I love Sundays. Mainly because I love a good brunch, but I love a good brunch with my Sunday paper. One of my favorite Sunday morning rituals is reading the New York Times Book Review. I’m a sucker for the musty, inky copy paper smell and I love the gothic font lettering. I enjoy what new books are being released out into the world and the challenge to tackle some
Read MoreEasy Sheet Masks for Mama “Me Time”
Life is pretty hectic lately. Our family has been on the road and in an out of airplanes, which for me means sad, dry, tired skin. As I’ve said before, I look for products that are naturally based. From household items to skincare, I think differently about what I buy with three kids under 6 touching everything I use around the house (sometimes that includes my beauty products). So when
Read MoreHear Us Roar: Reflections on the Women’s March
It’s been one year since the 2017 Women’s March. Last year following January 21, 2017, I could hear rumblings and tremors in the air for what felt like months. The earth felt like it was in the midst of an aftershock. Unlike a lot of causes where there is excitement followed by a lull, the Women’s March fueled and fanned a conflagration. It ignited voices, hearts, feelings, passions, and unity.
Read MoreLast Minute DIY Delectables
Christmas is here and we’re coming up close to crunch time. Behind on making desserts for a holiday party or creating edible gifts? It happens. There is a solution: homemade goodies. I turned to my friend Lindsey Johnson (peep her Insta, @ladyinthewildwest) who happens to be one of my favorite creative bakers, and enlisted her to help with some last minute delectables that you too can make at home. I love
Read MoreThe Skincare Must-Have for Your Christmas List
Skincare is important to me. Clean skin is non-negotiable, but so is time management. With three kids under six, I don’t have an hour to spend in front of the mirror applying creams and serums when I’m yelling at my tribe to brush their teeth. I use a good face cleanser and moisturizer, but, let’s face it, sometimes “clean skin” means grabbing a makeup wipe and crashing right into bed.
Read MoreSimple’s Transition to Solids by Nicole Tubiola
Hey Guys! Here’s Part Two of my dear friend Nicole Tubiola’s Guest Blog. We met during our WILDFIRE days, and she came to my rescue to help me transition Odette into the solid food phase. Nicole runs a company called Simple that prepares baby meals for busy mamas in their homes and leaves these meals in their freezers. She created this amazing video with instructions below on how to cook and
Read MoreGift List: My Winter Essentials In One Box
‘Tis the season! Which also means holiday shopping. I’m obsessed with finding just the right thing for just the right person, and the task is daunting. Over the years, I’ve found that picking out toys for my three children is relatively easy compared to shopping for my friends. What do you get the girls who have everything? Luckily I know a super cute one-stop-shop to end the struggle and save
Read MoreLESSONS IN GRATITUDE
I have to be honest, Thanksgiving is probably my least favorite of all the holidays. The prep work leading up to a dinner where we sit and gorge until I feel sick sounds like a nightmare. I get anxious thinking about timing a turkey just right and sautéing vegetables that will compliment the aroma of the wine. So unfortunately, I don’t have much insight or festive and colorful thanksgiving cheer.
Read MoreQ+A with McCall McPhearson About Going Gluten Free
When I was deciding to eliminate gluten from my diet for a week, I knew I needed some help. Aside from my doctor, I also reached out to my nutritionist who gave me an incredible insight into gluten and why a gluten-free diet could benefit my health. When I asked her about trying a week without gluten, she both encouraged and supported me in doing so, and stated that there
Read MoreMy Gluten Free Menu
Here is a menu I created for my family. I’m lucky enough to live in Austin, TX, home of the original Whole Foods, so, I’m lucky to have a grocery store with a ton of options. And because I live in a city, I have lot of great food sources. If you live in a place where it’s difficult to find some of these ingredients, I’ve found Thrive Market to be
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