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My Korean Head Spa experience

My Korean Head Spa experience Sharing the details on my Korean head spa experience and why it’s worth booking a trip to Korea just for this (but also stay for the amazing culture, food, and people!). Hi friends! How are ya? I hope you’re having a lovely morning so far. We’re officially back in the swing of life over here. I subbed a barre class yesterday, and we have a mold remediation appointment today. Now that we’re back in town, it’s time to tackle that beast. But for now, let’s talk about relaxation and spa-y things… like my amazing Korean head spa experience. Here are all of my Korea and Japan posts in one spot – I’ll be adding links as they go live! Seoul recap, what we did and what we ate Tokyo and Kyoto itinerary and tips for travel What we ate in Japan My Korean Head Spa experience (this post) When we decided we’d be visiting Korea, I knew I wanted to take advantage of some skin or beauty treatments. While it would’ve been easy to go WILD, I didn’t want to ...

Seoul recap, what we did, and what we ate

Seoul recap, what we did, and what we ate Sharing a recap of what we did in Seoul, where we stayed, and my thoughts on the whole experience. The nutshell version: I CAN’T WAIT to go back. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had an amazing weekend! We just caught up with house stuff here, finally recovered from jet lag (I was barely jet lagged when we got there, but ended up riding the struggle bus when we came home), and met up with some friends. I’m so excited to share some recap posts on our trips with you! Here’s a list of what I have planned so that when they go live, I can add the links to this post. Seoul recap, what we did and what we ate (this post) Tokyo and Kyoto itinerary and tips for travel What we ate in Japan My Korean Head Spa experience Seoul recap, what we did, and what we ate Before I get started, I wanted to begin with an apology. To my friends in South Korea and Japan, I was ignorant, and now I know. I had NO CLUE how much I’d been missing out. The girl...

Can Collagen Peptide Powder Really Help Women Look Younger Longer?

Can Collagen Peptide Powder Really Help Women Look Younger Longer? Swan fat. In ancient Rome, women who wanted a remedy for wrinkles used swan fat in hopes of restoring their skin’s youthful elasticity. And they used crocodile dung to try to glow up their skin. While most women today would turn their noses up at the anti-aging remedies used in the ancient world, they are still just as interested in products that can keep their skin looking young. And one of the top products women are turning to today is collagen powder that includes peptides. While there are those who believe the recent hype around using collagen powder for anti-aging and other wellness goals is unjustified, experts in the peptide industry say there is evidence that the protein in collagen peptides can help women look younger longer. The key is knowing what products are truly effective and what to realistically expect. “In my experience, the people who get the most out of collagen peptides are women in their late t...

6.4 Friday Faves

6.4 Friday Faves Hiiii! Happy Friday! What do you have going on this weekend? We’re back from an INCREDIBLE trip to Korea and Japan. I have so much to tell you guys that I’m splitting it into multiple posts that will start on Monday. If you have any questions or anything I can answer in these, please let me know! I’ll share all of the details on what we did, what we ate, where we stayed, my Korean head spa treatment (glorious), Kyoto and why it’s so magical, eating mostly gf in all of these places, Tokyo DisneySea, ALL the things. The nutshell version is that it was one of our best trips ever and not to be annoying, but it absolutely changed my life. Please send me recovery vibes as I return to everyday living lol. A little bonus is that we had a 12 hours layover in Honolulu on the way home. We checked into a hotel for a day stay and a nap, then headed immediately to the beach for a walk, to get snacks (malasadas, masubi, and acai bowls), and to browse around the shops before ...

Why Women Are Quietly Taking Over the Live Casino Table

Why Women Are Quietly Taking Over the Live Casino Table The stereotype of the online casino as a male-dominated digital basement has been outdated for years. Nobody told the data though, because it keeps proving the point more aggressively every quarter. Women are not just showing up in online gambling spaces anymore. No, they are driving the fastest growth the industry has seen in a decade, and live dealer formats are a significant part of why. The category that is pulling women in at the highest rate is not slots and it is not sports betting. It is  live games , the format that combines the social atmosphere of a real table with the accessibility of a phone screen. There is something genuinely compelling about a format that removes the intimidation of a physical casino floor while keeping the human element that makes table games interesting in the first place. Live dealer blackjack, roulette and baccarat hosted by actual dealers in real time scratch a very different itch than spinn...

latest book recap

latest book recap Sharing a roundup of the latest books and if they’re worth adding to your collection. Hi friends! How are you? I hope your week is off to a great start. We’re exploring Kyoto – SO gorgeous here!!- and having the best time. I’ll share more pics in Friday Faves and a recap when we’re back. In the meantime, I wanted to chat about books. TBH, my book goal has kind of fallen by the wayside this year. I was so consistent the past few years, but lately, by the time we go to bed, I’m exhausted and crash out. I might read for five minutes before I decide to go to sleep… and it takes a long time to finish a book that way! Now that summer is here, I’m going to spend more time reading with the crew, during the day (<— hoping this makes a huge difference). My current plan (we’ll see how this works) is that in order to have screens, the kids have to make their bed, get dressed and brush their teeth, complete two chores, read for 30 minutes, and move their body (or ...