When I was younger, I was lactose intolerant and over time, I slowly grew out of it. I was super thankful for that as I felt I was being deprived of every kid’s beloved Kraft macaroni and cheese. However, once I could eat cheese again, I was obsessed with cheese; macaroni and cheese, cheese and crackers, pizza, grilled cheese, nachos with extra cheese, ice cream, bagels with cream…
I completely understand that getting back into fitness can be hard. Really hard! There can be a number of reasons why you had to put fitness on hold. Trust us, we know life happens and whatever the reason, know that you are not alone. I am currently going through this right now. I had been sick for over a week and not being able to work out. AHHHH…It’s…
Growing up is tough. I cherish the days of my youth when I didn’t have as many responsibilities as I do now: Work. Blogging. Fun. Don’t get me wrong, I love every minute of it but sometimes it gets hard to juggle everything all at once. Working out is a big part of my life. It gives me a safe place to go after a bad day or…
Sunday by far has to be my favorite day of the week. Why do you ask? Because Sunday is all about fun, brunching with your friends and loved ones while you overindulge on delicious food and mimosas. I mean Sunday fun-day is truly all about brunching. I have never been one to love breakfast because, for me, variety is a must. You can only do so much with…
Happy Monday! If you are like me, you are probably wondering where did the weekend go? It’s now early Monday morning and you are tired, and I mean beyond tired. All you can think about is COFFEE! Am I right? I mean if you’re like me, this is my first thought. Coffee is my absolute lifesaver to get me through days that I am dragging, and it tastes…
Here we go again, another Nor’easter is on its way. As I sit here dreaming about warmer temperatures (hopefully soon), I wanted to reflect back to a vacation I took in late December. In the past, my husband and I have stayed local for the holiday season. But last December was different. We needed a break from the cold and Nor’easters that the east coast is known for…
Recently, a few of my blogs have focused on time-saving tips. My three-part series on meal prep gave you tips on how to save time in the kitchen. I also blogged about my favorite workout called the 21-Day Fix and how it’s saved me hours and hours from the gym allowing me more time to focus on my work, my wonderful husband and, of course, my blog. But…
Photo Credit: Seed Phytonutrients website It’s time to go back to the basics. I’m taking about nontoxic, chemical-free hair, skin and body products. More specifically, the collection by Seed Phytonutrients. Not only are they obsessed with all things organic and natural, but they are leading the charge on eco-friendly packaging. But first, what are Phytonutrients? According to Helen Sanders, Chief Editor at HealthAmbition.com, her recent blog post “What are Phytonutrients”…
Let’s talk about something for a second…what’s for dinner? No, seriously; what’s for dinner? This is a question that haunts busy men and women daily, and 100% something we do not feel like doing when we get home from work, the gym or wherever. There are millions of different solutions out there, including ordering takeout, going out to eat and of course meal prepping. But for now, I…
21 days can be a long time. Long gone were the days of eating whatever was in front of me. No longer did I spend hours of time in the gym without seeing any positive results. But I stayed focused for the full 21 days and never slipped into any of my bad habits. To learn more about the 21 Day Fix, check out Part 2: Philly Fashion…
Wow! What an unbelievable Super Bowl. I am truly excited to be living in Philadelphia and witness the excitement. It seems as if the entire city was on Broad Street last night. Way to go Eagles! Now, I am sure many of you went a little overboard on eating yesterday. It’s time to get back on track with continuing our series on the importance of meal prep. This…
Hair by: Justin Littlefield Photo creation: ReBranded Designs February is here…where did January go? Most people associate February as the month of love (or the Super Bowl). It’s the time where we start seeing ads for flowers, jewelry and or chocolates. Right? I’ve never been a fan of the predictable gift giving of Valentine’s Day. If you Google “Valentine’s Gifts” you’re guaranteed to see the pages filled with…
For as long as I could remember, I never worried about taking care of my skin. I just chalked it up to being young and I didn’t think I needed to worry about starting a routine until I was older. Arizona born and raised, I was notorious for sunbathing outside without sunscreen. I would wear makeup all day and never wash my face. I didn’t look at brands…
Meal prep. There are so many ways to do it: chicken meal prep, budget-friendly meal prep, easy meal prep…the list goes on and on. Over the past seven months, I’ve lived a meal prep lifestyle. Honestly, there are good things about meal prep, and there are not so good things about meal prep. Coming home from a stressful day of work and grabbing an already prepared (healthy) meal…
Goals. We all have them and we do our best to achieve them. Whether they are set by ourselves or someone else, setting goals to give us something to work towards and focus on throughout the year. The best thing about setting goals is they help us to focus, work hard and hold ourselves accountable. One of my favorite methods of setting goals is using the S.M.A.R.T. criteria…
In my line of work, I have the luxury of attending a variety of events all around the world. And it’s definitely a fabulous perk that I am very thankful for. Not only am I experiencing different cultures and meeting fabulous people, but I also get to see how others plan to bring uniqueness to their events. Because, when you attend as many events as I do, you…