This is the most instagrammable and delicious wine I have ever tasted - Sophie is a true genius! This is a woman-run and family-owned small business that I stumbled upon during quarantine, and I couldn't be happier to now be a part of their wine club. I’m always on the lookout for healthier options, and one of the best things about this wine is not only that it tastes great, but it’s also organic. The wine ships 3 times a year, so it feels pretty manageable - they ship in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Your first wine club shipment comes with one of each of their varietals so you can get a sense of what you like. So far, I have gotten 2 shipments and each package outdoes the last! Jeff and I cannot wait until we’re able to enjoy the many perks this club has to offer, like their mountaintop dinner parties and seasonal events. This wine club will put a smile on your face from the moment you get their beautifully-packaged delivery in the mail to that first sip!
We at SF ColorCollective use this brand for every single color service! Olaplex allows us to push the bleach to help lighten a client’s hair, while at the same time helping with the integrity of each client’s individual head of hair. Integrity of the hair as a colorist is always my main priority when formulating for my color services. There are several different steps in the Olaplex system that you can take home to help support what is done for you in our salon. My personal recommendation for at-home maintenance is the Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector, which is an at-home treatment that helps repair, strengthen and protect your colored hair.
We live right over Highway 92, so visiting this hotel is the perfect quick getaway for us. My husband made the mistake of spoiling me with overnights at beautiful hotels like this one very early on in our relationship, so now I have an attachment to them! Although most of the Ritz-Carltons we have stayed at are very family-friendly, this one doesn't have that same vibe. This location is definitely geared more towards adults, especially since there is no pool. That being said, it’s always an easy go-to when Mommy and Daddy need a night away. One of our favorite parts about this hotel is staying in the fire pit rooms on the ground level and listening to the beautiful bagpipes at sunset. Although some might be more drawn towards a room with an ocean view, there’s something unique about having your own private fire pit on your balcony. Nothing like sipping some Cab in the fresh, misty air of Half Moon Bay!
Okay, this right here has been such a life saver for me lately! For any of you mamas out there suffering through morning (or all-day) pregnancy-related sickness, you NEED this magic in your life. Fizzexlixir is an effervescent powder chock full of vitamins and minerals that naturally relieves nausea. They’re individually packaged, which helps busy mamas like myself get fast relief at the onset of that nauseous feeling. All you need to do is pour one of these packets into a water bottle, mix, and start sipping. I know it’s sometimes hard to get anything down when you have morning sickness, but mama if I can recommend anything to help you, THIS IS IT! It’s done wonders for me, and I seriously don’t know what I’d do without it.
Being a Northern California native, wine country has always been the perfect getaway for us - and with or without kids, I can say that we absolutely love this resort. Carneros makes it easy to really customize your trip based on who you’re traveling with and what you’re looking to do. Last time we visited, we took our 2-year-old son with us, and though Napa might not be the first place that pops in your mind when you think of a family vacay, I must say that this resort was absolutely the perfect spot for our little fam. From the in-room dining to the family-friendly pool and beautiful walking paths, you will enjoy this place from the minute you drive onto the property! Our son had such a fun weekend playing in the kiddie pool, perfectly located near the adult beverage station. While Mama sipped champagne, Daddy and Ryder had a blast splashing around for hours on end. We decided to stay on the property for dinner so that we could keep Ryder on his bedtime schedule. The rooms are super private and spacious, which is a huge plus! While Ryder was falling asleep, Jeff and I had in-room dining delivered to us on the patio. We turned on the fire pit and enjoyed the warm evening, all while drinking wine and watching a beautiful sunset! We have so many amazing memories from this trip and cannot wait to be guests at this beautiful resort again soon!
If you’re a busy mama always on the go like I am, or feeling like you don't have enough time, this purchase will most definitely help you out! Baby Brezza’s Formula Pro Advanced Baby Formula Dispenser is something we started using with our son after a month or so of hand-mixing formula at all hours of the night. When I first heard about this seemingly nice-to-have product, I didn't think it would be a completely necessary purchase. But let me tell you, when you are sleep-deprived parents of a newborn like we were, anything that could make life easier became a no-brainer. This magical product stores formula and water, and will mix all different sizes of bottles for you to multiple different temperatures. Another amazing thing about this product is that it’s compatible with all different types of formulas - from American to European powdered formulas, it does it all. I’d highly recommend this to any mama or mama-to-be!
This is an amazing spf 40 sunscreen primer with a dewy finish, so if you suffer from dull dry skin this will help! I use this product religiously in fact i always have a back up in my product closet just in case i run out! Because of the sheer dewy finish I can wear it alone for days that I go makeup free or under a full face of makeup for my glam days.
This is my holy grail dry shampoo and believe me I have tried them all. This one definitely is on the heavier side of the dry shampoos so it will leave your hair feeling a little gritty. It has one of the best product smells probably because of the collab with BYREDO mojave ghost. I typically will spray my dry shampoo in at night or before I put my shower cap on to give it time to let it soak up all those extra oils. give it a try you will NOT be disappointed in this recommendation!
Napa Valley Lodge We decided to take a last minute family baby moon over Easter weekend, and it was just lovely! Jeff and I wanted to do something special for our little Ryder before his sister came, and because of COVID, we didn't want to venture too far from home. We decided on a tried and true for us - Napa - and found a cute little hotel with a heated pool (a must with an active toddler) and a spa (a must for Mama). The Napa Valley Lodge is located in downtown Yountville, which is a perfect spot since it's walking distance to just about everything you need, from shops to restaurants. Upon check in, we were notified that there was a complimentary breakfast we could order, which was super convenient and helped us plan out our weekend. Let me just say it - traveling with a toddler is NOT the easiest, but it's nice for Mom and Dad to get a change of scenery. I think the best advice I can give anyone traveling with a toddler is to let go of any and all expectations because it will ruin your time away. I went into this weekend thinking of it more like a change of scenery and a nice little getaway vs. a relaxing vacation. No, your toddler isn't going to act perfect, and no, you aren't going to come out of the trip more rested. But, you will leave with a very full heart and tons of amazing memories! Whenever we travel with Ryder we like to make sure to "prep" him for the trip about a week or so in advance. This way, he has an idea of what's going on, which really seems to help our little guy transition with any changes we make. While planning a trip with him, we also take into account keeping him on his schedule and how important it is for him to sleep even when we are away. A lot of the time this means early morning activities, afternoon naps, and early bird dinners for us! Because of our hotel's awesome location, we were able to walk right across the street to a wonderful park to let Ryder get his energy out when he was getting bored with swimming. We also did lots of walking to and from the downtown area for our obligatory Bouchon Bakery stop, morning coffees, ice cream breaks, and dinners. Next time we visit Napa, Mama is looking forward to stopping at all the cute wine tasting rooms on our walks downtown, but until then this prego will stick to the sparkling water and Coca Cola classic!
since I haven’t hopped on the micro blade trend yet this product is helping give my unruly brows shape ,definition ,hold and color. It has a great barely there texture to it. Gives the perfect amount of color without looking to fake. This brow gel has a soft flexible hold almost like a pomade texture. I have been using it daily for almost a year now and never once has it flaked that’s a huge win in the eyebrow gel department!
As a hairdresser, you can assume that I’m pretty into trying out new hairstyles and trends. For all you beauties out there sick of a standard curling iron, this tool is for you. Aside from being burnt out on styling your hair the same way over and over, I’ve found that some people are just not into the amount of time and effort it takes to curl their hair. Enter the Mermade Pro Waver - this tool is extremely user-friendly and definitely leaves little room for error. Step 1 - spray your hair with your favorite heat protector (mine is the Oribe Invisible Defense Spray) Step 2 - change the heat setting based on your personal hair type. For those with more damaged or processed locks, my recommendation is keeping the heat under 300 degrees. For those with stronger locks, you can really pump up the heat - I personally have very curly and coarse hair and use this tool set at 450 degrees! Check out my Instagram highlights for a quick video on how I use this iron.
I couldn’t be more excited and blessed to soon be a mama to two sweet babes. As a full-time working mom of a toddler though, it hasn’t always been easy to find time for myself. That’s why I love the Hatch mama must-haves kit. Instead of spending countless hours searching for the best clean (and high-performing) pregnancy products, I was able to just order this kit and have it be my one-stop shop. It comes with the three products below: Belly Oil: This is super hydrating without that lingering oily feel that most belly oils have. Another plus is it has this light citrusy cream smell so won't overpower your senses in those first few months, but will keep your growing belly nice and hydrated. I love this oil so much that I’ve been using it all over my body, giving me the perfect pregnancy glow. Down, Girl: As a hairdresser, I spend long days standing on my feet, Sometimes my days will be as long as 11 hours, so you can imagine the pain I’m in when I get home. I love having this cooling cream in my arsenal, and the mint and ginger scent helps calm my mind. Nothing is worse than trying to fall asleep with swollen feet and throbbing legs, and just a small amount of this product will do the trick to soothe me right to sleep. Nipple + Lip: This multi-use balm is something that can be used on nipples, lips, and any other dry areas. I’m still only 20 weeks pregnant, so I can’t say I’ve reached for this too often just yet, but I know it’ll be great to have on hand postpartum. For now, this balm lives on my bedside table, and I apply a tiny bit to my lips before bed. I love that it’s not super sticky like a lot of lip balms tend to be.
One of the most common questions I get from my blonde clients is how to keep their color from looking brassy. You leave the salon and your color looks great for weeks, only to start slowly taking on that unwanted brassy hue. So why does blonde hair turn brassy in the first place? Blonde hair turns brassy because it's super porous from the coloring process. It basically soaks up any and everything it’s exposed to (think pollution, hard water, product build-up). Blonde hair can also get brassy after the toner from your salon wears off, which is one reason you probably don’t notice it happening right after your visit. The best way to keep your blonde locks in check is with a purple shampoo. The violet pigments in a purple shampoo will help keep the yellow at bay for any blonde or grey-haired beauty. There are so many purple shampoos on the market, but this one by Fanola is my favorite! It’s the closest I’ve been able to find to an in-salon toner - you just leave it on for up to 5 minutes in the shower (the blonder you are, the stronger the effects). Just be careful not to overuse it because the product is strong enough to add a purple tint to your hair.