Gift Guide: Sustainable Gift Ideas
Some of my favorite sustainable gift ideas for the holiday season! 1. Italian Leather Bag | 2. Pride Mugs | 3. Summrsalt Pajamas | 4. Allbirds Running Shoes | 5. Stasher Bags | 6. Reusable Makeup Remover Pads | 7. Faherty Shirt (they also have women’s clothes, too!) | 8. Athleta Joggers | 9. Reusable […]
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Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes + My Greenpan Cookware Review
Calling all salmon lovers! I finally figured out the EASIEST and most delicious way to cook salmon – and it’s all thanks to my Greenpan Cookware! To back up, you all know that I love quality cookware. I’m in the kitchen a lot, so I nerd out when I find a great pan – especially […]
How to Make Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans (and NO canned soup!)
Are you done with canned green beans and soup? Make this Green Bean Casserole with fresh green beans instead! A house divided. On one side, you have my fiance. He LOVES green bean casserole. It’s one of his favorite things to eat on Thanksgiving and he is a purist when it comes to the recipe. […]
Wellness and Fitness Gift Guide
1. Sports Bra and High Rise Leggings (Sustainably Made) | 2. Crossrope Jump Ropes (Use code LAKESHORE10 for 10% off!) | 3. Booty Bands (Female Founded) | 4. Sport Bottle | 5. Bala Bangles (Female Founded) | 6. Apple Watch | 7. Equilibria CBD Relieve Gift Set (Chicago Based/Female Founded + use code LAKESHORELADY for […]
American Giant Clothing Review
My American Giant clothing review + a discount code! Happy Monday, friends! I am so pumped to share this post with you because I’ve gotten a bunch of requests for high quality and comfortable basics recently – and that’s what American Giant does best! American Giant is a new-to-me clothing company that makes all of […]