Wedding

Bridal Attendant….. yay or nay?

Does your venue offer a Bridal Attendant? If so, HELL YEAH! My venue was seriously remarkable. I’ve said it in vlogs, IG stories, and I’ll say it again, my venue made the wedding! All that planning and dollars we spent on outside vendors would not have mattered if the venue false promised OR perhaps didn’t care about the services they provide. Luckily, my venue has been owned for 30 years by a family who really cares about and loves what they do.    From the beautiful gardens to the white glove services provided  fairytale wedding, they are with you every …

Health

Love Yourself 2020

New Year, New You! If there is anything I’ve learned about in 2019 it was self care, self help, loving myself, and even dating myself! 2019 served lots of personal and professional challenges that caused me to seriously fight  with my self esteem. I questioned where my life was going and even lost a few friendships along the way.    In 2020 I plan to do more of this self healing and self loving, but this time with my new hubby! As a newlywed, I’d like to continue doing what I was doing but sharing that lifestyle with the hubs. …

Wedding

Wedding Tips + Advice

Hey guys! I recently planned my whole wedding with little to no help.  I am very humbled and proud to have pulled off a 200 guest wedding with minimal  headaches and zero hiccups on the day of!    My husband works in healthcare in a demanding position where he is busy around the clock and often brings work home with him. I knew wedding planning would be a huge project for us, but I quickly saw that I was going to have to take the lead on wedding planning.    I started with a wedding binder.  I didn’t get fussy …

Skin Care

FITGLOW | BEAUTY Sea Toning Mist

This brand is so clean and so fresh! The Sea Toning Mist contains aloe vera, botanical hyaluronic acid and seaweed extracts to give your skin the perfect amount of moisture, while plumping dehydrated cells and calming irritation. This product balances your skin’s natural pH and helps with red and irritated skin. Additionally, wildcrafted rose and willowbank reduce inflammation while keeping pores clear, and they increase the absorption of nutrient-rich serums and moisturizers.    To Use Spritz, Spray, + Repeat as needed! Post-cleansing, sets makeup and refreshes skin during the day… Perfect to cool skin post workout or simply for a …

Skin Care

Take it off! The Makeup Eraser

Consistent use of organic beauty products on my skin has made it glowing and healthy looking, giving me the confidence to wear makeup or not. One thing that I love about using non-toxic products is that my skin has cleared up so much that I can leave the house after only applying my favorite moisturizer! Even wearing makeup is now more enjoyable because my skin is healthier underneath it   Now that I get to choose when I wear makeup, I am much more picky about the products I use. The great news is that most ingredients in green beauty …

Health

Blue Detox aka Digital Detox

Ever feel guilty that you are constantly plugged in? Our smartphones have become like invisible shields against reality that cause us to be disconnected and less focused. I tried a digital detox and I hope  that sharing my experience will inspire others to do the same! I put my phone in a box and shutting out the digital world for a whole week. I noticed my energy level goes up, I felt more approachable and open to conversation with everyone around me. I even slept better and my anxiety improved because I wasn’t worried about checking emails.  I found I …

Green Makeup

FITGLOW BEAUTY Concealer +

UGH,… THE BEST CONCEALER EVER! CONCEAL treatment concealer gives you full coverage and takes your makeup routine to an entirely new level… did I say treatment? Yes, yes! This bad boy helps your troubled skin and helps treat any blemishes or redness you may be experiencing. Unlike most toxic non-green beauty products that cover and damage and clog pores. FitGlow Beauty has really impressed GBG!  Containing a blend of Phyto Elastin, Organic Green Tea, Vitamin K, and Licorice Root diminish the look of blemishes, pigmentation, leaving you with healthier stronger skin! Creamy, and non-oily– this concealer seriously helps transform dull, …

Food & Bev

Sippin’ Water from my Soma & BRK

Drinking water is undeniably a part of our everyday lives, or at least it should be. We need to drink plenty of water for our bodies and minds to function properly. Our bodies heavily rely on water to help with everything from flushing waste out of our bodies to regulating our body temperatures. Of course it also keeps us from  becoming dehydrated and even saves us from premature wrinkling! Of course we know water is good for us, but let’s talk about what we are drinking water out of. Think about your favorite bottled water. Research shows plastic can be …

Food & Bev Skin Care

Water + Beauty

To have healthy, glowing skin it is best to stay hydrated. Our skin is the body’s largest organ and it can not function at its best if it is not properly hydrated. Dehydration can lead to dry and flaky skin!  Drinking water provides benefits to our entire body – especially for our skin! It is important though to also help your skin in other ways and to ensure your skin is remaining hydrated.   Here are some ways to increase your skin’s hydration: After taking a bath or shower use a hydrating moisturizer immediately. This way, the skin can easily …

Food & Bev

Green Tea

Cup of tea? Yes, please! Iced green tea, hot green tea all the benefits with tea! According to a few studies,  tea drinkers are less likely to have cardiovascular disease some regularly tea drinkers black or green tea may be less likely to have heart attacks and strokes.Green tea is the healthiest beverage on the planet– care to learn why?  Green tea is filled with antioxidants and nutrients that have truly powerful effects on the body often can help with fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other impressive benefits. While studies are not always proven to work …