image from Google I am not one who is easily swayed to instantly love a book simply because it has gained incredible popularity. Harry Potter, Twilight and the Hunger Games were all collections that I came to enjoy after I chose to give them a chance and form my own opinion of them. Despite the […]

I had no idea that Urban Decay was going to be releasing a 3rd palette in their Naked series and was very excited to make this discovery soon after it was released. As much as I love makeup, I don’t necessarily keep up with the “latest and greatest” because that ends up just being too […]

  Most fitness fiends are familiar with Quest bars. They are high-protein bars that come in a variety of flavors including Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Coconut Cashew and Cinnamon Bun and contain 20 g of protein, around 18 g of fiber and little to no sugar. The bars are soft and somewhat chewy, but some […]

Let’s face it: Only in a perfect world does each person get their recommended number of fruit and vegetable servings every single day. You know that greens–broccoli, spinach, kale and the like, are good for you. It’s probably been drilled into your head so many times throughout your entire life that when you hear it or read […]

Personally, I’d say, “NEITHER!“ And yet…I was starting to think that these were the only options available for hand cream formulas. In the past, I was a major fan of the Ultimate Strength Hand Salve by Kiehl’s. It had awesome staying power and wasn’t too greasy. The problem? A full-size tube will cost you $22. […]

  One of the few things that I asked for on my birthday (which was last week) was a Fitbit One activity tracker. Ever since products like the Nike Fuel band, Jawbone Up and Fitbit Flex started to become a popular commodity among fitness fanatics, I have been secretly wishing to get one for myself. At around $100 […]

photo courtesy of Target.com As most ladies like myself probably know, one of the most annoying things that we have to deal with on a daily basis is doing our hair and makeup in a steamy, just-showered-in bathroom. Not only is the foggy mirror distorting our view of our (gorgeous, goddess-like) selves, the humidity and […]

The Quarterlife Upgrade is a collection of interviews that Christine Hassler conducted over the past week with a number of well-known experts in different areas such as financial, relationships and spiritual knowledge. The VIP list includes Gabby Bernstein, Kathryn Budig, Mat Boggs and many more insightful minds who openly share experiences and advice that are […]

The practice of meditation is not just for use in yoga class and/or monasteries anymore. It is becoming an everyday ritual practiced by busy moms, intense athletes and young professionals, too. Taking breaks to quiet your mind and focus can be beneficial not only for stress but for overall well-being. The thought of meditation can […]

image from argoteastore.com If you are a tea aficionado and live anywhere within a 20-mile radius of a Fresh Market, get in your car and drive there now. I have discovered what I can only describe as the best bottled iced tea that I have ever tasted. The first thing that drew me towards these teas were the beautifully […]