my son and my puppy Ivy are as thick as thieves now, but teaching them how to play gently took some time! i’m sooo glad they are growing up together, and i know i’m not alone with this thought! there’s nothing more precious than a dog/kid relationship! it has many mental health benefits for both the pup AND the human.

Ivy is a Havanese, which is an extremely family-friendly dog breed. We just love watching their relationship grow and see how they play, learn, and grow together. their relationship is precious and brings happiness to all of us.

If you’re expecting a baby and already have a puppy at home, I’ve linked an ASPCA article which gives some guidelines to safely help prepare your pup with all of the life changes that come with bringing a new baby home. It’s so sweet to grow up alongside a dog, and has great benefits for both

photo credit: Adobe stock photo

link: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/dogs-and-babies                                                                    

As a self proclaimed skincare girlie, I’ve loved trying all of the different skin products and companies in Paris. Caudalie is one of my personal favorites! it’s really crazy and disturbing what is allowed in makeup and foods by US standards, so I’ve been gravitating towards European makeup as much as I can.

Common contaminants found in makeup range from lead and asbestos to phthalates and more. They can be found in lipstick, powders, fragrances, nail polish, lotions and other beauty products. The health risks associated with this dangerous list of hidden ingredients include cancer, fertility issues, hormone imbalance and neurological issues, to name just a few.

I’ve been doing lots of research into ingredients and what actually benefits your skin. I have TikTok to thank for inspiring me to do so!

Have you ever tried Caudalie or any European makeup? What makeup do you use? Are you inspired to go clean?

Link: https://www.personalcarecouncil.org/u-s-and-eu-cosmetics-regulation/

Every girl who’s a homebody loves a nice bath robe.. this Djerf Avenue fruit robe is my absolute favorite!

I started wearing a robe in the mornings post- shower but pre- blow drying my hair. It’s a nice way to get out of a towel when you haven’t decided what you want to wear just yet. The Djerf Avenue one feels quite luxurious!

https://www.travelandleisure.com/style/shopping/luxury-hotel-robes

Like a lot of girls, I love a good Sunday reset! Mine includes: everything showers, self tanner, laundry done, groceries bought, dinner made, and the dishwasher running. I also love ice rolling my face + a good face mask!

I have looked on TikTok to see the fun Sunday reset trends for ideas, and it appears i’m not the only one!

Link: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/health-fitness/sunday-reset-routine

Do you do a Sunday reset? what does yours include? give me some ideas!