Hi besties—this vlog is a super realistic holiday prep day in my life. I didn’t even pick up the camera until 2:30 because we were go-go-go: took Cooper out, hit the local pool with family, and then Quinn and I snuck into the sauna for about 15 minutes (which always makes me feel a little drained and wonky after). We got home, got stuck working, and then I realized we literally hadn’t eaten—so I grabbed my fave turkey and brie sandwich from a local coffee shop before running downtown for last-minute errands. I also walked you through my exact slick back routine because I get so many questions about it—especially now that I have bangs and I need my hair UP for spin. I show the products I use (boar bristle brush, styling cream, wax stick, and optional hairspray), how I “warm up” the cream to activate it, and how I smooth stubborn flyaways (my curly hair makes the nape area extra annoying). After my holiday spin class, I still wanted a little something, so I did a quick low-impact Pilates-style workout at home—nothing complicated, just consistency over intensity. Even 10–20 minutes during the holidays makes a huge difference for my physical, mental, and emotional health.