Recently I've been working on establishing a solid nighttime routine to ensure I get the best night's sleep possible while I can before our baby arrives. I want to make sure I'm as comfortable as possible during my pregnancy, a goal I plan to carry on after baby as part of my self-care routine. I find that this bedtime routine has been working well so far and helps me wind down after some busy ... Read more
October Favorites | November Plans
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting Floradise. October was a loooong month for me. It seemed to drag on forever, partly because I was having uncomfortable symptoms for most of the month. Luckily, the end of October brought some relief thanks to my focus on self-care and ... Read more
September Updates and Favorites
** This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission on purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. One product was sent to me for free to review. Thanks for supporting this blog!I just can't seem to catch up with life. Again.September has been a huge month for us. Graham and I celebrated our third anniversary, we made plans for the winter and next year (and then ... Read more
Fitness Favorites and Ways to Find Low-Cost Workouts
Lately I've been all about finding ways to sweat at home, whether it's trying a workout I found on YouTube or practicing yoga on my own when I can't make it to class. Life has been crazy lately, which means running has taken a backseat. My most recent long run was almost 12 miles a couple of weeks ago, and it will likely be my last major distance for a while. My plan is to instead focus strength ... Read more
Toddler Favorites
** This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission for purchases through these links. I regularly share my beauty, fitness and travel favorites, so I thought it would also be fun to share Victoria's current toddler favorites. As a new parent I am constantly learning so much about what works and what doesn't, and what toys are ideal for toddlers. (I also learned what ... Read more
May Favorites & a Miss
** This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission for purchases made through these links.Milani Prime Perfection primer; Thayers Witch Hazel toner; Busy Beauty Showerless Shave GelI hope your May was full of fun, food and favorites! I have five recent beauty favorites to share that I've been using and loving this month. Bonus: They are all cruelty-free and affordable. Also, I am ... Read more
April Favorites
**This post contains affiliate links, but these are my honest opinions about the products. I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link.I'm also loving this palm tree print makeup bag I found at Marshall's.April was a bit exhausting, but in a good way. Graham fulfilled a lifelong career dream, we celebrated Victoria's birthday early and I did my best to ... Read more
5 Beauty Products YouTube Made Me Buy
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases through these links at no additional cost to you. Sites may use cookies. This post was inspired by the popular tag on YouTube about products YouTubers made us all buy. These are just five of the makeup products I wanted to buy after hearing rave reviews about them on YouTube. Of course, there are countless makeup ... Read more
Cruelty-Free Skin Care Products | Current Favorites
** This post contains affiliate links. Last year I made the switch to cruelty-free skin-care, makeup and hair products. I am currently happy with the skin-care products I'm using, though I am still mixing up my routine to see if there's something I love even more. One of my goals this year is to learn to make some of my own skin-care items, but right now the products below are working well ... Read more
February Favorites & Goals
** This post contains affiliate links.Amid vacationing, family leave and taking care of business around our home, I haven't had a chance to set solid February goals or write about my recent favorites. Have I mentioned it's also my birthday month? The theme for me lately has been self-care and getting things done. It's been a month so far of catching up on things I've been meaning to do and ... Read more