Ohhh hey! It’s been like a month or two since we have done a blog post! Life has just been so insanely busy for us both! Melissa and I are both Stay at home moms to entrepreneur husbands so that often translates to them working a ton! But we are back and are so excited to be here again! Thanks for always following along with us and giving us your love and support! We do appreciate it! I wanted to jump back into things and share my favorite things I’ve been loving this past month!

A Little Life Update

We recently moved in August, just down the street, but it still involved tons of purging, packing, organizing and unpacking! It’s been exhausting but also super fun! Our new house is super cute, has tons of natural light and we’ve been slowly starting to decorate it so stay tuned for more home decor posts!!

We also started homeschooling through a charter with my oldest daughter so it’s been fun, but also busy! We have soccer, Wild and Free nature groups and all kinds of fun field trips so it definitely keeps us busy!

And we went to Disneyland! It was so much fun! We enjoyed a week at our favorite place and it made our hearts so happy to see all of the Halloween decorations!

So that’s our little update! It’s been a busy but exciting season of life for us! A little break gave me some much needed time to get my creative juices flowing again!

My Favorite Things this Past Month

I wanted to share just a few of my favorite things I’ve been loving this past month! I always love when people share their faves because it gives me new ideas or products to try! So keep reading to see what I’ve been loving lately!

Books //

I try to make it an intention to read every day and sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn’t! This month I read two books and really loved them both!

The first book The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave was literally so good!! I even stayed up way past my bedtime two nights in a row to finish it! I don’t want to give too much away but it held my attention so well and was one of my fave books of the year!

The second book, Where the Grass Is Green and the Girls Are Pretty by Lauren Weisberger, bestselling author of Devil Wears Prada was a fun read! It’s about a college admission scandal, following your heart, and the reality of perfect lives! It was more of a fun read, but I really enjoyed it! I highly recommend both books!

Hair//

The next two things I’m loving are hair products! Since we live by the beach, we are constantly swimming in the oceans and pool! Our hair gets dry so we definitely have to keep it hydrated to prevent breakage!

I’ve been using the dae Monsoon Moisture Mask for the past few months and love it! It keeps my hair soft and silky! It also has clean ingredients, smells good and looks cute in my shower! I typically only wash my hair 2-3 times a week max so I just use a tiny bit of this every time and let it sit in my hair while I shave! My hair is definitely shinier and having less breakage!

My daughter’s have pretty wavy to curly hair, and my 5 year old has super long hair! It kept getting tangled and frizzy so I bought this leave in conditioner for curly hair by Verb and it works wonders! I just put a little in the hair after bath, brush through and let it air-dry! She gets perfect little waves with no frizz! It’s magic! I tried on my fine, straight hair and it was a little too heavy for me! So I highly recommend for wavy/straight hair!

Fitness//

With our move recently and a busy schedule it has been so hard to get consistent workouts in and I’ve been left feeling in a rut! I kept getting ads for Melissa Wood Health app so I decided to download and so the seven day free trial! I ending up loving it and now pay $9.99 a month for it!

The MWH Method is a series of slow controlled, low impact movements combining yoga and Pilates to sculpt long lean lines throughout the body. Her program offers pre and post natal workouts, beginner workouts and meditations and much more! I like that she has a schedule to follow so it keeps me on track and mixes it up! I’ve been following the schedule and then adding in an extra workout on days that I have time! It’s been so good and I feel refreshed after taking each class!

To add a little intensity to my workout when you for the challenge, I use these Bala bangles! I have them in 1lb and 2lb and love them! I also try to wear them while on walks! Such an added bonus!

Clothes//

I purchased a few things this month that I am loving! I’ve always been a big fan of one-shoulder looks and found this super cute top at revolve! It comes in quite a few colors and the material really surprised me! When I purchased I thought it was going to be a cotton t-shirt material, but it was actually a thicker polyester and spandex material! I like to wear it with my hair in a bun and some hoop earrings to give it that sexy peek of shoulder look!

I also love this ribbed workout sports bra and bottoms I got from Target recently! I’ve been wearing them non-stop and love the slate blue color! The ribbing is so cute and the high-waist super flattering! I paired it with this cute little open back shirt!

I’ve also been loving this billabong dress I got last month! You can wear it so many ways! I like to wear it with booties, a hat and a chunky cardigan! I’m wearing it with this little cardigan I picked up from Amazon and it’s such an easy and comfortable outfit! This outfit will definitely be a repeat and will probably be on my list of favorite things for a while! You can easily dress up or down!

And my last favorite clothing item this month was my Gap Cheeky High- Rise straight leg denim in black! I was actually going to order the Madewell Perfect Vintage denim in black because I love the fit, but I saw these on sale and figured I should give it a try! I’m so happy I did because I love them and got so many compliments on them! I wore them at Disneyland and they were so comfortable!! Highly-recommend! I would size down one size because they do stretch out as you wear them!

Randoms//

These PeapodMats Leakproof Mattress Pads! My oldest has been potty-trained for a few years now, but instill like to keep this mat over her mattress for extra protection! They are perfect for that potty-training time when you need some reassurance and accidents happen frequently!

I’ve also been loving line art recently!! I just purchased these prints from Etsy and they are so beautiful! These will go in my bathroom and were so inexpensive! You just buy the file, print at Office Depot/Staples and put in a frame! So easy and inexpensive!

Okay! If you made it this far, you are amazing!! Thank you! Hope you enjoyed reading and found some inspiration of books torneadnos things to try! These were just some of my favorite things this past month! Leave a comment below and let us know yours!

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Have an amazing week! You are loved, appreciated and beautiful!

Xoxoxo,

Kari

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Exercise is a big part of my life. It gives me energy and peace. I look forward to moving my body and have found that the days I skip a workout are more challenging for me.

If I’m not going to a group class (reformer Pilates is my all time favorite!), I prefer home workouts. And free home workout programs are even better

My daughter gets so excited when she sees me getting ready and even tries lots of the exercises. It’s nice to expose her to caring for her body at such a young age!

3 Free Home Workout Programs

To kick off my 3 favorite free home workout programs is…

#1 CHLOE TING

• She has so many free home workout programs that focus on the harder to tone/strengthen areas for us women! (e.g., thighs, abs, booty, etc.)
• She has a day to day plan for each program, with her YT links.
• All of the workouts that I’ve done have the bar that tells you how much percentage progress you’ve made in the workout and for me that’s motivating to see.
• Workout range in times, so you can choose which ones work with your schedule.
• I’ve been doing her hourglass program and my booty has gotten a tiny bit stronger haha
• Her personality is fun and I like her cute accent.

Check out her website here!

#2 WHITNEY SIMMONS

• While she does have a pay-for app, she provides tons of free workouts on her Instagram.
• On her IGTV she has full length workouts and I especially love the no jumping one since I have weak knees.
• She’s very upbeat and optimistic which really help get my mind in the mood for exercise.
• She also has really cute workout sets and I like how she uses music on her videos bc I need music to workout!

Check out here Instagram here!

#3 CARA LOREN

• Free home workout videos are sprinkled throughout her Instagram. She doesn’t have an official program.
• The equipment she uses can easily be substituted with things around your home but she uses pretty basic equipment
• Her workouts are intense! She makes them look super easy too!!
• She is a mom of 3 and is so so strong! So inspiring!
• Her workout clothes is super cute

Check out her Instagram here!

Whether you’re just starting a fitness journey or super active, I’m hoping one of these free home workout programs is new and fresh for you and helps you get closer to your fitness goals!

I think we can all agree that when you feel good about yourself, it’s easier to do hard/challenging things. Which is why I try to change into a workout set that hypes me up so I can push through the burn.

Fitness Gear Wishlist

My fitness gear wishlist is much longer ha but I condensed it to the items that I have been eyeing for quite some time! Get links to each item here!

• APL sneakers—they have great reviews and look super cute!! A major splurge and not sure I’ll ever be able to justify purchasing them!
• Free People Square Neck Crop Top—The ribbed fabric and the square neck did it for me! Obsessed.
• Blogilates dumbbell and yoga mat—doesn’t just looking at these items makes you want to workout?! I love the colors and look of them! And their price point is amazing!!!
• Lululemon Align Tank—all over the internet with great reviews. And since purple is my favorite color this lilac tank is calling my name!!
• Lululemon align yoggers—the comfort of wearing leggings but with a fresh silhouette! I saw a lady at Costco wearing them and they looked so great! Then a mom at the park had them paired with a boxy tee and I loved them! I’m seeing them everywhere so I think that’s a sign
• Zella 7/8 leggings—I ordered these a couple years ago during the Nordstrom’s sale but returned them bc they felt too thick. Everyone raves about them so I think it’s time to give them another try esp with this blue color and great price point!!
• Vuori Tank— I really like the high neck and design. And I’ve heard really great things of this California based brand!

Fitness Finds Under $30

I also wanted to share some budget friendly fitness finds under $30! Get links to each item here!

• Free People Sports Bras—I’m really into ribbed material and the quality of the fabric is so soft but thick.
• Free People Shorts—I like the boxer look to them and they come in several cute colors!
• Blogilates Equipment—the colors of the equipment really caught my eye. And so far reviews are great!
• Lululemon align dupes—The reviews rave the quality of these leggings! They come in many colors too.
• Mesh sports bra—the mesh detail is cute and there are so many positive reviews! Such a great price too!
• Knotted crop top—a fun spin to a standard workout top. The knot is a way to show a little but not so much skin.
• Active tank top—target tank that can be knotted or worn longer! Other fun colors available.
• Biker shorts—for the warmer days, these biker shorts are inexpensive and are a best seller.

Find Joy in Fitness

I believe that in order for us to get all the benefits of exercise we must find joy in fitness. Try different settings, classes, types of movement until you find one that bring you joy! Thanks for reading my post and hoping you find joy in your fitness journey!!

Also, if you didn’t have a chance to check out Kari’s blog on the Valentine’s Day toddler book guide, check it out here!

Much love, beautiful friends. —Melissa

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