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The Catskills: A Mini Vacation in the Mountains

Visiting San Francisco: A Recap of My 7 Day Trip

15 Magical Photo Spots in NYC at Christmas

Ulster County Travel Guide: A Beautiful Weekend Getaway Near NYC

San Luis Obispo: Healthy Things To Do In America’s Happiest City

10 Instagrammable Fitness Studios in NYC

An ULTRA Weekend of Fitness and Fun in Arizona

Anna Maria Island Travel Guide: A Weekend in Florida’s Most Charming Beach Town

My Favorite Healthy(ish) NYC Brunch Spots

I’m Engaged! How He Popped the Question

My Favorite Coffee Shops In NYC

Feeling glam & glowy thanks to all the lovely prod

The best views always come after the hardest climb

The best views always come after the hardest climbs. 🏔☀️ Swipe for some favorite moments from this morning’s gorgeous hike in Boulder. 🥾💕 1200ft elevation gain, 2.6 miles and endless tacos later… I guess you can say it’s been a pretty perfect kind of Sunday.
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What is something that made you smile this weekend? ☺️
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#ColoradoLife #OutdoorsyGals #HikingAdventures

Living for peaceful self care moments like this 💦☀️ Still pinching myself that this state park is practically in my backyard and definitely plan to be back often. Normally we take the pups canoeing but I wanted to try paddle boarding again and it was so fun. 🎉
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Plus it was the perfect opp to wear this new sharp green sporty swimsuit and flutter shorts by @caliabycarrie. I love how breezy the material is and the swimsuit design is great for water sports like this.
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Are you team paddleboard or kayak? #caliabycarriepartner #staythepath #chooseyou #caliabycarrieunderwood

“I don’t know where I’m going from here but

“I don’t know where I’m going from here but I promise it won’t be boring.” 😏 ~ current life motto
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Let this be a reminder that you don’t always have to have all the answers. Your 5 year plan can (and most likely will) change. Do what you love, live with passion, challenge yourself and enjoy each new opportunity that comes your way.
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❤️ #MyThoughts {📸: @hnguyenphotography}

Just a colorful plate of all the “last” random

Just a colorful plate of all the “last” random things in my fridge (because someone needs to go grocery shopping 😅). Tbh random lunches like these are kind of my fav. This one features an overripe avocado 🥑 on homemade sourdough bread, pan fried halloumi cheese, tomatoes 🍅 , roasted broccoli and a hard boiled egg. #MelsMeals #HealthyEats

Just a few key things that always get the positive

Just a few key things that always get the positive vibes flowing 💕
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☀️ Sunny days always lifts spirits
🎶 Good tunes kick up the serotonin
🌿 Plants give all the calming energy
🧘🏻‍♀️ Movement gets those endorphins going
💦 Hydration makes your brain happier
🧹 Decluttering reduces stress and feels so good
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Did you take advantage of any of these today? #SelfcareSunday #handletteringpractice

When people ask if Nina and Chip like Denver, I’

When people ask if Nina and Chip like Denver, I’ll just send these pics. 🐶🎾👏🏻 Needless to say, these pupperonis are LOVING their new outdoor adventures at home and in the mountains! 🏔 And now that they’re both rocking @whistlelabs 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 I can 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 they’re getting, if they are 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 (Chip is terrible at this) and most importantly -- if they were to ever get lost on a hike or escape the backyard, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐏𝐒 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 immediately!
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I seriously love how much info the Whistle Switch shares daily. 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲. And since the collars are waterproof, they’ve literally been wearing them everywhere! Even when they’re going for a swim in the lake. 💦
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Swipe through the pics to see some screengrabs from the app and head to my stories to find out a bit more info about what the collars can do.
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞! 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 $𝟐𝟓 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐚 𝟏 𝐨𝐫 𝟐 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞: 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝟐𝟓
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So who do you think is more active… Chip or Nina? Cast your votes! 👇🏼 #WhistlePack

Mornings in my office are a whole 𝓂𝑜𝑜𝒹

Mornings in my office are a whole 𝓂𝑜𝑜𝒹. ✨ What is something in your space that instantly makes you happy? For me it’s the combo of sunlight hitting my disco balls, a fresh bouquet of flowers, delicious iced matcha 🍵 and my cutie work buddy 🐶. Happy Friday everyone! #homeoffice

A little post farmer’s market snack break with m

A little post farmer’s market snack break with my fav Air Dried Veggie Crisps from @dirtkitchensnacks because I’m all about eating more plants. 🌿🍅 In fact, some of you may remember that a year before our wedding Bay and I decided to switch up our diet and try out being pescatarian. I stuck with it for the past few years and even though I have since incorporated some poultry back into my diet, I have maintained a very “plant forward” approach to eating.
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It’s honestly given me such an amazing sense of balance without ever feeling restricted or like I’m missing out. 😊️👏🏻 There are days when I’ll eat entirely vegetarian while other days I have chicken on my tacos or cheese with my wine. 🍷 When it comes to snacks, having things like @dirtkitchensnacks in my pantry helps me reach for more veggies in between the bigger meals. 🥒🫑🥕 I love that the ingredients are simple and that they use “rescued veggies” for their Air Dried Veggie Crisps to help reduce food waste.
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When it comes to my diet, I always want to go with something that is sustainable -- and eating lots of plants is something I want to prioritize for the rest of my life! 👍🏻 I love the way it makes me feel and it’s not super intimidating when you make small swaps or little efforts to incorporate more veggies into your routine.
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Anyone else feel the same way? 🙋🏻‍♀️ What veggies are your favorites? #DigInWithDKS #Sponsored

Love yourself enough to:
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✨ set boundaries with your time and energy
✨ work hard for your dreams
✨ forgive yourself for your mistakes
✨ nourish your mind and body
✨ step out of your comfort zone
✨ keep learning and building your skills
✨ create healthy habits that make you feel good
✨ walk away when necessary
✨ take the actions needed for your happiness
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Sending you all lots of love today 💕 Save this for when you need to read it again or share with a friend who can use a little mid-week reminder. #mentalhealthmatters

Mornings are for “me time” and once a week tha

Mornings are for “me time” and once a week that includes taking a little time to pause, relax and let my hair soak up all the nourishing oils in @BondiBoost’s Miracle Hair Mask. 💕 A month ago I shared that I’m trying out the Bondi Boost Hair Growth System and out of all the products I’m using, this hair mask is my absolute favorite! It smells so good (kind of sweet) and is packed with nutritious oils including castor, argan and macadamia oil.
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It’s one of those products where you notice an immediate difference and it always leaves my hair feeling super soft and smooth. 👏🏻👏🏻
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All of their products are vegan friendly, cruelty free, and made without parabens, silicones or sulfates. I linked this one in my stories! ✨ If you’ve been spending a lot of time outdoors or at the pool/beach this summer, your locks are going to LOVE you for trying this. #BoostYourRoots #Sponsored

A week of healthy eats inspo comin’ in hot 🌿

A week of healthy eats inspo comin’ in hot 🌿 I’ve never shared “what I eat in a day” roundups but after my story poll a week ago it was clear many of you are craving seeing more healthy(ish) food inspo from me.
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The following are super easy to whip up and are just a few of the things that have gone on my plate since then! 💕 But plz keep in mind the pizza 🍕 we ordered, ice cream I’ve eaten and all the cocktails are not pictured. 😅 #IntuitiveEating
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Swipe for some ideas:
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🔸 Sourdough toast topped with Trader Joe’s Kale & Cashew pesto + scrambled eggs + cherry tomatoes + EBTB seasoning
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🔸 2% Greek yogurt topped with fresh berries, honey & granola
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🔸 BBQ tempeh on a bed of arugula, apples, walnuts peppers and cucumber
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🔸 Homemade pizza made w/ Trader Joe’s pizza dough, chicken sausage, basil, mozz, onions and tomato sauce
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🔸 Roasted lemon salmon on top of pesto couscous and a side of asparagus
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🔸 Grilled peach salad with TJ’s balsamic chicken, mozz balls, arugula, avocado, basil and tomato
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🔸 Tj’s vegan super burrito with kale, sweet potato and couscous topped with avocado and salsa
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🔸 Honey glazed salmon on top of homemade pasta salad with spinach, corn, avocados and tomatoes
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🔸 Orecchiette with chicken sausage, kale, peppers and Parmesan
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SAVE this for later and let me know if you’d like to see more meal photodumps like this. 🍒👏🏻 #HealthyEats #MelsMeals

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