6 Reasons to Start Kickboxing + BODYARMOR Giveaway!

kickboxing

Outside of my pregnancy years, when my workout schedule was sadly sporadic, I have been pretty consistent in staying active. I was a casual jogger in my college years, took Tae Kwon Do classes and mixed in aerobics whenever possible. Like everyone else, I eventually joined a gym and worked out as regularly as I could. My husband and I also used to play tennis as often as we could in the summer until we had our first child. I started running again about three years ago, this time more intentionally, keeping a pretty consistent running schedule. This is the problem though…I got bored. I know many people would disagree with me, but I personally find running a little boring. Not that I’ll be giving up running completely but I needed to mix things up. I had heard about kickboxing thru some friends and decided to give it a try towards the end of last summer. It’s been about 8 months now and I still love it! Let me tell you the reasons why kickboxing is my workout of the moment. Continue reading

Hiro to the Rescue: Your Bad Hair Days Are Over!

Salon Hiro, Chicago hair stylist, Yuko, straight perm, natural looking highlights, healthy shiny hair, best hair stylist in Chicago, hair doctor

Source: Salon Hiro

Psst! Hey ladies, I have a secret to tell you. If left untouched, my hair is really wavy and frizzy. I was born with silky straight hair but once I hit puberty, my hair started to grow out into a thick uncontrollable wavy mane. But that’s a whole other story. If you look at my blog pictures, besides the loose curls from a curling iron, my hair is pretty straight. So how did I turn my untamed frizzy mane into silky smooth tresses, you ask? Well, first let me say I get my hair straightened with the Yuko Hair Straightening System, which is a process of chemically straightening your hair, also known as a straight perm. Yuko treated hair remains straight until new hair grows out. There are several other straightening systems out there but Yuko is one of the originals and the one I’ve used for the past 7-8 years or so. Continue reading

Beauty Highlight: My Latest Skincare Obsession

I’m super excited to share my latest beauty obsession with you. Some of you may be hearing about this product for the first time as it’s been in the U.S. market for only about 7 months now! Laneige is a cosmetic brand owned by … Continue reading

Beauty Highlight: Mom Tested Kid Approved

These are my top five picks for beauty products that are good enough for me (as in my standards) and that my daughters love to use. All are non-toxic and safe for kids. Some claim to be all-natural as well … Continue reading

Beauty Highlight: Winter Beauty Routine

I believe that following your skin care routine on a daily basis is crucial to a healthy complexion as well as a preventative measure in the aging process. And it is that much more important in the wintertime as your … Continue reading