When I joined the business women's group here in Barrington, I met Anita of Rodina Botanicals. She's the modern herbalist who's created a local buzz with her clean skincare line. Anita's small-batch handmade products are made with local ingredients, including beeswax, herbs, and oils. After hearing her story, I knew she needed to be featu[...]
If 2020 has taught us anything, it's that we need to take care of ourselves. Today's holiday gift guide is chucked full of thoughtful self-care gift ideas. First and foremost, you'll want to head over to the fitness gift guide if you're looking for home gym equipment and workout gear. But if pampering is what you crave, you've hit the jac[...]
How amazing would it be if you could hop in your car right now and head off to a spa...slip into a terry cloth robe, done your favorite flip flops, and receive the most luxurious facial? Today I'm sharing some of my favorite skincare products. Not too long ago, I shared my AM skincare routine for women over 40, but now that we are spendin[...]
As a woman over 40, I've learned quickly all the things concerning my body have changed, especially my skin. Over the past few years, I've noticed a few significant changes: sagging skin, more fine lines, dry skin, and tired eyes. So much so that I've had to change up my entire skincare routine. To educate myself a bit more as to why this[...]
Self care — it's one of the last things on my mind. In fact, I'm struggling to even think of what my needs might be. The hustle of unemployment, being a mom and wife, the holidays, and all the noise from the media...well, let's just say life has taken my quiet time to an all-time low. This last week, I've especially felt like I w[...]
When people find out I'm in my early 40s, I'm always asked what I use on my skin. Well, I've been getting facials since my late 20s, and moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Yes, I've always been pretty much skin obsessed, but since I started a daily skincare routine and regular appointments with a dermatologist, my skin hasn't looked bett[...]
If you've ever seen the Sex and the City episode where Carrie slams Berger for mentioning a scrunchie in his novel Hurricane Pandora, then you will understand the reason for this post. She claims that no New Yorker in her right mind would ever wear one. The only acceptable occasion to wear a scrunchie is while washing your face. He[...]
Stress is real. Stress can be painful. When people find out I turned to acupuncture to help manage my stress levels they have a lot of questions. Why acupuncture? Does it hurt? Were you scared? How long does it take? Would you recommend it? Today I thought it might be interesting to share my first acupuncture session experience. A few[...]
April showers brought May flowers and June is right around the corner. Do you know what that means? Time to hit the beach. Dude, you live in Chicago, not on a beach. Ah, so many forget we have Lake Michigan, and North Avenue Beach is a great place to cool down and chill out during the hot summer months. Today I’m sharing with you my top[...]