Wellness

Philly Fashion Blogger Talks Bikini Competition Preparation

April 2, 2018

Whenever I prepare for something important I have to get my mind right. If I’m not mentally in the right place, anything that follows can be a catastrophe. Mental preparedness brings forth more balance, consistency and the ability to do things with a clear head and a focused mind. One of my most memorable times of pushing my mental (and physical) self, was when I was preparing for…

Lifestyle• Wellness

Philly Fashion Blogger Favorite Alternatives to Dairy

March 26, 2018

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…

Lifestyle• Wellness

Getting Back into Fitness

March 22, 2018

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…

Lifestyle• Wellness

Philly Fashion Blogger Makes Time for Working Out

March 14, 2018

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…

Lifestyle• Wellness

Brunching in Philadelphia

March 7, 2018

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…

Lifestyle• Wellness

What Are We Putting in Our Coffee?

March 5, 2018

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…

Lifestyle• Wellness

Philly Fashion Blogger Says Getting Up At 5:00 a.m. is The New Black

February 26, 2018

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…

Wellness

Philly Fashion Blogger Takes on the Healthy Eats of Philadelphia

February 19, 2018

Philadelphia is known for a lot of great things: the birthplace of America, the home of the first zoo, Bradley Cooper and delicious food. In the past four years, I’ve had the opportunity to dine at some of the best restaurants Philly has to offer. Now, I’m no restaurant critic, and I’m not big on red meat pork or cheese, but like you, my loyal readers, I’m a…

Lifestyle• Wellness

Quick, Delicious Dinners with Hello Fresh

February 15, 2018

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…

Lifestyle• Wellness

The Importance of Meal Prep – Part 3: Philly Fashion Blogger Talks Results

February 8, 2018

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…

Wellness

Philly Blogger Favorite Healthy Drink: KOMbucha

February 7, 2018

Pineapple Peach, Raspberry Lemon, Tart Cherry, Ginger! No, I’m not talking about the colors of the rainbow or even your daily fruits; I’m talking about a healthy, feel-good drink called KOMbucha! Delicious, sparkling drinks with live probiotics and organic acids. We all like to feel good and this is honestly one of the best ways to do it, these drinks provide extreme gut health and are a yummy…

Lifestyle• Wellness

The Importance of Meal Prep – Part 2: Philly Fashion Blogger Embraces the Prep

February 5, 2018

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…

Beauty• Lifestyle• Wellness

Best Dermatologist in Philadelphia: Center City Dermatology

January 31, 2018

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…

Lifestyle• Wellness

The Importance of Meal Prep – Part 1: Philly Fashion Blogger Gets Real with Her Meals

January 29, 2018

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…

Lifestyle• Wellness

Competitor In The Mirror

January 11, 2018

Congratulations! You made it to the start of 2018! January is a great time of year for personal reflection and to bury all of the negative things that happened in 2017. It’s a new start for everyone! It’s also a great time to make a commitment to you. Get back in the gym. Focus on that promotion at work that you deserve. Work on communicating more with your…

Lifestyle• Wellness

Fitting Fitness into Your Schedule

December 28, 2017

It’s been a long day, you’re so tired and all you want to do is put your feet up, turn on the tube…or in my case, curl up with a book and glass of wine! As you are about to relax, a dreaded thought pops into your mind. THE GYM! I’m sure this happens quite a bit however, there is a way to fit fitness into your routine…

Older Posts

Newer Posts

insta