage with Ashley Fillmore
March 31, 2021 at 05:28PM Hi friends! How’s the day going? I hope you’re having a wonderful morning so far. We’re jus hanging Today on the podcast, I’m chatting with Ashley Fillmore. She’s an online health coach and personal trainer and I love her balanced perspective on living a happier and
12-minute Barre Ab Burner to Work Your Core
March 30, 2021 at 11:25AM Sharing a short and sweet barre ab burner that you can do anywhere! All you need is a mat. Let’s set that core on firreeeeee. Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! How’s the week going so far? Today I have back-to-back podcast interviews and am going in
Friday Faves
March 26, 2021 at 04:07PM Hi hi! Happy weekend to ya! How was the week? It was a great one over here. P was on spring break and we had some fun little adventures together. Also, it was Liv’s first full week back at school! She’s SO happy to be
Our Go-To Easy Weeknight Dinners
March 25, 2021 at 04:00PM I’m sharing our go-to easy and healthy weeknight dinners that are on repeat in our house and the whole family loves! With a full schedule from sun up to sun down, I don’t have hours on end to spend in the kitchen when it comes
072: All about the DUTCH test with Ali Damron, LAc
March 24, 2021 at 03:46PM Hi friends! New podcast is up with my friend Ali Damron, all about the DUTCH test. The DUTCH test is a comprehensive hormone test that tests for so.many.different things, from sex and adrenal hormone amounts and how well your body is making and processing these
At-home TRX total body workout
March 23, 2021 at 10:25AM Sharing a TRX workout that you can do at home that will work your entire body! The TRX is an incredible piece of gym equipment that uses your own body weight as resistance. You can easily modify or progress the exercises by changing up how
How I became a (kinda) morning person
March 22, 2021 at 10:26AM Yes, it’s me. You’re still reading my blog and seeing words you’d probably never thought you’d see. Also, you may be new here and like, “Who cares?” but I tell ya, this is a big deal. My OG friends here (thank you!!) know that I’m
Friday Faves
March 19, 2021 at 10:01AM Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the rest of the week? It was a good one over here. Today is Liv’s spring break, so I’m thinking about taking the kiddos to Build-A-Bear. We haven’t gone in forever and I thought it would be a cute
071: Five fun things
March 18, 2021 at 10:21AM Hi friends! Happy Thursday! I hope you’re having a lovely week so far. I’m so excited so many of you are joining us for BarreU! If you haven’t joined in yet, grab your spot by entering your email address here. For today’s podcast episode, I’m
Join us for BarreU!
March 17, 2021 at 10:04AM Hi friends! Happy humpday and happy St. Patrick’s Day! The girls and I are making this cool rainbow cake and looking forward to listening to some traditional music (I’ll likely bust out my slip jig that appears once a year haha) and hanging out. For
Tuesday thoughts
March 16, 2021 at 10:00AM Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I’m sorry I was MIA yesterday. I rarely miss a Monday around here, but with filming all weekend, I was 100% in barre mode and didn’t have any time to write. This post is
Friday Faves
March 12, 2021 at 11:47AM Hi friends! Happy Friday! I hope you had a wonderful week. It’s been a good one over here. Both kids were at school, at the same time, for two whole days, so I’m calling it a huge win. Liv is so happy to see her
070: Podcast with the Pilot
March 11, 2021 at 11:09AM Hi friends! Happy Thursday! I hope you’re having a wonderful week. By popular request, the Pilot is back on the podcast today! SO many of you said you wanted to hear from him again, so we had fun recording another Q&A style episode together. Here
What is your vagus nerve and why should you care about it?
March 09, 2021 at 11:56AM The vagus nerve isn’t what you think it is. 😉 In this post, I’m breaking down the vagus nerve: how it’s tied to so many functions in your body and why you should show it a little love. Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! I hope your
5 Ingredients To Avoid In Your Beauty Products
March 08, 2021 at 05:24PM Interested in switching to safer products? In this post, I’m sharing 5 ingredients to avoid in your beauty products and why it matters for overall health. I’ll be honest, my journey to switching to safer personal care and beauty products began long after my health
Friday Faves
March 05, 2021 at 11:12AM Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? The Pilot is back from his trip and I’m looking forward to having a date night and also taking Liv to her first dance competition ever! They were canceled last year, but this year, they’re bringing
10 Healthy Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes
March 03, 2021 at 05:06PM Is your sweet tooth calling? I’ve rounded up 10 healthy gluten-free dessert recipes that will satisfy any craving. You all know it’s rare to have a day go by that I don’t treat myself to something sweet. I fill up on greens and protein, but
HigherDOSE Sauna Blanket Review
March 02, 2021 at 04:36PM Sharing my full review of the HigherDOSE sauna blanket and if I think it’s worth it. This post isn’t sponsored, but I use and love this thing SO MUCH. The company generously offered a discount code for you all if you’re interested in trying it!
February 2021 reads
March 01, 2021 at 11:03AM Hi hey hello! Happy Monday! How was the weekend? Ours was great. We had a little dinner date with Liv while P was at a friend’s house, and also went to the desert museum. I hope you had a fun and relaxing weekend, too. For
Friday Faves
February 26, 2021 at 11:50AM Hi friends! Happy Friday. I hope you had a wonderful week. It’s the kids’ Rodeo Break (it’s a Tucson thing!) so it’s been so nice having a break from virtual school and dance classes for the crew. It reminds me of the slower days of
069: Fitness competitions, body trends, and tips for health with Ron Jones
February 24, 2021 at 11:15AM Hi hi! Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re having a great week. Thank you so much for your feedback on yesterday’s HIIT and strength workout! Check it out here if ya missed it. Today I have an exciting episode of the podcast. I’m chatting with my
HIIT and Strength Workout Video (you can do at home)
February 23, 2021 at 11:45AM Sharing a HIIT and Strength workout video you can do at home. All you need is a pair of dumbbells to get an awesome total body and cardio workout. Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! Hope you’re having a lovely morning. I’m so excited that you guys
Meal Prep Blueprint FREE meal planning guide
February 22, 2021 at 11:19AM Sharing a free meal planning resource for ya! This meal prep blueprint is how I simplify and streamline meal planning to make sure we always have healthy staples on hand. Enter your email address here for your copy! Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope you
Friday Faves
February 19, 2021 at 04:09PM Hi friends! Happy Friday. I’m sending love to my friends in Texas and surrounding areas who have been affected by the extreme weather and storms. If you’re looking for ways to help, check out this post. Our week was pretty low-key. The Pilot made it