***This is a sponsored conversation brought to you by Manitoba Harvest. As always, all opinions are my own. Wow! Motherhood, what a trip right? The first few months postpartum are a whirlwind of exhaustion where the only thing you worry about is B-A-B-Y. Then one day your little one begins sleeping a little longer, you feel less like a zombie …
VICTORYYYYY!!! Guys, I finally live close enough to a Trader Joe’s that is not an inconvenience to make a weekly trip. Let’s be honest, if you are a Trader Joe’s fan you will drive far and wide to stock up on your favorite items. When we first moved to California we started to grocery shop at a small NorCal chain and …
My last post was all about the different types of Barre classes and today’s blog is all about how to be prepared. Most studios will have all the equipment you need, which may include: A yoga mat, weights, resistance bands, pilates balls or rings and THE BARRE. These are also things I keep on hand at home for a quickie …
Barre is one of the hottest fitness classes around. Why? Because it works you over from head to toe and it is always challenging. As a former professional dancer, Barre has been a major part of my fitness regimen, but regardless of what you may have heard, you do not need dance experience to fall in love with Barre. If …
This is the time of year where weight loss and diets kick off the year with the mindset of ” new year new you”. We see advertisements for everything from weight loss teas and before and after success stories and more often than not hop on a bandwagon that is not sustainable. So today, I wanted to share some tips …
***This is a sponsored conversation brought to you by Baptist Health South Florida. As always, all opinions are my own. I first learned about the Ketogenic Diet from a group of male models a few years ago. All they talked about was high protein and butter. Lot’s of butter. In my everyday life, I use butter, eat a little bacon …
Before CJ was born, I had time to cook every single night, and by cook, I mean 3-course meals with a variety of different ingredients. Many of you have tried my recipes and I always love when one of them becomes a household staple! I am not usually one to cook packaged ingredients, but as a new mother, I find …
This is a sponsored conversation brought to you by The Incredible Egg. As always, all opinions are my own. After having a baby, your entire world changes. Everyone tells you that it will, but until you go through it, you really cannot understand the magnitude of the change that is to occur. These little creatures rely on you for everything, …
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot and Glade®. As always, all opinions are my own. This holiday season is a bittersweet one for me because we have just moved three thousand miles away from our family and friends. We are in a new home and are finding ourselves both excited for what the new year is to bring …
When I was seven months pregnant and dealing with a huge lifestyle transition, my husband told me we had to possibly move to California. I remember feeling numb. After roughly ten years together, I was about to bring our first baby into the world. We finally had family in the state, I built a career in Miami and now I …
***This post has been sponsored by buybuy Baby. As always, all opinions are my own. When I was a little girl, I would love to go pick out my own toys for special occasions like my birthday. Going to Toys R’ Us was a family affair. It is where my parents purchased my first pair of rollerblades and picked up …
I cannot believe the time has come for us to move out of our home in Miami and start the process of heading west to the Bay Area. Honestly, the hardest part is behind us and in 20 days we will officially be California residents. During this time of transition, I am trying to keep my health and wellness on …
Last week I had the opportunity to sit down with Medical Oncologist Dr. Carcas, Breast cancer survivor Tamara Rodriguez and Baptist Health South Florida to discuss all things breast health and early detection. During our chat, I learned so many things from the effects of modifiable risk factors, the importance of early detection and how genetics plays a major role in …
As a blogger and new mom, I find myself slowly but surely figuring out our new normal as a family. It has been trying at times and although I feel pulled in different directions, I am focused on staying connected to the here and now as often as possible. Essentially, living life with mindfulness and intent. For me, social media …
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Signify. As always, all opinions are my own. Photos by Judy Walker Photography As a blogger, I spend the majority of my time in front of screens, and as the years go by, the length of time I spend on a computer or phone has increased tenfold. Lately, I feel more strain …
***Make sure to consult with your doctor before you try any of the advice below. I had a very low-risk pregnancy and exercised consistently leading up to pregnancy. All photos by Judy Walker Photography When I first got pregnant I immediately started to think about the delivery. I heard birth stories from every family, friend and stranger under the sun: the …
