Weekend Reads

Weekend Reads

Hello from a snug pleather seat on the bus to Logan International Airport! I'm enroute to Charleston this weekend and despite my attempt to wrap up the week before leaving so I didn't…

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Figuring Out Your Life

File This One Under Self Help Books That Are Actually Tolerable

As part of my fave new morning ritual - reading for an hour before tackling the work day, I’m cruising through a lot of books on my shelf that have been collecting dust…

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Fitness

The Many Phases of Dana’s Personal Exercise Evolution

I didn’t start ‘working out’ until college. I played sports from fifth grade on so I never really had to exercise independently, as I know it today. I was always just sprinting around…

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Beauty

My New Favorite Natural Skincare Brand

A funny thing happens when you sit down to comb through your credit card statement in an effort to see where all your money’s been going. You recall the slightly cringe-worthy purchases you…

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Wellness

How To Create Healthy Habits That Actually Last: Part 2

In case you missed it last week, you might wanna check out How to Create Healthy Habits That Actually Last: Part One here. In that post I laid out why healthy habits can…

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Recipes

Simple Paleo Dinner Formula + How to Cook a Steak Perfectly Every Time

Let's talk about a simple paleo dinner formula. You see, dinner time in our house has been a rushed affair of late. Joel gets home around 7:30 pm and Foster goes to bed…

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Weekend Reads

Weekend Reads

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the fact that I'm writing this ONE FULL DAY EARLY which means nothing to you, probably, but to me it is simply astounding (and Dana too, probably,…

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Figuring Out Your LifeWellness

4 Phrases to Stop Using that Are Undermining Your Confidence

When’s the last time you used the phrase “just checking in…” or “I just think…” in an email? Monday? This morning? The last one you sent? Yeah, it’s pretty common among women. I…

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Fitness

The Best Black Leggings Ever

Ah, black leggings. The staple of our ever-growing athleisure collections. I’ve worn black leggings for everything from running a half marathon, to yoga teacher training, through the first trimester of pregnancy, to moving,…

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Beauty

Are Jade Rollers Worth It?

Alright, we’ve diving into jade rollers today. I finally caved and bought one. They really are beautiful aren’t they? But aside from being aesthetically pleasing, are they worth it? Do they actually work?…

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Wellness

How To Create Healthy Habits That Actually Last: Part 1

I was chatting with a friend on the telephone the other day and we somehow landed on exercise. Actually, we were discussing the Missing Richard Simmons podcast, which naturally segwayed to exercise (and…

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Recipes

10 Paleo Recipes to Get Pumped for Spring

I am consistently shocked at how happy I am when warmer weather arrives. I don’t really mind the cold or snow all that much, and yet when the coffee shops start serving cold…

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Weekend Reads

Weekend Reads

Hey gang, happy weekend. Dusting off my springy-ish heels (finally!) and making my way to Connecticut for a family bridal shower tomorrow. Wedding season snuck up on us huh? Here's a roundup of…

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Figuring Out Your LifeWellness

What Are You *Actually* Willing to Go Through to Get What You Want?

For a hot minute between graduating college and looking for a full time gig, I thought maybe I’d like to go to culinary school. In hindsight, this was likely about extending the time…

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Fitness

The Power of a Fitness Accountability Partner (+ BBG Post Baby)

Did you know that accountability partners greatly improve your chances of sticking to something? It’s true. The American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) did a study on accountability and found that you…

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Beauty

A Weird Natural Teeth Whitening Trick

When I began dipping my toes in the ocean that is holistic health, I spent many a weekend holed up in my New York City apartment experimenting with exotic superfoods and bizarre gadgets.…

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Wellness

What is Overfat? And How to Tell if You Are

Have you been hearing people toss this term “overfat” around lately? I have. It seems everyone from Hoda to Time Magazine are talking about it. Until recently though, I’d honestly never heard of…

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Recipes

Sesame Ginger Salmon Salad

I’ve talked about how rushed dinner time is in my house these days. Unfortunately, I don’t have a private chef and takeout in the ‘burbs is abysmal, so I’m forced to cook for…

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Weekend Reads

Weekend Reads

Hey, hi! Finally feels like Spring around here huh? I spent the week moving (yet again because this is my favorite pastime) and settling into a new apartment. Took a break from organizing…

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Figuring Out Your LifeWellness

I Tested 7 Ways to Get Creative Before Breakfast

I am admittedly not a morning person, a fact that has plagued me for years because I so deeply want to be. I relish the idea of waking up to an internal alarm…

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