Summer cookout season is officially here! Grilling out is a great way to get some fresh air, soak up the sunshine, and spend quality time with friends and family. Apart from making memories, one of the key aspects of a great cookout is the food. (We can’t lie, the menu really is the start of the show.)  We know that it can be super stressful to make sure everyone has something to eat. Especially if you’ve got vegetarian guests, but aren’t very familiar with plant-based cooking.  Don’t stress! We’ve got a roundup of vegetarian-friendly recipes that even the beginner can master (we pro ..read more

What is cycle syncing, and should we have been planning our workouts this way all along? Few things beat that post-workout feeling — sweaty, accomplished, empowered, and energized. But, have you ever had a workout where you felt dazed and sluggish the entire time? Have you ever stopped and considered where you might be in your menstrual cycle?  This is the basis behind Cycle Syncing®, a method created by Alisa Vitti, HHC, AADP, and functional nutrition and women’s hormone expert. The concept came to life in the early 2010s and has since gone viral on social media (“cycle syncing workouts ..read more

Super creamy Ube Protein Ice Cream made with the Ninja Creami. Dairy-free added sugar-free, and only three ingredients! I recently got my hands on a Ninja Creami (why did I wait so long?!), and I’ve used it almost every day since. If you haven’t made your way to CreamiTok yet, this little machine is famous for making the creamiest protein ice cream you’ll ever see. You can make “regular” ice cream too. The Creami has settings for ice cream, lite ice cream, smoothie bowls, gelato, milkshakes, sorbet, and more. But I highly recommend you make Ube Protein Ice Cream. I feel like I’ve used the wor ..read more

Every time we open up Tiktok or Instagram, we scroll past soft wellness girlies — women touting the trend toward slower fitness, which includes everything from hot girl walks to soft hiking to yin yoga to Pilates. But, no less than five minutes later, we’re hit with nearly the parallel opposite on our feed — muscle mommies. Think women (moms or childfree!) showing off their gains, lifting routines, and daily macro counts.  If you’re like us, this could leave you wondering…what’s the best option for me? Should I be slowing down my fitness routine or should I be hitting it hard at the gym a ..read more

The differences between Italian and American food culture that I experienced firsthand on my recent trip abroad. Image: Kristen Kubek Traveling is always an opportunity to try something new and exciting. It’s not only a time for relaxation or exploration, but a time to break from your daily routine. When I go somewhere new, I try to really dig deep and embrace local customs to get the most out of my trip.  This spring, I spent a week in Italy enjoying incredible art, culture, and (of course) food. When in Rome, I had to “do as the Romans do.” I tried all the local dishes and did my best ..read more

I feel like my favorite form of retail shopping is plants. Whenever we have people visiting my impulse is to run to the store and buy new houseplants. Anyone else?? So while I loved buying plants, keeping them alive was a whole other story. And let me tell you it showed, there was a whole side of my house that was a graveyard of fiddle leaf trees (and even succulents… I know ) that didn’t quite made it through the aftermath of my purchasing impulses. My lack of a green thumb meant a short-lived shot of dopamine before they died 2 weeks later from under or over-exposure to sunlight, or because ..read more

Our favorite Barbiecore looks for summer. There’s been a lot of buzz about Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Barbie movie. Between trailers and behind-the-scenes photos, fans are dying to know not only the movie’s plot, but also what iconic outfits the title character will showcase when the film is released this July. With over 35.3 billion views on TikTok, #Barbiecore showcases how the doll (and style icon) is inspiring some colorful, bold, and playful looks this fashion season. We’ve rounded up some everyday outfits for you to bring a little Barbiecore glamour to your wardrobe. Boss Babe Barbie ..read more

I have been waiting on the right moment to post this. I never like making a huge deal out of something that might die out eventually. But things are only getting worse in the world of copying. So, today is the day. I can’t take it anymore. And it’s not just an emotional thing – The anger has become a physical thing. A few weeks ago, something happened that has never happened to me before. After I took my late night shower, I stepped out and felt something on my leg. I ran my fingers against it and discovered a whole clump of hair just stuck to my back thigh. I’ve never had that much hair fall ..read more

Hey guys! Can you believe it’s already MAY?! Omg where did the last few months go? I always feel a little more energized when summer is on the horizon. I THRIVE in the sunshine and warmth. Having upcoming trips and events don’t hurt in the motivation game either So much to look forward to! If you’ve been taking it kind of easy with workouts during the winter like me, it’s okay! Sometimes we need to step back for a bit so we can jump back in, feeling refreshed and fully energized. Are you ready?! Let’s go! HELLO May Workout Calendar!! Whether you’ve crushed every monthly calendar so far ..read more

Swifties have been pretttty busy following all of the recent developments in the world of Taylor Swift. As proud Swifties ourselves, we’re feeling some serious 2010s nostalgia with the start of the highly coveted Eras Tour (if you have tickets, we’re jealous). Plus, it was recently announced that she split with long-time partner Joe Alwyn.  This calls for a new playlist While we hate how famous women’s dating history is such a big focus for magazines everywhere, we have to admit that Taylor Swift has an all-star lineup of celebrity exes… Which makes a song-battle playlist extra fun!  ..read more