I've had my share of facials over the years. By no means did I go regularly, but if there was ever a great deal or I received one as a gift, I'd definitely take advantage. This week, I was treated to my first ever HydraFacial, and boy oh boy was I impressed. In fact, it's the only facial I'll go for from now on. Check out my post to learn why...A Younger You MedSpa has two locations in Wisconsin: Burlington (where I am doing laser hair removal, more on that here), and Brookfield, which I had Read More
Laser Hair Removal Q&A
If you’re thinking about laser hair removal, if it works, if it hurts, if it’s worth the price, or other questions, this post is for you! I’m sharing all about my experience. LASER HAIR REMOVAL Q&A What is Laser Hair Removal? Laser hair removal reduces hair by using a laser light beam to target individual hair follicles. It damages them to inhibit future hair growth without damaging the surrounding skin. Since not all of your hair follicles develop at the same time, multiple sessions are Read More
Fave Food Find Lately: Zing Bars
I've always been on a quest to find a healthy snack for my whole family. Something nutritious without tons of sugar and clean ingredients. And of course, it has to taste good. I've tried several, and either the taste was off, it was too high in sugar or had poor nutritional info, or just didn't get the stamp of approval from the kiddos.Luckily, a few months ago, I came across a new bar that kicked all the others to the curb: Zing Bars.Zing Bars combine two essential elements of all the best Read More
Local Spotlight: Laser Hair Removal at A Younger You Medical Spa
For those of you who are local to SE Wisconsin/Northern Chicago burbs (or have ever been curious to try laser hair removal), this post is for you! This post is all about a local business that I checked out recently: A Younger You Medical Spa.They have locations in both Burlington, WI (where I visited) as well as another location in Brookfield, WI. Their Burlington location is right downtown and is in an old historic home and is just GORGEOUS. It doesn't have the clinical feel of a standard Read More
Summer Swim Lessons in Burlington, WI
I am so looking forward to summer...can't get here fast enough! I'm already seeing sign ups for camps and activities hit my inbox, so I thought I'd share a great local gem in Burlington, WI if you are in the SE Wisconsin/far Northern IL suburbs.Last year when we first moved, I signed up the boys for swim lessons at the Burlington Community Aquatic Center. Not only was this place immaculate (seriously, and we've been to several community pools in Lake County prior to this), but the prices Read More
My Fave 5 Lately
Most mornings, I don't have a ton of time to get ready for the day before I'm taking the kids to school. After my morning workouts, I grab a shower and do a quick "get ready" routine, because I know that if I take a few minutes to get ready for the day and not look like I rolled out of bed, it works wonders for my productivity. Here's my fave 5 items I reach for lately to help me feel put together getting out the door! Hat // Perfect for hiding unruly hair, and the fun cheetah print is a Read More
Everlane Perform 24/7 Leggings: A Week of Outfits
I've been a fan of Everlane for quite some time for their quality, ethically- made closet staples. I'd say my most loved item from them is their leggings (see posts where I styled them here.) They are well made, have stood the test of time (and laundering!) and are perfect for workouts or an everyday outfit with some layering pieces and accessories like simple gold earrings. I seriously opt for these nearly all the time when I workout-- they are my favorite!Recently, Everlane debuted a new Read More
2021 Favorite Things: Home
Happy Friday! I'm rounding out the week with my roundup of favorite things in terms of my home this past year. (And if you missed it, check out my other posts: eats & drinks and fitness.)1) KlearVue Cabinetry SystemWhen we moved this past summer, we knew one of the first projects we wanted to tackle was the mud room area. The footprint of the space was wonderful, but all it had was a single row of hooks on the wall, and we knew we needed more storage for backpacks, shoes, accessories, etc. Read More