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The Top 5 Signs It’s Time For A Career Transition As A Mom

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The Top 5 Signs It’s Time For A Career Transition As A Mom What did you want to become when you were younger? When I was 18, I wanted to become a lawyer. When I was 22, I wanted to become a teacher. By 26, I wanted to save the world and started an international career with the United Nations. And once I became a mother, all I wanted to do was find a relaxed day job that would let me work from home and allow me to spend lots of time with my family. Very few women set out in the job world knowing exactly what they want to do and how they want their career to fit into their lifestyle. Finding the right career to go along with your life is like finding the perfect outfit for each season. As the seasons in life are changing, so are career aspirations. Recent estimates show that over half of American workers (52%) are considering a career change . Changing careers is not uncommon and chances are you’ve done it before. Taking the leap as a working mother, however, can be a different ball ga...

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For Him

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For Him Valentine’s Day gift guide for him. I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments section! Hi friends! How’s the week going? I hope it’s been a good one. Mine has been packed with podcast interviews and the usual to-dos (the Pilot flew nights, so it’s been extra fun around here). Today, I’m popping in with a Valentine’s Day gift guide for the guys since it can kind of be impossible to shop for them. Sharing some gift ideas here, but I always love to hear if you have any awesome guy gift ideas! Please share the goods in the comments section. For the fitness fanatic: The best sports headphones. We both have these and love them! A classic metal vent tech tee. The Pilot’s fave workout shorts. New weights or  even a bench set with squat rack. A theragun! Such a great recovery tool. A sauna blanket. So many of my friends have bought this for their husband or boyfriend and bonus: they get to enjoy it, too. Use FITNESSISTA15 for 15% off. New r...

Top 5 Bark Alternatives

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Top 5 Bark Alternatives Technology is evolving, and the requirement for parental control apps for ensuring children’s online safety is increasingly becoming essential. One of the most popular parental control apps that parents rely on is Bark. It comes with advanced monitoring capabilities like web filtering features. However, Bark’s pricing model and occasional false alerts greatly frustrate the users. Because of this, parents are now looking for alternative parental control apps that offer similar features and advantages. This article will compare the best alternatives to Bark, available online. We will explore each of their features, disadvantages, and advantages, which we feel will help you finally decide which parental control app is the best for you. At the same time, you select the best parental control app to ensure your child’s online safety. 1. Bark vs. Net Nanny Net Nanny is a popular parental control app that proposes sophisticated profanity masking and pornography-bl...

Where to shop Louis Vuitton Vintage Bags:

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Where to shop Louis Vuitton Vintage Bags: Discover the Top Spots to Score Louis Vuitton vintage Bags – From Boutiques to Sustainable Options. Do you like Louis Vuitton as much as I do? You’ve come to the right place if you want to find that rare monogram canvas or classic LV bag.  This guide will show you the best places to satisfy your Louis Vuitton needs. Retailers:  The best way to get real Louis Vuitton items and the newest collections is to buy them straight from retailers. The Louis Vuitton store in Copenhagen is right in the middle of the city. Walking into an LV store is like no other experience because you can see and feel the work and quality for yourself. Collectors Cage : If you want to shop for Louis Vuitton bags in a more varied way, you might want to check out Collectors Cage. People all over the world know this well-known site for its collection of used Louis Vuitton bags. What makes them unique is that they care about the environment. The more used LV ...

Latest favorite Vuori finds

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Latest favorite Vuori finds Sharing a roundup of some of the things I’m loving from Vuori. This post isn’t sponsored, but affiliate links are included below which enable me to earn a small commission. Thank you so much to those of you who shop through my links! Hi friends! How are you? How was the weekend? Ours was great. Meg’s baby shower was lovely – I can’t wait to meet my new lil nephew soon!- and we got together with some friends. We also started planning and prepping because our upstairs floors are being replaced. We basically have to move everything downstairs. It feels like we’re moving again, but it will be SO worth it when it’s done. For today’s post, I wanted to share some of my fave things from Vuori. Vuori has skyrocketed to become one of my favorite athletic and athelsire brands over the past couple of years. I find that they’re prices are better than some other spots, but the quality and fabrics are SO good. I also tend to like their color options more, too! Just wan...

Friday Faves 1.26

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Friday Faves 1.26 Hi friends! Happy Friday! The weekend is heeeeeere. What do you have going on? I’m taking my first Spenga class with a friend – I’ll report back!- and putting the finishing touchings on February Fit Team programming. New workouts drop on Sunday! If you want to try it, sign up here – the first 7 days are free. I’m also looking forward to teaching a barre class, Meg’s baby sprinkle (Kyle and Meg are having baby #3 in a month and a half!), and a family hike. I hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend ahead. (A leftover lunch of chicken with artichokes and mushrooms, plus radishes, broccoli and homemade hummus on the side) 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.  Friday Faves 1.26 Read, watch, listen: Liv and I saw Mean Girls last weekend and LOVED it. I h...

TRX Kettlebell Circuit Workout

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TRX Kettlebell Circuit Workout Hi friends! How’s the day going? Thank you so much for the beautiful birthday wishes for Miss P. I read them all to her and she loved them. (She also LOVED having everyone sing “Happy Birthday!”) I’ll be sure to recap the birthday festivities in one post after her party. 🙂 For today, I have a brand-new workout for you, combining two of my very favorite tools: the kettlebell and the TRX suspension trainer. (Wearing Nikes , lulu crops , and this Zella tank which I later realized was inside-out for all of these pics. Derp. haha) TRX Kettlebell Circuit Workout Kettlebells and the TRX add an entirely different dimension to training, as they target our deep internal core stabilizers. You have to work harder to maintain balance or center of gravity with the kettlebell, and the TRX encourages a plank position for the exercises. You’re in a moving plank the entire time. These are excellent tools to to challenge yourself and keep your muscles guessing! The ...

150: Breast implant illness and explanting with Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD

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150: Breast implant illness and explanting with Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live today chatting about a topic that has directly affected me: breast implant illness and explanting. I share all about my journey in this post and this post. I’ve followed Dr. Whitfield for years and was thrilled when he was booked as a guest on the podcast. He’s a sought-after provider who specializes in explant and breast implant illness, and also supports his patients in the preoperative and post-op healing journey. Here’s what we talk about in today’s show: What are the symptoms of breast implant illness? How to support your body before and after explant? Advice for those considering explant and so.much more Breast implant illness and explanting with Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD Here’s more about Dr. Whitfield and his background: Dr. Robert Whitfield has been a plastic surgeon for 26 years and board-certified for over 16 years. He specializes in Breast Impla...

How Your Plastic Surgeon Minimizes Scarring When Removing Skin Cancers of the Face

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How Your Plastic Surgeon Minimizes Scarring When Removing Skin Cancers of the Face Every year, plastic surgeon  Dr. Joel Aronowitz  says, over 4 million Americans are treated for skin cancer. When skin cancer is treated early, over 99 percent of patients survive it. The majority of skin cancers are removed surgically. The challenge of treating skin cancer surgically is to remove the entire cancer while minimizing scarring, especially when the cancer is on the face. Joel Aronowitz MD describes two approaches to minimizing the appearance of scars after cancer surgery. Mohs Surgery Mohs surgery, developed in 1938 by a general surgeon named Frederic E. Mohs, is often described as a  precise, personalized approach to skin cancer removal . Mohs surgery is used when the cancer is in a sensitive skin area, such as the face, the genitals, the fingers, the neck, and places where the skin is close to bone, such as the shin. Plastic surgeons perform about 850,000 Mohs surgeries...

The Evolution of Women’s Roles in Finance

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The Evolution of Women’s Roles in Finance In the dynamic world of finance, a transformative shift has been quietly unfolding as the role of women in the realms of high-level financial planning and decision-making in an industry historically skewed towards male predominance has evolved. The journey of women in finance, once relegated to the peripheries of this rigorous domain, now stands as a testament to a broader cultural and professional transformation. “Throughout the years, women have adeptly journeyed through the intricate and traditionally male-led landscape of the financial sector, achieving significant advancements,” shares Kelcee Blue, Director of Strategic Finance at Embarc Advisors . “Women have a seat at the table and are driving better business and financial decisions.”  This reality Blue mentions highlights the critical importance of mentorship — a factor that has been fundamental in shaping and enhancing the presence and impact of women in this field. Historical...

Beyond the Basics: Innovative Accessories and Gadgets to Enhance Your Spa Pool Experience

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Beyond the Basics: Innovative Accessories and Gadgets to Enhance Your Spa Pool Experience Embarking on a journey beyond the ordinary, discover the joy of an elevated spa pool experience with eight cutting-edge accessories and gadgets. In this exploration, you will find a treasure trove of innovations tailored to transform the standard soak into a blissful retreat. Picture yourself immersed in a world where smart water management and dazzling spa pool lights coexist, setting the mood for unparalleled relaxation. These innovations, handpicked for your ultimate comfort, go beyond the basics, ensuring every dip becomes a rejuvenating escape. Imagine the convenience of robotic cleaners, courtesy of a forward-thinking swimming pool builder , simplifying maintenance. Dive into a conversation where the allure of essential oil diffusers and advanced jet systems transforms your backyard swimming pool and spa into a haven of tranquillity. Join the journey as the blog unwraps a realm where technol...

Honey Balsamic Dressing (healthy)

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Honey Balsamic Dressing (healthy) Sharing a quick and delicious recipe for a healthy salad dressing: honey balsamic! Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope you’re enjoying the day so far and that you had a great weekend! We had an amazing dinner at our friends’ house and spent the rest of the weekend doing chores and relaxing. I took a three-hour nap on Saturday which was everyyyytthing. After a couple of weeks of travel and the Pilot’s work weekend, it was our first *normal* weekend at home in a month, so it was very appreciated. Today, I wanted to share my go-to salad dressing with ya. I can’t believe that I’ve been blogging this long and haven’t dedicated an entire post to this dressing. This is my go-to. I use it for dinner parties, make it in advance to enjoy throughout the week, and it’s always so easy and delicious. I don’t typically love the dressings that come with salad kits, so this is what I’ll often use to replace it. I like the taste and ingredients so much more! If you don’...