A Drink for Every Mood

One of the things I learned in my wine education studies (and, hey, I’m officially WSET-2 certified with distinction now — woot!) was learning the basics of how to pair wine with food. But, what about pairing wine with mood? I know for me, often I’ll select a bottle of wine (or another beverage) based on not just what I’m eating, but also how I’m feeling. Here are a few fun examples … Pairing Drinks and Wine with Mood Sunshine and smiles? Rosè time. Celebratory vibes after work? Give me bubbles. Cold and rainy night in? A big bold red…

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A Few of My Hiking Must-Haves

There’s not much I love as much as getting out in nature and being active, and, although the last (*counts on fingers*) 20 months or so have been incredibly difficult, one silver lining is the fact that the pandemic did lead to many of us spending more time outdoors than ever before. From weekend kayaking trips to epic mountain treks, I’ve been taking full advantage of all the fresh air Ma Nature has to offer — and with an Arizona camper van adventure planned for December, I have no intent of stopping. But, as I talk to friends about these…

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How to Create the Perfect Full-Body Workout

Do a search for “full-body workout” on the interwebs and you will get A LOT of suggestions. Many of them require equipment … or complicated rep schemes … or lots of time. And, I don’t know about you, but the one thing I don’t need in my life is another cumbersome thing to do or figure out. I just want to pop on some fun tunes (which, here are some good workout playlists suggestions if you need ’em!), move my body, and happily get my sweat on. Who feels me? So, in times like these, I follow a very simple…

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5 Things That Are Making Your Immune System Weaker

Immunity is on the minds of all of us these days, for all the reasons. If you’re looking to give your immune system a bit of a boost — in addition to getting your vaccine and following all of the current CDC guidelines — read on for a guest article from Laura May, digital editor at Just Another Magazine, about five things you might be doing that’s actually making your immune system weaker. 5 Things That Are Making Your Immune System Weaker By Laura May, digital editor at Just Another Magazine Cultivating a strong immune system is a smart objective, and the…

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How to Make Your Own Butterscotch “Beer”

Every fall we get the urge to binge watch all of the Harry Potter movies. Anyone else? There’s just a lot of fall vibes in those movies, and we are here for it! Which, seeing that it’s basically September and all, is exactly why this cookbook caught our attention (HP fans unite!): Fifty magically simple, spellbinding recipes for young witches and wizards? Yes, please! From breakfasts to desserts to snacks to main dishes, The Unofficial Hogwarts Cookbook for Kids is so, SO fun and educational. You and your kiddos will learn new cooking terms and kitchen skills with recipes that…

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4 Ways to Make Your Home a More Positive Space

Take a quick look around you home. How relaxed, recharged, and happy does your space make you feel? Because we’re all still (groan, we know!) spending a lot of time at home these days, we’ve got some great ways to make your home a more positive space from Laura May, digital editor at Just Another Magazine. 4 Ways to Make Your Home a More Positive Space By Laura May, digital editor at Just Another Magazine Your home environment should be a sanctuary where you can relax, recharge, and be most at peace. But this isn’t always the case. Many home environments…

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Ultimate Home Gym Playlist

Looking for the ultimate home gym playlist? Oh, FBGs, we have GOT it for you! Ever since we created our garage gym (AKA, the Barn Box), I’ve been crafting the perfect home gym playlist. The track list is a little bit funky, a lot 90s, a bit grungy, occasionally hipster, and a whole lot of booty-bopping fun. With a little more than two hours of high-energy tunes, this playlist pairs well with just about any workout you’re doing — be it heavy weight-lifting, cardio, HIIT … anything! Heck, turn it on and dance your heart out. THAT could be your…

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French Toast Fingers with Quick Berry Syrup

Finger foods. Every kid loves ’em. And, heck, a lot of grown-ups do as well. (Including us!) Which is why we can’t get enough of these tasty and adorable French Toast Fingers with Quick Berry Syrup from Alexandra Caspero’s and Whitney English’s (you might remember her from this inspiring podcast ep!) new book, The Plant-Based Baby & Toddler. As both moms and registered dietitians, Alexandra and Whitney know what’s up when it comes to making healthy foods that are quick and easy to prepare — but also that your kids will actually eat. Because there’s nothing worse than making a…

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How to Relax and Find Ease

There’s no doubt that the last year and a half has been stressful for all of us, for all the reasons. And, while it seems as though we’re starting to settle back into some semblance of normal (whatever that means!), some of those big stressors and emotions are, well, still very much present. In a lot of ways, those fears and anxieties are almost hard to let go of after living so long in a locked down world. None of us want to be stressed, of course, but it seems that many of us are finding letting go and relaxing…

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Meditations That Help Process Big Emotions

Having big emotions these days? Big thoughts and feelings that are keeping you up at night, tossing and turning? You are not alone. Which is why we are thrilled to share the following two meditations that help process big emotions from Courtney E. Ackerman’s latest book, Midnight Meditations. In her book she shares 150 zen-inducing yet simple self-guided meditations that will help you calm your racing thoughts, stop chasing sleep, and start receiving an undisturbed night’s rest so you can make the most of your days. Two of our favorite meditations from her book focus on processing emotions — both…

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Review: Fast, Fresh, and Fit Food with Factor

To say I’m “busy” is the understatement of the year. With a very energetic and creative six-year-old plus twin toddlers plus my business plus my ongoing wine studies, I have a lot on my plate. And, while my proverbial life plate is quite full (and I think A LOT of you can understand that!), the actual plates that I eat meals off of can be rather, well, lacking some days. My husband and I do our best to meal plan and cook as much as we can, but our hands are literally full most evenings and it is a challenge.…

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My Toddler Had a Breath Holding Spell and It Was Scary AF

There’s a lot of on-the-job learning when you’re a parent of a toddler. (Or, in my case, two toddlers!) Over time you learn how to find the perfect sippy cup, buy clothes they’ll actually wear, coerce them to leave the house on time, diffuse tantrums —  you know, normal everyday stuff. But, as I recently learned, you also become an expert in certain areas you DID NOT SEE COMING. Take, for example, a typical Wednesday evening with family. We had my parents over for dinner, all the kids were happily playing, and out of nowhere one of my twin daughters…

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7 Affirmations That’ll Make You Happier

We all know how important self-talk is. What you say to yourself (and how you treat yourself) matters, big time. And, once you’re in the habit of watching your thoughts, it’s important to not only challenge the untrue ones, but also to replace them with something more uplifting. Something more like your best friend would say. Something that’ll encourage you to be happier, no matter the circumstances. But, coming up with that new phrase can be hard sometimes. And, it can feel totally Stuart-Smalley cheesy, right? That’s why today we are so thrilled to be sharing an excerpt from Kelsey…

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Running Gear That’s Putting Pep in Our Step

I often compare running to golf. In both sports, consistent effort and good form basically always lead to improvement. And, in both sports, you need to be prepared for bad days, because even the most consistent effort and the best form can’t guarantee that every time out will be a success. I mean, who among us hasn’t trained to the very best of our ability, only to fall short (or fall apart) on an important training run, or even on race day? But we come back to it another day — maybe even stronger for having experienced that failure. Another…

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A Birthday Gift for You! (And a Fun Celebration Playlist)

Hey, all! We are turning 13 this week! Meaning, we’ve gone from a preteen blog, to a full teenager. Yeowers. And, just like any good teen, we are ready to party — the best way we know how. With free stuff. And an amazing hour-long high-energy workout playlist that brings the fun party vibes to your next sweat sesh. First, let’s get to the freebie for you! After all, we wouldn’t be here without all you amazing peeps … That’s right; we’re partnering with 99 Walks to give you a free month on their website when you use code “FBG”!…

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The Secret to Cleaner and Fresher Air at Home

We are an official ambassador for Clarifion. Clarifion provided us with product samples for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation for our time. As always, all opinions expressed are our own. Has anyone else noticed that allergies are worse than ever?! I certainly have. I can’t remember a spring where I spent more time sneezing and rubbing my eyes than this one. My poor kiddos have been sneezing up a storm, too. It’s been crazy! So, when Clarifion — a Negative Ion Generator that uses negative ions to attract and eliminate airborne pollutants, bacteria, viruses, dust, allergens,…

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5 Ways to Say Yes to Yourself Today

You probably say “yes” to others a lot. Can you pick something up on the way home? Yes. Can you make me a snack, mom? Yes. Can you get that report to me by the end of the day? Yes. But, when’s the last time you said “yes” to yourself? When’s the last time you said “yes” to something that you really wanted or needed for you — and only you … just because? If it has been awhile (and it probably has — this is super common for all of us), we’ve got the guest post for you! Straight…

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Wine and Drink Trends We Are Loving

Looking for something new to sip on this spring and summer? Hey, us, too! And we have five new wine and drink trends that pair perfectly with that beautiful sunshine. Wine and Drink Trends We Are Loving Lower-Alcohol Wine Ya’ll know how we love our wine, but you all also know how much we are into moderation. Wine included, of course! Now that I passed my WSET-1 and am going for my WSET-2, I’m tasting more wine than ever before, and it’s made me very mindful and aware of my habits when it comes to drinking. And, I know I’m…

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My Experience With the Marukan ACV Challenge

We are an official ambassador for Marukan. Marukan provided us with product samples for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation for our time. As always, all opinions expressed are our own. The health benefits of apple cider vinegar aren’t exactly new — and I don’t mean that in the sense that you’ve probably been hearing about it for a few years. Sure, it’s made headlines, often as a part of “detox diets” and the like, but if that’s the extent of your ACV knowledge, let me challenge you to learn a little more. Way back in ancient…

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How Set Up Your Home Office to Promote Wellness

Still living that WFM life? Hey, us, too! And, we’ve got some great tips on how to set up your home office to promote wellness from Laura May, digital editor at Just Another Magazine. Because when you’re using your home as an office, gym, school, and everything else, you need to be extra smart about how you set it up to optimize your health! How Set Up Your Home Office To Promote Wellness By Laura May, digital editor at Just Another Magazine As many of us are now working from home permanently, or at least for the foreseeable future, it’s…

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13 Ways to Move More As a Family

You guys know how fabulous (and mind-blowing) Katy Bowman and her work is right? (If not, this conversation with her is a great primer!) As a best-selling author, speaker, and a leader of the Movement movement, biomechanist Katy Bowman is changing the way we move and think about our need for movement. Her eight books, including the groundbreaking Move Your DNA, have been translated into more than a dozen languages worldwide. Basically, she’s a movement badass. And, with a new book — Grow Wild: The Whole-Child, Whole-Family, Nature-Rich Guide to Moving More — on the way later this spring (more…

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How to Stop Menstrual Stigma

Did you know that menstrual stigma results in discrimination, disempowerment, and even delays in crucial medical diagnosis? True story. It’s yet another facet of the movement for gender justice. So, how do we stop it? How do we make it better? What can each of us do to stop menstrual stigma? Prof. Inga T. Winkler, co-editor of the Palgrave Handbook of Critical Menstruation Studies, has overseen the compilation of a volume of more than 1,000 pages by 134 contributors from more than 30 countries on the diversity of menstrual experiences and the social issues surrounding it. And, today in this…

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The Freshest New Workouts (Plus, One Sweet Deal)

The following post is sponsored by Les Mills. For our sponsored post policy, click here. Anybody else in the mood to shake up their workouts? It feels like the perfect time of year to dive into something new and exciting … and we’ve got just the thing: A fresh, high-energy, and challenging take on fitness thanks to the new Les Mills x Reebok Nano Series of workouts. (And they’re even launching a killer new fitness shoe to go along with it! Sign. Us. Up.) Even if we didn’t have these fantastic new workouts to get us pumped, we’d still be…

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Bodyweight Home Workout

Looking for a new bodyweight home workout that you’ll love? via GIPHY We’ve got it for you from Motivate — experts in one-on-one online wellness and personal training. Over the past 4 years they’ve helped thousands of clients with private training in London, and since last spring have trained hundreds of clients digitally. via GIPHY Today, they’re sharing a bodyweight home workout we can all do from the comfort of our living rooms … or basements … or bedrooms … or wherever you may be! via GIPHY Bodyweight Home Workout By Motivate Most of us are unfortunately still stuck at…

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We Can’t Get Enough Of This Turmeric Rice

Are you looking for the perfect side dish that adds a huge pop of flavor (and color!) to basically any main dish you’re making? If so, we have it for you today. (And, if not,  you should still read on because this recipe is AWESOME.) Say hello to Turmeric Rice — your new SDBF. (AKA: Side dish best friend.) We’ve had this turmeric rice alongside pot roast. We’ve had it with curry (obviously). We’ve had it with stir-fry. We’ve had it with roasted chicken. We’ve had alongside veggies and fish. We’ve even had it in salads! The only way we…

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Finding the Silver Lining

What a decade 2020 was, right? via GIPHY At best, last year hit us with major changes to our daily lives and wave after wave of catastrophic news. At worst, we suffered devastating personal losses. I can’t imagine anyone came out unscathed, and to those of you who are struggling, please know that we see you and honor you. (Therapy, in my experience, can be a huge help, and there are loads of options for virtual appointments these days. I had a few appointments with a counselor at BetterHelp when I felt myself spiraling last summer, and many of my…

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How to Build Hair Confidence in Your Kids

We all know kids are little sponges. They just absorb everything that’s around them — from our words to our actions to how we talk about and treat others. (Confession: I remember the first time my daughter cussed when she couldn’t get a snack out of the package, and I was like — whoops — I need to watch my language there!) And, most of the time, here on Fit Bottomed Girls, we share a lot of tips on how to improve your relationship with your body, your workouts, and your food, so that your kids naturally have a positive,…

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How to Make Hydration a Habit

The following post is sponsored by HydroJug. For our sponsored post policy, click here. We all know we need to drink more water. Because water and staying hydrated is SO good for us! From digestion to energy to brain power to just feeling good, water is where it’s at when it comes to being healthy and feeling good. So, if we all know it’s good for us and we want to drink more water, then why do so many of us not get enough of it each day? Why is it that most of us struggle with staying hydrated? In…

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7 Fitness Trends to Try in 2021

This pandemic has changed every area of our lives — including fitness and our workouts. So, what can we expect in 2021 when it comes to fitness trends? I recently got a chance to talk to NPR’s All Things Considered about how to better make your fitness resolutions happen in this crazy COVID time, and it’s really made me reflect on just how much has changed in the fitness world since a year ago. I’ve been lucky enough to have been sweating in my garage gym for a full year now (talk about serendipitous timing there), but this time has…

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2021 Workout Challenge

Y’all. We made it through 2020! And we have a great way to celebrate: our 2021 Workout Challenge. Like we’ve done in years past (see here and here), we’ve put together a 2021-themed workout using only bodyweight that you can do at home. This year’s workout has a bit of a challenge aspect to it as well: Set a timer for 21 minutes (because, 2021, of course) and see how many rounds you can get through! As always, modify as needed (wall push-ups or push-ups on knees or toes, marching in place or side-stepping for high-impact moves, etc.) and listen…

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