Who doesn’t love a good night’s sleep? It’s definitely rare that we wake up feeling bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and fully ready to take on the day every day, but on the blog today we’re talking about some things we do to get our ideal beauty rest!

We might be a little bias, but Newport Beach might be the best city in the county. There is ALWAYS something to do whether you’re heading to a beachside bar, renting a Duffy Boat or indulging in the foodie scene. We put together this guide for people who are visiting for a few days. It’s hard to condense everything into one blog post but these are our absolute must do’s!

This is one of Jo’s absolute favorite recipes. It tastes like you’re at a five star Italian restaurant and we guarantee that you’ll impress all of your dinner guests or your s/o on date night The best kept secret is that it takes less than 15 minutes to make, like it’s so quick you won’t even have time to finish your first glass of wine!

The key to this recipe is to have fresh ingredients, like the garlic and Parsley (rather than using spices/powders from the cabinet), it makes all the difference. The fresher the better.

All of our favorite bikinis that are worth the investment, whether you’re tanning poolside or hanging at the beach. To us, the perfect bikini is high quality, well-fitted and makes you feel confident!

Mother’s Day Gift Guide!

We are so excited to welcome Izzy Sarrafzadeh, CMO and Co-Founder of Viv for your V, to our blog. She graduated from Chapman University in 2019 and soon after college joined a team that saw a massive opportunity to drive sustainability within the feminine product marketplace. The viv team decided to create an eco-friendly company to overcome the challenges millions of menstruators personally run into every single month. Viv is a sustainable subscription period care brand that focuses on the environmental impact they’re making from the product life cycle.

We LOVE the desert because it’s the easiest weekend getaway from Orange County and LA, in around 2 hours you can be in hot weather, lounging by a pool surrounded by mountains. Jo spent the majority of quarantine in the desert (Specifically La Quinta + Palm Desert) with my family. Both sets of Jo’s parents have homes in the desert so she goes all the time, it’s like her second home. We wanted to share a full travel guide for some of our fav places to eat, drink and workout when we’re there!

We are always making an effort to eliminate any messiness in our lives to keep things a little more simple and streamlined. With the start of spring here, it’s an excuse to do some seasonal cleaning. Rather than just the conventional “spring cleaning” which entails a vacuum, broom and maybe some Windex, we highly recommend cleansing some other aspects of your life to improve your mental health as well.

It’s time to minimize physical clutter and reduce all the excess noise that happens in our lives (like non stop notifications) to improve mental clarity and overall health.

You all know by know that Jacqs and I are both routine people, we thrive off having things organized and efficient; even with our showers! I shower every night before bed (I refuse to get into my bed without being 100% clean) and have my absolute favorite products that I use to elevate my shower experience. It’s a mix of practical yet quality items that make the whole routine feel luxe and relaxing.

Take one bite of one of these snack balls and you will be transported right back to basketball practice in the early 2000’s! **Butterfly clips and Motorola Razr not included.

We are so excited to welcome the Perspire Sauna Studio team to our blog! Today we will be talking about all things saunas and the many incredible benefits that they provide. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Perspire Sauna Studio, they have multiple locations in Southern California and across the US. from Florida to Texas.

Lululemon is one of our most trusted, tried & true brands for activewear. Their items do have higher price points, so when we shop there we always make sure that we are getting the most out of our investment. Keep reading to see what we think is worth the hefty price tag!

These Salmon Stir Fry Bowls are so quick and easy! The perfect meal to cook after a long day of smiling and nodding on Zoom calls. I cooked this for my boyfriend and I on a Monday night and we chipped away at the leftovers for days! Talk about easy meal prep. This step is not required but I suggest you listen to “Stir Fry” by Migos while you cook. Makes it taste better somehow.

Jacqs and I are all about our podcasts, we listen to them anytime we can like getting ready in the morning, on our daily walks, while cleaning the house, road trips — literally any time we can hit play and tune in. It’s the best past time and something that is actually digestible while multitasking. We swear by them!

Triathlons of all lengths are quite a challenge, but even more fun. Throw in fundraising for a good cause and you have the ultimate feeling of a job well done. The mental and physical development that occurs through training and the feeling of accomplishment after you cross the finished line is unmatched. But to get there, you are going to need some equipment to help

Picture this: your closet is practically a revolving door, you can hop on the latest trends without dropping your entire paycheck for the month, you get your IG photo of an outfit and then you can return it to make room for more. Well - it’s possible! We are huge advocates for wardrobe rental companies. Not only is it economically & environmentally friendly, but it’s a way to expand your style & try new things too!

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