Going camping in not exactly the most glamorous thing you can do, but it can be the best way to spend your weekend! With summer winding down and fall on its way, the weather will be perfect and is a welcome change from your nights binge-watching Netflix. When you go camping, it requires you to get down and dirty to brave the elements the best you can. That’s why you need to be prepared with all the camping essentials, so you can have the best camping weekend ever! Just because you’re roughing ... View the Post

Summer brings in sunshine, tanning, and beaches, but it also brings a nasty side to it: bugs. Yes, those annoying critters can ruin your good time and give your some itchy bites to go with it. While heading on over to your local CVS for bug repellent might be quick and easy, those sprays contain a lot of toxic chemicals that you don’t need in your body. Why bother with that when you can make your own bug repellent? For those who don’t think they’re crafty enough, don’t worry, this DIY recipe ... View the Post

Who doesn’t love a much-needed vacation? Warmer weather, no responsibilities, exotic food... we could all use some R&R. However, traveling can sometimes get the best of us. All the delicious food, drinking, and hours on the plane can leave us definitely out of our routine. Don’t let difficult traveling circumstances turn you into a slob. There are countless ways to maintain that fierce, fit, and fabulous you while traveling. Let’s take a look at nine ways to travel fit and in ... View the Post

Everyone from celebrities to nutritionists have been touting the benefits of adding butter to your morning cup of coffee. Yes, you read that right: people are actually adding butter to their java to make it (allegedly) healthier! Let’s back up and give you some background on this trend. Entrepreneur Dave Asprey was inspired to create butter or “bulletproof coffee” after sampling yak butter tea in Tibet. He makes his with unsalted, grass-fed butter and MCT (medium chain triglycerides) that are ... View the Post

It's finally summer and I don’t know about you, but the picnic and barbecue invites are already abounding. I’ve always favored bringing dessert because I enjoy baking... plus summer desserts always look pretty without a lot of fuss. The key to all the summer party madness is having a few, solid recipes up your sleeve. My favorite summer go-tos are cute desserts that incorporate fresh fruit. Let’s face it, as delicious as chocolate is, nobody wants to wolf down a triple chocolate cake when ... View the Post

Summer is arguably the best time of the year - no responsibilities (except remembering to put on sunscreen!), no school, and plenty of time to enjoy having fun in the sun. Whether you're at home or on an epic summer vacation, there are a few things that are sure to set the mood for hot days and warm nights. Here are some of my favorite things to kick off the season! 1. Voluspa Candles Nothing says ambiance like an amazing smelling candle. If you haven’t smelled Voluspa Candles, you are ... View the Post