Ladies’ Home Journal Exclusive: How Maria Menounos Dropped 40 Pounds!

Maria Menounos covers the April issue of Ladies’ Home Journal and shares an exclusive excerpt from her upcoming book The Everygirl’s Guide to Diet and Fitness: How I Lost 40 Lbs and Kept It Off – and How You Can Too!

February Favorites!

It's the return of the monthly favorites! I'm making a concerted effort to both try more products when possible and also to completely use up more products {and then share my empties on Instagram with my thoughts on them, though I may start doing that here}, so these are truly my tried and true, and I highly recommend each and every one of them! {Products sent for review will be marked c/o}.

Think Spring this Weekend with güd's Pearanormal Activity!

Luckily, it may be getting a bit warmer for some of us this weekend – so why not jump start spring and begin incorporating some fresh scents into your beauty routine. güd‘s Pearanormal Activity Collection (gudhappens.com) is a great way to get your senses going, with a dose of refreshing pear and nourishing berry. The collection consists of a nourishing shampoo and conditioner, moisturizing body wash, lotion and just launched body wipes, perfect to throw in your bag for a weekend getaway. {Product sent for consideration}

Add It To the Wish List: Korres Wild Rose + Vitamin C Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial

If you've been following me for a while, you know that the Korres Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial is MY JAM! I hit empty on my first jar {a rare and elusive event} and am happily working on my second {yep!}. Every time I use it {which is almost every night}, I WITHOUT FAIL wake up to the softest, silkiest skin. It's insane. My skin feels so good, I almost don't want to wash my face because I don't want to lose the feeling. But as much as I love this little darling, it has pretty much opened the gate to my desire to try more of these "sleeping facials," namely...

Workout While Brushing Your Teeth with Fitness Flower!

For me, the hardest part about working out {other than actually doing it} is finding the time to do so. That may sound odd coming from a SAHM, but believe me, when you're dealing with a busy family {particularly a 3 year old that I have affectionately nicknamed Pig Pen}, it seems that even when you want to workout, there are a million other things that get in the way. That's why I was overjoyed to get the opportunity to try out Fitness Flower {provided for review}!

Join the Walkabout - A 28 Day Quest for Good Health!

I've discovered along my path to weight loss and better health, that the hardest {and easiest} thing to do is take that first step. After that, all you have to do is just keep going! Walking is one of the best and easiest things to do for your health and wellness and this spring Dr. Andre Weil and Vionic Footwear want to help you on your journey! {Product provided for review/consideration}