5 Tips to Stay on Point and Rested This Holiday Season

beautyrest_3_lowhresThe holidays can be a busy and stressful time to say the least. There’s no avoiding it but there are ways to stay energized, collected and most importantly sane in what should be the most wonderful time of the year.

1. Get your Beautyrest!

It’s no surprise that lack of sleep has been linked to increased stress levels and anxiety. Our bodies, skin and brain need restful slumber to recharge in order to be functional the next day. Investing in a quality mattress to ensure a good nights sleep is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. I have the Beautyrest Recharge Hybrid Mattress, which is supportive and helps me sleep soundly. Everyday I look forward to that moment when I can fall into bed, so owning one that’s so inviting and comfortable makes my day (everyday). Bottom line: get your zzz’s!beautyrest_7_lowres

2. Perfect your nightly routine.

Start with the bathroom must’s – brush your teeth and invest in a good skincare routine (for more on that you can read my post about beauty sleep HERE. Stress has a way of showing up in the form of acne, dark circles and making our skin look dull so having a proper skincare regimen is a must.

Keep all electronics with screens (phones, laptops, tablets…) out of the room for at least an hour before bed since staring at screens can seriously mess up your sleep.

Making a to-do list of everything you need to do the next day before bed can help put your mind at ease so you’re not subconsciously (or consciously) thinking of everything you need to get done. This trick can often help you sleep more soundly since you’re not worrying about remembering everything you need to get done.

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Check off your holiday to do list with TaskRabbit

taskrabbit-living-room-afterDuring the holidays, the struggle is real when it comes to staying organized and tackling my to do list. Online I may seem perfectly aesthetic, but in reality I have a million boxes to break down, tons of products everywhere and endless amount of press releases cluttering my life. With my travel schedule, there’s also usually a suitcase in the process of being packed or needing to be unpacked somewhere in my living room.

Enter TaskRabbit, the new love of my life. It’s a website that helps you get things done and check tasks off your to do list. Everything from cleaning, assembling furniture, to painting, personal assistant work, decorating, party planning, shopping, moving help; you name it and there’s probably a qualified tasker for the job. And it’s affordable! Pricing vary by tasker and assignment but generally ranges from $15-40/hour.

Meet Shannon M, Elite Tasker who took my apartment from messy
Meet Shannon M, Elite Tasker and excellent cleaner!

This week I got my sanity back when TaskRabbit sent me Shannon, “Elite Tasker” who helped organize my life. Or at least my living room. She broke down all of my boxes (bless her), cleaned my apartment (I’m talking down to the microwave and oven) and we divided and conquered the organizing.

By the end of the afternoon, the floors were shining, my products and papers found homes and the new shower curtain that has been sitting in a shopping bag for the past few months was finally hung. Shannon was punctual, easy-going and a complete professional. She’s also available for hire on taskrabbit.com. Each Tasker has a unique profile so if you like your helper, you can re-hire them with ease. The ‘Elite Tasker’ title, which Shannon has is given to the highest rated Taskers who consistently provide the highest level of service and professionalism, she was the best!

If you’re looking to outsource some last minute errands or get some help around the house this holiday season TaskRabbit is offering $15 off any task between now and 1/15/2016 with promo code: CONNECT15.

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9 Foolproof Hostess Gifts

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If you’re hitting the holiday parties hard this weekend, don’t forget the gift. Baking or a bottle of wine is always a classy move but for something a little extra or as an add on here’s what’s on the list.

1. Your Tea America The Wellness Gift Box ($13.95) – No matter your mood, Your Tea’s Wellness Box has a go-to remedy: teas for the mind, body and soul. For the wellness guru this set includes the brand’s signature Happy Tea, Antioxidant Tea, Sleep Tea, and Energy Tea.

2. L’Occitane Advent Calendar ($49) – 24 days of gifts, 17 travel size L’Occitane products. PLUS! gift tags, a star shaped pastry cutter, nail file, bow tree hanging decoration, place cards, stickers, sachet of stars and holiday gift box! Oh what fun… it will be to open.

3. Slip for Beauty Sleep, ‘Slipsilk’ Pure Silk Sleep Mask ($39) – Sleeping on Christmas Eve just got easier with the most indulgent sleep mask from Slip for Beauty Sleep. The mask, alike to a pillow for your eyes, is the perfect pair for their pure silk pollowcases, which has luxe anti-aging, anti-sleep crease, anti-bed head “technology”.

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DIY Gifting Done Right


Disclaimer: Thank you to Target for sponsoring this post!

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When it comes to holiday gifting, I love adding a personal touch to everything I give. As can be expected, everyone gets beauty gifts galore from me. To make every gift a bit more special and personalized, I love to break apart my gift sets, add in some stocking stuffers, and customize each gift in some fun wrappings. Holiday sets are a great way to get an awesome value on products, so it’s a great time to stock up. I partnered with Target to raid their beauty aisle and pick my favorite gift sets and packaging to create four awesome gifts for my friends.

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