This summer has been incredibly busy. Between new business deals, concerts, family time, and reorganizing our garage, my fitness routine has taken a back seat. When I don’t work out regularly, my body feels it. Not in terms of body image, but physically—my neck gets stiff, my hips feel misaligned, my lower back becomes sensitive, and my hamstrings tighten up. … Read More
Some Favorite Snacks from Target
This chocolate ice cream with peanut butter swirls. I am not an ice cream fan. I don’t crave it, it makes me thirsty, and I’m in denial about how lactose intolerant I am. But ya’ll, this ice cream is so good. It has yet to become hardened in the freezer and scoops out so smoothly each time. There’s the perfect … Read More
Designing & Curating Your Space for Rest & Rejuvination
From Target store layouts, to city planning, to restaurant design, and all the way down to what you keep on your bedside table, what’s in your environment (or not) will impact your behaviors. When it comes to curating and designing personal spaces, we often focus on the aesthetic and forget almost entirely about function. If you’re like me, then you’re … Read More
Perfectly Baked Salmon (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) Perfectly baked salmon What you’ll need: I used wild caught, boneless, skinless salmon fillets from Walmart (also Aldi) Olive Oil Butter Garlic (fresh, minced, or powder) Salt and pepper Lemon (optional) … Read More
5 Things I No Longer Do: Fitness, Body, & Health
All relationships come with ebbs, flows, iterations, and change. Our relationship to our bodies is no different. Over the years, my relationship to my body, fitness, and health has seen many seasons. Today, I’m sharing 5 things I swore I’d do forever and ever that I no longer do in this season of my life. 1. Take Pre-Workout In … Read More
Marriage + Money: 4 Things Every Couple Should Talk About
You don’t have to be financially savvy , “good at math”, or even in a relationship (let alone marriage) to begin to understand your financial landscape. In today’s social media world, it’s easy to curate a very complicated, overwhelming view on what it takes to understand your money so that you can feel confident about your money. I was fortunate … Read More
Time Management is a Lie: What to Focus on Instead
Time Management is a Lie: What to Focus on Instead Time management is often hailed as the key to productivity and success. We meticulously plan our schedules, set alarms, and make to-do lists, all in the name of squeezing every possible minute out of our day. But what if I told you that time management is a lie? That the … Read More
Seasonal Color Analysis: How I Decluttered & Re-Organized My Closet
I am not a fashion girly. I’m a functional, comfy, cozy, no fuss, tom-boy-ish girly. But when Seasonal Color Analysis took over my social media feed, I was intrigued. Why did I feel better in certain colors than others? Why did that coral pink top make me look like I was a victorian child dying of cholera? A Seasonal Color … Read More
My Affordable Skincare Routine
Did you know “skincare” is different than your make-up routine? I just learned this recently! Back in January, I published this podcast episode about my $5 winter skincare routine, and since then I’ve updated what I’m using. From cleansers, to moisturizers, to serums- the world of skincare is overwhelming, complicated, and can be a hefty investment. I want my skin … Read More
My Spring-Vibes Easy Run Playlist
I prepped this playlist while I was training for the Spring installment of the Trail Run series that I signed up for this year. It’s upbeat, chill, and easy-listening. Perfect for you if you’re not pushing yourself as hard and as fast as you can while running anymore. (IYKYK.) If you don’t know, you can read more and listen to … Read More