When the Four Seasons Orlando recently invited me to get a facial to check out their new line, the much-coveted brand Biologique Recherche, I had to do it. Because Lotion P50 is one of those products with a cult following, I had to know, is it worth the hype? And what’s up with this super […]

The Hormone Panel, tests women should ask their doctors for It’s no secret that women need different medical care than men. Our parts are different, our hormones are different, and that means that you have to pay that much more attention to your body in order to be the healthiest you can.* Here are two […]

pregnancy real talk and tips First things first, nope, I’m not pregnant again. But after interviewing multiple experts on my podcast about the wacky and wild experience of growing another human inside your body, I thought it would be helpful to break down some real talk about pregnancy. You know, the stuff that no one […]

It’s shocking and embarrassing how many lipsticks I own that I literally never wear. Like, never. So let’s get philosophical for a second: Why invest in a drawer full of not-quite-perfect lipsticks if you can have a shade that’s literally made for you? That’s where the Bite Beauty Lip Lab in SoHo, New York, comes […]

styling tips by melanie pace simple wardrobe tips new year melanie pace Let’s be honest: Getting dressed, especially after the body changes that can happen after kids, can be frustrating. Even if you don’t have kids, we’ve all been in a spot where our bodies have changed, and re-tooling your wardrobe can be a challenge.Those […]

New Years resolutions sonni Happy new year, friends! Looking back on 2019, I have deep gratitude for the things that I have seen bloom and grow, the result of work and love.As years go, 2019 was both great and also tough. I saw loss, dealt with health issues of those close to me, and struggled […]

We’re pals, right? We can be honest with each other? Okay, here goes. You’re not going out for New Year’s Eve, are you. I’m not. I mean, I used to, and I loved it! Like, super fun! Champagne! Dancing! Sleeping in til noon the next day! But right now, I’m in what I like to […]

There are specific periods of your life where friendships imprint on you the most. Usually, it’s at the beginning of something big and/or scary. Kindergarten friends we end up keeping for life come to mind, as do summer camp pals, the odd activity-related friend, too. And because few things are as big and scary as […]

There are few things that dig right into the crevices of my nerves more than the #InstagramPerfectMom. You know her. I know you do.#InstaMom hosts holiday parties for 15 girlfriends the night before Christmas Eve with hand-calligraphed name cards and fresh pine branches on their table.#InstaMom has a different craft scheduled for her kids for […]

As a practice, I try to avoid getting into descriptions of other people on my blog too much, or at least in too much detail.While I have no problem–and in fact I truly enjoy–talking about those important to me, like my kids and my husband, the writer in me is always overly cautious about telling too much […]