Mother’s Day is only one week away, so don’t waste time in securing a great gift! I’ve got you covered though, with some amazing gift ideas for any mom out there. Whether she’s a fashionista, a hostess, a beauty lover or an outdoor enthusiast, this roundup has a little something for everyone – don’t miss the additional present picks in the widget below! Turn on your JavaScript to view content The post MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS appeared first on Merritt Beck ..read more

I recently received a request for a “day in the life” post, which I don’t think I’ve ever actually done! I talked a bit about my everyday routine in a work-related blog post back in 2019, but a lot has changed since then. I now have a dog, a full-time employee, and a podcast! I figured it was a great time for a refresher. Let’s jump into it! Depending on what I have going on that day, I typically wake up between 6 or 6:30am. The first thing I do is throw on workout clothes, put in my contacts and brush my teeth, before taking my dog Reeses outside to potty. After that I get my breakfast start ..read more

The title of this post really is so true, isn’t it? Whether we’re talking about making healthy choices when it comes to the food you eat, establishing a morning routine that sets you up for a productive day, or reducing screen time before bed to improve your sleep, so much of what goes into a healthy lifestyle starts in your own house. All things considered, I’m a fairly healthy person and have a routine at home that keeps me that way. I make time to exercise daily, eat a lot of nutritious, whole foods, and get about eight or nine hours of sleep each night. But I, like everyone else, have my ..read more

In case you missed it on my Instagram stories or in last week’s podcast episode, I recently threw a big party at my house in celebration of my 35th birthday! I’m not usually big on birthdays, but have been eager to host something fun at my new house and wanted to give people a reason to dress up + party. My friend Katie gave me the idea for the theme, La Dolce Vita, at brunch in May, and that really got the wheels turning with ideas! In keeping with the theme, I had beautiful blue + white tablecloths, a limoncello signature cocktail, fresh white, green and yellow florals (with lemons!), and f ..read more

In addition to being in a fitness rut over the last year and a half, I’ve also been in a bit of a food rut throughout that time too. I fully blame the pandemic, current events and more for my stress eating and have definitely been comforting myself with food since this all began. It wasn’t until recently that I really reset my diet! I want to clarify that I’m not actually on a diet though. I just mean I’m trying to make healthier choices where I can, but letting myself indulge when it sounds/feels good to me. For awhile there I was letting myself eat pasta every night! And while that’s fine f ..read more

While I do occasionally buy new sets, I’m definitely a creature of habit and wear mostly black Lululemon items for my workouts. At the moment, this is my very favorite pair of leggings! They are SO freaking soft and comfortable, but they feature large side pockets for storing my phone and other little things on my walks with Reeses. As far as bras go, I mostly wear this one – I could probably buy the smaller size to make it a touch more supportive for my runs, but it doesn’t bother me. I love the high neckline and long line cut of it. Very flattering! I typically alternate between this tank a ..read more