Sharing lots of ideas for the tween girls you’re shopping for this holiday season! I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments, too. 

Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful week so far! We have dinner with the fam and are looking forward to a little Phoenix staycation this weekend. For today’s post, I’m sharing what I think is my favorite gift guide of the year: for tweens! While I have to admit that I do miss the Magnatiles and Melissa and Doug days, it is pretty fun shopping for tweens… even though many of them seem to have better taste than I do. 😉 Shopping for Liv and her friends is so fun right now, and I thought I’d share some of the popular gift requests if you have a tween girl on your holiday list.

As always, if you have any ideas or if you’d share your tween’s gift requests in the comments, that would be amazing!

2023 Holiday Gift Guide for tweens

New Stanley cup

Hatch light. This made a huge difference in my stress levels, so I got one for Liv last year, too. She prefers to have bird sounds wake her up instead of me lol.

Silk pillowcase

Nike platform sneakers

Makeup eraser set

initial pendant necklace

Laneige mini set

Clean beauty set

Skincare headband

Mini skincare fridge 

Aviator Nation hoodie. These are an amazing special occasion gift! I got them for the girls this year for Christmas since they’re always trying to *borrow* mine.

A Kindle

Sharing some of the best supplements for adrenal fatigue. 

In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, adrenal fatigue has become a familiar foe, silently affecting so many of us. The adrenal glands, small but mighty, play a crucial role in our response to stress. When they’re overtaxed, adrenal fatigue can set in, leaving us feeling depleted and overwhelmed. You can check out this post about adrenal fatigue here!

Today, I thought I’d chat a little about adrenal fatigued share some of my favorite supplements to support these essential glands. Please keep in mind that this post is not medical advice. Always chat with your medical professional or practitioner about the best supplements for YOU and how to implement them in your routine. I didn’t include any links in this post but two of my favorite places to buy supplements are NOW Foods (code is FITNESSISTA) and EquiLife (code FITNESSISTA10).

best supplements for adrenal fatigue

Understanding Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal fatigue is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms that arise when the adrenal glands can’t keep up with the demands of stress. Chronic stress, whether physical, emotional, or environmental, can lead to an overstimulation of the adrenal glands. Over time, this constant demand for stress hormones, such as cortisol, can result in fatigue, disrupted sleep, hormonal imbalances, and a compromised immune system.

The Best Supplements for Adrenal Fatigue

1. Vitamin B Complex:

Chronic stress depletes our B-vitamin reserves, essential for energy production and stress response. A comprehensive B-complex supplement supports adrenal function, aiding in the conversion of food into energy and promoting overall vitality.

2. Adaptogenic Herbs (e.g., Rhodiola Rosea, Ashwagandha):

Adaptogens are nature’s stress-busters. Rhodiola Rosea and Ashwagandha, in particular, help the body adapt to stressors, modulating the stress response and promoting a sense of calm. These herbs offer a harmonizing effect on the adrenal glands, helping to restore balance. I also like Schisandra and Reishi mushroom.

3. Vitamin C:

An antioxidant powerhouse, Vitamin C is crucial for adrenal health. It supports the production of cortisol and aids in the repair of tissues damaged by stress. Supplementing with Vitamin C can help replenish the adrenal glands and strengthen the immune system.

4. Magnesium:

Often referred to as the “relaxation mineral,” magnesium plays a vital role in muscle and nerve function. It helps ease tension and promotes relaxation, making it beneficial for those experiencing adrenal fatigue-induced anxiety and muscle tension. There are multiple types of magnesium; my favorite for relaxation and stress management is magnesium glycinate pa

This post is sponsored by my friends at NOW Foods. It’s one of my favorite places to shop for pantry essentials, supplements, pet care, and natural beauty. You can use my code FITNESSISTA for 20% sitewide here.

Hi friends! I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far! I’m popping in with an old-school style Day in the Life type post. There were quite a few requests for more posts like this in the annual survey (thank you for your help with this!), so here we go!

Morning

6:45am. My alarm goes off. If I have to take the kids to school, I have to wake up 15 minutes earlier to get dressed, but since the Pilot is doing drop-off, I get an extra 15 minutes. Bless it. I hadn’t worn my Oura ring for a while, so I had to reset it to factory settings, and I was excited to see my sleep and readiness score for the day.

I wake up the kids, head downstairs, and pack up lunches, backpacks, snacks, and sweaters. I make them oatmeal with peanut butter and berries for the road, they head off to school, and I get ready for a workout. While I’m getting dressed, I chug a giant green juice, eat a banana, and half a bar.

I also drink some ginger tea:

8:15 A challenging and fun pure barre Define class. This is a newer class option and it’s all strength-based. I love the mix of barre and traditional strength training moves.

9:30 back home and having the rest of my breakfast: two scrambled eggs and a smoothie with avocado, pumpkin seeds, frozen zucchini, cocoa powder, dates, protein powder, and almond milk.

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Hi friends! Happy Saturday! What are you up to this weekend? We’re spending time with some of our favorite friends: dinner and Botanical gardens, stocking stuffer event, Waitress the Musical, and then pasta making and dinner. I’d love to hear what you’re up to!

Some random pics from the week:

Before we get into Friday Faves, a couple of quick notes:

THANK YOU x1000000 to those of you who have filled out my annual survey. Your feedback is invaluable to me and it’s made me so excited to start working on 2024 content.

Sharing tips on how to take care of a fiddle leaf fig tree, how often to water it, how much water, how much sunlight, all of those important questions!

Meet Frida Kahlo. She’s our gorgeous fiddle leaf fig plant that greets everyone who walks into our home.

Frida receives SO many compliments both in real life and online, and I often get questions about how to take care of these tips for plants.

I hesitated to write this post because I used to be a notorious plant killer. Over the past handful of years, I’ve FINALLY found my groove, and while I feel pretty confident about my routine, I’m still scared to jinx anything.

I can’t help but fear that as SOON as I publish this post, Frida’s leaves start to recoil and burst into flames. But I’m going to go for it.

I hope you find some helpful tips here and my fellow fiddle leaf lovers, please share your top tips in the comments.

What Is A Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

A fiddle leaf fig plant is also called a Ficus lyrata. They are tropical trees that do extremely well outdoors in moderate and humid environments.

Over the past 10 years or so, they’ve surged in popularity. Fiddle leaf figs commonly grace magazine covers, Instagram, and Pinterest posts.

It is a beautiful houseplant that can add to the aesthetic appeal of your space and can be a stunning, architectural statement in your home. It makes a decor impact and is also notorious for being a challenging houseplant to keep alive.

In this post, I’m sharing tried and tested tips on how to take care of a fiddle-leaf fig tree, find time to repot it, and keep it looking lush, healthy, and thriving for a long time.

How To Take Care Of A Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

Proper Placement and Lighting Requirements

The key with fiddle leaf figs, tropical plants, and house plants is to find a place in your home where they’ll be happy. Usually, this is a north or south-facing window, where it can get lots of sunlight. These plants