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February 11, 2024

How To Get a Good Night of Sleep

I’ve made quite a few lifestyle changes over the last few years: reducing toxin exposure, improving nutrition, switching to low cortisol workouts, and reducing overall stress (to name a few.) But I think one of the best changes I have made has been prioritizing sleep. Sleep is incredibly important for our health both physically and mentally, and I have noticed improvements in almost every aspect of my life since I have started prioritizing sleep. My skin is brighter and clearer,...

September 22, 2022

30 Days of Fall Activities

It’s officially the first day of Fall 2022, and I’m super excited for this season! Bring on the pumpkin spice, the foliage, the cozy layers & reading by the fireplace 🙂 I just love this time of year! I put together a list of 30 fun activities to do this Fall you can find below – I’m planning to check them all off this year! I’m especially excited to try some new recipes, and brush up on my baking skills....

September 1, 2022

30 Self Care Ideas

We all know that self care is important, but a lot of times it’s easier said than done to make time for it. While zoning out doing my skin care routine this morning, an idea popped into my head: a “self care September” challenge. This month I am challenging myself to do one act of self care every single day, even if it’s something small like practicing affirmations. I’ve put together a list of 30 self care ideas that I...

March 8, 2022

Resort Review: Paradisus Los Cabos (Round 2)

A couple weeks ago my husband and I vacationed in Cabo and we stayed at the Paradisus Los Cabos, an all inclusive resort! This was actually our second time staying at this resort, and hence the “round 2” in the title, I wrote a review of the resort after our first trip back in 2018. You can check that out here! Obviously we loved it enough to stay here a second time, and it was even better than I remembered...

February 7, 2022

7 Dinner Recipes We’ve Been Loving Lately

photo via damndelicious.net Happy Monday, friends! If you follow along over on Instagram then you know Mondays are typically my food prep/planning days, and I thought it would be fun to bring that over onto the blog today! I love cooking, but I’ve been in a major food rut over the last few months. I get bored of cooking the same dinners week after week, so I’ve really been trying to branch out and find new recipes to try. Each...

January 17, 2022

15 At Home Date Night Ideas

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and a recent poll on my Instagram stories said that people wanted to see at-home date night ideas. Ask and you shall receive! I’ve put together a list of 15 fun and affordable date night ideas that are not only perfect for Valentine’s Day, but for any time you want to stay home for date night! 15 At Home Date Night Ideas Have a Fondue Night Fondue is fun, romantic, and feels fancy...

November 11, 2021

Holiday Bar Cart + Signature Drink

This post is in partnership with Christmas Tree Shops. As always, all opinions are my own. The Holidays are all about gathering with friends and family, and it’s my favorite time of the year to host! A bar cart is a must when it comes to entertaining, and it’s often a focal point of the room. I love styling our bar cart for each season, but I go all out for Christmas! I needed to stock up on some new...

October 26, 2021

Punta Cana Recap | Member’s Fest

If you follow along over on Instagram, I’m sure you’ve seen our latest trips to Punta Cana – we visited in August and then had the opportunity to return in October for Circle by Melia’s first annual Member’s Fest. It was a last minute trip, but I’m so glad we were able to make it! Member’s Fest is a week full of special events, activities, dinners, and parties for Circle Members, and it was SO much fun! I’ve shared a...

October 23, 2021

Maple Cider Bourbon Cocktail

My family LOVES bourbon. My parents have been collecting it for years, and got my husband started on collecting it too. We now have a full bar in our house for the bourbon collection, and although it’s nowhere close to my parents – it’s pretty impressive! I’ve never been a big liquor drinker, but I do enjoy visiting the distilleries and hunting down the “rare” bourbons for our collection. It’s a fun game! I wanted to come up with a...

December 30, 2020

Blackberry & Rosemary Champagne Cocktail

New Years Eve is tomorrow (crazy, right!?) and whether you’re going out or staying in, it’s always fun to celebrate the New Year with a festive drink… especially after this year! This is one of my favorite champagne drinks to make – it’s easy, delicious, and really pretty! Ingredients: Champagne of choice 1 cup fresh blackberries  1 cup water  1 cup sugar  Rosemary sprigs  Directions: Add water, sugar & blackberries to a pot. Stir to combine & boil for 15...