How to Host a Cozy Fall Gathering Without the Stress Fall is the perfect season for cozy gatherings, warm drinks, and spending quality time with the people you love. But if the idea of hosting makes you break out in a sweat, you’re not alone. The pressure to plan the “perfect” get-together can turn what’s meant to be a relaxing, … Read More
Fall Declutter: How to Simplify Your Space and Mind Before the Holidays
A focus on decluttering your home, office, and mental space to prepare for the busy holiday season. As the year begins to wind down and the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the clutter—both physical and mental—that tends to build up. Fall is the perfect time to hit reset, clear your space, and make room for more … Read More
Creating a Fall Morning Routine That Energizes Your Day
A step-by-step guide to building a cozy yet productive morning routine as the days get shorter and cooler. As the weather cools down and the mornings get darker, it’s tempting to hit the snooze button and stay cozy in bed. But fall is also the perfect time to refresh your morning routine and set yourself up for an energized, productive … Read More
Embracing Seasonal Living: A Seasonal Approach to Lifestyle, Fitness, and Business
As humans, we’re often expected to maintain the same energy, productivity, and pace year-round, but let’s be real: that’s not how nature—or our bodies—work. The truth is, it’s completely natural to feel and behave differently depending on the time of year. In fact, we’re biologically hardwired to respond to seasonal changes in the environment. Yet, modern society, especially in the … Read More
Our Favorite Sports Bras
Selfishly, I’m on the hunt for new sports bras for myself. Unsurprisingly, shopping for clothes (especially sports bras) is overwhelming to me – so many options and I’m never quite sure where to start. So I took to Instagram and asked ya’ll for your favorites! Here’s what ya’ll said: Our Favorite Sports Bras Featherweight Max by Victoria’s Secret “I use … Read More
3 Common Eating Mistakes You Might Be Making and How to Fix Them
3 common eating mistakes you might be making: Going too long between meals Not eating enough at meals Trying to eat too healthy/not enjoying meals Going too long between meals Ideally, you’ll want to eat something every 3-4 hours. Obviously things like work and other commitments can get in the way, but this is a good rule of thumb … Read More
Our Favorite Summer Reads
Our community chimed in with some favorite 2024 Summer reads. Here’s mine! Sylvia’s Second Act by Hillary Yablon. I loved every page of this book. Light-hearted and funny throughout, it reads like The Devil Wears Prada meets Sex and the City meets Golden Girls. You’re just about to get sick of the horseshoe up Sylvia’s ass when she’s betrayed … Read More
Creamy Sausage and Potato Soup (recipe)
If you’re new to Cooking with Christina, you need to know: I cook mainly by eyeballing I measure with my soul We’re mostly winging it (outside of cooking included) If I can take a cooking short cut, I will What you’ll need: 1 pound of ground sausage (I used Dean’s spicy sausage, in a tube thing) 4-ish medium sized red … Read More
How often should you check your bank account(s)?
“You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” -Peter Drucker Getting familiar with your finances is one of the foundational steps to gaining control over your personal money management. Too often, people navigate their financial lives blindly, only checking their credit card balances or bank statements sporadically. This habit usually leads to panic when they discover a shockingly high credit card … Read More
Color Coding System for Money Management (the 3 highlighter method)
I bought a house, started a business, and went through a terribly dramatic breakup that drained all of my accounts before I was 24. I had no money in my savings, $17,000 of credit card debt, and was barely scraping by with the income from my personal training business. I realized quickly this was no way to live. I knew … Read More