Happy weekend babes! If you’ve been following along on socials you know that I have made a movement these past few months to start exercising, eating right, and just making better choices for myself. Being a working mom I had every excuse in the world to not put myself first. Work. Two little boys. A house and laundry to keep up with. Social life. I just wasn’t exactly where I wanted to be… forcing my jeans to go on, changing tops 1000 times to get one that fit correctly, not feeling puffy. (sound familiar?)

I was wondering how could I possibly fit eating healthy and exercising into my life.

I needed this to fit into my life vs adding on another thing.

Luckily, the internet is a magical place and you can find your people. I found Kellar – I think of her as my fit bestie (not sure if she feels the same ha)! Kellar and Jamie are the brains, chefs, and fitness gurus behind Clean Kitchen. Clean Kitchen has a few components; a cookbook , a seasonal 12 week challenge, and Versus Gym.

It’s hard to believe the holidays are here. Christmas is my most favorite time of year. The older I get, the more fun gift giving becomes.  Today I’m sharing the ultimate holiday gift guide for the ladies in your life.  Whether its for a mother, sister, or friend- we’ve got you covered!  If you’re on a budget, it can be challenging to find the perfect gift that won’t break the bank. That’s why I’ve created certain price points to shop. I’m covering 3 categories- gifts under $25, under$50, and under $100.  These gifts are certain to make that special lady in your life feel loved!

Gifts Under $25

1. socks 2. eyeshadow palette 3. initial necklace 4. pom-pom beanie 5. slippers 6. coffee mug 7. candle 8. make-up sampler 9. plaid scarf 10. bottle stopper 11. brush set

Gifts Under $50

1. drop earrings 2. wine glasses 3. throw 4. water bottle 5. pouch 6. clutch 7. socks 8. leopard clutch

Gifts Under $100

1. spanx 2. patagonia 3. sneakers 4. north face fleece 5. perfume 6. faux throw 7. cheese board 8. kate spade earrings 9. decanter set

What are you shopping for this holiday season?

xo- Carley

Believe it or not babes, BLACK FRIDAY is here!  I’ve rounded up all of the amazing sales happening right now. If you click the retailer below, it will take you directly to their site. I also included some of my favorites from each store. Happy shopping!

Macy’s- 20% off Black Friday Sale with code BLKFRI & free shipping

BeautyCounter- 15% off EVERYTHING + Free shipping over $50.  Obsessed with their lipgloss, charcoal mask, and countermatch lotion!

This is the moment you start to wonder, what should you get the favorite men in your life for the holidays. If your guy is anything like mine, they have every thing they need and want nothing. Luckily, I have done some digging and market research via the hubs to put together the perfect list of gifts. I’ve included tons of price points too!

The Tech Lover

Speakers  – These are perfect for almost anyone. My husband uses them for work, working in the yard, and working out.

Waterproof/Bluetooth Speaker -$20 and a million great reviews- our top seller last year | AirPods

Turntables –  I am loving the new sleek look of these and they are so compact your man can easily add to your home or office. I did some serious research on these to find a few that are high quality at great price points!

Crosley | Audio Technica

  Around the holidays I always like to make a little extra effort to make everyone I love feel extra special! Maybe one of my love languages is gifts – giving gifts. I have rounded up the perfect list of gifts for friends, hostesses, teachers, neighbors. Maybe yourself while you are shopping!

We have the two of the easiest DIY gifts and a few options additional options if you are short on time- everything is under $20.

what you need

bottle of wine

scarf

ribbon

holiday gift tags

I love buying Christmas pajamas for the entire family.  Each year, my boys get a new pair that they can wear on Christmas morning.  Today I am sharing my all time favorites for the kiddos and even some for the parents!  It’s important that mom and dad look cute too for those selfies on Christmas morning.  We know they’re trying so desperately hard to stay awake because they were probably up half the night putting together a doll house, kitchen, train table, etc. 😉

We have decided to start a new monthly post that will always go along with a LIVE on socials! So grab your wine and let’s review all of our favorite things we are loving this month. We wanna hear what your favs are or what you need us to check out!

If you’re anything like me, Amazon is they only way to live these days. Today I’m sharing all of my favorite amazon fall fashion finds under $30.  Since there are so may cute items right now, I’ve decided to round up my most affordable options. Trust me, you’ll be just as obsessed as I am. I’m highly impressed with the things I’ve received thus far and I don’t have to leave my house to shop!navy sweater | jeans | booties | crossbody

Let me tell you bout’ my best friend – SPANX. Any form of Spanx! If you have already taken the leap and bought a pair you are probably thinking okay these make my butt look fab, but how to do I style leather leggings?! Luckily these magical leggings are more versatile than you think!

Let’s face it, life is busy and it’s hard to find time to hit the gym AND eat healthy! Today I am sharing all of my favorite fitness related things! Also, I am not a fitness guru. You can still find me sneaking dino nuggets and wine for dinner some nights!