Now that I’m on week 4 of Kayla Itsine’s BBG program, I thought I would do a Q&A since I get so many questions about the program. I did an Instagram Live about it a couple of weeks ago, but it was only saved for 24 hours. I hope this is helpful for anyone curious about the BBG program/Sweat app! What is BBG? BBG or “bikini body guide” is a ...
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Healthy Banana Bread + A Giveaway
Hello and happy Monday! Y'all know I don't like to cook -- but something I actually LOVE to do is bake, even though I'm the messiest baker ever. I kind of embrace it as part of the process and let the chaos flow. There's nothing greater than making kitchen counters sparkling clean again as you smell whatever's baking in the oven, am I ...
How to Be Happier on Social Media in 2018
As someone whose job involves a lot of social media strategy and participation, it may seem odd for me to write a post like this. But social media has such a strong presence in our day-to-day lives and there are both positives and negatives to that. Here are some quick and easy things you can do to be happier on social media this year! Un-follow ...
Three Ways to Express Gratitude & Spread Sunshine with Cuties
This post is sponsored by Cuties via Collectively. Thank you for supporting the brands that support my blog! When I think of Cuties, I get flooded with memories from my childhood growing up in Canada. I remember going to the grocery store every week during the holiday season and picking out a crate (or two) of Cuties to enjoy at home. They were ...
The Single Best Thing You Can Do To Be Happier with Dr. Allison Answers
Good morning! I'm thrilled to have a new blog post to share with you today by Dr. Allison from Dr. Allison Answers! Mental health is a critical topic and I feel privileged to have this platform to share ways in which you can enrich your life and deal with challenges. We are in this together -- and if you're struggling, know you're not ...
The BEST Workout Leggings (They’re Not the Brand You Think!)
Hello & happy Monday! I've been meaning to write this post forever and finally got around to it since I shot a new workout outfit this weekend. Before I start this post, let me preface it by saying that many of you know that my love for Lululemon ran deep. I even worked there over the holiday season in college. They were the be-all-end all for ...
Why Difficult Conversations are Important and 7 Quick Tips to Make Them Easier
Happy Tuesday! In my continued commitment to highlight mental health as a topic on my blog, I have Dr. Allison, licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Dr. Allison Answers, back on the blog today sharing some incredible advice on having difficult conversations. This advice can apply to your relationships at home, work or friendships and I ...
Friday Five
I cannot start this post without expressing my tremendous gratitude for your comments, feedback and support in my last 30-day sugar challenge post. Those personal posts can sometimes be difficult to write because I’m really putting my feelings out there --- but in the blogging/Instagram world, a dose of reality is very much needed. I always want ...
30-Day Sugar Detox Week 2: Confronting Unexpected Challenges
Easter has come and gone and even with Peeps, Cadbury Eggs and so much more surrounding me, I managed to make it through without cheating even once. I've been so proud of myself for the past 14 days, because I’ve really been committed to this challenge and it feels good to see that I can function without constantly eating sugar. This post ...
30-Day Sugar Challenge
(so sad I'm not local and couldn't join these pretty ladies for this shoot!) Deep breaths. I’m partnering with three of my fave bloggers this month (Jess from Happily Hughes, Laura from Walking in Memphis in High Heels and Heather from My Life Well Loved) for a 30-day sugar challenge so I can learn to reduce added sugar intake in my diet. I've ...