Sharing a roundup of some the things I’m loving from Amazon for summer! Affiliate links are included below, which don’t impact purchase price, but enable me to earn a very small commission. Thank you so so much to those of you who shop through my links!

Summer is almost heeeeeeere. Thank the LORD lol. The kids have a week of school left, and I’m so ready for summer travels, slow mornings, evenings swimming, time with friends, and no homework. (Math used to be my strong suit but they changed the program this past year and now it hurts my brain.)

I thought I’d share a roundup of fave things for Summer! Please share some of your top picks in the comments section, too.

Amazon Summer Faves for 2024

Swim and beach:

The best hat! You can wear it with a bun and it rolls up to easily store in your suitcase.

The best beach and pool bag.

Our top sunscreen picks now that BC is gone: this spray, this spray, and this for face.

This shade tent. We used this for years when we lived in San Diego!

A fun beach game to pop in your suitcase.

These are a huge hit with kids.

Cute sunnies that are less than $20

Women’s swimsuits:

A one-piece with a ruffled neckline.

High-waist sporty set.

This one-piece comes in a ton of colors and has amazing reviews.

This high-waist two-piece with a flattering top.

One of my all-time fave classic coverups.

This crochet coverup is so pretty.

For the kiddos:

I get the kids Maaji suits every year. They’re reversable and last all summer.

These boy’s swim trunks have a ton of prints and look like decent quality for the price.

The girls LOVED this unicorn sprinkler when they were a little younger (though let’s be real, if I got another one, they’d totally play in it.)

A little bit of a hazard, but SO much fun.

Cloud slides for the beach and pool.

Waterproof Birks for summer.

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Sharing a review of the Somavedic device, how it works, and how we’re liking it so far. If you want to get your own, use this link and the code FITNESSISTA for 10% off. 

Hi friends! How’s the morning gong? I hope you had an amazing weekend. We celebrated Mother’s Day, and also had a lovely dinner with friends.

For today’s post, I wanted to share a review of something we’ve been using for the past few weeks: The Somavedic. TBH, I’d been eyeing one for years (I know that Dr. Cabral also uses one and I always like his recommendations), so I was so pumped when they offered to gift me one. It’s absolutely gorgeous and I’ve noticed a difference since we started using it.

I’m going to share a full review in today’s blog post, and if you’re interested in trying it, you can check it ouf here and use the code FITNESSISTA for 10% off.

Somavedic review + does it actually do anything?

In recent years, the Somavedic device has gained popularity in the realm of holistic wellness. But what exactly is Somavedic, and does it live up to the hype?

Today, I wanted to chat about what Somavedic is, how it works, and share some pros and cons now that we’ve been using it for a while.

What is Somavedic?

Somavedic is a device that emits subtle energy frequencies intended to harmonize the environment and counteract the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMFs), geopathic stress, and other environmental pollutants.

The device is designed to create a coherent field that supports the body’s natural ability to maintain balance and vitality. Every device is handmade and touched by 10 different people in the process. When I opened the box, I was surprised by how gorgeous it is.

How Does Somavedic Work?

Somavedic utilizes a combination of ancient knowledge and modern technology to achieve its effects. At its core, the device contains a mix of minerals, precious stones, and other natu

Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? Ours was a wild one, packed with events, but such is Maycember. We also had the great Beautycounter fallout, which was pretty mentally draining. I’m excited for the weekend and for the new week ahead.

I hope that my friends who are celebrating Mother’s Day enjoy a beautiful holiday this weekend! If Mother’s Day is a difficult time for you, I’m sending you a hug, and holding you in my heart. We’ll be Sunday brunching around here and then I want to spend the rest of the afternoon by the pool, margarita in hand.

It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below.

5.10 Friday Faves

Life:

Last weekend, Liv had her last dance compeition of the season, so we had another weekend in Phoenix. In between all of the dancing and costume changes, we had our usual takeout picnic and Friends marathon. It was perfection. She still has recital coming up in June, but I can’t believe how quickly competition season flew by!

Mother’s Day Tea at the kids’ school. This is something they do for the younger departments, but it ends in 2nd grade. It was our last year doing it together and it’s one of my favorite traditions of the year. They had a lovely spread of drinks and snacks, we did some crafts together, and the kids performed a poem and song for all of us. It was so beautiful and special.

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Sharing tips on how to eat for your menstrual cycle and how to change up your nutrition throughout the month!

Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? Things have been non-stop lately, and today is triple 1:1 appointments and prepping for Total Body Reset. If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t miss out!

For today’s post, I wanted to share a post from Mia all about how to change up your nutrition during your cycle. She asked me if I would be interested in a plan for my personal use, and I knew immediately that it would make an awesome blog topic. I shared a post here about how to change up your workouts during the month, and a podcast here about how productivity changes during your cycle.

Here are tons of tips on how to fuel your body as your hormone levels change throughout the 28 days of your menstrual cycle!

How to eat for your menstrual cycle

Week 1 Low Estrogen

Choose to eat low-carb during the week of your period.

*Remember, day 1 of your period is the first day of blood flow.

Follicular Phase– On follicular phase days, when you’re on your period, aim to focus on anti-inflammatory foods such as fatty fish like salmon and sardines or take a high-quality vitamin E capsule to help balance out inflammation from oils and seeds. More inflammation is common during this phase of the menstrual cycle, as you shed your uterine lining, and anti-inflammatory foods can help significantly. Also, look for iron-rich foods like red/dark meat, legumes and lentils. Try to pair these with vitamin C-filled foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables for maximum absorption and bioavailability. Be sure to include many magnesium-rich sources such as dark chocolate, almonds and pumpkin seeds.

Note from Gina: I wore a CGM the week I started my cycle and was SHOCKED to see how high my blood glucose levels were during that 5-day span. I had to eat lower carb to stay within a healthy zone, and felt so much better. I will absolutely be doing this going forward.

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Since Beautycounter made it’s announcement yesterday, we’re not quite sure when they’ll be back in action. I’m grateful for the experience but am parting ways with the company and looking forward to the next adventures. 

Hi friends!

I hope you’re having an amazing day so far! This week has been a wild one. We all had to re-audition for next year’s symphony season (got my spot but was super nervous!), it’s photo week at dance, Mother’s Day tea at school (one of my favorite events for the year), a charity event with Liv, and the usual dance/basketball/homework scramble, in between client calls and some other exciting things (one will be annouced tomorrow!).

So I’ve been running around like a chicken, and in between everything, Beautycounter dropped a bomb yesterday.

Here’s a copy of the email that I sent to my clients:

I hope that you’re having a wonderful week. Just wanted to pop in with a quick note and update about Beautycounter. I shared more on IG stories a couple of weeks ago, but our founder, Gregg Renfrew, bought the company back from the investment group Carlyle. They didn’t seem to align with Beautycounter’s mission, and the company had been in a bit of a rough spot for the past couple of years.

I took a step back to watch and see what was going to happen, and was really excited to hear that Gregg was back at the forefront of the company. We launched the fragrance line – I loooooved it!! – and it felt like momentum was building.

Needless to say, I was surprised to hear the news that the website was going down in April with the transfer of the business. It didn’t seem like a good sign to me, but I remained cautiously optimistic. They’ve encountered some hurdles along the way that have delayed the re-opening of the website. They originally stated it would be up May 1, but it wasn’t ready to go. The latest news today is that they think that it will be back in Q4… just in time for the holidays.

I’ve been a huge fan of Beautycounter and their mission for many years. I originally joined 9 years ago – when P was a tiny baby. I think that clean beauty and skincare should be accessible to everyone, and I’m really proud of the products I’ve shared and the legislation they’ve passed for safer beauty. I’m grateful for the incredible women who have been on my team — at one point there were over 100 of us! It was genuinely a “women supporting other women” vibe and I am here.for.that.

I’m also beyond thankful to all of YOU. Thank you for trusting me with skincare recommendations, for enjoying these amazing products, and for directly helping to support our family. For many years, BC was a significant part of my income, and I feel grateful every day for my *jobs* and the ability to connect with all my virtual BFFs online 🙂

I can recognize that things have changed with the company, and that it’s time to move on. I’ve expanded my clean skincare and beauty horizons over the past couple