The Best Wines I’ve Drank (Lately)

What has wine done for me lately? via GIPHY A whole heck of a lot! Since getting my WSET-2 from American Wine School, I’ve started working a few hours a week at Underdog Wine Co. in Kansas City, Mo. (p.s. it was recently named one of the best 50 wine shops in the U.S. by Wine Enthusiast!) and have been doing some freelance writing for SOMM TV Online Magazine (which, if you like wine or food, it’s a must-get streaming service!). It’s been AWESOME. And, here on FBG, I’ve also been sent some new wines to try — and let…

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A New Spin on the Home Office

If I had a dime for every time, over the past two years, someone asked me for advice on working from home … well, I wouldn’t need to work from home anymore, because I’ve fielded this question a lot. And it’s fair! After all, I’ve been doing the remote work thing, full time, non-stop, and for countless clients (including my work here at FBG) since 2007. I’ve learned a thing or two … or maybe twenty. And one of the most important things I’ve learned is that, wow, I do not like to sit all day. But I also don’t…

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Why Athletes Need Pilates Mat Training

One of our favorite fitness experts is Sean Vigue (remember the awesome workouts he’s done for us?). And, guess what?! He has a new book out! Pilates for Athletes helps everyday people (no matter their sport or activity they love to do) reach their highest physical and mental levels and improve their conditioning, control, endurance, and more — all through Pilates. Sean Vigue has taught thousands of classes around the world and has appeared in more than 2,000 health and fitness videos. He’s positive, he knows his stuff, and his workouts are FUN. Basically, he’s the best! And, we’re super…

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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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