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

Daytime Strategies for Better Sleep

Your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep is directly related to what you do when you’re awake. Instead of tossing and turning, doom-scrolling, or popping synthetic chemicals into your mouth to fall asleep only to wake up feeling groggy, hung-over, and worse than before- try these daytime strategies to help yourself sleep well at night! Daytime Strategies for Better … Read More

10 Easy Ways to Eat More Protein Each Day

There are 4 macronutrients that are important to try and eat at most meals: carbs, protein, fat, and fiber. Protein is one of the more difficult macros to get in at most meals: They can take a lot of time to prepare and cook Meat sounds gross sometimes, especially if you’ve been eating a lot of it Convenient protein options … Read More