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Baby, It’s Cold Outside

It’s official….it’s cold! I wanted to do a quick round up of my favorite outerwear styles of the season from Nordstrom.com. Personally, I love longer coats that I can layer under easily. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we have perfected the art of layering as our weather can change suddenly throughout the day. It’s not…

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Holiday Style

With holiday parties in full effect, it’s so hard to decide on what to wear. I always look for styles that are festive but comfortable enough to still have fun. To add on to that, I am not shy around the holiday cookies, so what I feel comfortable in can change from day to day. While I love my…

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Believing Wellness Is A Lifestyle

For the past couple of years, I have been spending a lot of my focus on shifting the root of my motivation to self-love rather than self-loathing. I felt as though I had spent my life waiting to motivate myself to improve my health until I was fully disgusted with myself. While self-loathing does work as motivation…

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Your Go-To Sunscreen Mist When You’re On The Go

Happy Mid-November all! It’s hard to believe that the holidays are almost here!You all know by now that I am passionate about sun protection, sunscreen and skin health. I am always on the hunt for new and innovative products that help us easily incorporate sun protection into our routines. One of the most common questions that I…

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Top 5 Tips for Easy, Daily Sun Protection

If you’re anything like me, when someone tells me that I have to do something because it’s good for me, my brain immediately goes “ugh!…thanks for giving me another chore!” Adding sun protection activities into your routine can feel that. I get it!I was diagnosed with melanoma at 26 years old, and sun protection has been…

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Why I Love Sneakers

It’s no surprise that I love sneakers. I especially love sneakers that are comfortable, get me where I need to go, and look good doing it. I’ve tried many brands, but the brand of sneakers that have always fit my feet the best and most consistently is New Balance. I have 3 pairs in my closet right now…

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Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin

At this time of year, our focus on pumpkins is usually limited to jack-o-lanterns and Halloween candy. I’m happy to provide more information on why we should pay more attention to this amazing squash, and a few pumpkin recipes that I can’t wait to try!Pumpkins and pumpkin seeds contain potent antioxidants, and essential nutrients such…