5.9 Friday Faves

May 9, 2025

Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? Liv has her last dance convention of the year, P has a couple of basketball games, and we’re getting ready for our European adventures. I.can’t.even.wait. I feel like I’ve been majorly slacking on everything and my goal is to record a bunch of podcast interviews before…

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all aboard the sneeze wagon

I’ve had horrible allergies for pretty much my entire life. In high school, I ended up taking Allegra, and it definitely made me more comfortable since we had a beloved cat (Britney Spears) that I would snuggle with endlessly. My dad has also always had horrible allergies, and I remember his weekly allergy shots when…

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If you're attending holiday parties this season, here are some ideas for hostess gifts! Something more fun and unique than the usual flower bouquet. fitnessista.com

2016 Holiday Gift Guide: for holiday hostesses

Hi friends! 2016 holiday gift guides are here! I LOVE putting these together to share on the blog each year, not only because I love shopping (heh heh) but I also love sharing gift ideas with friends during the holiday season. It’s so much fun to hear what you’re gifting and what’s on your wish…

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Fun things to do with kids in San Diego!

Fun things to do with kids (+ family-friendly restaurants) in San Diego

So the love letters to San Diego officially begin. Please indulge me as I take a trip down memory lane. As we get ready to head out, I wanted to share some more of our favorite things and places. There are a ton of fun things to do with kids in San Diego and since…

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Tips for managing anxiety during the stressful holiday season. fitnessista.com

Ways to ease anxiety during the busy holiday season

This post is sponsored by Rescue and includes a fun giveaway opportunity from me to you. As you guys know, I’ve struggled with anxiety on and off throughout my life. I’m an anxious person by nature (it comes with the Type A territory) and usually find myself two steps ahead, wondering about “what’s next?” Over…

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Crunchy almond butter truffles! Are you looking for a healthier but still delicious option for holiday cookies? These are a decadent holiday treat without added refined sugars. Crunchy almond butter truffles are coated with rich chocolate, and have an awesome crunch from puffed rice cereal. You need these in your life.

Crunchy almond butter truffles

Basically everything that’s good in the world. These little balls of chocolate perfection are free of added sugars, gluten-free, and contain the perfect amount of crunch. These would make awesome holiday gifts in cute little tins, or the perfect accompaniment to your holiday cookie assortment. Hi friends! How’s the morning going? I hope you had…

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