favorite destinations
Rivers Bend Ranch
Rivers Bend Ranch
Rivers Bend Ranch is the place I go when I need to get away from it all. Nestled in the majestic mountains of Montana, it is just minutes away from one of the most beautiful and unique places in the world, Yellowstone National Park. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the "real" outdoors in this private, modern lodge on the banks of the Yellowstone River.
fashion and fun stuff
La Ree boutique
La Ree boutique
My favorite clothing store in Seattle! Owner Rachel Nov has everything from denim to event-worthy frocks by some of my favorite designers such as Robert Rodriguez, Rene Lezard, Hache, Mike and Chris, Mint, Jenni Kayne, Inhabit and Hanni Y. Find accessories like sunglasses from Oliver Peoples and signature Missoni Sport scarves.
Jamie Joseph Jewelry Designer
Jamie Joseph Jewelry Designer
Oh my goodness! Jamie Joseph creates the most gorgeous jewelry you've ever seen! The glaciering of her stones and the exceptional metal settings, make her designs extraordinary!
Erin Condren Designs
Erin Condren Designs
I am so flipped out over this stylish stationary, note cards, announcements etc. I often find myself making up reasons to send them out!
Flameless Candles
Flameless Candles
I am a candle fanatic and I am in love with these Beeswax battery operated candles! Three LED's flicker to produce multiple points of light, creating a glow that flickers and casts shadows, just like a real candle flame! They are wind proof, child safe, and won't produce the harmful effects caused by burning paraffin wax based candles.
Hammitt Bags
Hammitt Bags
I can't get of enough of Stephanie Hammitt's bags! Gorgeous! The distinct Hammitt style is a combination of rich colors, imported Italian leather with clean accents. Quality is paramount in the construction of each hand-sewn product.
GurglePot
GurglePot
These are so much fun! A GurglePot is a fish shaped pitcher that actually gurgles and glugs when poured. Introduced in the late 1800's in England as a gurgling pitcher, Seattle entrepreneur Matt Ellison redesigned this antique gem with simple, modern lines while retaining the jugs original spirit. My favorite colors were mustard and blue, but it was hard to choose! Check out the colors and listen to the gurgle sound at www.gurglepot.com
The FitFlop
The FitFlop
Due to my low arches, my feet ache if they aren't in a shoe with support. I recently discovered The FitFlop and my feet couldn't be happier! I put them on the second I get out of bed! My boyfriend and children are especially thankful for my new FitFlops because I don't have to ask for as many foot massages! I can't wait to try the new fall/winter line! Super cute!
books
10 Conversations You Need to Have With Your Children by Schmuley Boteach
10 Conversations You Need to Have With Your Children by Schmuley Boteach
One of my favorite parenting books of all time. Every time I pick it up, I am left with the desire to not only be a better parent but a better person. 10 Conversations will help you stay connected to your children so that they develop the kind of strong moral character that leads to rich, meaningful lives.
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The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, the Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives in to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
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Mother Nurture by Stephanie Hirsch
Mother Nurture by Stephanie Hirsch
Mother Nurture is an inspiring collection of fifty-two stories filled with common sense advice and memorable personal tales from caring mothers whose children have reached the pinnacle of their fields, from sports, politics, music, literature, entertainment and business. This book inspires you to be the best mother you can possibly be!
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Crazy Sexy Cancer
Crazy Sexy Cancer
Kris Carr is my hero. At age 31 she was diagnosed with a rare and incurable cancer. Instead of accepting her fate she has taken action to cure herself through a menagerie of holistic health techniques. She is a true inspiration and continually guides my passion for health and wellbeing.
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Happy Yoga by Steve Ross
Happy Yoga by Steve Ross
I love Steve Ross! He's all about lightening up and having fun! He teaches at Maha Yoga in LA and is the host of Oxygen TV's Inhale. With lightheartedness and a sense of humor, Steve offers us no-nonsense ways to practice and live yoga.
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Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway! By Susan Jeffers
Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway! By Susan Jeffers
"At the bottom of every one of your fears is simply the fear that you can't handle whatever life may bring you. The truth is: If you knew you could handle anything that came your way, what would you have to fear? The answer is: NOTHING!" ~ Susan Jeffers
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End The Struggle and Dance with Life by Susan Jeffers
End The Struggle and Dance with Life by Susan Jeffers
I keep this book in my nightstand and open it randomly when I need a dose of Susan Jeffers' candor and inspiration to live fully every moment of our lives.
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40 Days to Personal Revolution by Baron Baptiste
40 Days to Personal Revolution by Baron Baptiste
For anyone interested in transforming your life through Yoga, this is the book for you! Baron's basic Laws of Transformation, based on timeless principles of growth, serve as the philosophical underpinning of the 40-day journey and demonstrate that radical change can come from making even the smallest shift.
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True Love by Daphne Rose Kingma
True Love by Daphne Rose Kingma
I came across this little book by accident and I just love it! It offers two-page essays, with simple suggestions for gestures and actions which, if consciously performed, ensure that the love you've planted flourishes and grows.
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love by Richard and Kristine Carlson
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love by Richard and Kristine Carlson
Simple ways to nurture and strengthen your relationships while avoiding the habits that break down your loving connection.
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You can be HAPPY no matter what by Richard Carlson, PhD
You can be HAPPY no matter what by Richard Carlson, PhD
"Dr. Carlson was a living example of being happy in the present moment. This book shows us how to be happy now, before we solve our problems. A needed counterbalance to the therapy junkie's tendency to wallow in processing' while life's beauty passes them by." -Yoga Journal
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The Right Questions by Debbie Ford
The Right Questions by Debbie Ford
This book will wake you out of the "trance" of unconscious choices and give you the strength to act on your deepest convictions. Purposefully written to bypass the intellect, these ten powerful questions go straight to your inner knowing.
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Fantastic Voyage by Ray Kurzweil and Terry Grossman, M.D.
Fantastic Voyage by Ray Kurzweil and Terry Grossman, M.D.
If you're tired of the skeptical family member or friend who dismisses your passion to eat better and take supplements, have them read this book. They will be humbled by the scientific knowledge of these two brilliant scientists who show us that what you eat directly impacts how long you will live.
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10 Principles of Spiritual parenting by Mimi Doe and Marsha Walch, PhD
10 Principles of Spiritual parenting by Mimi Doe and Marsha Walch, PhD
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, how do we as parents, honor the spirituality of our children? In ten easy-to-follow chapters containing exercises and practical suggestions, the authors point out that opportunities to express spirituality are abundant in our routine life. Doe and Walch open our eyes to the spontaneous, creative, free-thinking joy that characterizes a child's innate spirituality.
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Chill & Spill
Chill & Spill
Chill & Spill is a guided journal designed to help teens and ‘tweens who are experiencing difficult situations heal from the emotional turmoil. Five blank pages follow each of the 20 different healing activities, which are based in therapy and are designed to help reduce stress, express both their suffering and strength, and build much-needed resiliency. Beautifully designed, the journal features the talent of award-winning artists whose work can be found in Rolling Stone, Starbucks, MTV, teen magazines, etc. Art with Heart offers trainings and supportive curriculum that teaches professionals how to use this effective tool to its fullest. AGES 10+.
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Oodles of Doodles
Oodles of Doodles
Oodles of Doodles is a therapeutic activity book that gives hospitalized children a meaningful way to express their fears and concerns. Hospitals throughout North America routinely utilize Oodles with children in their care. Available in both English and Spanish, the book has helped over 28,000 children find hope in the midst of health crises. The spirit, creativity, and commitment that define this important work is truly inspiring and continues to delight and inspire children who are bedridden, turning a difficult time into what it should be…a childhood. AGES 6-14.
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Magnificent Marvelous Me
Magnificent Marvelous Me
Magnificent Marvelous Me is a therapeutic activity book that helps meet the emotional needs of children dealing the difficulties of a sibling or parent with a serious illness or disability. Art with Heart knows that everyone in the family is affected when something happens to one member. Often, the sibling feels left out, wondering, “But…what about me?!” Magnificent Marvelous Me was created to help these children deal with the expanse of confusing emotions including resentment, isolation, anxiety, guilt, and sorrow. Through the engaging art and self-reflective activities, children find their voice, recognize their support system and explore their feelings. The end result is a more emotionally healthy child who is able to communicate what’s going on inside them. AGES 6-11.
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beauty
Murad Resurgence
Murad Resurgence
Before I became a spokesperson for Murad's Resurgence skin care line, they sent me sample products to try and the results were so amazing that I practically stalked the company until the hired me! A little goes a long way...the products are very concentrated, with no fillers. Resurgence is specifically designed to target the effects of hormonal aging by helping restore moisture, accelerate healthy cell turnover, increase firmness and elasticity, and even help reduce hormonal breakouts. I recommend the entire product line, but the glow bonus pack is a must; the regimen is not complete without it.
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Murad Body Firming Bronzer
Murad Body Firming Bronzer
This product is genius, my family and friends are always calling for more! Tip: if you have lighter skin like me, I love mixing it with the Resurgence Luminescent sunscreen; it cuts the color a bit. Plus the luminescent minerals in the sunscreen mixed with the bronzer makes the skin look absolutely radiant!
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Murad Firm and Tone Dietary Supplement Pack
Murad Firm and Tone Dietary Supplement Pack
I love the ease of Dr. Murads Multi Vitamin Supplement Pack. Each packet has everything you need for the day plus fatty acids and alpha lipoic acids to boost moisture level and fight free radicals! These packets are perfect for busy moms or if you have a hard time remembering to take your vitamins.
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Murad Lip Gloss SPF 15
Murad Lip Gloss SPF 15
If I was stranded on a desert island and I could only take one product, it would be Murad Lip Gloss SPF 15.
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Oil Free Sunblock Sheer Tint SPF 15
Oil Free Sunblock Sheer Tint SPF 15
I love this product! It evens out my skin tone, adds a hint of color, absorbs easily and protects my skin from sun damage.
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Vitamin C Infusion Home Facial Kit
Vitamin C Infusion Home Facial Kit
This mask is truly amazing! Pure Vitamin C infuses powerful antioxidants protection to rejuvenate and protect against free radical damage. The kit includes 4 treatment powders and gels that you mix together and brush on to create your spa like experience!
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Soothing Skin and Lip Care
Soothing Skin and Lip Care
I use this salve on everything from chapped lips and dry cuticles to minor skin irritations! My kids love it too!
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Clarisonic
Clarisonic
After a long day of shooting and a pound of makeup on my skin, I can hardly wait to get my hands on my Clarisonic! It gets every last trace of makeup off and leaves my skin glowing. Love my Clarisonic!
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Bliss Spa on Snoqualmie Ridge
Bliss Spa on Snoqualmie Ridge
You've just discovered the perfect blend of a medical skincare clinic and day spa. Located in the charming Snoqualmie Ridge Marketplace, Bliss provides non-surgical aesthetic skin care procedures, including laser skin rejuvenation and age-defying treatments, as well as luxurious and therapeutic spa services. Bliss carries some of my favorite products such as TRUE cosmetics, Go Smile and The Clarisonic skin care brush!
Young Living Essential Oils
Young Living Essential Oils
Young Living's line of pure, therapeutic-grade essential oils and unique essential oil blends are sourced from the world's finest plants. They are not diluted with chemical and synthetic additives and are carefully prepared to maintain plant integrity. They can be used aromatically, applied topically, or taken internally.
GO Smile
GO Smile
You gotta check this stuff out! This is the easiest (and most stylish) teeth whitening system on the market! All you do is pop the whitening ampoule and brush it on your teeth. No sensitivity, mess or fuss!
health & fitness
Baron Baptiste Boot Camps
Baron Baptiste Boot Camps
Simply said, attending Baron's boot camp is an opportunity to transform your life! With the combination of power yoga, meditation, pure food and discussions that will peel away the layers of B.S., I can say with certainty, in 8 days, you will leave a different person. I did.
Ashram Yoga
Ashram Yoga
One of my favorite Yoga classes in Seattle! Check out Gary's one hour power yoga! If you can handle the heat, this class is addicting!
Shakti Vinaysa
Shakti Vinaysa
My other fav yoga studio in Seattle! They have excellent power yoga classes.
Maha Yoga
Maha Yoga
When I am in Los Angeles, I love stopping by Maha Yoga! If you want a challenging class but with great music and energy, check out Steve Ross!
Think Green Bars
Think Green Bars
Think Green is a superfood nutrition bar for optimum vibrancy. Every bar is packed full of beneficial nutritious ingredients including immune boosting broccoli and spirulina, antioxidant green tea and nutrient-packed chlorella and alfalfa. My favorites are Cashew Pecan and Tropical Nut! Yummm.
Breville Juice Fountain Elite
Breville Juice Fountain Elite
We all need more veggies! This juicer is the answer! I've tried many juicers and this one rocks! It's powerful, easy to use and a cinch to clean.
Needak Rebounder
Needak Rebounder
My friends mock me on my rebounder but I don't care! It's sooooo good for me! Rebounding is a GREAT low-impact cardio workout that also cleanses your body of toxins by increasing your lymph system circulation.
Alka-Life 3000 SL
Alka-Life 3000 SL
Ionized water is a powerful liquid anti-oxidant that is easily absorbed into the body. Ionized water is alkaline water, which maintains and balances our body pH. A proper body pH 6.9~7.2 creates an environment which deters bacteria, inflammation, and disease. Water is the most important thing you put in your body...why not give it the best.
green stuff
American Forests
American Forests
The average person is responsible for emitting 94 pounds of carbon dioxide every day. It takes four trees, which act as natural air filters, to offset the carbon dioxide each person generates in a month. For each dollar donated, American Forests plants a tree.
Earth 911
Earth 911
Find information about environmental services and events in your community.
Treehugger
Treehugger
A great place to go for ideas on living green.
The Green Book by Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas Kostigen
The Green Book by Elizabeth Rogers and Thomas Kostigen
Simple things you can do to protect our planet.
Ecobags
Ecobags
Bringing your own bag when shopping saves plastic bags.
Method Home
Method Home
Method offers some cleaners that are dye- and perfume-free, nontoxic, biodegradable, naturally derived and never tested on animals.
Seventh Generation products
Seventh Generation products
Seventh Generation is one of the leading brands of nontoxic household products.
Shaklee
Shaklee
This company has been producing natural cleaning products - everything from dryer sheets to stain removers - and supplements for 50 years.
energy
BITS Ltd. smart power strips
BITS Ltd. smart power strips
Even after turning off a computer, power continues to flow to computer peripherals like printers and scanners. This power strip ($32.99) stops the energy from being wasted.
GE Energy Smart lightbulbs
GE Energy Smart lightbulbs
GE Energy Smart bulbs use 70 to 75 percent less energy than incandescent light bulbs and last up to 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs. For example, by using a 26-watt compact fluorescent light bulb equivalent to a 100-watt incandescent light bulb users can save up to $59 on energy costs over the life of the bulb.
music
Mix 1
Mix 1
  1. West coast/Coconut Records
  2. Hey Ya/Obadiah Park
  3. Hey love/Chris O'Brien
  4. Her morning elegance/Oren Lavie
  5. I feel it all/Feist
  6. Pills/Gary Jules
  7. Crawling/Scapegoat Wax
  8. Dance with me/Griffin House
  9. I thought we had/The family stand
  10. You/Jessie Baylin
  11. Heat of the moment/Cover band
  12. Dream about flying/Alexi Murdoch
  13. Big girls don't cry (Personal)/Fergie
  14. Pour out/Shawn McDonald
  15. Seconds of Pleasure/Van Hunt
  16. I don't think so/Pricilla Ahn
  17. Glory box/Ben Taylor
  18. Nightlife/The Little Willies
  19. Hotel California (Spanish Mix)/Gipsy Kings
Mix 2
Mix 2
  1. Sorry/Maria Mena
  2. Six or seven/Obadiah Parker
  3. Take my time/4 hero featuring Jack Davey
  4. Sister/Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
  5. Good day (iTunes Originals Verson)/Jewel
  6. Boy with a coin/Iron & Wine
  7. I was made to love you/Polly Paulusma
  8. I love you more than youll ever now/Marc
  9. Call it off/Tegan and Sara
  10. Lose your love/Cover Band
  11. Something in the way/ Cover Band
  12. Arizona/Kings of Leon
  13. Laid/ Joie Chau
  14. Delilah/Plain White Tees
  15. Walking after you/Foo Fighters
  16. Conceived (Michael Brauer Radio Mix)/Beth.
  17. Out to get you/James
  18. Real love/Regina Spektor
  19. Time/Sean Hayes
  20. You dont want to know/Dolorean
Mix 3
Mix 3
  1. Paper Aeroplane/Angus & Julia Stone
  2. Cold outside
  3. Grace is gone/Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
  4. For no one/Rickie Lee Jones
  5. About last night/Stephen Ashbrook
  6. What is love/Cover Band
  7. Mr. Brightside (Acoustic Verstion)/Acoustic version
  8. Imagine/Avril Lavigne
  9. This is the thing/Fink
  10. Just like you/Keb Mo
  11. Bloodstream (Henrik Schwarz Club Mix)/Stat
  12. Love to begin/Griffin House
  13. Brown skin/India Arie
  14. Part of your history/Blue Merle
  15. King of the road/Rufus Wainwright & Teddy
  16. Nothing I can do/Ben Taylor
  17. Warning sign/Coldplay
  18. This years love (iTunes Originals Version)/D
  19. Im not in love/Movie Chill
  20. More than this/Justin Branam
  21. Here comes the sun (live)/Dan Fogelberg
Mix 4
Mix 4
  1. Fill my cup/Matthew Santos
  2. Save me from myself/Christina Aguilera
  3. Toad to nowhere/Ian Britt
  4. If I could/Blue Merle
  5. 50 Ways to leave your lover/Tok Tok Tok
  6. Dreaming with a broken heart/John Meyer
  7. Fighters (feat. Matthew Santos)/Lupe Fiasco
  8. Coast/Eliza Gilkyson
  9. Love song #1/The White Buffalo
  10. Apologize/OneRepublic
  11. Do you realize??(iTunes Originals Version)
  12. Buzzin/Shwayze
  13. Leave your Mark/Jessie Baylin
  14. Romeo and Juliet/The Killers
  15. I cant make you love me/Bonnie Raitt
  16. Stolen car (Take me dancing)/Sting
  17. Everything I do (Miss you)/Whiskeytown
  18. Soil, Soil/Tegan and Sara
  19. No ones gonna love you/Band of Horses
Covers
Covers
  1. Purple rain/Lucky Peterson
  2. Billie Jean/Chris Cornell
  3. You shook me all night long/Steve Edmonds
  4. Sweet dreams/Badi Assad, Jaques Morelenba
  5. Dont you (forget about me)/Various Artists
  6. When doves cry/Robert Wilson
  7. Fast car/Ray Pasen
  8. Heat of the moment/John Wetton
  9. Holding back the years/Mick Hucknall, Neil M
  10. If you love somebody set them free/Typhan
  11. No one is to blame/Emile Miller
  12. Sweet child omine (Rick Rubin New Mix)/She
  13. Need you tonight/Kazy
  14. Aint seen love like that/Mr. Big
  15. In the air tonight/Robert Michaels
  16. True colors/Michael Hood
  17. 867-5309
  18. Lose your love tonight
  19. No one is too blame?
  20. Only the lonely