If you've been reading this blog for the past year or so, then you've probably heard me mention Rodan + Fields! I've been an independent skincare consultant for R+F for over a year. I honestly feel like I have the best skin I've ever had...and I just turned 27! I'm so grateful to be using products in my 20s that will help prevent signs of aging as I get older. Now days, I wear less makeup than before -- I used to feel I had to put on a ton of concealer and powder, and it's nice not to … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Gender Reveal Party (+ a free invite download!)
We found out a few weeks ago that we are having a baby GIRL!! The day we found out was one of the most fun days of our life so far. Deciding TO Have a Gender Reveal Party: I had been on the fence about whether or not to have a gender reveal party, or if Bjorn and I should just find out the news ourselves at the doctor's office. Initially, I thought I'd decided not to have a reveal party, but as time went on, I kept thinking how special it would be to find out with family members … [Read more...]
How to Have a Simple At-Home Spa Day (+ an eye cream giveaway!)
Spa days are something beloved to many people, but they can be quite expensive! Shortly before I got married, I got my hair cut and highlighted, and the day before our wedding I got a massage, a manicure, and a pedicure. It was quite the experience - and price point - to get all of those things taken care of in so short a time span! ** Just so you know, I really don't do things like that at all! More on that later -- but I just wanted to say that these treatments were special since … [Read more...]
Holiday Appetizers We’re Eyeing (+ a Couple Tried-and-True Recipes!)
I hope you all had a fun Thanksgiving! It was a much-needed break for us, full of that festive combo of family, food, and relaxation. Bjorn and I enjoyed Thanksgiving with his family on Thursday, and then we hosted some members of my family at our place on Friday! It was our first time hosting for an actual holiday, and it ended up being a big success! Even the turkey turned out! :) It was our first time roasting a turkey so I was a little nervous, but Bjorn really did a lot of the work … [Read more...]
