Last year as I was preparing for our annual family photoshoot, my husband looked at me and said, “I feel like this is the worst day of the year.” My thoughts started spiraling. Is this process that chaotic? Is it truly that unbearable? Is this even worth it? At that moment my outlook changed, and […]
Summer is here and it’s officially vacation season! Jonny and I are in countdown mode until we take off for our anniversary vacation, so I am in full preparation mode to look and feel my best while we are away celebrating together. Whether that looks like a family “trip” with all 500 of your kids […]
When a new product drops from Beautycounter, I always get messages from clients asking what I think of it…really. They know that while I’m a fan of Beautycounter’s mission and their products (hello, I work with them!), I’m also not going to push a product unless I believe in it and use it myself. In […]
When a new product drops from Beautycounter, I always get messages from clients asking what I think of it…really. They know that while I’m a fan of Beautycounter’s mission and their products (hello, I work with them!), I’m also not going to push a product unless I believe in it and use it myself. In […]
Using the Beautycounter Good Glitz Duo from our exclusive holiday line, I created this Halo Eye Makeup look. This step-by-step tutorial guides you as you prep your eye shadow for that Christmas party you’ve got coming up! It’s perfect for your upcoming Holiday Festivities or just a step up from your daily look to help […]
Using the Beautycounter Good Glitz Duo from our exclusive holiday line, I created this Halo Eye Makeup look. This step-by-step tutorial guides you as you prep your eye shadow for that Christmas party you’ve got coming up! It’s perfect for your upcoming Holiday Festivities or just a step up from your daily look to help […]
Maybe you feel like a self-care rookie…or you’re a luxe products fan but you don’t always feel confident about how to use the products. After 13 years in the Hair and Makeup Industry and 5 years as a Beautycounter Consultant, I’ve found that the biggest hurdle for women is that exact feeling—they don’t know the […]
It’s officially November and while some of you are normally on top of your Christmas shopping game this month, some of us (yes, yours truly), usually wait until Black Friday to start checking off our lists. But with the supply chain issues— you can literally see the ships waiting off the coast of LA— I […]
It’s officially November and while some of you are normally on top of your Christmas shopping game this month, some of us (yes, yours truly), usually wait until Black Friday to start checking off our lists. But with the supply chain issues— you can literally see the ships waiting off the coast of LA— I […]
Last week I was chatting with a friend at girls night and, in total 30-something women fashion, this friend started sharing her latest clean makeup finds with me. Yes, I know women my age are always talking about the new healthy creamer they tried or the moisturizer that they’re obsessed with, but this conversation was […]
Last week I was chatting with a friend at girls night and, in total 30-something women fashion, this friend started sharing her latest clean makeup finds with me. Yes, I know women my age are always talking about the new healthy creamer they tried or the moisturizer that they’re obsessed with, but this conversation was […]
The question I got asked this week was, “Is she deaf?” As a mom of a daughter with special needs, I’m used to answering questions people have—or reading peoples’ faces when they have questions but are too uncomfortable to ask. This was the first time I had been asked this particular question, but when I […]
The question I got asked this week was, “Is she deaf?” As a mom of a daughter with special needs, I’m used to answering questions people have—or reading peoples’ faces when they have questions but are too uncomfortable to ask. This was the first time I had been asked this particular question, but when I […]
All right brides. I see you over there, Pinning all the things and bookmarking pictures you want to show your photographer. Meanwhile you’re negotiating your guest list like you’re defending a bill in Congress, sending cute packages to your bridesmaids, and trying to fit in a date night with your fiancé that doesn’t include wedding […]
If you live here in California, you are well aware of the fires throughout the state. This isn’t new; it happens around this time every year. Hello fire season. When it comes up in conversation that my husband is a fireman, without a doubt whoever I am talking with (or whoever my husband is talking […]
If you live here in California, you are well aware of the fires throughout the state. This isn’t new; it happens around this time every year. Hello fire season. When it comes up in conversation that my husband is a fireman, without a doubt whoever I am talking with (or whoever my husband is talking […]
With the start of the new school year, there are a couple of things weighing heavy on my mind and one of them is the topic of disability inclusion. As a mom of a special needs daughter, this is something I manage almost daily as we interact with typically-developing kiddos and their families, but it […]
If you have followed along our journey, the whole reason I write about clean living is because of the transformation I’ve seen in our daughter Jaxlee. (More about her story here!). Because the special needs community, especially all my other special needs mama’s, have made such a huge impact on me, I wanted to share […]
I have officially hit the wonderful 4 month hair loss postpartum stage. The other day I could literally hear my hair strands ping-ing out of my scalp. I shed a tear on behalf of every single strand. Although there are many beautiful moments in motherhood, I wouldn’t count this as one of them. And if […]
I have officially hit the wonderful 4 month hair loss postpartum stage. The other day I could literally hear my hair strands ping-ing out of my scalp. I shed a tear on behalf of every single strand. Although there are many beautiful moments in motherhood, I wouldn’t count this as one of them. And if […]
July marks a huge milestone for me: five years ago I started my Beautycounter business. (Want to read my 4 year anniversary blog post? → Click here!) After receiving some Beautycounter samples in the mail from a college friend, and learning all about the toxins I was putting on my body– and my baby girl– […]
As a first time mom of a daughter with Cerebral Palsy, I didn’t spend much time at playdates with other kids Jaxlee’s age. I preferred to hang out with my friends who didn’t have kids or friends whose kids were significantly older than mine. Looking back, I realize this was an act of protection and […]
While I wouldn’t consider myself a tom-boy, I grew up playing sports, riding bikes outside with the neighbor kids, and taking dance classes just like a lot of my peers. When I pictured myself raising kids, I pictured the same things for them. After I had my first baby, the visions of these childhood activities […]
If you are in the wedding industry, 2020 was likely not your best year of business. In fact, MOST service-based business struggled this year as a result of the restrictions and shutdowns. Loss of business means loss of income, which is just about as stressful as it gets. As a professional hair and makeup, I […]
This last November, I sold $15,000 worth of Beautycounter products. In one month. For some Consultants, that’s how much they sell every month. For others, it’s a number that seems outrageous– like did you work around the clock?? Let me tell you the secret– and it’s not some magic potion I have. Not at all. […]
This last November, I sold $15,000 worth of Beautycounter products. In one month. For some Consultants, that’s how much they sell every month. For others, it’s a number that seems outrageous– like did you work around the clock?? Let me tell you the secret– and it’s not some magic potion I have. Not at all. […]
As an Enneagram 3, I thrive off of making New Year’s resolutions, vision boards, goal setting… whatever you want to call it. I love setting goals and working throughout the year to achieve them. And man, when I do achieve a goal or a dream, it feels amazing. (Read more about my highlights from 2020 […]
I was supposed to have an office. Yep, when we moved into our house, I was going to have this gorgeous boho-themed office where I was going to move mountains and handle client work for hours, and then shimmy back into the living room to play with the girls and get dinner prepped. Ahhhh, wouldn’t […]
I was supposed to have an office. Yep, when we moved into our house, I was going to have this gorgeous boho-themed office where I was going to move mountains and handle client work for hours, and then shimmy back into the living room to play with the girls and get dinner prepped. Ahhhh, wouldn’t […]
Maybe you’ve already got your Christmas gift list organized, or maybe you’re waiting until Black Friday. But wherever you’re at on the spectrum of last minute shopper to Mrs. Clause herself, this gift guide is FOR YOU! And if you want to make sure you’re not disappointed come December 25th, just copy and paste the […]
Maybe you’ve already got your Christmas gift list organized, or maybe you’re waiting until Black Friday. But wherever you’re at on the spectrum of last minute shopper to Mrs. Clause herself, this gift guide is FOR YOU! And if you want to make sure you’re not disappointed come December 25th, just copy and paste the […]
When I held my second child in my arms for the first time, I experienced something new. Feeling her nurse, spending our first night together, and taking her home with me from the hospital felt like small miracles over and over again. It was a deep reflection of God’s grace, and I’m so grateful that […]
If you’re new to Beautycounter or need a refresher on basic skincare and makeup, then it’s helpful to wrap your head around two VERY popular products: Dew Skin Moisturizer and Twin Skin Foundation. They can be used separate or together, but these two clean beauty products pack a punch, both for your look AND your […]
If you’re new to Beautycounter or need a refresher on basic skincare and makeup, then it’s helpful to wrap your head around two VERY popular products: Dew Skin Moisturizer and Twin Skin Foundation. They can be used separate or together, but these two clean beauty products pack a punch, both for your look AND your […]