Summer in Cabo

Here are a few things I did in Cabo, Mexico:

  • Camel Back Riding- Booked a session with Cactus Tours. 10/10 experience. The tour also included food and drinks. The camel ride was along Migrino Beach. There were photographers taking photos the whole way and you get to choose which photos you want to purchase at the end of the tour. No phone photos or videos were allowed. The tour guides were very informative. I enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend it to anyone even young children as well. If you have any back issues, this probably won’t work for you.

  • Clear Boat Ride- Reservations were made with Envatours Cabo. 4/10 experience. They provided life vest and no shoes were allowed on the boat. The boat tour went to Lover’s beach and the Arch. Pictures were taken as well on this tour which were for purchase at the end. One of the tour guides were not very pleasant. The tour seemed a bit rushed especially when photos were being taken. Overall I did not hate the experience but I won’t book with this company. I do not recommend this company.

  • Tequila Tasting- Booked with Cactus Tours. 9/10 experience. This was included with the camel ride and there was a variety of tequilas to try. I’m not big on alcohol but I was highly impressed by the different flavors to try.

  • Stretching Class- The resort provided the class. 10/10 experience. This was my first stretching class and it was not as hard as I thought it would be. I definitely recommend this class or any classes that may have you active on vacation.

A Skin Care Must Have

I’m always looking for good skincare, I might have an actual problem lol. Finding the right skincare is definitely satisfying and probably makes me the happiest. Right now my obsession with face masks is a little compulsive. As soon as I read the benefits of the mask, I’m completely sold.

Ole Henriksen Clay Face Mask

Ole Henriksen has been my go to for a smooth base and clean pores.

Benefits: Clay Aids in purifying pores.
Rich in antioxidants to help nourish and condition skin. Irish moss extracts with natural antiseptic properties to absorb excess oil and refine pores. Lactic Acid (AHA) and Salicylic Acid BHA: Help lift and loosen dead skin cells that clog pores.

Ole Henriksen

Favorite Editing Apps of 2024

We love natural unique photos, well I do. Some editing apps that have me in a chokehold are some of the most easy and accessible right at your fingertips software.




Top Apps for Videos:

  • CapCut 

  • Mojo 

  • Canva

  • Splice



Top Apps for Photos:

  • Lightroom

  • VSCO

  • A color story 

  • PicsArt

No gate keeping!


Wellness Journey

Whew! It’s been a long but short year. Everyone is starting their new year in March I heard. Sticking to routines and accomplishing goals can be tough. That’s why it’s so important to do a monthly check up, not just with your doctor but with your internal self. Super important to stay in tune with yourself, your body always tells you when something is wrong or something is good. 

 

I struggled with my weight, skin and hair. I was always feeling drained and tired. I was overeating, consuming the wrong foods, staying up late, not staying consistent with my vitamins and not exercising enough. 

One thing that helped was creating a routine that I could stick to. Most days you won’t feel motivated but you have to stay disciplined. I learned that during Covid with so many different wellness influencers. Our bodies thrive with discipline!

Dis·ci·pline

the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior.

Wellness includes:

  • Sleep

  • Nutrition 

  • Mindfulness 

  • Exercise

Each one of these can help with physical and mental well being.

A few ways to start your wellness journey:

  • Act of kindness- try giving back to your community (I usually donate to the church or less fortunate)

  • Practicing gratitude- always be thankful in a good or bad situation. (someone might be experiencing worst situations.)

  • Stay active- try going to the gym or 30 mins home workouts (our bodies are craving to be mobile)

  • Rest- don’t overload your mind with too much (try reading a few books/ articles for active rest days)

  • Limit your social media - time yourself on each app, sometimes scrolling can send you down a rabbit hole (I have a time limit on Instagram, you can set it up in your phone settings)

  • Set that routine- whether it’s waking up early, going to bed early or taking your vitamins etc.

Healthy Habits = Healthy Hair


Feeling down? You might just need to do your hair. A new hairdo always makes me feel better but healthy hair is top tier. 

Hair supplements are great but what about actually getting the direct source of nutrients from your food for your hair. Changing your diet may help your hair journey. I currently don’t take any hair supplements just my daily vitamins and lots of water. And yes water will make your hair grow strong. Healthy hair grows from nourished oiled roots.


Main Keys To Healthy Hair:

  • Monthly hair trims 

  • Wash routine 

  • Deep condition/ co wash

  • Lots of water   

    Foods For Healthy Hair:

  • Eggs 

  • Spinach 

  • Fish

  • Berries

  • Avocado

  • Nuts

  • Sweet potatoes 

  • Beans

Top Vitamins For Hair:

  • B-12

  • Vitamin D

  • Vitamin E

  • Zinc

More Hair Care

Gut Health

How Gut Health Affects Your Whole Body

The gastrointestinal system is the main “portal” for taking in and processing nutrients, but it also serves a communication center and disease fighter. If the bad bacteria outweighs the good bacteria the immune system weakens. There are close links between poor gut health and anxiety, as well as poor gut health and depression. For those struggling with mental health issues, working to restore gut health may help.



Tip: Weight loss is 80% diet and 20% Workout


Ways To Improve Your Gut Health

Foods good for gut health include high-fiber foods like onions, artichokes, and pulses. The worst foods for gut health are processed foods with white flour and added sugar. A gut health diet could also include foods with probiotics for gut health, such as live yogurt and kefir. Replace sugary drinks with water and starve your sugar cravings. You might also try probiotic gut health supplements to improve your microbiome. (A microbiome protects us against germs, breaks down food to release energy, and produces vitamins)




6 Top Foods For Gut Health

  • Oats

  • Asparagus

  • Greek Yogurt

  • Kombucha

  • Nuts

  • Flaxseeds

Vitamins That Support Gut Health

  • Vitamin C & D

  • Probiotics

  • Zinc

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is “that girl” honey! I had an amazing time in costa rica. As soon as we landed we went to eat eat where the locals eat and they did not disappoint. The food portions were so generous and taste was outstanding. The food in costa rica was a 10/10. At the villa that was a whole different story unfortunately but if someone would ask me if I would go back to Costa Rica then the answer is yes!

Where do I start, the flight was 4 hours and we had a layover in Miami. The flight went pretty quick in my opinion. When we landed we had already had our private driver waiting for us, who was amazing as well. He spoke very little English and we spoke very little Spanish so we went together well lol. From the airport to our villa was a 3 hour ride alone. We basically traveled the entire day. We did stop to eat at a local stop and headed up the mountains to our rainforest villa. The view was beautiful all throughout our drive.

The Villa we stayed at was Golden Pineapple Villas. Literally chef’s kiss! The villa was breath taking and we definitely enjoyed our stay. There were some interesting bugs that came to visit us daily (rolls eyes) and a whole bat family right out side our door. We might of even took a shower with a bat due to the shower being completely outside. Chile! But we definitely wanted those nature vibes just to feel more relaxed and free. 

More about the Villa:

The Villa was $580 a night 

The Villa was small and intimate 

The staff was great and very attentive 

The common area had the best pool view 

Room Service is free of charge 

iPads and WhatsApp were what staff and guest used to communicate

Massages take place inside of guests room

Overall everyone was very friendly and we took advantage of all the amenities. 

I highly recommend bug spray and sunscreen! The heat is crucial out there. We went in the dry season the ending of January.

Some Products I used out there: