I searched far and wide for gifts to fit a wide range of budgets and interests for those special people in your life (and to treat yo’ self, of course!). I hope this helps make the gift search a bit easier for you! This is Part 2: Gifts for him, gifts for book lovers, and gifts for cooks! …
Gift Guide 2021: Part 1 (Stocking Stuffers, Gifts For Her, and Gifts For Cozy Nights at Home)
It’s that time of year again! I always enjoy putting together these gift guides each year, finding fun and awesome must-have presents for the special people in your life (that includes you!). I searched far and wide for gifts to fit a wide range of budgets and interests. I hope this helps make the gift search a bit …
The Best Recovery Tools & Methods (And the Ones to Skip)
To get strong, lean, and fit, it’s not enough to bust your butt in your training and eat well. Recovery is just as important a factor. Training breaks down our muscle fibers, but it’s recovery that builds them back stronger so we can lift, run, move, and be more. And we can only go hard in the next …
2020 Gift Guide for Work-From-Home Warriors
Welcome back to my 4th installment of my 2020 gift guide! This one’s for all those hard-working peeps who work from home. Several of the items on this list are things that will make their working life a little easier. Now that’s the gift that keeps on giving! My picks for the WFH set: 1. …
2020 Gift Guide For Beauty Mavens
This is the 3rd installment of my 2020 gift guide series! Check out the others here: Fitness Fans and For the Guys. This one’s for the Beauty Junkies like myself. The ones who love trying new products and shades. The ones who love to experiment and express themselves in color and contour. Some may see this as a frivolous …
2020 Gift Guide For the Guys
I’m back with the second installment of my 2020 Gift Guide series! This time, the focus is on the guys. I consulted my own personal shopper who happens to be male, my husband Tom. He is the kind of guy who does a ton of research into the things he buys, spreadsheets and all. He’s very particular on the …
2020 Gift Guide For Fitness Fanatics
What a year it’s been, huh? 2020 has definitely felt like a never-ending shit show, and no one’s been immune to its challenges. The holiday season this year has extra special meaning, reminding of us everything that we have, the struggles we have overcome, and what really matters in the grand scheme of things. Whether you want to take …
Safer Sunscreen 101 and Mineral Sunscreen Reviews
Two million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer every year, with a small percentage of those having the very dangerous form of melanoma. I personally know several people who have been diagnosed and treated, which adds to my interest in addressing this important health issue. So, let’s talk about safer sunscreen and limiting damage from daily sun exposure. …
Better Beauty on a Budget: 5 Tips For Getting the Best Value on Clean Beauty
With everything that’s going on right now, we’re all watching our spending at least a little bit these days. It doesn’t feel wise to spend a ton of money on discretionary purchases. But many of us have extra time on our hands. Maybe you want to use this as an opportunity to make the clean swap and fit in …
Why I Switched to Safer Skincare and Beauty Products
I had never really paid much attention to the ingredients in my personal care products up until fairly recently. What mattered the most to me was finding products that worked for my aging (I’m 39 at the time of this writing), oily, acne-prone skin, not to mention, trying to spend as little as possible. When I started working with my …