I’ve been talking about Thrive Market for a while. After much deliberation, I finally pulled the trigger and joined. You guys have been asking me what my favorite foods are, what to buy from Thrive, if it’s worth it, etc. It’s amazing for foodies, whether you’re into healthy finds or clean junk food. So, is… Read More
One way I’ve managed to control my anxiety is by learning how to self-soothe. It might seem like a no-brainer but this was totally foreign to me! It’s one of the things I’ve learned on healing myself. Usually, I would fall into some other unhealthy habit… like eating my feelings, a few whiskeys, shopping… Read More
One of my fave things is being an accomplice to others while they’re playing hooky from work, taking a midday break for beauty if you will. No judgment here! I totally get it. The team you’re babysitting managing, your boss, the kids, and husband… life, basically. It’s a lotttttt. Sometimes a quick manicure doesn’t… Read More
…and we return to Italian beauty extravaganza part two: the facial After days of obsessive pharmacy shopping, where I picture my credit card screaming bloody murder at me for over swiping, there was one last stop: I had to experience a legit Italian facial. Had to, no excuses, no exceptions… 100% necessary. Choosing a… Read More
At the beginning of the year, I started a bunch of new habits. One part vanity project, two parts coming back from a Southern vacation where I overindulged in gravy, biscuits, and grits. Having a healthier diet became a new goal, cutting back on alcohol, and a subsequent obsession with trendy beauty supplements. When I say beauty… Read More
Have you ever felt emotionally crazy? Like you need a release but a good cry just isn’t doing it? You’re running out of options to calm your anxiety, ears to listen, the voice of reason just isn’t surfacing. A few months back I sure as hell felt that way, a constant nagging that would just… Read More
Lately, I’ve really been into soaking in the tub, which is 100% a new thing for me. Sharing a bathroom with your BF doesn’t exactly make for a tranquil setting, let alone clean. I mean he cleans his mountain bike in there! He’ll counter with my long hairs shedding like crazy but curly man hair… Read More
The concept of what you put in your body affecting how you feel and how your skin glows isn’t new. We’ve heard it before, you are what you eat. Eat crap and it shows on your skin. Blah, blah, blah. But how many of us actually practice consuming a clean, well-rounded diet? I really wasn’t,… Read More
Before a few weekends ago I may have been someone who scoffed at the idea of visiting Idaho. Because I’m inherently 12 at heart, U-daho and potatoes are the only connections I have to the state. Y’all. Idaho has this sweet spot up north called Coeur d’Alene and it is drop.dead.GORGEOUS. Lucky for us we… Read More
While in Asheville I took full advantage of the many spa and wellness offerings in town. One commonality among towns near an energy vortex: lots of alternative therapy options, and providers who are skilled at their craft. I was on a mission to relieve my TMJ that was becoming gnarly… in a very bad way.… Read More
