Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Alex & Mike lifestyle blog ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://alexandmike.life/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [We Launched a Podcast](https://alexandmike.life/we-launched-a-podcast/) - The time has finally come! We've been dying to share this news with you for so long. Drumroll please...we launched a podcast! Introducing The Moment — a place where we chat about our relationship, style thoughts, design ideas, and so much more. We invite you to join us each week — grab a coffee, sit - [Cos Has Done It Again! Our Favorites From the Fall 2023 Collection](https://alexandmike.life/cos-has-done-it-again-our-favorites-from-the-fall-2023-collection/) - Fall is our favorite season of the year. With the change of seasons, we like to update pieces in our wardrobe. One of our favorite activities is turning over our closet for the new season. Not only does this allow us to see all of the pieces we've been missing but it lets us purge - [The Outdoor Kitchen of Our Dreams](https://alexandmike.life/the-outdoor-kitchen-of-our-dreams/) - They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. Well now, our outdoor kitchen is the heart of our home! All we can say is WOW. What a transformation our backyard has had over the past couple of months. We're now entering our outdoor chef era, lol. As long as we can remember, we've - [An Outdoor Fall Tablescape](https://alexandmike.life/an-outdoor-fall-tablescape/) - Now that the weather has cooled down a bit, we're in FULL FALL MODE! To be honest, hosting dinner parties in the fall is our favorite because we're still able to sit outside and enjoy our company while feeling the crisp chill air all around us. Our table decor certainly takes on the spirit of - [Backyard Reveal](https://alexandmike.life/backyard-reveal/) - We all know living in the city doesn't allow for much outdoor space. When we first purchased our home (2019), our backyard was essentially a tiny rectangle with a limited amount of room for us to express our personalities. Little did we know, in a matter of years that would change. Let's rewind a bit. - [Fall Is Coming](https://alexandmike.life/fall-is-coming/) - Our favorite time of year is upon us — FALL! We truly love everything about this season — the cool air, the changing of the leaves, sweaters, boots, and cozying up! With fall comes a whole new lookbook. A time to reincorporate pieces you love that have been stored away and a time to add - [I Got Lip Filler!!!](https://alexandmike.life/i-got-lip-filler/) - As long as I can remember, I have always been insecure about the asymmetric nature of my lips. With our job on social media, comes an increased sense of self-awareness. We look at ourselves each and every day in photos, videos, Instagram stories, etc. Naturally, we can tend to be more hyper-aware of the "flaws" - [A Baltimore Food Guide](https://alexandmike.life/a-baltimore-food-guide/) - We had such a fun 48 hours in Baltimore last week eating our way through the city. Of course, we have to share all of the spots we hit. It had been years since the last time we visited so we didn't know what to expect. Wow were we blown away! This is a food - [Our Trip to Loudoun County](https://alexandmike.life/our-trip-to-loudoun-county/) - We had the absolute best time in Loudoun County, Virginia last week. Surprisingly, we had never been to VA before even though the drive for us is just over 3 hours. Not bad at all considering it takes us almost 4 hours to get to Alex's hometown and that's still in PA! We were fortunate - [The Best Lip Treatments for Hydrated Lips](https://alexandmike.life/the-best-lip-treatments-for-hydrated-lips/) - If you are anything like us, you're constantly reaching for lip balm. For as long as we can remember, we've been on the hunt for the next best lip treatment. For some reason, our lips are just always dry. If you can relate, you know how frustrating this can be. We're here to tell you, - [How to Look More Stylish When Wearing a Suit](https://alexandmike.life/how-to-look-more-stylish-when-wearing-a-suit/) - We all know that you either love or hate wearing a suit, typically there's no in-between. Nevertheless, we're here to tell you that it can be easy & fun to style a suit! Whether you're going to a wedding, an event, or just meeting friends for dinner, there are a few things you can do - [Current Favorite Brand: King & Tuckfield](https://alexandmike.life/current-favorite-brand-king-tuckfield/) - It's always exciting when you find a brand that speaks to your style. When you can look through the entire collection and fall in love with each piece. That's how we feel about the brand King & Tuckfield. We first fell in love with the high-waisted, wide-leg trousers. Since then, we've been slowly adding new - [Nashville Itinerary: April 2023](https://alexandmike.life/nashville-itinerary-april-2023/) - Giddy up, cowboys! We had the best time in Nashville this past week and had to share the itinerary with you. The last time we visited was in 2019. During that trip, we tried the typical bars on Broadway to experience all the hot spots. But honestly, we aren't big country music, cowboy type of - [Tulum Recap](https://alexandmike.life/tulum-recap/) - We're back home from the most epic bachelorette party in Tulum. It was incredible, and we want to share all the details with you. Let's get into it! Where we stayed - Casa Kuk - linked HERE This was such an epic Airbnb. It was located in the well-known residential area, Aldea Zama. The house - [We're Expanding Our Backyard](https://alexandmike.life/were-expanding-our-backyard/) - Exciting news over here at the A&M household! We're expanding our backyard! But before we get into that, we need to bring you up to speed. We have a pretty small backyard to begin with but it's been great for a city house. We've done a lot of work on the space since we first - [Kitchen Remodel Inspiration](https://alexandmike.life/kitchen-remodel-inspiration/) - A few months back our kitchen and basement flooded! Since then, we have been dealing with our home insurance company and our contractor to coordinate renovations. After nearly 3 months, the day has finally come! Our insurance company approved the remodel and we can now begin. This has definitely been a very eye opening process - [The Benefits of Red Light Therapy](https://alexandmike.life/the-benefits-of-red-light-therapy/) - As you know, we've been on a journey of trying everything we can to live our best and most health-forward lives. Listen, we're trying to make it to 100+! Lol. Health is something that is super important to us and it should be to you as well. As we try different things, we want to - [A Love for Tailoring - Fashion](https://alexandmike.life/a-love-for-tailoring-fashion/) - Fashion month has come and gone and we couldn't be more impressed with the collections shown. This year's standout theme must be impeccable tailoring across the board. A few shows specifically stood us to us and we had to share them with you. Ferragamo Creative director Maximilian Davis is only 27 and his talent is - [Home Update](https://alexandmike.life/home-update/) - If you've been following along over on IG, you know we've had some major home issues lately. But in case you missed it, we wanted to share the story and what's in store for the space. Unfortunately, the pot filler malfunctioned in the middle of the night and was on for at least 5 hours. - [It's Like We Have Our Own Apothecary - The Wellness Supplements We Love](https://alexandmike.life/its-like-we-have-our-own-apothecary/) - Wellness is something we have been very passionate about for years. Whether that be the supplements we're taking, the workouts we're doing, or how we are protecting our mental health — wellness is an aspect of our lives we take very seriously. We can dive into other areas of wellness later because today, we're taking - [Which Fragrances Are Worth Investing In](https://alexandmike.life/which-fragrances-are-worth-investing-in/) - Armani Code - Shop HERE fresh notes of iris, sage, and bergamot, to create a woody aromatic blend that is long-lasting and uniquely distinctive Somebody Wood - Shop HERE spicy, woody scent evokes the comfort and intimacy of reliable love Chanel Bleu - Shop HERE fresh, clean, and profoundly sensual. Replica Jazz Club - - [Upgrading Our Dining Chairs](https://alexandmike.life/upgrading-our-dining-chairs/) - As you know, we love upgrading spaces in our home as it brings us so much joy! We recently got these Stanley dining arm chairs from Arhaus. As you can imagine, when we initially saw them we fell in love. They're very much giving Jeanerette vibes on a more modernized, mid-century level. They are upholstered - [Our Top Five Favorite Clothing Brands](https://alexandmike.life/our-top-five-favorite-clothing-brands/) - We recently did a Q&A on Instagram stories and one of the submissions was related to our favorite clothing brands. The list was long so we've challenged ourselves to fine-tune our answer in this post. Of course, we have a ton of other favorite brands but for the sake of making things fun, we wanted - [Making over Alex's Parents' Guest Room](https://alexandmike.life/making-over-alexs-parents-guest-room/) - If you've followed along on Instagram or TikTok, you'll know we have been working on a two-part surprise makeover series at Alex's parents' home. First up, we tackled their living room. We have a reveal video linked here if you want to check that out. We planned on working on this project quickly after the - [Our Engagement Shoot](https://alexandmike.life/our-engagement-shoot/) - Can you believe it's almost time for our wedding?! In a little over 9 months we will be in paradise with all of our immediate family and best friends. Truly, we cannot wait, it's going to be such a wonderful time. Until then, we'll be living through all of these amazing engagement photos. We had - [2022 - A Year in Review](https://alexandmike.life/2022-a-year-in-review/) - We can't believe we're sitting down to write this post already. This has become an annual thing for us — taking a moment to reflect on the past year. 2022 has been a whirlwind for us. We are leaving this year with many lessons learned and a new perspective on life. We think it's good - [Toronto Guide](https://alexandmike.life/toronto-guide/) - We had the best few days in Toronto last week. We truly fell in love with the city, the people, and the amazing food. Hopefully, you enjoyed following along over on IG and TikTok! As promised, we're going to share everything we did on this trip. Where we stayed. We stayed at The Drake Hotel - [Sourcing Garland - The Best Faux Garland](https://alexandmike.life/sourcing-garland-the-best-faux-garland/) - Over the past few years, we've fallen in love with faux garland. Going this route, there is no need to worry about the garland drying up quickly or creating a mess all over. In recent years, the quality of the faux garland is incredible. We honestly have to remind ourselves it isn't real sometimes. We - [Gift Guide - For the Entertainer](https://alexandmike.life/gift-guide-for-the-entertainer/) - For those people in your life that love to entertain, check out this gift guide. You might even want to pick up something for yourself in preparation for the holiday parties. Happy shopping! xx Turn on your JavaScript to view content - [Gift Guide - For the Pet Lover](https://alexandmike.life/gift-guide-for-the-pet-lover/) - This one is for your furry friends and the pet lover in your life. As we pulled together this list, we couldn't resist picking up a few things for Toby and Aspyn. Happy shopping! xx Turn on your JavaScript to view content - [Gift Guide - For the Homebody](https://alexandmike.life/gift-guide-for-the-homebody/) - This one is for the person in your life who chooses a cozy night in over going out. We're big homebodies over here as most of you know so it's fitting we curated a gift guide centered around this. Happy shopping! xx Turn on your JavaScript to view content - [Gift Guide - For the Design Lover](https://alexandmike.life/gift-guide-for-the-design-lover/) - Design lovers can be tricky to buy gifts for during the holiday season. But fret not, we've curated a list of gifts that the design obsessed person in your life will appreciate. Happy shopping! xx Turn on your JavaScript to view content - [Gift Guide - Luxury Investment Pieces](https://alexandmike.life/gift-guide-luxury-investment-pieces/) - Sometimes you want to gift yourself or someone you love one big ticket item. We've curated this gift guide with luxury investment pieces that will last for years to come. Happy shopping! xx Turn on your JavaScript to view content - [Gift Guide - For the Skin Care & Wellness Lover](https://alexandmike.life/gift-guide-for-the-skin-care-wellness-lover/) - We have to admit, this is probably our favorite gift guide this year. We love everything self-care and wellness related so this was a fun one to curate. Maybe you pick something up for yourself too. Happy shopping! xx Turn on your JavaScript to view content - [Gift Guide - For the Traveler](https://alexandmike.life/gift-guide-for-the-traveler/) - This gift guide is for the frequent flyer in your life. For the one who is always on the move, we've curated a list of gifts that will level up their travel experience. Happy shopping! xx Turn on your JavaScript to view content - [Your New Favorite Snack: Chia Pudding](https://alexandmike.life/your-new-favorite-snack-chia-pudding/) - Snacking can be fun! We always love to find recipes that are healthy, easy, and very delicious. Chia pudding is one of those recipes that we've been making for years! We love finding new ways to spruce up our chia pudding with spices, fruits, or any other delicious toppings. Chia pudding will leave you feeling - [The Season Of Layering](https://alexandmike.life/the-season-of-layering/) - It's finally that time of year! Time to start adding cozy layers, jackets, and boots to our daily outfits. Can we get a HECK YES!! This is our favorite time of year to dress. Whether we are walking Toby, visiting our favorite coffee shop, or simply admiring the change of the seasons, we love to - [A Step Into Fall with Saks OFF 5TH](https://alexandmike.life/a-step-into-fall-with-saksoff5th/) - Fall is here and sweater weather is in full swing. As we enter these chillier months, we think about all the cozy moments to be had. Movie nights with the windows open, pumpkin patches, apple cider — so many fun activities! This time of year is truly our favorite time to dress. Yes, summer is - [48 Hours in Utah](https://alexandmike.life/48-hours-in-utah/) - Utah has been on our bucket list for so long and it was finally checked off this past week. If you followed along over on IG and TikTok, you saw the wild adventure. We feel like we lived so many lives over the quick 48 hours spent in Zion National Park. From the moment we - [What We Wore in Mexico](https://alexandmike.life/what-we-wore-in-mexico/) - We just got back from an amazing trip to Los Cabos, Mexico. We spent a week eating delicious food, sipping on margaritas, and soaking up the warm sun! Vacation is always so much fun for us because not only do we get time away, but we get to have fun with our outfits. Everything from - [Fall Refresh: Our Guest Bedroom](https://alexandmike.life/fall-refresh-our-guest-bedroom/) - Surprise! We have another room refresh for you. This time, we decided to give a our guest bedroom a face lift. Even though it's a space that is not utilized by us very often, we want it to be an extension of our personal interior design style. We want it to be a place our - [Pumpkin Maple Mushroom Latte](https://alexandmike.life/pumpkin-maple-mushroom-latte/) - Well, the day we've all been waiting for has finally arrived! FALL! The first day of fall brings a sense of warmth and coziness to the air...despite the hot and humid weather, lol. To us, fall is all about doing things that make us feel warm & comfortable. Whether that be what we're wearing, eating, - [Thoughts on Our Style and How It Has Evolved](https://alexandmike.life/thoughts-on-our-style-and-how-it-has-evolved/) - We've been doing a lot of thinking lately about our style and how it has evolved over the years. It feels like over the past year, we've started to really hone in our personal style. We've started to think about quality over quantity much more when it comes to our closet. You might have seen - [Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset](https://alexandmike.life/abundance-vs-scarcity-mindset/) - We've been thinking a lot lately about abundance vs. scarcity mindset. You might already be familiar with this idea but for those who might not know, here's what it means. Stephen Covey discussed this concept in his best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Scarcity mindset refers to people seeing life as a finite - [The Supplements We Use to Promote Quality Sleep](https://alexandmike.life/the-supplements-we-use-to-promote-quality-sleep/) - Class is in session! Let's chat about sleep. Many of us have struggled with our sleep routine. Whether that be falling asleep, staying asleep, or the quality of sleep we get during the night. Sleep is vital to our productivity, our happiness and overall well-being. The two of us truly cherish our sleep. Over the - [DIY Plaster Pedestal](https://alexandmike.life/diy-plaster-pedestal/) - We can't believe we forgot to share this DIY project on the site. We originally shared this as a reel over on Instagram but it deserves more than just that. We do suggest watching the reel here to help you visualize the entire process. This has probably been one of our favorite projects we've done - [Why We're Combining Our Last Names](https://alexandmike.life/why-were-combining-our-last-names/) - We've been having a lot of fun sharing our wedding planning process with you all so far. We are still trying to plan out everything we want to share so please feel free to send in any requests. This isn't exactly wedding related but more so about our marriage and something we decided a few - [Our Venue and Planner](https://alexandmike.life/wedding-update-venue-and-planner/) - Things are happening over here on the wedding front and we're excited to share. In our last update, we talked about looking into venues and deciding on Cabo. Since then, we've done a ton of research and decided to hire a wedding planner. We talked to a ton of friends who are married and this - [We're Engaged...Now What?](https://alexandmike.life/well-were-engaged-now-what/) - We've officially been engaged for two months! It's kind of hard to believe it's been that long already. Now that we are settling in as fiancés we thought it was time to give you a quick little update. We really want to enjoy this engagement period without any wedding stress. So many of our friends - [Our Current Regimen For Healthy, Glowing Skin](https://alexandmike.life/our-current-regimen-for-healthy-glowing-skin/) - It's no surprise that we have tried many products throughout the years, especially ones to help brighten our skin. Vitamin C has become a cult favorite in the skin care world. We are such fans of this ingredient, so much so that we cannot go without it in our routine. BUT, that does not mean - [We Hosted Our First Event](https://alexandmike.life/we-hosted-our-first-event/) - If you've been following along over on IG, you'll know the obstacles we've had to overcome to make this event come to life. But before we share all of that with you, let's take you back the beginning of why this event was happening in the first place. Back in June, we worked with Arhaus - [Curating A Home. Our Custom Steel Door!](https://alexandmike.life/curating-a-home-our-custom-steel-door/) - We've brought a bit of the west coast lifestyle to Philly! As you know, we've been curating our home and making changes with things we absolutely adore since we purchased our home a little over two years ago. This is the fun part of owning your own home; you can making substantial changes that will - [Our Summer Wishlist](https://alexandmike.life/our-summer-wishlist/) - Summer is officially here and we've slowly been curating a collection of summer pieces that we love and will last for years! We've been shifting our mindsets a bit when it comes to collecting pieces, whether that be shoes, clothing, bags, etc. We love it all but we need to start pinning down the pieces - [Living Room Transformation with Arhaus](https://alexandmike.life/living-room-transformation-with-arhaus/) - Our living room transformation with Arhaus is finally complete! As always, we've been so excited to share the new space with you. We've already shared a few videos and photos over on Instagram. Be sure to check those out when you have a second. We aren't exaggerating when we say that we ask ourselves if - [Gluten-Free Protein Oats](https://alexandmike.life/gluten-free-protein-oats/) - We make this for breakfast or post-workout almost every day. It's so good and very filling. Also, you can't really mess this up. Add as much fruit or toppings as you want! Plus, you are getting a good amount of protein to start your day. INGREDIENTS 1 CUP GLUTEN FREE OATS - TRADER JOE'S 2 - [Gluten-Free Energy Balls](https://alexandmike.life/gluten-free-energy-balls/) - We're coming at you with a super easy and healthy recipe — gluten-free protein energy balls. We have been making some version of these sweet treats for years. It's so easy to pop these in the fridge to have on hand throughout the week. Full of good ingredients that help power you through the day. - [Incorporating Color - Free Assembly](https://alexandmike.life/incorporating-color-free-assembly/) - We all know how much we love neutrals. But lately, we're leaning into color more for our summer wardrobe. We're having fun adding in pops of color, along with our typical neutral pieces. We've talked about our love for Free Assembly over and over and here we are again. As we write this post, the - [Providence, RI Travel Guide](https://alexandmike.life/providence-ri-travel-guide/) - We're settled back home in Philly and finally have a moment to sit down and share our Providence travel guide with you. We had so much fun visiting Rhode Island. It was our first time and didn't know what to expect, though so many of you raved about it! Sharing everything with you from where - [Our 30th Birthday Celebration](https://alexandmike.life/our-30th-birthday-celebration/) - 2022 is the big year for us — we both turn 30! Mike's birthday was back in March (24th) and Alex's birthday is at the end of this month (May 31st). We've never done a joint celebration before so we decided this year should be the one. It feels appropriate for it being the big - [The Summer of Woven Tote Bags](https://alexandmike.life/the-summer-of-woven-tote-bags/) - Bags, bags, and more bags. We have an obsession with cross body bags and tote bags! They are a true wardrobe staple for us and have the power to completely transform an outfit. You can easily elevate any look, even workout gear, by adding a great bag. As we approach the summer months, tote bags - [A Love For Sconces](https://alexandmike.life/a-love-for-sconces/) - It's no surprise we have certain obsessions within the home. As of late it's been lighting! We love lighting in all forms — table lamps, floor lamps, pendants, and most recently, sconces! Wall sconces can be the perfect way to "dress up" a wall and add beautiful warmth to a space. Even if you feel - [Wedding Update](https://alexandmike.life/wedding-update/) - The time has come — we are finally starting to plan for our wedding! For a quick refresher, we've been engaged for 9 months. It's wild to think that much time has passed already. Mike proposed in July of 2021 while vacationing in Punta Cana. It's been a dream being engaged but we're finally ready - [Paris Lookbook](https://alexandmike.life/paris-lookbook/) - As promised, we put together a lookbook of the outfits we wore in Paris. We felt so inspired by the fashion and style that we came home with a stronger passion to make every day and outfit feel special. Let us know which one is your fave! - [Paris Guide](https://alexandmike.life/paris-guide/) - Bonjour! We are back from Paris! Where do we even begin? Over the years of traveling together, this was by far our favorite trip. When they say Paris is a dream, they are not kidding. We are going to do our best to recap the entire trip in this post, along with vlogs — make - [Dinnerware Roundup](https://alexandmike.life/dinnerware-roundup/) - A lovely reader just asked us if we could write a post about all of our favorite dinnerware. So here we are — you ask, we answer! We wanted to share all of the pieces we actually have but also some that we have had our eyes on for a while. If you've been a - [Giving Our At-Home Bar a Facelift](https://alexandmike.life/giving-our-at-home-bar-a-facelift/) - Let's take a walk down memory lane. Almost two years ago we decided to give this once blank wall a bit of an upgrade by adding our own at-home bar. We completely DIY'd the bar ourselves -- adding base cabinetry from home depot flanked on either side of a wine fridge from amazon and painting - [Bedroom Refresh](https://alexandmike.life/bedroom-refresh/) - Since moving into our home a little over two years ago, we haven't really done much to our bedroom. We did paint the room a beautiful green color (Russian Olive) but that's it. Painting the room really made a great impact on the space — creating a very cozy, warm, and inviting room. Going into - [Our Plan to Cozy Up Our Bedroom](https://alexandmike.life/our-plan-to-cozy-up-our-bedroom/) - Since moving into our new house, our master bedroom fell low on the priority list. Mainly because we had to order a few pieces that took some time to arrive. But now that our mattress and bed frame are all set up, we've started to work on the space. We knew we wanted to paint - [What We’re Eyeing From the Amber Interiors Sale!](https://alexandmike.life/what-were-eyeing-from-the-amber-interiors-sale/) - If you know us, you know we're very big fans of everything Amber Lewis touches! Luckily for us, she has an online shop which has a variety of curated home goods that will make your home feel warm, beautiful, and earthy. We are constantly scouring her shoppe page to see all of the new pieces - [The Free Assembly Spring Collection](https://alexandmike.life/the-free-assembly-spring-collection/) - We're back with more great pieces from the newest Spring Collection from the Free Assembly line at Walmart... yes, we said Walmart. It's funny to think back to when we were kids and our parents would make us go school shopping at Walmart. At that age, we were not about it. Fast forward about 20 - [We Lime Washed Our Home: The Textured Upgrade of 2022](https://alexandmike.life/we-lime-washed-our-home-the-textured-upgrade-of-2022/) - As you know, our latest home project was lime washing our first floor. Well, it's finally done! Omg we have been so excited to share this with you. We wrote about why we wanted to do this project a few weeks ago. If you've been a longtime reader, you know how much we love lime - [Old School Movie Date Night](https://alexandmike.life/old-school-movie-date-night/) - Making every moment an experience is something we think about in every aspect of our life. Especially when it comes to date night. We can all get into the habit of putting so much pressure on ourselves. But you can still create a special moment without going over the top. Going old school can actually - [Crispy Tofu Tacos](https://alexandmike.life/crispy-tofu-tacos/) - INGREDIENTS Siete Wraps - we also love the coconut wraps from Wegmans For the crispy tofu... Extra Firm Tofu Gluten free bread crumbs Corn starch Black Pepper Salt Garlic Powder For the slaw... Any bagged slaw mix - you can always make your own too! 1/2 Cup of Vegan Mayo 2 TBSP of Dijon Mustard - [Where to Shop Luxury](https://alexandmike.life/where-to-shop-luxury/) - Over the past few years, we've started to invest in luxury pieces. We've always loved these brands and as we've had more disposable income, we've started to take the time and invest in pieces we will have for years to come — creating a collection of our own. If we aren't shopping in store, we - [Our Thoughts on Meditation and Journaling](https://alexandmike.life/our-thoughts-on-meditation-and-journaling/) - Earlier this month, we shared a post talking about our mindset this year. We thought we would dig a bit deeper on what exactly we are doing. Two things have been part of our daily routine lately — meditation and journaling. Since we started doing these consistently, we've noticed a huge difference in our mood - [Our Next Home Project Starts Today](https://alexandmike.life/our-next-home-project-starts-today/) - Today is the official start of our next home project. But this time we enlisted the help of professionals — more on that in a second. We've been making our way through each room since we first moved in back in September 2019. Since then, we've made a ton of changes. One of our most - [The Three Supplements to Help You Sleep](https://alexandmike.life/the-three-supplements-to-help-you-sleep/) - Magnesi-Om by Moon Juice We love this supplement so much — and the brand overall. So many amazing products but this one takes the cake for us. If you don't already know, magnesium is key when it comes to sleep and wellness. This powder has 3 forms of magnesium that instantly dissolves in water. It's - [Our Mindset for 2022](https://alexandmike.life/our-mindset-for-2022/) - It's the first Monday in 2022. Where has the time gone? It feels like these past two years have been a fever dream since COVID first arrived. As we enter this new year, we wanted to do what we always do — sit down and reflect. A lot happened in 2021. We had many ups - [Painting Your Cabinets Without Sanding](https://alexandmike.life/painting-your-cabinets-without-sanding/) - This post has been requested so many times. As you probably already know, we've been renovating our kitchen over the past few weeks. Painting the cabinets was something we've wanted to do since moving in. We left the upper cabinets white but decided to paint the lowers and pantry/coffee bar muted sage by Behr. We - [Blogmas 2021 Giveaway](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-2021-giveaway/) - Blogmas Day Five We've been so excited for this post! It's hard to fully express how thankful we are for your love and support. We consider you all family and we wouldn't be where we are today without you. As a little holiday treat, we are giving away two bundles of goodies. We are sharing - [Enchanted in Emerald](https://alexandmike.life/enchanted-in-emerald/) - It's finally time to reveal this year's Christmas tree theme. Last year, it was all about peppermint. But this year, we're all about the green — emerald to be specific. We thought long and hard about the vibe we wanted this year. You know how seriously we take the holidays lol. After going back and - [The Gift Guide for the Luxury Lover](https://alexandmike.life/the-gift-guide-for-the-luxury-lover/) - Blogmas Day Four Whether you are splurging on yourself or a loved one this year, we put together a gift guide for the luxury lover out there. We found some really great pieces — some of which we already have and the rest might be hints from one of us to the other lol. Happy - [Giving Back During the Holiday Season](https://alexandmike.life/giving-back-during-the-holiday-season/) - Blogmas Day Three It's easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We all focus on buying gifts for loved ones, decorating, and traveling. But it's also important to take a step back and practice gratitude and in turn give back to those in need. We haven't always been - [Entertaining for the Holidays](https://alexandmike.life/entertaining-for-the-holidays/) - Blogmas Day Two We absolutely love entertaining for the holidays. Well, anytime for that matter but especially during the holiday season. It's such a happy time for us and we love sharing that with friends and family. Last year was not a typical holiday given the state of the world but it feels like we - [Christmas Tree 2021](https://alexandmike.life/christmas-tree-2021/) - Blogmas 2021 has officially arrived! For anyone new here, welcome! We should probably give you a little rundown of how Blogmas works. We started this holiday series back in 2015 (crazy, right?) as a fun way to bring our love for the holidays to our site. For 12 days straight, we share holiday inspired content - [The Gift Guide for the Wellness Lover](https://alexandmike.life/the-gift-guide-for-the-wellness-lover/) - Calling all wellness lovers! We've pulled together a list of our favorite wellness goodies that are perfect gifts this holiday season. We've been on a journey this past year to be more mindful of our own health and wellness and a lot of these products have been so helpful. Happy shopping! Turn on your JavaScript - [The Gift Guide for Elevating Everyday Life](https://alexandmike.life/the-gift-guide-for-elevating-everyday-life/) - We are excited to bring you a ton of gift guides this holiday season. You know how much we love to make every moment an experience so we thought this was the perfect guide. All about elevating everyday life. From beautiful linens to specialty hand wash, it all goes in to making every moment feel - [Three Cocktails to Get You in the Holiday Spirit](https://alexandmike.life/three-cocktails-to-get-you-in-the-holiday-spirit/) - Blogmas day 11 is here and it's time for a drink! Well, three to be exact. Since it is the holiday season, you are most likely sipping on something delicious during this time of year. We thought we would share three cocktails to get you in the holiday spirit. Whether you are cooking dinner or - [The Gift Guide for the Home](https://alexandmike.life/the-gift-guide-for-the-home/) - Interior design is a huge passion of ours and we love sharing our projects with you. A lot of these pieces are sitting in our home right now and others are in the shopping cart. Happy shopping, home lovers! Turn on your JavaScript to view content - [Our Favorites From the Abercrombie Sale](https://alexandmike.life/our-favorites-from-the-abercrombie-sale/) - After seeing how many of you loved the leather puffer we shared on stories the other day, we thought it was time for an Abercrombie roundup. They are having a sale right now so it's the perfect time to stock up on some goodies. Happy shopping! Turn on your JavaScript to view content - [Fall Is in the Air! Decorating the Exterior of Our Home for Fall](https://alexandmike.life/fall-is-in-the-air-decorating-our-home-for-fall/) - We are so proud of how the front of our house turned out for fall this year. Now that the paint job is finally done, the fall decor looks that much better against the black. We also have been obsessing over how the solid wood door contrasts against the dark feel of the house. It - [A Week in London](https://alexandmike.life/a-week-in-london/) - We had the absolute best time in London. We managed to pack in a ton in just a few short days. Though next time we'd like the trip to be longer so we don't have to rush as much. We've already posted both parts of our vlog from the trip but wanted to share the - ['Tis the Season for Fresh Blooms](https://alexandmike.life/tis-the-season-for-fresh-blooms/) - We've always had a thing for fresh blooms. Some might call it an obsession lol. But for us, going to the store or market weekly and picking up new florals is a ritual of ours. Something small that brings us so much joy. Adding fresh blooms throughout our house feels like we're injecting it with - [Restore and Rejuvenate With Orpheus](https://alexandmike.life/restore-and-rejuvenate-with-orpheus/) - Taking care of yourself is so important. Knowing when you need time to restore and rejuvenate your body and soul is key. It's even more important right now given the current state of things. We have a few different rituals that help center us and reset our minds and intentions. First up is setting the - [Fall-ing Into Colors This Season](https://alexandmike.life/fall-ing-into-colors-this-season/) - We're hitting that time of year where we start to transition to the fall. We've been leaning into color a lot more lately as we move into this phase. As we've been shopping for new fall pieces, we discovered the brand Jaded London. We first saw this super colorful and very unique cardigan on TikTok - [What We Bought From Amazon in August](https://alexandmike.life/what-we-bought-from-amazon-in-august/) - Back again with a new edition of what we bought from Amazon last month. Some are monthly purchases for us and others are new. Happy shopping! xx Four Seasons Weatherguard Water & Stain Repellent Turn on your JavaScript to view content Ancient Nutrition Organic SuperGreens Turn on your JavaScript to view content Garden of Life - [What We’re Doing to Improve Our Sleep](https://alexandmike.life/what-were-doing-to-improve-our-sleep/) - We've talked a lot about our sleep routine and how it's all over the place for Mike. At least when Mike is going from the weekend nightshift schedule to normal life. But on the days we are together, we are trying to be conscious of how we prepare for a good night's rest. We've realized - [A Few Days in Vermont](https://alexandmike.life/a-few-days-in-vermont/) - We were so excited when Vermont Tourism reached out to us to visit the state. Vermont has always been on our list of places to visit. Farms, mountains, cheese, maple syrup — what's not to love? We have so many friends that have visited and told us that we need to go. It just so - [A Weekend Away](https://alexandmike.life/a-weekend-away/) - A few weekends ago we checked something off the bucket list. We traveled to Atlantic City with Do AC to see the one and only, Celine Dion! Wild, right?! It was one of those moments where we pinched ourselves. She's an icon and to check this off the bucket list was amazing. Atlantic City has - [Staycation at The Logan](https://alexandmike.life/staycation-at-the-logan/) - Last month we had ourselves a little staycation in the city. We stayed at The Logan for two nights. If you aren't familiar with Philly hotels, The Logan is right in the middle of Center City. Fun fact: the building used to be the old Four Seasons. But years back, it was totally transformed into - [Our Thoughts on All-Inclusive Resorts](https://alexandmike.life/our-thoughts-on-all-inclusive-resorts/) - It's hard to believe we've been back from Cabo for almost one month. We thought it might be helpful to put together a post discussing all-inclusive resorts. Cabo was the second resort we've ever been to. The first was a few years ago for Mike's cousin's wedding. We went to Riviera Maya for a week. - [8 Foods That Make Your Skin Glow](https://alexandmike.life/8-foods-that-make-your-skin-glow/) - Even though products matter, healthy skin really does start from within. If you want to maintain healthy and glowing skin, you need to be aware of what you are putting inside your body. Aside from drinking LOTS of water, there are some foods that have known skin benefits. We pulled together a list of 8 - [Is Facial Oil Necessary?](https://alexandmike.life/is-facial-oil-necessary/) - There's a huge misconception about facial oil. We get it. When most people hear the word oil, they freak out. No one wants oily skin. But in reality, facial oil helps just about every skin concern. We can't stress this enough — everyone should be using oil in their skincare routine. Let's start with the most common - [Adding Acids Into Your Skin Care Routine](https://alexandmike.life/adding-acids-into-your-skin-care-routine/) - Remember when we talked to you guys about facial oils last month? Well, now we're ready to turn you onto another skin care must — acids. We totally understand if your first thought might be to run away. Give us a moment to convince you. We aren't talking about the acids you used to use - [Tips for Hosting a Dinner Party](https://alexandmike.life/tips-for-hosting-a-dinner-party/) - We love hosting dinner parties. It's a chance to make something delicious, invite over some friends and spend some quality time together. Who doesn't want that?? It doesn't have to be a stressful experience. We know the thought of hosting can be a bit daunting. We get it. But we try to keep it simple. - [How to Properly Burn Candles](https://alexandmike.life/how-to-properly-burn-candles/) - We have a serious candle obsession. You guys most likely already know this, especially after the last Target sale. If you need a reminder, we bought 12 candles! Safe to say we're all stocked up. Well, for now. With this candle obsession, we've learned a lot. We had no idea there was a proper way - [Why We Use CBD](https://alexandmike.life/why-we-use-cbd/) - We first started talking about CBD last summer when we posted the recipe for CBD coffee. Since then, so many of you guys have told us how much you love drinking this in the morning. We still drink this every morning! It's completely changed our everyday life. Though we did touch on some of the - [The Proper Order of Skincare](https://alexandmike.life/the-proper-order-of-skincare/) - This is one of the most requested blog post topics we've received lately. So many of you have asked us to breakdown the proper order of skincare steps. Well, today is the day! Even though we've touched on this topic in the past, we've never actually done a full blog post. Knowing when to use - [Is It Necessary: Cleanser](https://alexandmike.life/is-it-necessary-cleanser/) - Just a few weeks ago, we wrote a blog post about the proper order of skin care. In that post, we talked about starting a new series on the blog. We realized that there are still a lot of people out there who question skin care. Are all of these steps really necessary? That's why - [Is It Necessary: Toner](https://alexandmike.life/is-it-necessary-toner/) - We started a new series on the blog a few weeks ago. In each post, we're going to be breaking down a skin care step and discussing whether or not it's necessary. The first post was all about facial cleansers. Now that we started off with one of the most important steps, we're ready to break - [Is It Necessary: Eye Cream](https://alexandmike.life/is-it-necessary-eye-cream/) - Alright, it's time for round 3 of our series on whether or not the steps in a skin care routine are necessary. For a quick refresher, we started out with cleanser. Spoiler alert: the answer is yes, it is very necessary. After that, we talked about toner. Now, this week it's all about the eyes. - [Our Travel Essentials](https://alexandmike.life/our-travel-essentials/) - Cabo, here we come! We are headed to Mexico for the week with Mike's family and couldn't be more excited. This obviously means we need to pack a TON. Truly, we both hate packing but it's a necessary evil, right? When it comes to our carry-on, we have a list of travel essentials we always - [Let’s Talk About SPF](https://alexandmike.life/lets-talk-about-spf/) - Summer is in full swing and the sun is INTENSE. We just got back from Cabo a few weeks ago (click here for post) and the weather was amazing. But the sun was truly wild. Even on a cloudy day, you couldn't avoid a slight sunburn. This trip served as a reminder that we need - [Is It Necessary: Serum](https://alexandmike.life/is-it-necessary-serum/) - We are finally back (sorry!!) with the next edition of the "is it necessary" series. Here's a quick refresher: we've already talked about cleansers, toners, and eye creams. If you need a refresher, take a minute to catch up. You can't really go to this next step until you've got the foundation down pat. We - [Fall Tablescape](https://alexandmike.life/fall-tablescape/) - We are right in the midst of fall everything — Halloween just ended and Thanksgiving is around the corner. Since we bought a new dining table this year, we wanted to do something different for our fall tablescape. The dining table is black marble so we thought it would be good to add in some - [Creating a Holiday Entryway](https://alexandmike.life/creating-a-holiday-entryway/) - No matter how big or small your entryway is, you can always find a way to make it festive. It's the first area you set your eyes on when you walk through the door. It's your first chance to set the holiday mood. We don't have a large foyer or separate entryway in this house. - [Is It Necessary: Moisturizer](https://alexandmike.life/is-it-necessary-moisturizer/) - Well, we've made it to the last post of the "is it necessary" series. Here’s a quick refresher: we’ve already talked about cleansers, toners, eye creams, and serums. This is the last step in the proper order of a skin care routine. To be specific, it's the last step we're going to mention in this series, - [Designing the Primary Hallway](https://alexandmike.life/designing-primary-hallway/) - The third-floor hallway has been a real struggle for us. For a quick refresher, our master bedroom and bathroom are both on the third floor. The hallway isn't very big but there is still a decent amount of space to do something. However, we just didn't know what that something should be. Ever since we - [Is It Necessary: Sunscreen](https://alexandmike.life/is-it-necessary-sunscreen/) - Well, we lied. We arent' actually done with this series lol. A few of you messaged us asking about sunscreen and it made us realize we didn't actually touch on this. What is wrong with us?! So here we go. This is the final post in this skin care series. Before we go any further, - [Our Favorite Coffee Table Books](https://alexandmike.life/our-favorite-coffee-table-books/) - It's no surprise that we have a love for coffee table books. We are constantly in search of new books to add to our collection. We even asked you guys on Instagram to throw out some suggestions for your favorite coffee table books. Over the past few years, we've added books to our collection that - [Here’s the Thing About Love](https://alexandmike.life/heres-the-thing-about-love/) - We wanted to do something different for this year's Valentine's Day post. In the past, we've done gift guides or something along those lines. But this year we wanted to talk about love in a different way. We've been together for (almost) 7 years. It's pretty crazy when we think about how much time has - [Creating an at-Home Bar for Under $1200](https://alexandmike.life/creating-an-at-home-bar-for-under-1200/) - We've been working on the bar for the past few weeks and it's finally complete! We are beyond excited to have a space at home that really does feel like a chic cocktail bar. We've loved how you all have been so invested throughout this DIY project. We posted on IG story each step of - [First Impressions of a $390 Mask](https://alexandmike.life/first-impressions-of-a-390-mask/) - It's no surprise that we love trying out new skin care products. We aren't above trying almost anything out on the market. Price is one thing that has never been the way we judge the quality of a product. Some of the best products we've used have been super inexpensive. We've also tried some of - [Our Favorite Affordable Wines](https://alexandmike.life/our-favorite-affordable-wines/) - Since we're all spending more time at home, we figured this was the perfect time for this blog post. We are both big wine lovers. Red is by far our go-to but we do also enjoy white and rosé — especially in the summer. We always try to pick up something new when we go - [Our Attempt at Eyeswoon’s Citrus Poppy Loaf](https://alexandmike.life/our-attempt-at-eyeswoons-citrus-poppy-loaf/) - Last night we decided to finally attempt Athena Calderone's citrus poppy olive oil loaf. She posted this on her website, EyeSwoon, recently and our mouths were literally watering at the pictures. We even shared the IGTV on our story last week. Sound the alarm because this is one of the best things we've ever made. - [Our Backyard Oasis: Before & After](https://alexandmike.life/our-backyard-oasis-before-after/) - After weeks of planning, our backyard is finally complete! If you've been following along on Instagram, you saw the process from the beginning. When we first moved in, we were really happy with the size of the outdoor space. It's much bigger than our last backyard (linking that blog post) so we had a lot - [Soulcycle vs. Peloton](https://alexandmike.life/soulcycle-vs-peloton/) - We received so many questions about our decision to return the Peloton and buy the SoulCycle bike instead. At first glance, we know it might seem silly or dramatic — but we promise there was actual thought behind it. We initially wanted the SoulCycle bike. If you've been following us for a while, you know - [Updating Your Bathroom on a Budget](https://alexandmike.life/updating-your-bathroom-on-a-budget/) - Over the past few months, we've been working on making a few changes to our master bath. Overall, we love the bathroom but needed to make it more "us". We always get questions about the floor. The tiles were already installed when we bought the house. We love how much of a statement they make. - [4 Ways to Style the Camp Collar Shirt](https://alexandmike.life/4-ways-to-style-the-camp-collar-shirt/) - Camp collar shirts have become a staple in our closet — especially given this heat we've been dealing with. If you aren't familiar with this style, this was a staple in the '50s. The shirts are known for their lack of collar band so it's more relaxed and loose. The best part of this shirt - [What’s Next for the Kitchen](https://alexandmike.life/whats-next-for-the-kitchen/) - We've been thinking a lot about what's next for the kitchen. Over the past few weeks, we've talked about painting the lower cabinets. After going back and forth on the color, we've landed on a muted sage. SO many of you voted on that color so we feel really good about the decision. The current - [The One Thing Everyone Can Do Right Now to Help](https://alexandmike.life/the-one-thing-everyone-can-do-right-now-to-help/) - It's hard to believe it's already August. For most of us, March was the last time we had a "normal" day. This pandemic has really changed the world in a drastic way. But it also seems like it has (unfortunately) brought out the worst in some people. Regardless of your political views, we hope you - [DIY Runner: Installing It Yourself](https://alexandmike.life/diy-runner-installing-it-yourself/) - Lately, we've been receiving more and more questions on how we installed the runners in our home. We did originally post a tutorial on Instagram stories when we first installed the runners. But we decided it would be helpful to have a blog post you could reference. Though we do also suggest watching the story - [Guest Bedroom Reveal](https://alexandmike.life/guest-bedroom-reveal/) - We are beyond excited to finally share our guest bedroom with you. This has been a long time coming. We started this project months ago but didn't actually finish it until recently. If you remember, we originally had the guest room and closet switched. But we realized that the layouts didn't really work so we - [The List No.6](https://alexandmike.life/the-list-no-6/) - We're back with a new edition of The List. This week's list includes the frames we used for our gallery wall, the new flatware we've been eyeing, and a few other goodies. Happy shopping! Seiko Two-toned watch CB2 Dooms Black Marble table lamp 20-Piece Brushed Black flatware Geo Print Shirt Short-Sleeve Path Shirt Waffle - [The Latest in the Kitchen](https://alexandmike.life/the-latest-in-the-kitchen/) - We've been super busy with the kitchen these past few weeks. If you remember, we shared the initial plan with you a few weeks ago. Since then, we've made a lot of progress. As we check things off the list, we will continue to share on Instagram and the blog. We want to break things - [A Taste of Vermont at Home](https://alexandmike.life/a-taste-of-vermont-at-home/) - Given the state of the world right now, unnecessary travel is out of the picture for us. We had big plans for this year but those will have to wait. One US destination that has always been at the top of the list is Vermont. Surprisingly, we've never been to this state before, though we've - [Creating a Gallery Wall](https://alexandmike.life/creating-a-gallery-wall/) - We recently shared our new gallery wall with you over on Instagram. From day one, we knew we wanted to add a wall of photos that really meant something to us. The third floor only has our bedroom and bathroom — we sort of like to think of it as our little suite. A space - [How Much Coffee Is Too Much?](https://alexandmike.life/how-much-coffee-is-too-much/) - It's no secret that we love our coffee. It marks the start of the day. We wake up looking forward to this moment. For us, it allows us to create a morning experience that sets the tone for the day. It really does mean that much to us. As much as we love our Nespresso - [Living Your Life in Full Bloom](https://alexandmike.life/living-your-life-in-full-bloom/) - We recently posted this quote on Instagram — Live your life in full bloom. We've heard this before but it really spoke to us at that moment. Maybe more so now because of the state of the world. Regardless of the reason, it sparked an idea in us. Rather a question. What does that quote - [This Brand Is Inspiring Us This Fall](https://alexandmike.life/this-brand-is-inspiring-us-this-fall/) - Fear of God recently introduced Seventh Collection — the latest in its catalog of pieces. Jerry Lorenzo founded the brand back in 2013. To be honest, we weren't really watching this brand as closely until recently. As soon as we started seeing these photos appear all over social media, we immediately started searching. There isn't - [Homemade Pumpkin Coffee](https://alexandmike.life/homemade-pumpkin-coffee/) - Fall is in the air and we're all about the pumpkin! We love whipping up a pumpkin coffee in the morning to start the day off. Nothing beats sipping on this coffee with the windows wide open and music filling the house. It really gets us in the best mood and creates a true experience. - [Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie](https://alexandmike.life/pumpkin-spice-protein-smoothie/) - PUMPKIN SPICE PROTEIN SMOOTHIE Ingredients 1/2 Cup Water 1/2 Cup Almond Milk Protein Powder (we prefer pea protein but use whatever you'd like) Dash of Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 Scoop of Favorite Greens Powder 1 Ripe Banana 2 TBSP Pumpkin Puree 1 TBSP Peanut Butter 1 TBSP Hemp Seeds Directions Combine ingredients in blender. - [The Truth About Soapstone](https://alexandmike.life/the-truth-about-soapstone/) - When we decided to renovate the kitchen, we knew from the beginning that soapstone was going to be the material we used for the counters. We've always had this affinity for black soapstone. Adding this natural stone to our kitchen has always been a dream. Though throughout the process of finding the exact slab, we - [Introducing Désideria X Alex & Mike](https://alexandmike.life/introducing-desideria-x-alex-mike/) - We can't believe the day is finally here. After nearly one year of working on this collaboration, we are finally launching Désideria x Alex & Mike. We set out to create a collection of approachable luxury rings for the everyday man. Though these rings can be worn by everyone. We've always loved jewelry. It's always - [The Truth About Double Cleansing](https://alexandmike.life/the-truth-about-double-cleansing/) - Double cleansing has been something we've been doing since we first started our skincare journey. But it doesn't seem like it's common practice for most people. So we decided to break it down here on the blog in hopes you might try it out — your skin will thank you. This is a method very - [Discovering New Brands: Free Assembly](https://alexandmike.life/discovering-new-brands-free-assembly/) - As we continue into the fall season, the layers are slowly starting to pile on. Something we aren't opposed to since this is our favorite time of year. We're able to be a bit more creative with the looks we wear. We've been slowly editing our closet to make room for some new fall pieces. - [Easy Vegan Ice Cream](https://alexandmike.life/easy-vegan-ice-cream/) - TikTok has done it again for us. We recently found a similar version of this easy vegan ice cream so we decided to put our own twist on it. Truly this stuff is addicting. We finished the entire batch in a day and we're not sorry about it. If you're looking to try out healthier - [Fall Layering With Nordstrom](https://alexandmike.life/fall-layering-with-nordstrom/) - One of our favorite things about fall fashion is layering. This allows us to express our personality in more ways than one. As we move closer to winter, we're able to switch things up by adding layers to bring in dimension and even some juxtaposition. This is something we love doing with outfits — pairing - [What We Bought From Amazon This Month](https://alexandmike.life/what-we-bought-from-amazon-this-month/) - Another month, another shopping cart full on Amazon. Rounding up everything we bought this past month. Happy shopping! Studio McGee book Turn on your JavaScript to view content Amber Interiors coffee table book Turn on your JavaScript to view content Amazon essentials fleece shirt jacket: green and oatmeal heather: medium Turn on your JavaScript to - [Sephora Holiday Savings Event](https://alexandmike.life/sephora-holiday-savings-event/) - Exciting news! Starting today, Sephora Rewards members get access to major savings on everything in-store and online. You need to use the promo code 'Holidayfun' when checking out. In case you aren't familiar with Sephora rewards, there are three tiers — Insider, VIB, and Rouge. Each tier saves a different amount during the sale AND - [Our Newest Sherpa Find](https://alexandmike.life/our-newest-sherpa-find/) - If you follow along closely on Instagram, you know the lengths we went to find the newest addition to our home. Studio McGee released a collection with Target and for us, the star of that collection was the Elroy Sherpa Accent Chair. This chair flew off the shelves as soon as it was released. We - [Farfetch Black Friday Wishlist](https://alexandmike.life/farfetch-black-friday-wishlist/) - We thought it would be fun to pull together a black Friday luxury wishlist this year from Farfetch. We love dreaming about these high-end pieces even if we can't always buy them at that moment. There's something about a luxury brand — knowing the quality and craftsmanship that goes into these pieces. It's such a - [Adding Holiday Cheer Around Our Home](https://alexandmike.life/adding-holiday-cheer-around-our-home/) - We've been pretty busy lately transforming our home for the holidays — our favorite time of the year. If you've been a long time follower, you know how much we love the holidays. We take our holiday decor seriously during this time of year. We love creating an experience — even just for ourselves. When - [Small Business Roundup for the Holidays](https://alexandmike.life/small-business-roundup-for-the-holidays/) - As we enter the holiday season, we want to highlight as many small businesses as possible — especially given the state of the world right now. We've pulled together a list of so many good brands we love. Happy shopping! Preston Konrad Home We've been following Preston Konrad for years. He recently launched a line - [Incorporating Faux and Fresh Garland This Holiday Season](https://alexandmike.life/incorporating-faux-and-fresh-garland-this-holiday-season/) - Adding garland to our home is probably our most favorite thing to do when it comes to holiday decorating. It's also the first thing we do when we start transforming our home every year. We've been doing some version of this for years. Though this year we wanted to switch things up a bit. We - [The Christmas Tree](https://alexandmike.life/the-christmas-tree/) - Hi friend! We are so excited to start Blogmas this year! It's hard to believe this is the fourth year of this series. How is that possible?! If you're new here, Blogmas is a series where we share 12 days of holiday content and then end it with something special (stay tuned for that!!). We've - [Holiday Home Decor Roundup](https://alexandmike.life/holiday-home-decor-roundup/) - While planning out all of Blogmas, one of the most requested posts was a decor roundup. We weren't sure how we wanted to organize this post at first. We initially thought about breaking it down by price range but it was not as easy to navigate. Instead, we decided to pick the top places we - [Holiday Table Setting](https://alexandmike.life/holiday-table-setting/) - We love making dinner feel like an experience. It not just about the food but rather the overall ambiance and feel. That's where the table setting comes into the picture. Last year's design included greenery and lots of glass. But this year we wanted a different feel. Over this past year, we've gravitated towards more - [2020 Holiday Home Tour](https://alexandmike.life/2020-holiday-home-tour/) - We've already made it to day four of Blogmas! The holiday season is in full swing and we're loving every minute of it. Last night, we went to a drive-thru Christmas light display at Shady Brook Farm. That really had us in the holiday spirit! Now today we're sharing our holiday home tour with you. - [The 2020 Holiday Gift Guide](https://alexandmike.life/the-2020-holiday-gift-guide/) - Our 2020 holiday gift guide is here! We searched high and low for the deals we think are best for this holiday season. We organized everything into a few categories to make it easy to navigate. Happy shopping! xo For the Cook For the Homebody For the Couple For Him SHOP BELOW Breville JE98XL - [8 Things to Safely Do in Philly This Holiday Season](https://alexandmike.life/8-things-to-safely-do-in-philly-this-holiday-season/) - Blogmas day six is here and we want to talk about the many ways we can all celebrate the holidays safely this year. It's obvious that we can't do the things we are used to right now. But that doesn't mean you can't take part in the season. We just need to be more thoughtful - [Winter Skincare Tips](https://alexandmike.life/winter-skincare-tips/) - Today's Blogmas post isn't directly related to the holidays, however, it is something we all worry about during this time of year so it's still fitting. Plus, it's something we are asked about all the time. Of course, a proper skincare routine is important all year long but it's even more important during the winter - [Holiday Home Bar](https://alexandmike.life/holiday-home-bar/) - On the eighth day of Blogmas Alex & Mike gave to me...a holiday home bar. Did you sing that?? We did as we typed it lol. During the holiday season, we try to inject the holiday spirit into every corner of our home. We already shared our holiday home tour with you last week but - [Holiday Gift Wrapping Inspiration](https://alexandmike.life/holiday-gift-wrapping-inspiration/) - Blogmas day 9 is here and we're in gift wrapping mode! We thought it would be fun to share how we are approaching gift wrapping this year. But we first want to make something clear. This year has been tough for us all. Mentally, emotionally, financially — the list goes on. Don't feel pressure to - [Why the Holidays Mean So Much to Us](https://alexandmike.life/why-the-holidays-mean-so-much-to-us/) - The Blogmas finish line is getting close and we can't believe it. Get ready for something special at the end! But until then, for day 10, we want to talk about why the holidays mean so much to us. Also why we make such an effort to dress up during the holiday season. This might - [Blogmas Giveaway](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-giveaway/) - We've made it to the end of Blogmas 2020! We've had so much fun sharing this series with you and can't believe it's already over. We want to end this with a bang so here it goes. We are doing a huge giveaway where we select a winner to receive a ton of goodies. We've - [2020: A Year in Review](https://alexandmike.life/2020-a-year-in-review/) - 2020 has been an intense year. It's almost impossible to sum up this year in one shot. We've been through an intense election, a pandemic (still happening..), mass loss — the list goes on and on. It's almost unbelievable when you take a moment to step back and really think about it all. Personally, we've - [Valentine's Day Gift Ideas](https://alexandmike.life/valentines-day-gift-ideas/) - Lord Jones CBD Bath Salts - We use these bath salts all the time. The best way to relax. Two of Hearts Tray - A cute heart tray for your nightstand or coffee table. Hammam Thin Black Stripe Towel - Who doesn't love a beautiful hand towel. Leather Card Case- We love Bottega Veneta's - [Retinol for Beginners](https://alexandmike.life/retinol-for-beginners/) - Retinol is one of the best products you can use in your skincare routine.But we realize that not everyone really understands what retinol is or where to even start. We know that it can seem a bit overwhelming at first — nearly every brand has some sort of retinol at a variety of different strengths. - [The Perfect Summer Salad](https://alexandmike.life/the-perfect-summer-salad/) - This salad has been on constant rotation this summer. We are truly obsessed with this recipe. It's easy to make and perfect for a warm summer evening. It even has a homemade dressing that takes only a few minutes to whip up. Ingredients Kale Romain Lettuce Cherry tomatoes Cucumber Banza Chickpea Rice Extra Firm Tofu - [The First Place We Hope to Travel To](https://alexandmike.life/the-first-place-we-hope-to-travel-to/) - The travel itch has been strong lately. Obviously it hasn't been safe to travel these past few months. Though that hasn't stopped us from planning out exactly where we want to go as soon as it's safe. We actually had the destination picked for this summer. If we're lucky, we plan on going in May - [Our Punta Cana Vacation](https://alexandmike.life/our-punta-cana-vacation/) - After two long years of wishing for a vacation, we finally stepped foot on a plane! As soon as we felt safe enough given the vaccine and safety measures in place, we booked a trip to Punta Cana. We originally thought about going to Mexico but wanted to do something different. It seems like EVERYONE - [A Week in Cabo](https://alexandmike.life/a-week-in-cabo/) - After spending a week in Cabo with Mike's family, we are back in Philly trying to get back into the swing of things. Honestly, it's been tough to turn off vaca mode lol. But, we're slowly getting back to normal. Since this was our first time visiting Cabo, we thought we would do a recap - [Our Favorite Bucket Hats](https://alexandmike.life/our-favorite-bucket-hats/) - We've been such fans of the bucket hat trend. It seems like everyone has been jumping on this trend and we don't think it's going anywhere soon. So many designers have incorporated this style into recent collections. Over the past few weeks, we've been slowly adding a few to our closet. We rounded up some - [What Does Pride Mean to Us?](https://alexandmike.life/what-does-pride-mean-to-us/) - We are so excited to share this Pride shoot we did with Carly Landolt Photography and Heritage by Krista Jones. You probably remember us posting about this back in April. Both are insanely talented women that inspire us. They came up with this idea and brought it to life in the most magical way. Thank - [Our Summer Style](https://alexandmike.life/our-summer-style/) - It seems like every year we go into the summer season with a new mindset on how our style has evolved. Trends have changed and new pieces have been released. Though the foundation of how we dress usually stays pretty consistent. For instance, we will always gravitate towards neutrals. Can you relate? 90% of our - [Inspiration for the Exterior of Our Home](https://alexandmike.life/inspiration-for-the-exterior-of-our-home/) - It feels like this has been a long time in the making but we finally decided to make this bold decision — paint the exterior of our home black. We shared some of our favorite black paints with you last week. Now we want to share some of the homes that inspired this change. We - [What's Next For Our Guest Bathroom](https://alexandmike.life/whats-next-for-our-guest-bathroom/) - Since buying our first home, we've pretty much tackled every room in some way. But the guest bathroom has been the one room that has seen the least amount of love. We did change out the mirror and light fixture but that's about it since we've moved in. We knew we wanted to transform the - [The Nelson Home Remodel](https://alexandmike.life/the-nelson-home-remodel/) - After years of dreaming of redoing their home, Alex's parents recently redid their kitchen and main living area. This has been a huge transformation and we knew we had to share it with you! We posted a photo on Instagram but it deserves a full blog post. The home is a ranch-style with two bedrooms - [How to Manage a Night Shift Schedule While Maintaining a Normal Life](https://alexandmike.life/how-to-manage-a-night-shift-schedule-while-maintaining-a-normal-life/) - I (Mike) get so many questions about how I manage my night shift schedule as a nurse and the rest of our life. I've talked about my routine in the past but figured it was time to put it all down into a blog post. This way you will really get a feel for how - [Three Ways to Help Improve Your Mental Health](https://alexandmike.life/three-ways-to-help-improve-your-mental-health/) - We've been thinking about intentions a lot lately. This past year has been really tough for everyone. Not that a new year automatically changes everything, it does however give us an opportunity to take note of how we are feeling. Of course, we set goals but we also want to set intentions that help us - [Candles We Love](https://alexandmike.life/candles-we-love/) - We have a candle burning pretty much all the time. Not only do we enjoy the scent filling our home, but we also love the ritual of lighting a candle. It's a peaceful moment for us. We even have a post on the proper way to burn a candle (yes, this is a thing). Since - [How to Apply Lime Wash](https://alexandmike.life/how-to-apply-lime-wash/) - As promised, we are breaking down the steps of the lime wash application. The full guest bathroom reveal is coming soon we promise. Unfortunately, we still haven't found the perfect mirror so we're holding out on shooting the space. Fingers crossed we find one this week! Until then, we want to share the process of - [Basement Transformation](https://alexandmike.life/basement-transformation/) - We realize we shared our basement on Instagram but never posted here on the site. What is wrong with us? lol. Well, we're fixing that today with a full breakdown of what we did to transform our basement into a cozy lounge space. If you need a refresher, the basement was a disaster. No, that's - [How to Deal With Acne-Prone Skin](https://alexandmike.life/how-to-deal-with-acne-prone-skin/) - We knew we wanted to write a new skincare post for the site this week but didn't know the exact topic to cover. Before we write any post, we like to sit down and take a few notes on things we want to cover. For this one, we decided to go through some old posts - [15 Curated Lighting Shops on Etsy](https://alexandmike.life/15-curated-lighting-shops-on-etsy/) - Lighting has the ability to transform the feel of a space. It's one of the most important design decisions you can make. We love finding unique pieces that might not be seen in everyone's home. We've rounded up a curated list of lighting shops on Etsy that have us in awe. Let us know what - [The Feta Pasta Recipe We Can't Stop Making](https://alexandmike.life/the-feta-pasta-recipe-we-cant-stop-making/) - We can't stop making this feta pasta recipe that has gone viral on the internet. It's creamy, rich, and delicious! We shared the recipe on Instagram but needed to get it on the site asap. So here we go. Get ready for this one! xo WHAT YOU NEED Penne Pasta - we used gluten-free 1 - [Investment Pieces in Our Closet](https://alexandmike.life/investment-pieces-in-our-closet/) - We've been working on editing our closet recently and it got us thinking. Investing in your wardrobe is something we get asked about all the time. Whether certain pieces are worth it or even where to begin. We thought this would be a great time to put it all down in a post and share - [Everything We Bought From Amazon Last Month](https://alexandmike.life/everything-we-bought-from-amazon-last-month/) - Taco Holders Remember when we posted about these on IG story? Mike was sooo excited for these to arrive. He said these would make taco night more fun lol. Guess what? He was right. It makes it so much easier to assemble tacos without having the toppings falling all over the place. Water Bottle - [The Bedside Essentials You Didn't Know You Needed](https://alexandmike.life/the-bedside-essentials-you-didnt-know-you-needed/) - Your bedside table is more than just a home for your glass of water at night. It's a reflection of your personality and an extension of the self-care you should be giving yourself. It's also a great opportunity to flex your creativity by curating a space that brings you joy. Remember, it's the little things - [The Spring Edit: Pastels and Denim](https://alexandmike.life/the-spring-edit-pastels-and-denim/) - Spring is finally around the corner and we couldn't be happier. After the winter we just went through, the warm weather is a much-needed relief. We're ready for afternoons in the sun, walking around the city with a coffee in hand. Ugh that sounds wonderful, doesn't it? As we move into this warm weather, we - [The Shacket: A Transitional Staple](https://alexandmike.life/the-shacket-a-transitional-staple/) - As of late, shirt jackets, better known as shackets, have become a staple in our closet. It seems like we aren't the only ones obsessed with these pieces. We didn't really get on board with these until this past winter. It was a great way for us to layer during the cold months. Since then, - [One Console, Three Ways](https://alexandmike.life/one-console-three-ways/) - Recently we felt a bit uninspired with our entryway console table. We've had the same setup with the same accent pieces for a while now and had been itching to switch it up! More times than not we like to go through our home and restyle certain areas using what we already have – keep - [Crispy Tofu](https://alexandmike.life/crispy-tofu/) - Ingredients Organic Extra Firm Tofu Gluten-free Bread Crumbs 1 TBSP Corn Starch Garlic Powder Salt Pepper Avocado Oil or Egg -- we switch it up sometimes depending on if we want it to be vegan Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice tofu into small squares and press as much moisture out as possible. The - [You Asked, We Answered](https://alexandmike.life/you-asked-we-answered/) - How do you come up with decorations for a room? I always end up not liking it when done. This is a tricky question because we totally relate to this. Whenever we start working on a room, we like to create a mood board — whether that's on Pinterest or Canva. This way we can - [Tofu Parm](https://alexandmike.life/tofu-parm/) - Ingredients Organic Extra Firm Tofu Gluten-free Bread Crumbs 1 TBSP Corn Starch Garlic Powder Salt Pepper Dill Rosemary Avocado Oil or Egg — we switch it up sometimes depending on if we want it to be vegan Favorite Marinara Sauce Mozzarella Cheese Fresh Parmesan Cheese Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Turn tofu on side - [Colors and Cashmere](https://alexandmike.life/colors-and-cashmere/) - We've shared our process of editing our closet in the past. It's honestly one of our favorite things to do. Going through what we already have — deciding what to donate — you get it. This also makes room for new pieces as we work our way through the spring season. It's so funny when - [Chia Seed Pudding: A Healthy & Nutritious Snack](https://alexandmike.life/chia-seed-pudding-a-healthy-nutritious-snack/) - Chia seed pudding has been a staple in many healthy diets for years now. It's a very quick and easy recipe that contains a ton of health benefits. Most of you probably have these ingredients in your pantry right now. If you know us, we're always looking for ways to incorporate healthy foods/snacks that are - [Our Favorite Black Paints](https://alexandmike.life/our-favorite-black-paints/) - Today is the big day — our house is being painted! This might seem out of left field to you but it's something we've talked about with each other extensively over the past year. We thought about doing it last year but decided to put it off a bit longer. More on the inspiration for - [Favorite Home Decor Blogs](https://alexandmike.life/favorite-home-decor-blogs/) - We are always looking for ways to stay inspired. Whether that be through magazines, books, nature — you name it. Even though we do spend so much time working on our own blog, we are invested in a ton of other sites. We subscribe to and read blogs weekly to tap into the minds of - [The Skincare Products in Our Travel Bag](https://alexandmike.life/the-skincare-products-in-our-travel-bag/) - Consistency in a skincare routine is so important. That means no breaks while traveling. We keep it relatively simple by only packing the essentials — some sort of mask, a few serums, eye cream, cleanser, moisturizer, and of course sunscreen! There's something about doing your routine in a hotel that feels extra luxe. Throwing on - [What We Did in Pittsburgh and More Recommendations](https://alexandmike.life/what-we-did-in-pittsburgh-and-more-recommendations/) - You likely already know that we traveled to Pittsburgh this past weekend. It was mainly for a work trip but we decided to stay for two nights to explore the city. It was the first time for both of us. Well, technically Alex did go when he was little for a football game but he - [Sustainable Shades of Green](https://alexandmike.life/sustainable-shades-of-green/) - Even though the colder weather is (hopefully) behind us, matching sets aren't going anywhere — at least not for us. It seemed like 2020 sparked the obsession with elevating the comfy casual home look. Rather than just throwing on the old sweats from the back of our closets, we all started to be more intentional. - [Making Mental Health a Priority](https://alexandmike.life/making-mental-health-a-priority/) - These past few weeks have been tough. Like really tough. We've already shared a bit with you but felt like it was only fitting to sit down and share more here on the site. If you don't already know the backstory, let's bring you up to speed. Over the last few weeks, Mike has been - [Becoming a More Ritualistic Person for Hydration and Relaxation](https://alexandmike.life/becoming-a-more-ritualistic-person-for-hydration-and-relaxation/) - This post is sponsored by Pantene. All opinions are our own. If you don't already know, we are very ritualistic when it comes to just about everything in our daily life. We talk about how we try to make every moment in our life an experience — even the simplest of tasks can be made - [The Perfect Lavender Latte](https://alexandmike.life/the-perfect-lavender-latte/) - We've been on a lavender kick lately as we move into summer. A ton of coffee shops are making lavender lattes right now but we wanted to find a way to make it home. Let's save money and make it ourselves, right?! We found lavender syrup online by the company pink House Alchemy. We did - [Summer Dining at Home: Creating an Outdoor Oasis](https://alexandmike.life/summer-dining-at-home-creating-an-outdoor-oasis/) - Last year was the first summer we spent in our home. The backyard wasn't in the best shape when we moved in. The patio was new but the yard needed some major love. It was all uneven dirt and rocks that needed to be cleaned up. You can see that full transformation here. After using - [HOW TO STYLE A BAR CART](https://alexandmike.life/style-bar-cart/) - Our bar cart is one of the staple pieces in our home. For the obvious reason, it's a place where people can whip up a tasty cocktail. But it's more than that. It's a space in our home where people gather to talk, laugh, and enjoy the company of others. We love inviting friends over - [7 CURRENT SKINCARE STAPLES](https://alexandmike.life/7-current-skincare-staples/) - Since we're all practicing more self-care at home, we thought we would pull together a list of our current staples. These are products we continue to purchase again and again. Hopefully, you are spending some time pampering yourself because we all deserve it right now. The Ordinary AHA/BHA Peel Turn on your JavaScript to view - [THE ONE SALMON RECIPE YOU NEED TO TRY](https://alexandmike.life/the-one-salmon-recipe-you-need-to-try/) - If you're looking for a new salmon recipe, you're going to want to keep reading this post. Since we're both pescatarians, we're always looking for new ways to spice things up. We love to experiment in the kitchen. Cooking is something we really enjoy. We play some music, pour some wine, and cook together. For - [THREE INGREDIENT SWEET SNACK](https://alexandmike.life/three-ingredient-sweet-snack/) - We are both big snackers. We could easily eat an entire bag of chips in one sitting lol (hello, cape cod chips). That's why we always try to come up with healthier snacks so we don't feel so guilty. Plus, it's important to fill your body with healthy ingredients instead of chips or cookies all - [MATCHA YOGURT BOWL](https://alexandmike.life/matcha-yogurt-bowl/) - We've been trying to be a bit more creative with our snacks recently. Here's the recipe for a quick and easy matcha yogurt bowl. Happy snacking! xo INGREDIENTS 1 Serving of coconut yogurt - we used Chobani 1 Packet/1 TBSP matcha 1 TSP Maca powder - you can find at any health food store A - [ENERGIZE YOUR BODY WITHOUT CAFFEINE](https://alexandmike.life/energize-your-body-without-caffeine/) - We've been thinking of different health tips we can pass along to you during these uncertain times. One thing we do pretty often is drink lemon chlorella water. This is something that has helped our health tremendously over the years. We've been more consistent with it lately given the state of things right now — - [10 REASONS WHY WE LOVE THE HOLIDAY SEASON](https://alexandmike.life/10-reasons-love-holiday-season/) - The holidays are in full swing people! That means holiday parties, shopping, traveling, and (for us) lots of wine. DUH. We decided to sit down and make a list of 10 reasons why we love the holiday season. There are so many reasons to love this time of year. That's why it is so important - [BLOGMAS DAY FIVE: DIY HANGING WREATH](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-five-diy-hanging-wreath/) - Guys, we can't believe we are already on day five of Blogmas! What do you think so far?! We are having so much fun with this year's content. By popular request, we are really trying to show a lot of our holiday decor. Hopefully, you had a chance to check out our tree. Now it's - [HOLIDAY TABLESCAPE](https://alexandmike.life/holiday-tablescape/) - During the holiday season, we entertain a lot. We pretty much find any excuse to invite over friends and family. This year is even more special because we are hosting Christmas! We are so excited to have our families together again after so long. Even though we've been together for a long time (over 6 - [SUMMER SHOES WE'RE EYING](https://alexandmike.life/summer-shoes-were-eying/) - The online shopping has continued this week. We've been working on updating our summer shoe collection. We've had an obsession with leather cross strap sandals lately so we pulled together a list for you to shop. We also added in a few other styles we love. Happy shopping! xoxo Turn on your JavaScript to view - [THE LIST NO. 5](https://alexandmike.life/the-list-no-5/) - Given the state of the world, we took a little break from posting a new list BUT we're back. This one is geared towards style. Summer is in full swing so we pulled together a list of pieces we are loving right now. We hope you enjoy it! xoxo Turn on your JavaScript to view - [WHAT WE EAT IN A DAY](https://alexandmike.life/what-we-eat-in-a-day/) - Breakfast — Coffee + Eggs We always start our mornings with a big glass of water, followed by coffee. Lately, we've been making French press coffee instead of our typical latte. Our Nespresso is still great but not super cost-effective with how much coffee we drink. Breakfast is almost always the same — egg whites - [FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS FROM BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES](https://alexandmike.life/fathers-day-gift-ideas-from-black-owned-businesses/) - Father's Day is around the corner (June 21st) so we've pulled together a list of gift ideas for you. But this year (and as we move forward) we want to make sure we are doing everything we can to enact real change in the world. Each gift comes from a black-owned business! Let's all support - [WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW?](https://alexandmike.life/what-can-you-do-right-now/) - We've taken the last week off of posting our personal content to help share, educate, and learn. It feels like something is different right now in the world. When is the last time you saw the entire country AND countless other countries come together for one single movement? As two white people with more privilege - [THIS YEAR'S BACKYARD REVAMP](https://alexandmike.life/this-years-backyard-revamp/) - Well, we are finally finished with our backyard. A quick refresher — we've been working on revamping our back patio for the last few weeks. If you remember, we posted our initial plan for the backyard revamp back in April. Now that we've had time to pick out all the pieces and finalize the design, - [SKINCARE FAVORITES UNDER $20](https://alexandmike.life/skincare-favorites-under-20/) - This blog post has been requested countless times so it's finally time to deliver. We searched and searched to round up our favorite skincare products under $20. We might have cheated with a few products (buy a smaller size lol) but we did our best! We've used all of these products and had great results. - [THE DESIGN ELEMENT OF SHADES](https://alexandmike.life/the-design-element-of-shades/) - When we first moved into our home, we weren’t quite sure what to do with the windows. We went back and forth with so many different options. We knew that the windows in the dining room and kitchen couldn’t have drapes. It wouldn’t make sense in those spaces. But we also knew that we didn’t - [THE LIST NO. 4](https://alexandmike.life/the-list-no-4/) - Olivers Apparel All Over Short We have these shorts in two colors and couldn't be more obsessed. The fit is perfect and the material is crazy comfy. We also like that we can wear these on an errand run, during a workout, or just relaxing at home. The A&F Perfect Popover Hoodie When we shared - [LAST MINUTE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE](https://alexandmike.life/last-minute-mothers-day-gift-guide/) - Mother's Day is only a few days away but there's no reason to stress. This is why online shopping exists! We've rounded up a ton of great gifts that are perfect for this holiday. Given the state of the world right now, we're excited to help put a smile on the faces of our moms. - [THE LIST NO. 1](https://alexandmike.life/the-list-no-1/) - We've been thinking of a new series to add to the blog recently — especially with the current situation we're all in. Since we're always looking to share things we love with you, we thought it would be good to create a home for that list. Starting now, we will be creating a weekly list - [THE LIST NO. 2](https://alexandmike.life/the-list-no-2/) - Nike Airmax 270 Alex just bought these shoes for my birthday and I couldn't be more obsessed. I have the color black/hot punch —currently on sale! They are crazy comfortable and fit so well. Abercrombie Linen Shorts These linen shorts are perfect for summer -- neutral and lightweight. We've been really into pull-on shorts lately. - [THE LIST NO. 3](https://alexandmike.life/the-list-no-3/) - CB2 Shagreen Console Table If you've been following along on Instagram, you already know that this is the console table we just bought. We needed something that fit the space better. This table has steel legs and a gold top. The texture is probably the best part of this table. We are in love! Drunk - [FIVE THINGS WE'RE DOING TO FEEL NORMAL](https://alexandmike.life/five-things-were-doing-to-feel-normal/) - We've been going through ups and downs during this new normal. We have good days and we have bad days — just like you. But we do feel like we have a pretty good routine for making ourselves feel normal. Just a few things that really help us get through those bad days because let's - [SEPHORA SPRING SALE ROUNDUP](https://alexandmike.life/sephora-spring-sale-roundup/) - The Sephora Spring Sales Event is here! We asked you if we should do a roundup of the products we love so here we are! This sale is a little bit different. Your savings does depend on what type of member you are with Sephora. Rouge members save 20%, VIB save 15%, and Insiders save - [A FEW NEW TOUCHES TO THE KITCHEN](https://alexandmike.life/a-few-new-touches-to-the-kitchen-sponsored/) - It's been a few weeks since we started this new "normal" routine. Life has drastically changed for us all. We've talked a lot about how we are really trying to pivot our mindset. In last week's newsletter, we talked about replacing the word "stuck" with "safe" at home. It really does make a difference when - [HOW WE'RE DEALING WITH LIFE RIGHT NOW](https://alexandmike.life/how-were-dealing-with-life-right-now/) - Life has drastically changed over the past few days. It's going on a week since we started isolating at home. Since Mike is a nurse, he is still working and is obviously needed more now than ever at the hospital. It's a pretty scary time — we aren't going to lie and say we haven't - [SIMPLE VEGETARIAN CHILI](https://alexandmike.life/simple-vegetarian-chili/) - We are both big chili lovers. It's that hearty meal that doesn't take much effort and lasts for days. We love to make a big pot of our vegetarian chili and eat it all week — it makes life easier. This has also been a good recipe to have on hand given the state of - [OUR FAVORITE THINGS FROM THE NORDSTROM SALE](https://alexandmike.life/our-favorite-things-from-the-nordstrom-sale/) - We just found out that Nordstrom is having a 25% off sale sitewide! We thought what better time than now to round up some sales for online shopping. We pulled together a variety of things from menswear to skincare to beauty. On another note, please stay safe and healthy. We are thinking of you all - [WEEKEND LOOKBOOK](https://alexandmike.life/weekend-lookbook/) - Last weekend we went on a getaway that was one for the books. A recap blog post is coming soon so we won't go into details yet but hopefully, you followed along on IG. Spoiler: we witnessed a queen in action lol. We decided to put together a weekend lookbook showing the outfits we wore - [HOW WE MANAGE OUR TIME](https://alexandmike.life/how-we-manage-our-time/) - Today's blog post is a big one. Mainly because it's the one topic we are always asked about. If you're new here, first off, welcome! To bring you up to speed, we both work full-time jobs on top of running our blog and creative business. Since we've been doing this for almost 5 years (July), - [EVERYDAY BREAKFAST](https://alexandmike.life/everyday-breakfast/) - Last week we talked about our morning latte and how it truly is an experience for us. We wanted to stick to the morning trend for today's blog post. When it comes to breakfast, we typically make the same thing every morning. It's super simple — eggs and avocado. There's a little bit more to - [OUR MORNING LATTE](https://alexandmike.life/our-morning-latte/) - Our mornings are really important to us. It's the moment we're able to set our intentions for the day. If we're being honest, Alex has not always been a morning person. Honestly, he still wouldn't identify as one as Mike does (which is crazy because he works night shift & switches his schedule around weekly). - [GETTING BACK INTO THE SWING OF THINGS](https://alexandmike.life/getting-back-into-the-swing-of-things/) - The holidays really kicked our butts. We ate a lot of food and didn't work out as much as we said we would. But that's what the holidays are for — relaxing and not following the so-called rules. We don't feel guilty about any of it and neither should you. However, the new year has - [TEXTURES, CONTRAST, AND COLORS](https://alexandmike.life/textures-contrast-and-colors/) - Looking back on the past couple of years we haven't gone out for NYE. But 2020 was different. We decided it would be fun to dress up and actually ring in the new year with dancing, drinks, and friends. We attended a party in the city hosted by the Fitler Club. We shared a photo - [THE MANY WAYS TO WEAR A TOPCOAT](https://alexandmike.life/ways-to-dress-topcoats/) - We have a true love for topcoats. It's our go-to coat when the weather starts to turn cold. Or even just a chilly night. Honestly, we use just about every excuse there is to wear a topcoat. Though it does seem to get this stuffy label — as if you can only wear it in - [HOW TO CREATE A CONVERSATION SPACE](https://alexandmike.life/how-to-create-a-conversation-space/) - One of the most important spaces in our home is our living room. It truly is the space where we spend the most time. Whether it's just the two of us (and Toby) snuggled up watching a movie, or a group of our friends hanging out, it's the central space in our home. You guys - [MASK MONDAY: LANEIGE LIP SLEEPING MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-laneige-lip-sleeping-mask/) - We are so excited to share this week's #MaskMonday! If you follow us on Instagram (hopefully that's a YES), you know we've been talking about this mask for quite some time. It's become a staple in our nighttime skin care routine. This week, it's all about the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. As we're writing this - [MAKING LIFE EASIER WITH AMAZON ALEXA](https://alexandmike.life/making-life-easier-with-amazon-alexa/) - We're always looking for ways to simplify our life. Like seriously, life can get crazy. We honestly feel like things have been crazy lately. Maybe it's because summer is super busy? Whatever the reason, we know you guys can relate. Side note: can we all agree that this month is going by SO fast? How - [MASK MONDAY: LANEIGE WATER SLEEPING MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-laneige-water-sleeping-mask/) - What's up friends?! It's time for another edition of #MaskMonday! This week it's all about the Laneige Water Sleeping Mask. If you watched our Instagram story last night, you saw Alex using this mask. We've been using this product for the last few months. If you don't already know, we are HUGE fans of Korean - [HOW WE MAKE CBD COFFEE](https://alexandmike.life/our-morning-elixir-cbd-coffee/) - One of the MOST requested blog posts lately has been the recipe for our morning CBD coffee. We shared the recipe on Instagram story a few times but so many of you guys wanted an actual blog post. So here ya go! Before we go any further, we want to make one thing perfectly clear. - [A BEACH GETAWAY](https://alexandmike.life/a-beach-getaway/) - If you guys remember, we recently took a trip to Long Beach Island. Mike visited LBI years ago but didn't really remember much. So it was basically a new destination for the both of us! We were lucky enough to join Fearless Restaurants for a two-day stay at the Daddy O Hotel. Once we checked in, - [PACKING TIPS FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE](https://alexandmike.life/packing-tips-for-your-next-adventure/) - Packing is one of the most dreaded things when it comes to traveling. For us, it's right up there with being away from Toby! *cue the tears* It can be super tough to decide what to pack and how you're going to fit everything into one suitcase. We've been trying to perfect our packing skills - [HOW WE HANDLE FEELING NEGATIVE ABOUT BLOGGING](https://alexandmike.life/how-we-handle-feeling-negative-about-blogging/) - We always try to keep it real with you guys. We are so not the people to put out this persona of perfection just to make you guys like us. That's just not us. It's all about keeping things authentic and relatable. Because let's face it, life is so not perfect. One thing we've been - [IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BOLD PRINTS](https://alexandmike.life/its-all-about-the-bold-prints/) - Bold prints are having a moment right now and we're totally here for it. If you guys remember our recent Q&A on Instagram, we told you the one store we could shop in for the rest of our lives — Zara. By far, that store embodies our style. No matter the occasion, we can always find something. - [SIMPLE SHELF DECOR](https://alexandmike.life/simple-shelf-decor/) - The thought of finding decor pieces for a shelf does one of two things — scares or excites you. Can you guess how we react?! For those of you who feel scared, don't worry, we've got you covered. We recently added a shelf in the space that used to house our white console table. Do - [OUR TOP BEAUTY + SKIN CARE PICKS FROM THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE](https://alexandmike.life/top-beauty-and-skin-care-picks-nordstrom-anniversary-sale/) - We've been getting a ton of questions about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale lately. The sale officially started on July 20th and ends August 5th. If you're like us and love a good deal (who doesn't?!), this sale is for you! This is the best time to pick up some goodies at Nordstrom since they are - [OUR TWIST ON THE DEVILED EGG](https://alexandmike.life/our-twist-on-the-deviled-egg/) - You guys know we are huge avocado lovers. From avocado toast to fresh guac, we could eat this stuff every single day. Wait, we pretty much do. LOL. We've been toying around with the idea of making a healthier version of deviled eggs. We wanted to find a way to remove the yolks but still - [OUR FASHION ROUNDUP FROM THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE](https://alexandmike.life/our-fashion-roundup-from-the-nordstrom-anniversary-sale/) - Happy Sunday guys! As promised, we've rounded up some more goodies from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Last week, we posted our top beauty and skin care products on sale. Now, it's time for clothes and accessories. We found some amazing deals on jackets and coats! This is the perfect time to start adding to your - [KITCHEN REFRESH: BEFORE & AFTER](https://alexandmike.life/kitchen-refresh-before-after/) - BEFORE AFTER When we first moved into our house, we made a list of things we wanted to change. The kitchen was the one room that went to the top of the list. It was dark, boring, and needed an update. We weren't prepared to do a major renovation. We just needed a kitchen refresh. - [OUR KITCHEN UPDATE PLAN](https://alexandmike.life/our-kitchen-update-plan/) - Well, we're at it again. We've been toying with the idea of a kitchen update. If you remember our post from a few months ago, we shared the before and after photos of our kitchen. It looked entirely different when we first moved in. Now, we're ready to make some more changes. We love the look - [WHEN STYLE MEETS COMFORT](https://alexandmike.life/when-style-meets-comfort/) - Being stylish doesn't mean you have to sacrifice comfort. To be honest, that's our biggest rule. We totally understand that saying, "Beauty is pain", but we can't relate. LOL. You probably saw our Instagram photo from earlier this week, talking about our fav new shoes. That's a perfect example of what we're talking about — super stylish - [OUR FIRST TIME AT DÎNER EN BLANC](https://alexandmike.life/our-first-time-at-diner-en-blanc/) - As most of you guys already know, we were so excited to attend Dîner en Blanc for the first time last week. If you aren't familiar with this event, no worries. Not everyone has heard of this pop-up dinner. Here's a little snippet from the official website: "Founded in 2012, Dîner en Blanc International is - [BEDROOM REFRESH INSPIRATION](https://alexandmike.life/bedroom-refresh-inspiration/) - Alright, it's time for a little bedroom refresh. We've been thinking about switching things up in our bedroom for the past few weeks. Nothing crazy but just enough to add some new life to the space. We did paint our bedroom a deep black a few months ago, though we didn't show you guys the final space. - [MASK MONDAY: DISNEY EDITION](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-disney-edition/) - Happy #MaskMonday! Even though it's been almost two months since we visited Disney, we're still coming down from the magical high. If you followed along on Instagram, you know we had the best trip! Well, we're throwing it back to Disney today with this week's mask. We were searching the aisles of Target recently (obviously) - [OUR FIRST TIME AT MADE IN AMERICA](https://alexandmike.life/our-first-time-at-made-in-america/) - We are still trying to come down from cloud nine after this weekend at Made in America. We were so excited to have the opportunity to go to the festival with Abercrombie. Since it was our first time at MIA, we honestly had no idea what to expect. Guys, there were so many people at - [THE PERFECT CHAI LATTE](https://alexandmike.life/the-perfect-chai-latte/) - Lately, we've been obsessed with chai lattes. You probably already know this from watching our Instagram stories. The main reason we started making them recently is Mike. For some reason, coffee has really been hurting his stomach these past few weeks. We wanted to find an alternative that still had that jolt of energy — - [BEFORE + AFTER: BACKYARD REVEAL](https://alexandmike.life/before-after-backyard-reveal/) - The time has finally come. As you guys know, we've been working on our backyard for the past few months. To give you a quick backstory, the backyard used to be a hot mess. Seriously, it was so bad. When we first moved in, we knew the backyard was going to be a big project. - [MASK MONDAY: SAND & SKY AUSTRALIAN PINK CLAY](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-sand-sky-australian-pink-clay/) - Happy Mask Monday! This week's mask is one you've probably seen all over the internet recently. We're talking about the Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Mask. You guys know we are huge fans of clay masks. They do a really good job at pulling out impurities and leaving us with soft and smooth skin. - [TOMATO + MOZZARELLA SALAD](https://alexandmike.life/tomato-mozzarella-salad/) - We like to eat. A lot. Food honestly makes us happy. It's all about the experience. Whether we're having friends over or it's just the two of us, we like to make things special. Our friends usually joke that we're "extra", but it makes things a bit more fun. Plus, with this specific recipe, it - [STEPPING INTO FALL](https://alexandmike.life/stepping-into-fall/) - Fall is almost here! If you've been following us on Instagram, you know that we couldn't be more excited — fall is our favorite season. We're so ready for the cooler weather. With this change, comes so many more fashion options — bring on the jackets, boots, and sweaters! Since we're in this transitional phase - [ADDING FALL TOUCHES TO YOUR HOME](https://alexandmike.life/adding-fall-touches-to-your-home/) - The time has come. We're so excited to share our decor theme for this season. We love adding fall touches to our house. When we decorate for a season, we try to incorporate the seasonal touches into our current decor as naturally as possible. We search just about every store, high and low, to find the - [OUR FAVORITE FALL MOVIES](https://alexandmike.life/our-favorite-fall-movies/) - Happy Fall guys! The weather is finally cooling down and the windows are wide open. The leaves are starting to fall and all is right in the world. Dramatic much? Whatever guys, you know we are living right now! One thing we love doing, especially when the nights are cooler, is opening the windows, pouring a - [MAPLE ALMOND BAKED BANANAS](https://alexandmike.life/maple-almond-baked-bananas/) - Happy Sunday guys! We're coming at you today with a crazy good snack recipe. We're constantly trying to come up with new recipes that are both delicious and healthy. Even though it's super tempting to grab a bag of chips, it's so much better when you have a healthy snack on standby. We had no - [DATE NIGHT LOOKS](https://alexandmike.life/date-night-looks/) - We take date nights very seriously. Since we have crazy work schedules, it's fun to just spend some quality time together. We recently went on a mini staycation (blog post coming soon) and squeezed in a fun date night. After starting the night with an event, where Alex spilled red wine all over Mike's leather - [MASK MONDAY: BLISS PORE PATROL MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-bliss-pore-patrol-mask/) - It's time for another edition of #MaskMonday! This week we're talking about the Bliss Pore Patrol Mask. We've been fans of Bliss products for a long time. That's why we were so excited to give this a try. It's a deep detox mask meant to minimize the look of pores, declog and cleanse. The first - [MINI STAYCATION AT THE INDEPENDENT HOTEL](https://alexandmike.life/mini-staycation-at-the-independent-hotel/) - You guys know we love staying in hotels. There's something about relaxing in a king bed with comfy hotel sheets — it's the best! If you follow us on Instagram (hopefully you do lol), you know we had a mini staycation last week. Staycations are seriously the best. We love taking some time to experience - [FALL ACTIVITIES YOU MUST DO THIS SEASON](https://alexandmike.life/fall-activities-you-must-do-this-season/) - Fall is here and we are truly living! You guys know how much we love this time of year. The leaves are starting to fall and there is a crispness to the morning air — it's all so cozy. Because of all of this, we like to take advantage of all fall has to offer. Guys, - [WHAT WE DID IN SOUTH CAROLINA](https://alexandmike.life/what-we-did-in-south-carolina/) - If you don't already know, Mike's family recently moved from California to South Carolina. Specifically, right outside Charleston. This was our first trip together visiting everyone in the new house. We didn't have a ton of time but made the most of the few days. We just wanted to get in as much quality family time - [OUR BEDROOM REFRESH](https://alexandmike.life/our-bedroom-refresh/) - As most of you guys already know, our bedroom has been the never-ending project for us. Aside from our problem of always wanting to change things, we just couldn't quite figure out the vibe we wanted. When we first designed the room, we went for a super light and airy space. You can see the - [THROWING IT BACK WITH VARSITY SWEATERS](https://alexandmike.life/throwing-it-back-with-varsity-sweaters/) - Sweater season is in full swing. One piece we've been loving lately is the varsity sweater. You guys have probably seen this style before. It takes us back to the days of high school. Honestly, you might already have one of these at the bottom of your drawer. We can't seem to get enough of - [GETTING COZY IN TEDDY JACKETS](https://alexandmike.life/getting-cozy-in-teddy-jackets/) - We're 100% obsessed with teddy jackets right now and we're not stopping anytime soon. We were recently talking about these on Instagram stories. Uniqlo was having a major sale on these and we were raving about them. Alex actually ordered one in dark gray — we just can't pass up a sale! The main reason we love this - [DESIGN DISCOVERIES AT THE LUDLOW](https://alexandmike.life/design-discoveries-at-the-ludlow/) - We recently took you guys on a mini Instagram tour of a new building in Philly, The Ludlow. Well, we were so inspired by the design that we couldn't leave it at just that. Let's start off with answering the question everyone asked — no, we aren't moving! Though it was pretty tempting. For us, - [GIVING BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON](https://alexandmike.life/giving-back-this-holiday-season/) - *This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of popchips* We've been talking about decorating for the holidays a lot lately. It's something we love to do during this time of year. But that's not the only thing that matters. For us, giving back is so important. We take any opportunity we get to partner - [MASK MONDAY: ORIGINS HELLO, CALM](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-origins-hello-calm/) - It's Monday and we (finally) have a new mask review for you guys. We're sorry. It feels like it's been forever since the last Mask Monday blog post. UGH. But at least we're coming back with a fun one. You've most likely seen us post about this mask before on Instagram stories. We've been using - [BLOGMAS DAY ONE: OUR CHRISTMAS TREE](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-one-our-christmas-tree/) - The best time of the year is finally here! We are so excited to start our favorite series on the blog — Blogmas. If you're new to following us, you might not be familiar with this series. Blogmas is 12 days of consecutive holiday blog content. From holiday decor to recipes to gift ideas, we - [BLOGMAS DAY TWO: HOLIDAY BAR CART](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-two-holiday-bar-cart/) - We love having a bar cart. It's not only a place to store the obvious drinks, but also a chance to design another area in our home. We usually always add a few holiday touches each year but not as many as we'd like. This year, we decided to really add some holiday cheer! We - [BLOGMAS DAY THREE: GUILT-FREE HOLIDAY CUPCAKES](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-three-guilt-free-holiday-cupcakes/) - Who's ready for a treat?! We are so excited to share this guilt-free holiday cupcake recipe with you guys. We got so many messages about this when we gave you a sneak peek on Instagram last week. Well, we're finally able to share it with you! This recipe does contain nuts so beware allergic friends. But - [BLOGMAS DAY FOUR: 25 GIFTS UNDER $50](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-four-25-gifts-under-50/) - Blogmas Day 4 is here and we're ready to shop! We wanted to switch things up this year with how we normally create our gift guides. We think this way will make navigating things so much easier. Once you hover over the image, you can click and follow the link right to the site to - [BLOGMAS DAY FIVE: WHAT TO DO IN PHILLY DURING THE HOLIDAYS](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-five-what-to-do-in-philly-during-the-holidays/) - So are you guys in holiday mode yet?! We hope so! If not, hopefully, you will be by the end of #Blogmas. Today's post should definitely help — especially if you live in Philly! We are all about doing as many holiday activities as possible. Luckily, Philly has a TON of things to do during - [BLOGMAS DAY SIX: HOLIDAY TABLESCAPE](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-six-holiday-tablescape/) - One area we really love decorating, especially during the holidays, is our dining room table. We have an extendable table so we usually open it all the way up during the holidays. Aside from the fact that we need the extra seating, we love having more space to be creative. We knew that no matter - [BLOGMAS DAY SEVEN: WINTER SKIN CARE ROUTINE](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-seven-winter-skin-care-routine/) - We can all agree that winter is harsh on your skin. The cold weather is rough. Like so rough. This is the time when our skin breaks out the most if we aren't careful. The cold weather dries out our skin and causes irritation, redness, and breakouts. That's why it's so important to have a - [BLOGMAS DAY EIGHT: WINTER PARKAS](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-eight-winter-parkas/) - Winter is coming! Game of Thrones reference, anyone? But seriously, it's getting super cold — at least in Philly. One closet staple we think everyone should have is a winter parka — especially one with a cozy hood. Now, this isn't the type of jacket you are going to wear to a fancy event. But - [BLOGMAS DAY NINE: WINTER WHITES](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-nine-winter-whites/) - We totally disagree with those people who say you can't wear white during winter. Ya know, the ones that think it's a faux pas. We are so here for winter whites. To be honest, we wear white all year long. But there's something about a crisp white look in the middle of winter. It just - [BLOGMAS DAY TEN: FAVORITE HOLIDAY MOVIES](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-ten-favorite-holiday-movies/) - Who's in the holiday mood?! Hopefully everyone! We're almost halfway through December and just around the corner from the new year. CRAZY. The year has flown by. But there's definitely plenty of time to get into the holiday spirit. The one thing we do most often is turn on a holiday movie, pour some wine, - [BLOGMAS DAY ELEVEN: STOCKING STUFFER IDEAS](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-eleven-stocking-stuffer-ideas/) - Growing up, we were obsessed with stockings. It was one of our favorite gifts. Mainly because as a kid, after you open all of your gifts, you look over and remember you have this big surprise waiting for you. Even now as adults, we love stockings. But now, we love buying the stocking stuffers even - [BLOGMAS DAY TWELVE: HOLIDAY HOME TOUR](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-twelve-holiday-home-tour/) - Well, we made it! Blogmas Day 12 is finally here! We can't believe we've already posted 11 days of holiday posts. It's been so much fun working on all of this for you guys. Plus, you know how much we love the holidays. We figured the best way to end this series was with a - [SMART LIGHTING DURING THE HOLIDAYS](https://alexandmike.life/smart-lighting-during-the-holidays/) - Just like you guys, we travel a lot during the holidays. We try to see as many friends and family as possible. It's super important for us to get in as much as we can. Who doesn't want to see their loved ones?! Especially since we have a new niece! One thing that can be - [HOLIDAY GIFTING MADE SIMPLE](https://alexandmike.life/holiday-gifting-made-simple/) - Holidays are so important to us. Not only because it's a chance to spend time with friends and family. But also because it's a chance to show our loved ones we care. Obviously, this is something we should be doing all year long, but life gets crazy. We often become forgetful or, to be honest, - [DOUBLE DENIM DAYS](https://alexandmike.life/double-denim-days/) - We have a serious love for denim. From jeans to jackets, to everything in between — we love it all. One thing we especially love doing is doubling up on the denim. For some reason, it seems like most people are scared to wear that much in one look. We get it. It might be - [MONOCHROMATIC MOMENTS](https://alexandmike.life/monochromatic-moments/) - Last week on the blog we talked about our love for double denim. Also known as the Candian Tuxedo. Today we're talking about another go-to look we love — monochromatic. Though most of you probably know what this means, we'll give you a quick refresh. A monochromatic look is when you wear the same color - [TAILOR YOUR EVERYDAY PANT LOOK](https://alexandmike.life/tailor-your-everyday-pant-look/) - We always say how important it is to mix things up. Whether we're talking about fashion, design, or anything else, it's important to get creative. When it comes to style, it can be so easy to get stuck in a rut. Always gravitating towards the same jeans or pants. Why not mix it up? This - [PREPARING FOR GAME DAY WITH POPCHIPS](https://alexandmike.life/preparing-game-day/) - This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of popchips® The weekend is finally here! Who's ready for game day? Most of you guys know that we are NOT football people. Surprise! To be honest, we're excited to watch the game for two reasons: commercials and music. LOL. But this year it's different since our - [MORNING SKIN CARE ROUTINE](https://alexandmike.life/morning-skin-care-routine/) - So many of you guys have asked us to share an updated morning skin care routine. Well, here it is! Now, we will say that we are constantly changing things up. We like to try new products and swap things in and out. But for the most part, this is a solid lineup of products - [TRANSITIONING TO SPRING WITH LIGHTER LAYERS](https://alexandmike.life/transitioning-spring-lighter-layers/) - Spring is (hopefully) around the corner. Mother Nature has been all over the place lately. Some days it's warm and in the 60's and other days, it feels like we're in the Tundra lol. Hopefully, we really are on the right track and the warm weather is almost here. Since the warm weather has been - [THE TRUTH BEHIND FACIAL ROLLERS](https://alexandmike.life/truth-behind-facial-rollers/) - Skin care is a huge part of our lives. SURPISE. Yeah, safe to say you guys already know that. From serums to creams to oils, we've tried just about everything. The newest addition to our routine is facial rollers. You've probably seen us on Instagram using one of the many rollers we have. It's become - [MASK MONDAY: URSA MAJOR BRIGHT & EASY 3-MINUTE FLASH MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-ursa-major-bright-easy-3-minute-flash-mask/) - It's time for a new edition of #MaskMonday. We know it's been quite some time since we last posted a new mask. WE'RE SORRY. We've been busy trying a TON of new masks for you guys. Get ready! This week we're talking about the Ursa Major Bright & Easy 3-Minute Flash Mask. The best part - [SIMPLE GLUTEN-FREE SPIRULINA CAKE DONUTS](https://alexandmike.life/simple-gluten-free-spirulina-cake-donuts/) - It's safe to say that we are seriously addicted to donuts. If you're following us on Instagram, then you've seen us make donuts a million times. Literally. We're always trying to come up with ways to switch up the donuts and keep things pretty healthy. In honor of our city's Super Bowl win (Go Eagles!), - [NEW YORK MEN'S DAY RECAP](https://alexandmike.life/new-york-mens-day-recap/) - New York Fashion Week is here once again! Just like last year, we were only able to attend Men's Day due to our work schedules. UGH. But we are super grateful that we were able to make even one minute of this iconic week. Here's our New York Men's Day recap! Alex's Look -- Thoughts? - [THE PERFECT SWEET POTATO WEDGES](https://alexandmike.life/the-perfect-sweet-potato-wedges/) - We have a serious obsession with sweet potatoes. But you already know this if you follow us on Instagram. We bake sweet potatoes at least two to three times a week. We actually made a bunch for the plane ride to California this week! Since we are constantly making these bad boys, we figured it was - [SKIN CARE TRAVEL ESSENTIALS](https://alexandmike.life/skin-care-travel-essentials/) - Traveling can be a nightmare for your skin. Dehydration, irritation, and redness are just a few of the things you can experience. That's where your skin care travel essentials come into the picture. The first thing you want to do is look at the climate you are traveling to. For us, we like to be - [WE FINALLY LEARNED HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PASTA](https://alexandmike.life/we-finally-learned-how-to-make-homemade-pasta/) - Guys! We recently checked off something from our bucket list — learn how to make homemade pasta. We've always wanted to learn how to make the real stuff — no boxed pasta here! We were lucky enough to be invited into the kitchen of Scarpetta in Philly for a pasta making lesson from the head - [MASK MONDAY: BURT'S BEES HYDRATING SHEET MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-burts-bees-hydrating-sheet-mask/) - We recently tried the Burt's Bees Hydrating Sheet Mask and guys, we weren't impressed. Let's start with the actual sheet itself. It reminds us of a cotton pad. But not in a good way. Most sheet masks are saturated with a ton of serum and relatively flexible. Because of this, they are super easy to open - [WAKE UP WITH THIS SIMPLE BREAKFAST BOWL](https://alexandmike.life/wake-up-with-this-simple-breakfast-bowl/) - Breakfast doesn't have to be boring. Seriously. You guys know we are always trying to come up with new ways to spice things up in the kitchen. We've all grown up being told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and to be honest, it's true. This is the moment you kickstart - [NIGHTTIME SKIN CARE ROUTINE](https://alexandmike.life/nighttime-skin-care-routine/) - Hey guys! How are you?! We are so excited to be sharing our nighttime skin care routine. We recently shared an updated morning skin care routine and you guys seemed to really like reading it so fingers crossed with this one! Before we get to the good stuff, we want to talk about a few - [THE PRODUCT THAT'S CHANGING THE WAY WE SHAVE](https://alexandmike.life/the-product-thats-changing-the-way-we-shave/) - Achieving a smooth shave can be so frustrating sometimes. Who's with us?! We both have sensitive skin, so shaving can be a nightmare. You guys know we've talked about tips and tricks for a smooth shave before on the blog. One product that everyone suggests using is a pre-shave oil. Surprisingly, we've only tried this - [MASK MONDAY: THE SEAWEED BATH CO. FIRM + LIFT TREATMENT MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-the-seaweed-bath-co-firm-lift-treatment-mask/) - After the Monday we've had — especially Alex (he had jury duty all.day.long.) — a mask is exactly what we need right now. Well, that and a glass of wine, obviously. How are you guys?! It honestly feels like life has been a hot mess lately. We've just been really swamped with a million different things. - [MASK MONDAY: TATCHA VIOLET-C RADIANCE MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-tatcha-violet-c-radiance-mask/) - Happy #MaskMonday friends! Hopefully, you guys had an amazing weekend. Though the weekend did go by super fast (like always), it's time to start a new week. What better way than with a new mask review, right?? This week's mask comes from Tatcha. If you've never tried a Tatcha product, you are seriously missing out. - [LET'S GET REAL: OUR DAY JOBS](https://alexandmike.life/lets-get-real-our-day-jobs/) - Today's post is a little bit different from what you guys are used to. But we feel like it's important to always keep things real. As much as we love blogging, and believe us when we say we love it, day jobs are still a thing. There are a lot of bloggers that like to - [HOW WE BALANCE LIFE + BLOGGING](https://alexandmike.life/how-we-balance-life-blogging/) - One of the most requested blog posts we get is how we balance life with blogging and opposite work schedules. As a quick reminder, we do have full-time jobs outside of blogging. In a perfect world, we would spend morning to night working on the blog. But for now, we make it work! As you - [DINING ROOM MAKEOVER: THE FINAL REVEAL](https://alexandmike.life/dining-room-makeover-final-reveal/) - It's finally here! We've been going crazy waiting to reveal our dining room makeover. Most of you know that we partnered with BoConcept to give our space a makeover. We moved into our current home last year, after living in a tiny apartment (400 sq. ft!). We needed a bigger space, especially after Toby came into - [3 YEARS AFTER GOING GLUTEN-FREE](https://alexandmike.life/3-years-going-gluten-free/) - We get a lot of questions about going gluten-free. Mike has been gluten-free for a little over 3 years. We decided it was time to break down what it's really like making this diet change. We also want to give you guys the backstory of how Mike figured out his intolerance. Since Mike is the one - [HOW TO THROW THE PERFECT WINE NIGHT](https://alexandmike.life/throw-perfect-wine-night/) - If you've been following us for a while, you know we love a good wine night. Sure, it's fun to go out with friends but nothing beats a night in. Maybe we're getting old? Whatever the reason, we're totally okay with it! For us, a wine night is not just grabbing a bottle of wine - [DINING ROOM MAKEOVER: PART 2](https://alexandmike.life/dining-room-makeover-part-2/) - By now, you've hopefully read part 1 of our dining room makeover. We've been working with BoConcept to give our dining room a bit of a refresh. Since moving into our new space, we've realized we needed to mature the dining room. Not that we thought the old table wasn't good enough, we just felt - [MEMORIES FROM MEXICO](https://alexandmike.life/memories-from-mexico/) - We are finally starting to realize that we aren't in Mexico anymore. It sounds crazy but our minds are still back in Riviera Maya! We are wishfully thinking that we will blink our eyes and be lounging by the pool with a glass of rosé. We don't think that's happening anytime soon. Bring on the tears! - [THREE SIMPLE VEGETARIAN MEALS](https://alexandmike.life/three-simple-vegetarian-meals/) - Hi, Guys! In case you don't already know, we've been pescatarian for over a year and a half. If you aren't familiar with that term, it means we don't eat meat but we do eat seafood. We love seafood way too much to give it up! We decided to stop eating meat for health reasons. - [10 RELATIONSHIP TIPS](https://alexandmike.life/10-relationship-tips/) - We want to get real with you guys in this post. We live in a world where social media dominates EVERYTHING. Most everyone is constantly scrolling through Instagram seeing pictures of couples that look perfect. Before we met each other, we did the same thing (and still do). As much as we love social media, - [MASK MONDAY: DERMALOGICA BLACKHEAD CLEARING FIZZ MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-dermalogica-blackhead-clearing-fizz-mask/) - It's finally time for a new edition of #MaskMonday! This week we're talking about a mask we've been using a lot lately — the Dermaoligca Blackhead Clearing Fizz Mask. Most of you probably already saw us mention this mask on Instagram. It's quickly become one of our favorite blackhead remedies. We knew we had to talk about - [WHY WE'RE OBSESSED WITH CELERY JUICE](https://alexandmike.life/why-were-obsessed-with-celery-juice/) - You guys knew this blog post was coming any day now. We are officially obsessed with celery juice. If you follow us on Instagram, you already know we drink this every morning. It's quickly become solidified into our morning routine. We first learned about the benefits of celery juice from the Medical Medium on Instagram. If you - [ADDING COMFORT AND COLOR TO OUR HOME](https://alexandmike.life/adding-comfort-and-color-to-our-home/) - Well, we finally did it. We've made our blue velvet dreams come true! If you guys remember, we used to have the comfiest gray sectional in our living room. Don't get us wrong, we loved it so much. We logged tons of movie/wine nights on that couch. But we've always been drawn to blue velvet - [LOVE, VALENTINE'S DAY, AND RELATIONSHIPS](https://alexandmike.life/love-valentines-day-relationships/) - Happy Valentine's Day! It's February 14th and it's the day of love. Well, mainstream love. But we will get into that in a second. This year we are keeping it pretty lowkey. Alex's mom is coming to stay with us for a few days so we aren't doing anything crazy. We are going to spend the - [OUR FAVORITE AFFORDABLE NEUTRAL SWEATERS](https://alexandmike.life/favorite-affordable-neutral-sweaters/) - Sweater season is still in full swing, even though the weather has been all over the place. Every morning, when we're in doubt of what to wear, we usually always go for a cozy sweater. It's a simple and chic look. Though we do like experimenting with color, we tend to always gravitate towards neutral colors. - [OUR RULES FOR DECORATING A COFFEE TABLE](https://alexandmike.life/our-rules-for-decorating-a-coffee-table/) - There are so many areas in a home to design. From your dining room to your office, the list goes on and on. One of our favorite areas to work on is the coffee table. This is one space that can easily be overlooked. However, this is one area that can make the biggest impact. - [ELEVATING THE AVERAGE SWEATSHIRT](https://alexandmike.life/elevating-the-average-sweatshirt/) - Sweatshirts get a bad rap. Remember back in high school, when we threw on a sweatshirt almost every morning. For us, it was usually because we didn't have enough energy to wear anything else. #LazyDays Or we just didn't care. But things have come a long way. There are so many ways to elevate the - [BALANCING LIFE AND WORK](https://alexandmike.life/balancing-life-and-work/) - One question we're asked all the time is, "how do you balance blogging with your jobs?". We've answered this before in the past but things have definitely become increasingly more difficult lately. Nothing bad, just busy! In case you're new here, we'll bring you up to speed. In the past, we've talked about our day - [WE FINALLY PURCHASED OUR DREAM MIRROR](https://alexandmike.life/we-finally-purchased-our-dream-mirror/) - Well, we did it. We FINALLY purchased the mirror of our dreams. For the past few years, we have been truly obsessed with the Gleaming Primrose Mirror from Anthropologie. It's one of the most well-designed mirrors we've ever seen. The 7' size (the one we went with) makes a huge statement. If you aren't familiar - [10 PHILLY COFFEE SHOPS WE LOVE](https://alexandmike.life/10-philly-coffee-shops-we-love/) - Spending time at a coffee shop is one of our favorite things to do. We always tell people that drinking coffee is an experience for us. Whether we are sitting at home sipping a latte or working in a coffee shop, there has to be a good vibe. We figured it was time we shared - [MASK MONDAY: ELF WHIPPED PLUMPING MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-elf-whipped-plumping-mask/) - It's a new week and another edition of #MaskMonday! Hopefully, you all had a fun and relaxing weekend. By the time you are reading this post, we'll have finally watched the premiere of Game of Thrones! Are you guys freaking out?! Alex can't handle his emotions right now haha. Don't worry, we will be discussing - [HOW WE GET PROTEIN WITHOUT EATING MEAT](https://alexandmike.life/how-we-get-protein-without-eating-meat/) - One of the most common questions we're asked is how we get protein without eating meat. In case you didn't already know this, we've been pescatarian for over three years. Actually, maybe four? It's hard to remember the exact date we stopped eating meat. It was something we had always thought about but never actually - [12 HOME DECOR INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS WE LOVE](https://alexandmike.life/12-home-decor-instagram-accounts-we-love/) - Home decor and design is a huge passion of ours — as most of you already know. Not only do we love decorating and designing ourselves, but we also love being inspired by others. We follow a ton of blogs and Instagram accounts centered around home decor. We thought it would be fun to round - [OUR PLAN FOR THE BACKYARD](https://alexandmike.life/our-plan-for-the-backyard/) - Rosé season is here! Well, mostly here. The sunny weather has been popping in here and there and we're all about it. That obviously means it's time to get our backyard back into shape. If you remember last year's blog post, it was a huge project to initially tackle. Do you guys remember what it - [WHY RIPPED DENIM IS HERE TO STAY](https://alexandmike.life/why-ripped-denim-is-here-to-stay/) - When it comes to style, things come and go. We've all gone through phases, and luckily, grown out of most of them. But obviously, there are a ton of pieces that aren't going anywhere. Ripped denim is one of those pieces. We have a ton of variations of this style of denim in our closet. - [FUELING UP ON THE GO](https://alexandmike.life/fueling-up-on-the-go/) - This post was sponsored by Biochem. So we've been talking about protein a lot recently. If you remember, we broke down protein and the ways we consume it since we don't eat meat in a recent blog post. Long story short, we've been pescatarian for over 3 years — though you most likely already know this. - [A BIRTHDAY NOTE](https://alexandmike.life/a-birthday-note/) - Well, I'm 27. It's kind of weird to say that. We decided it might be fun if I sat down and wrote a little bit about what I've learned in the past year — and what I'm hoping for in this next year. So here we go. If we're being honest, I didn't think I - [KYLIE SKIN REVIEW](https://alexandmike.life/kylie-skin-review/) - The time has come! We are finally ready to give you guys a Kylie Skin review. Now, just to be clear, these are just our initial thoughts. Obviously, if you want to track long term results, you need to use a product consistently for much longer. However, we want to breakdown how we're feeling about - [THE PERFECT NIGHT](https://alexandmike.life/the-perfect-night/) - Spending a night at home together is something we take seriously. Since the week can be super busy, we always make it a point to block off one night a week on our calendar. That means no work and no events. Just the two of us at home, with Toby and Apsyn of course. It - [THE LATEST TREND WE CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF](https://alexandmike.life/the-latest-trend-we-cant-get-enough-of/) - If you open Instagram and start scrolling, you are bound to run into at least one man wearing some sort of bag. Most likely you'll see more. It's a trend that isn't going anywhere — something we are totally okay with. We love breaking down the gender norms when it comes to style. For some - [OUR AT-HOME COFFEE SHOP](https://alexandmike.life/our-at-home-coffee-shop/) - Coffee is a huge part of our daily routine. No shocker there if you follow us on Instagram. Whipping up a morning latte is one of the first things we do when we wake up. For us, it's more than just the caffeine fix. As silly as it might sound to some, it's an experience - [WALKING INTO SUMMER](https://alexandmike.life/walking-into-the-summer/) - Now that summer is officially here, we thought it was time to put together a list of summer shoes we're loving. We rounded up everything from slides to sneakers to loafers. Either we already have these or plan on picking them up soon. We're headed to Mexico in a few weeks so we need to - [ADDING MORE COMFORT TO OUR BACKYARD](https://alexandmike.life/adding-more-comfort-to-our-backyard/) - Most of you already know this but for those who don't, we LOVE a sale. Truly, nothing makes us happier than getting a crazy deal on something. Anything from clothes to furniture, we're here for it. Mike recently made a trip to Target after working 12 hours (probably not the best idea - he's tired - [OUR WEEKLY GROCERY LIST](https://alexandmike.life/our-weekly-grocery-list/) - Grocery shopping is a weekly thing for us. We go to the store at the beginning of the week to pick up the staples. We do run out a few other times during the week if we're looking to make something special or need some other things. But this is the trip we use to - [SUMMER LUXURY](https://alexandmike.life/summer-luxury/) - We've come to a conclusion recently. We all have those things we are willing to spend extra money on — shoes, bags, clothes, you name it. For us, it's shoes and bags. We've realized this more recently as we moved into summer. We've been trying to (slowly) build our collection of quality shoes lately. One - [SUMMER LOOKBOOK](https://alexandmike.life/summer-lookbook/) - It's the first day of August and summer is still in full swing. We thought it would be fun to put together a little summer lookbook. We've rounded up some looks from the last few months. Clearly, we have a thing for prints and chinos. Scroll on to check it out! - [A TAKE ON THE COFFEE TABLE BOOK](https://alexandmike.life/a-take-on-the-coffee-table-book/) - It's safe to say we have an obsession with coffee table books. We've posted about our love for these countless times. Most of which have been in the traditional way — stacked on a coffee table or shelf. But what about the kitchen? Obviously, most everyone has a cookbook or two in their kitchen. That's - [WE TRIED EMSCULPT AND HERE'S WHAT WE THINK](https://alexandmike.life/we-tried-emsculpt-and-heres-what-we-think/) - So you've probably seen us post about that crazy new body treatment we tried last month. It's called EMSculpt and it's one of the wildest things we've ever tried. But also one of the best. Don't worry, we are going to break it all down for you in today's blog post since we got sooo - [WHY WE'RE MOVING](https://alexandmike.life/why-were-moving/) - Well, the secret is out — we bought our first house! Ahhh!! We've been dropping hints on Instagram over the past few weeks but wanted to wait a little bit longer to make the announcement. Honestly, this was so not planned and things have been absolutely insane lately. Our heads are still spinning lol. If - [TRANSITIONING PIECES INTO FALL](https://alexandmike.life/transitioning-pieces-into-fall/) - Fall is coming and we're ready for the change. Honestly, this heat has been wild and we're excited about fall fashion. But until fall is officially here, we have to go through that transition period between seasons. It's like when you're growing your hair out and hit that awkward phase where you question your style - [UNCONVENTIONAL WAY OF ADDING LIGHTING IN YOUR KITCHEN](https://alexandmike.life/unconventional-way-of-adding-lighting-in-your-kitchen/) - Lighting can make or break a room. It's one design element we really take seriously. We love searching for interesting fixtures that add dimension to a space. We also love to incorporate lighting in unconventional ways. One space, in particular, is the kitchen. You don't typically think about adding a lamp to your kitchen. That's - [OVERALL INSPIRATION FOR OUR NEW HOME](https://alexandmike.life/overall-inspiration-for-our-new-home/) - Moving day is right around the corner and we are so excited. We are almost totally packed and ready to start this next chapter. Though the house is a total disaster right now. We have a small path to walk through the main living area lol. More on Instagram! Other than packing, we've been busy - [AN UPDATE ON OUR NEW HOME](https://alexandmike.life/an-update-on-our-new-home/) - We finally feel like it's a good time to give you an update on what's been going on with our new house. It has truly been a whirlwind since we moved in last month. Quick reminder: we settled on the house on Friday the 13th! Spoooooky. Maybe that's why we had so many issues at - [OUR LOVE FOR LIGHTING](https://alexandmike.life/our-love-for-lighting/) - Lighting is the one design element that can truly change a space. This is something we talk about a lot. Whenever we're out and about, the first thing we notice in a space is the lighting. Lighting is an experience in itself and you know how we both love our experiences. This may be funny, - [WE MOVED OUR CREDENZAS AND COULDN'T BE HAPPIER](https://alexandmike.life/we-moved-our-credenzas-and-couldnt-be-happier/) - If you've been watching Instagram stories lately, you know we switched our credenzas around. Well, we couldn't be happier about the switch. Honestly, who knew something so simple could make a huge difference. Here's what happened. We initially bought the Trace Wire Mesh Credenza for below the TV. We've been obsessed with this piece for - [HUGE BLOGMAS GIVEAWAY](https://alexandmike.life/huge-blogmas-giveaway/) - Well, we made it through another year of Blogmas. We thought we would do something a lit bit different this year to end things with a bang. This community means so much to us. We truly can't believe we have entered a new decade having connected with so many of you. So we've decided it - [AVOCADO EGG SALAD](https://alexandmike.life/avocado-egg-salad/) - We made the most delicious dinner last night and had to share with you guys. We actually found the recipe on Facebook while sucked into a wormhole of video watching. It's the perfect dish for spring and summer! We seriously couldn't stop eating it. Scroll on for the recipe! AVOCADO EGG SALAD INGREDIENTS 1 Bundle - [QUICK & HEALTHY LUNCH](https://alexandmike.life/quick-healthy-lunch/) - We like making lunch recipes that are super quick, healthy and filling. Dinner is when we feel like going the extra step. But we like to keep it simple for lunch. That's why wraps are usually a go-to. Since Mike is gluten-free, it can be difficult to find a good wrap that doesn't fall apart. - [OUR QUICK AND HEALTHY SNACK](https://alexandmike.life/our-quick-and-healthy-snack/) - We bought an air fryer and our sweet potatoes will never be the same. Lol dramatic but true. We make sweet potatoes at least once a week. It's a staple in our house, whether it be a side for dinner or just a snack. We realize we post about this a lot on IG so - [SOPHISTICATED GOLD JEWELRY](https://alexandmike.life/sophisticated-gold-jewelry/) - The best piece of fashion advice we can give someone is to add accessories to every outfit. This is such an easy way to elevate a look. We seriously can't stress this enough. We especially love layering jewelry — the more, the better. We used to have this weird fear of wearing necklaces. Then we - [FASHIONABLY FALL](https://alexandmike.life/fashionably-fall/) - If you remember, last week we hosted our first ever styling event with J.Crew. Honestly, we are still processing the fact that we were able to do something so cool. We were super nervous but it went so well! Everyone was incredibly sweet and made the event so special. If you happen to be one - [WHAT'S IN OUR CLOSET FOR FALL](https://alexandmike.life/whats-in-our-closet-for-fall/) - When we sat down to write this blog post, we told ourselves to come up with a few fall staples we think everyone should have in their closet. Going into every fall season, we like to take inventory of our closet. We purge all the pieces we don't want and take note of what we - [BREAKING DOWN OUR WEDDING LOOKS](https://alexandmike.life/wedding-looks/) - We're still coming down from the high of watching one of our best friends get married last weekend. It was truly a magical experience. Hopefully, you followed along over on Instagram. We were lucky enough to both be in the bridal party. Alex was the man of honor and Mike was a bridesman. So cute, - [THREE GROOMING TIPS TO SHOW YOUR SKIN AND BODY SOME LOVE](https://alexandmike.life/three-grooming-tips-to-show-your-skin-and-body-some-love/) - When it comes to grooming, luckily most guys have stepped up their routines over the last few years. Obviously, the word that first comes to mind is manscaping. We've all heard that word. As silly as that might sound, it's a real thing that we do take seriously. It's also something that people don't really - [TWO BRIGHTENING PRODUCTS WE SWEAR BY](https://alexandmike.life/two-brightening-products-we-swear-by/) - Bright skin is something everyone is trying to achieve. It's actually one of the most common skin care questions we get. Over the last year, we've taken this more seriously ourselves. We started noticing our skin was looking dull and had some discoloration. We knew we needed to incorporate more brightening products that we would - [HOLIDAY HOME TOUR 2019](https://alexandmike.life/holiday-home-tour-2019/) - It's almost the official start of Blogmas! Honestly, it feels like we just finished last year's content. If you're new here, this will be the third year creating this blog series. It's something we love creating for you during the holiday season. A quick refresher: we bring you 12 consecutive days of holiday-inspired content. It's - [LET'S TALK ABOUT GUT HEALTH](https://alexandmike.life/lets-talk-about-gut-health/) - This post is sponsored by Country Life Vitamins. Gut health is something we take pretty seriously. Probably because Mike has had so many stomach issues in the past. Ever since he figured out that he was allergic to gluten, digestive health has been top of mind. It's also just important in general. Over the years, - [WHAT WE BUY AT TRADER JOE'S](https://alexandmike.life/what-we-buy-at-trader-joes/) - Shopping at Trader Joe's is a weekly thing for us. We usually go on Tuesday evenings once Mike wakes up after working. Since he's off during the week, we like to stock up on all the goodies we need on Tuesday to hold us over until the weekend. Not everyone will agree with us but - [OUR INTERVIEW WITH PHILLY MAG](https://alexandmike.life/our-interview-with-philly-mag/) - We're still in shock that we're in the November issue of Philly Mag. It's a pretty surreal moment for us. We sat down with the Philly Mag team at the newly opened Fashion District in the city. For those of you who don't live in Philly, Fashion District is a new shopping destination in the - [A WEEKEND IN NASHVILLE](https://alexandmike.life/a-weekend-in-nashville/) - Well, we are officially obsessed with Nashville. Hopefully, you guys followed along on Instagram! This was our first time visiting this city. To be honest, we didn't know what to expect. We had heard so many good things about the city but it's different when you actually experience something for yourself. Also, we aren't big - [OUR CRUISE TO THE BAHAMAS](https://alexandmike.life/our-cruise-to-the-bahamas/) - After a week-long cruise to the Bahamas, we thought it would be fun to share a bit more with you guys, even though we tried our best to take you with us on the 'gram. We seriously had the best trip! If you don't already know, this was Alex's first cruise AND first trip to - [HOLIDAY HOME GIFTING WITH ANTHROPOLOGIE](https://alexandmike.life/holiday-home-gifting-with-anthropologie/) - If you've been a longtime reader of the blog, you know how much we love Anthropologie. It's one of those stores that transports us the moment we walk through the door. Philly friends will agree that the stairs in the Rittenhouse location are beyond gorgeous. Over the years, it's turned into a holiday gifting destination - [KEEPING YOUR SKIN HYDRATED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS](https://alexandmike.life/keeping-your-skin-hydrated-in-the-winter-months/) - Hydration is key during the winter months. With the change in temperature, your skin becomes super dehydrated and needs a ton of extra love. We can't stress this enough. If you don't want to be stressing about your skin during this time of year, take care of it! We've got a few tips for you. - [A TWIST ON THE WINTER COCKTAIL](https://alexandmike.life/a-twist-on-the-winter-cocktail/) - 'Tis the season for holiday cocktails! During this time of year, we like to experiment with new recipes that we might not normally try. One ingredient we never thought about was butter. Hold on, give us a second to convince you lol. When it comes to our diet, we try to eat as healthy as - [THE HEARTIEST WINTER SOUP](https://alexandmike.life/the-heartiest-winter-soup/) - During the winter months, we crave soup. A lot. It's one of those meals that hardly takes any effort at all. You just throw everything in a big pot and walk away. We tend to make a huge pot and then eat the leftovers throughout the week. Recently, Mike came up with the heartiest winter - [PEPPERMINT TREE LANE](https://alexandmike.life/peppermint-tree-lane/) - Surprise! One tree just wasn't enough. Now that we moved into the new house, we have a lot more room to decorate. We couldn't pass up the opportunity of filling the basement with holiday cheer. Since we always use a faux tree, we decided this would be the perfect year to go with a real - [ALL BLACK FOR THE HOLIDAYS](https://alexandmike.life/all-black-for-the-holidays/) - When it comes to dressing for the 38924 holiday parties we have this month, we don't want to always wear color. Obviously, it's the holidays and you want to look festive. But you can still look chic without going with bold colors. We both tend to gravitate towards darker colors anyways. We had a holiday - [HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2019](https://alexandmike.life/holiday-gift-guide-2019/) - Holiday shopping is in full swing. So what better way to start off Blogmas than with a holiday gift guide! We wanted to do things a little bit differently this year. We've broken things down into five categories to make things as easy as possible. We thought long and hard about the gifts we included - [HOLIDAY PEPPERMINT DONUTS](https://alexandmike.life/holiday-peppermint-donuts/) - It's #BLOGMAS day 7 guys, which means we deserve a treat. We're bringing you this easy recipe that's perfect for the holidays. These holiday peppermint donuts are super easy to make and taste amazing. Prepare to impress your family and friends no matter what you celebrate. Our only warning: you may lose self-control. We've eaten - [IT'S HOLIDAY SALE TIME AT SEPHORA](https://alexandmike.life/its-holiday-sale-time-at-sephora/) - Somehow we missed the alert that Sephora is having a major sale on holiday gifts right now. But thanks to a reader (hey you!!), we decided to throw together a roundup of all the deals. There are a TON of gift sets online that are perfect for the holidays. This is a really good chance - [EVERYTHING WE WANT FROM THE FARFETCH BLACK FRIDAY SALE](https://alexandmike.life/farfetch-black-friday-sale/) - Black Friday is quickly approaching! Are you guys ready? It's so funny because most people are one way or the other — there's usually no in between. You either LIVE for this day or could care less. For us, we have to say we're always in the middle. To be honest, it depends on that - [HOME DESIGN: OUR BEDROOM](https://alexandmike.life/home-design-bedroom/) - The holiday weekend is over and it's back to reality. UGH. Regardless, we are so excited to bring you guys some awesome new content. Aside from our love for fashion, health and skin care, we also LOVE interior design. If you've been following us on Instagram (you totally should), then you know that we recently - [BYE BYE RAZOR BUMPS: HOW WE KEEP THINGS SMOOTH AND FRESH](https://alexandmike.life/bye-bye-razor-bumps-keep-things-smooth-fresh/) - Raise your hand if you HATE razor bumps and ingrown hairs. Guys, we are throwing our hands straight up in the air! We both have pretty sensitive skin and razor bumps are a problem. Our skin likes to rebel after we're finished shaving. We've tried a ton of products that claim to help with this - [HOW WE'RE TAKING AVOCADOS FROM BREAKFAST TO SKIN CARE](https://alexandmike.life/taking-avocados-breakfast-skin-care/) - Alright guys, you know how much we love avocados. We literally eat them every single morning. You already know this if you're following us on Instagram. We have a serious obsession. But did you know that you can use avocados more than one way? It doesn't have to just go on toast with salt, pepper, - [EVERYTHING WE WANT FROM THE EAST DANE SALE](https://alexandmike.life/everything-we-want-from-the-east-dane-sale/) - Sound the alarm! East Dane is having a HUGE sale right now and we're obsessed with just about everything. Lol surprise. The sale starts today and runs through April 14th. We thought we would give you guys the lowdown on everything we are loving. Now is the perfect time to get ready for summer so - [4 VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT](https://alexandmike.life/4-vitamins-supplements-need-know/) - We use vitamins and supplements to help stay healthy from the inside out. So many of you guys have asked us what we use on a daily basis. We figured it was time to give you guys the lowdown on what we are using every day. It's not the same every day but we do - [6 TV SHOWS WE ARE OBSESSED WITH RIGHT NOW](https://alexandmike.life/6-tv-shows-obsessed-right-now/) - As much as we love a night out, nothing beats relaxing on the couch and binging a show. Right?! We grab a glass of wine, a few snacks, and press play. Toby is usually snuggled up right beside us — it's the best! Lately, TV has really been stepping up its game. Long gone are - [A TWIST ON MODERN FOOTWEAR](https://alexandmike.life/twist-modern-footwear/) - 2018 is in full swing. Pretty crazy, right? We're just as shocked as you guys (probably) are. But we're so ready to kick this year's butt. We've made our goals and plan on making s*!t happen! Who's with us?! You guys know we are all about finding new brands to share with you. We recently discovered - [QUICK & EASY MORNING SMOOTHIE](https://alexandmike.life/quick-easy-morning-smoothie/) - Most mornings are the same for us. Aside from a necessary cup of coffee, we like to start things off with a quick and easy smoothie. This is the perfect way to get in a ton of nutrients first thing in the morning. Plus, it tastes so good! We usually keep things pretty consistent with our smoothies. - [BLOGMAS DAY NINE: THE OUTER LAYER](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-nine-outer-layer/) - Can you guys believe that we are nearing the end of the year?! Crazy, right? Time is literally flying by. Maybe it just seems like that because the holiday season is kicking our butts. We are nowhere near finished with shopping and don't have much time left. But things always work out! Plus, it's the thought - [BLOGMAS DAY EIGHT: HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-eight-holiday-gift-guide/) - The holiday season is in full swing! We've rounded up a ton of gift ideas that are perfect for just about anyone in your life. From high-end to low-end, we wanted to cover all the bases. That's why we gave you guys a ton of options. We know that holiday shopping can be super stressful. - [BLOGMAS DAY SEVEN: GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT CUPCAKES](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-seven-gluten-free-chocolate-peppermint-cupcakes/) - Happy Blogmas day 7 from California! We’re here visiting Mike’s family — it’s been 5 months since we've seen them! We’re having a great time so far. It’s fun getting to experience the holiday season on the West Coast. But don't worry, Blogmas doesn't stop just because we're on vacation. Today’s post is all about - [BLOGMAS DAY SIX: 10 THINGS TO DO IN PHILADELPHIA DURING THE HOLIDAYS](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-six-10-things-philadelphia-holidays/) - We are halfway through Blogmas! Crazy, right?! We hope you guys are enjoying the posts. We are having so much fun sharing everything with you! Most of you already know that we live in Philadelphia. We love how the city transforms during the holiday season. That's one of our favorite things about the city. There - [BLOGMAS DAY FOUR: OUR CHRISTMAS TREE](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-four-christmas-tree/) - It's FINALLY time to decorate the Christmas tree! But if we're being honest, we started a few weeks ago. Guys, we couldn't wait any longer! You probably already know this from Instagram. We are so excited to share Blogmas Day Four with you. We're giving you the lowdown on our holiday theme this year and - [BLOGMAS DAY THREE: DIY HOLIDAY COFFEE TABLE](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-three-diy-holiday-coffee-table/) - Blogmas Day 3 is here and we're talking DIY holiday decor! More specifically, our DIY holiday coffee table. We started this week off with travel and fashion, now it's time to get to the holiday decorating. This is something we look forward to all year long. Maybe Mike even more than Alex. Guys, Mike LOVES - [BLOGMAS DAY TWO: WINTER UNIFORM](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-two-winter-uniform/) - Blogmas Day 2 has us talking all things comfy and cozy. It can be hard to keep thinks stylish when the only thing on your mind is staying warm. We totally understand. That's why we have a go-to winter uniform always on hand. Whenever we walk into our closet and start to feel overwhelmed, we chill - [BLOGMAS DAY ONE: OUR STAY AT AC HOTEL NATIONAL HARBOR](https://alexandmike.life/blogmas-day-one-stay-ac-hotel-national-harbor/) - It's officially the start of Blogmas 2017! Guys, we are SO excited! Since the holiday season is in full swing, we thought we'd start things off with our latest holiday trip. If you've been following us for a while, you know we recently took a trip to AC Hotel National Harbor. For those of you unfamiliar - [OUR CYBER MONDAY PICKS](https://alexandmike.life/cyber-monday-picks/) - Cyber Monday is literally a few hours away — get your credit cards ready! We decided to throw together a few of our Cyber Monday picks for you guys. We've been stalking the internet for the best deals out there so get ready! Happy shopping! Turn on your JavaScript to view content [jetpack_subscription_form] - [TURTLENECK SEASON](https://alexandmike.life/turtleneck-season/) - The cold weather is finally here! As we write this, we're bundled up because it is seriously cold out. We can't really complain because we've been wanting the colder weather to get here. Though we weren't quite ready for THIS kind of cold. But hey, more excuses to cuddle up in a blanket and watch - [MASK MONDAY: FARMACY HONEY POTION MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-farmacy-honey-potion-mask/) - Happy #MaskMonday guys! This week we're talking about the Farmacy Honey Potion Mask. You guys might have heard us talk about this mask a few months ago. We recently took over the Farmacy Instagram account and gave away this mask — shout-out to the winner! We couldn't stop talking about it back then and still can't! - [OUR 5 CURRENT SKIN CARE ESSENTIALS](https://alexandmike.life/5-current-skin-care-essentials/) - You guys know we are skin care obsessed. We're always looking to try new products! We've been trying a bunch of new goodies lately and we couldn't wait to share our thoughts with you guys. We decided to round-up 5 of our current skin care essentials at the moment. The only problem we had was - [JACKETS & COATS YOU NEED THIS FALL/WINTER](https://alexandmike.life/jackets-coats-need-fallwinter/) - Guys, we're in total disbelief that it's already November. Where did October go? TBH we're not mad about it because, well, Christmas. We already brought up all of our holiday decorations from the basement. Get ready for #Blogmas2017! Since November is here and the cold weather isn't going anywhere, it's time to break out the - [QUICK AND HEALTHY DINNER WITH ALEXIA](https://alexandmike.life/quick-healthy-dinner-alexia/) - This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Alexia As much as we love going out for dinner, nothing beats a home-cooked meal. To be honest, we love the actual act of cooking. Especially because it's a great way to do something together. We can both play chef while chatting over a glass of - [TIMELESS EYEWEAR](https://alexandmike.life/timeless-eyewear/) - Friends, it's time to talk about sunglasses (aka sunnies aka hater blockers). But seriously, we have an obsession with sunglasses. There really are a ton of options when it comes to frames and lenses. It's important to find timeless eyewear. Something that will last you for years. We've realized that so many people think sunglasses - [MASK MONDAY: ORIGINS RETEXTURIZING MASK WITH ROSE CLAY](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-origins-retexturizing-mask-rose-clay/) - Happy #MaskMonday friends! We're back with a new mask this week. You guys know we are huge fans of anything Origins. It's one of our go-to skin care brands that we know we can count on. This week it's all about the Origins Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay. We recently discovered this mask and couldn't - [STAYCATION: HOTEL PALOMAR](https://alexandmike.life/staycation-hotel-palomar/) - As you guys know, we live in Philadelphia. Our city is home to so many great hotels. The only problem is we don't ever get a chance to actually stay over. We usually just admire the hotels as we walk by or stop by the hotel bar or restaurant. Well, that all changed recently! We - [HOW WE'RE STYLING PUFFER VESTS THIS FALL](https://alexandmike.life/styling-puffer-vests-fall/) - Hi friends! How are you?! We're bundled up as we write this post because it FINALLY feels like fall here in Philly. After the hottest summer, we are so ready for this chilly weather. Who's with us? You guys know how much we love fall — #PSLSeason is here! We've been preparing for the season - [OUR TRADITIONAL GLUTEN-FREE PUMPKIN DONUTS](https://alexandmike.life/traditional-gluten-free-pumpkin-donuts/) - Fall is officially here! Can you guys believe it?! We are so ready for chilly nights, fall fashion, and pumpkin everything. Fun fact: Mike is OBSESSED with pumpkin. You've probably noticed this from our Instagram stories. Now that it's officially PSL season, it's time to whip up our favorite fall dessert — gluten-free pumpkin donuts! - [ROSEMARY FRIES](https://alexandmike.life/rosemary-fries/) - Raise your hand if you love fries! Hopefully, your hand is touching the ceiling. Guys, we love french fries. Better yet, we love rosemary fries! Let's be real, you really can't go wrong with potatoes, salt, and (for us) ketchup. We were craving fries this week but, as you know, they aren't viewed as the - [FALLING INTO JACKETS + WEEKEND RECAP](https://alexandmike.life/falling-jackets-weekend-recap/) - Hi, guys! Hopefully, you all had a great weekend. Our weekend was full of birthday celebrations for Alex's sister. She recently turned 21 so she came to the city to stay with us for the weekend. To kick things off, we visited the Pennhurst Asylum. OMG! Guys, this place is the real deal. Alex literally - [FALL MUST-HAVES](https://alexandmike.life/fall-must-haves/) - Now that fall is officially here, it's time to pick up a few fall must-haves. If you've been following us on Instagram (if not you totally should), you know that we are SO damn excited for fall. Seriously, it's our favorite season. Well, we love Christmas just as much. But you get the point. From clothes - [MASK MONDAY: SUNDAY RILEY SATURN SULFUR ACNE TREATMENT MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-sunday-riley-saturn-sulfur-acne-treatment-mask/) - It's Monday and it's time to throw on a mask! Hopefully, you guys have already picked out your mask of choice for tonight. This week's #MaskMonday is all about Sunday Riley. We've been wanting to try these products for the longest time! It's only fitting that the first product we try from this brand is - [LIGHT LAYERS](https://alexandmike.life/light-layers/) - Can you believe it's officially fall? You wouldn't think so with how the weather has been lately! Guys, we are so ready for things to cool down. Since we aren't dealing with the normal fall weather, we're working on transitioning to fall with light layers. Most of the time, once fall hits it's time to - [BRÖÖING THE PERFECT MORNING](https://alexandmike.life/brooing-perfect-morning/) - Alright, we gotta be honest with you guys — we are NOT morning people. It's not that we don't want to be those people who wake up at 6 AM with a smile — we really do! It's just the fact that we are huge night owls. We are always staying up late working or simply - [CURRENT FAVORITES: LIGHTING](https://alexandmike.life/current-favorites-lighting/) - GUYS! We have a new series coming to the blog! We'll try to contain our excitement. But honestly, we're so pumped. We're going to start sharing our "current favorites" on a weekly basis. Whether it's our favorite home decor pieces, skin care products, or even healthy snacks — we want to share it with YOU! - [WEST COAST ADVENTURES](https://alexandmike.life/west-coast-adventures/) - Hi, Guys! The wait is finally over. Mike's West Coast adventures are finally here! Read on to find out what happened during this trip across the country. Mike here! This was my first time in California. My family recently moved from New Jersey and I was so excited to visit. We are really close and - [A WEEK ON THE WEST COAST](https://alexandmike.life/week-west-coast/) - We've caught the bug. More specifically, the west coast bug. Don't get us wrong, we LOVE the east coast but California has stolen our hearts. At least for the time being. Quick refresh: Mike's family moved from New Jersey to California last year. That's the main reason we've been there so much lately. We recently - [HOW TO STAY POSITIVE WHILE CHASING YOUR DREAM](https://alexandmike.life/stay-positive-chasing-dream/) - We all have dreams. Whether you want to own a business or travel the world, we're sure you've got something on your mind. It can seem pretty daunting though when you start to chase that dream. Will you succeed? Can you really make this come true? These are questions we've asked ourselves COUNTLESS times. Just - [MASK MONDAY: ORIGINS DRINK UP MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-origins-drink-mask/) - Hey friends! Can you believe the weekend is already over?! Rather than dreading the start of a new week, it's important to start the week with a positive attitude. Well, that and a new mask! This week's #MaskMonday is the Origins Drink Up mask. You might remember us talking about a similar mask earlier this year. - [THE GRAPHIC TEE COMEBACK](https://alexandmike.life/graphic-tee-comeback/) - Guys, we're having a graphic tee moment and we're not mad about it. We are so excited to be partnering with Old Navy this fall to style a few looks. TBH we haven't always loved wearing graphic tees. Maybe because it takes us back to the middle school days where everyone wore the exact. same. - [DINING ROOM MAKEOVER: PART 1](https://alexandmike.life/dining-room-makeover-part-1/) - As you guys know, we are obsessed with interior design. We are constantly moving things around and searching for new pieces. It was hard to do this when we used to live in a 400 SF apartment. Crazy, right?! A small apartment is not easy for two adults and one EXTREMELY hyper dog. As we - [MASK MONDAY: MISSHA SUPER AQUA CELL RENEW SNAIL SLEEPING MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-missha-super-aqua-cell-renew-snail-sleeping-mask/) - Snails. Yep, we said snails. That's the main ingredient in this week's #MaskMonday. Guys, we promise it's not weird and gross. We're talking about the MISSHA Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Sleeping Mask. For starters, we love sleeping masks. If you aren't familiar with sleeping masks we highly suggest trying one asap. Nighttime is when your - [WEST COAST VIBES](https://alexandmike.life/west-coast-vibes/) - Guys, we miss California. We've self-diagnosed ourselves with ECD (East Coast Depression). SERIOUSLY. It's been really tough adjusting. To be honest, it's hard every time we come back. California is another world. We just can't get enough of the west coast vibes! We even talked about moving there one day. Don't worry Philly friends, it - [MASK MONDAY: INSTANATURAL ROSE MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-instanatural-rose-mask/) - Happy #MaskMonday friends! This week we're talking about the InstaNatural Rose Mask. For starters, we are huge fans of InstaNatural! We love that they don't add any of that nasty sh*t to their products. We're talking about sulfates, parabens, etc. That's a huge thing for us. It makes sense that they avoid this stuff since - [OUR THOUGHTS ON THE ORIGINS GINZING COLLECTION](https://alexandmike.life/thoughts-origins-ginzing-collection/) - We've been using Origins products for years. We always know that we are going to get quality products with major skin benefits. We're sure most of you have tried at least one of their products in the past. We recently got our hands on the new GinZing collection! Whenever we try a new skin care - [THE PERFECT GREEN SMOOTHIE](https://alexandmike.life/perfect-green-smoothie/) - It seems as if everyone is just as obsessed with smoothies as we are. Well, we're giving you guys our go-to green smoothie recipe. It's so important to get your daily greens. We happen to love eating our veggies but we know not everyone feels the same way. Smoothies are your answer! Greens are easily - [OVERNIGHT OATS THREE WAYS](https://alexandmike.life/overnight-oats-three-ways/) - We all know that breakfast is such an important part of the day. It helps kickstart our body and gets our brain moving. Of course, not everyone has time to cook up a huge spread while they are trying to run out the door (we've all be there). Preparing your breakfast the night before is - [HOW TO ADD GREENERY TO YOUR HOME](https://alexandmike.life/how-to-add-greenery-to-your-home/) - As most of you already know, we love plants. We like to think of ourselves as #PlantDads. Though, we are still learning the whole parenting thing. We can't seem to keep our palm plant alive but we keep trying! Other than that, we think we are doing a pretty good job! We love plants for - [OUR MINI GUIDE TO PHILLY FEATURING LYFT](https://alexandmike.life/mini-guide-philly-featuring-lyft/) - The City of Brotherly Love. Philly is our home and we love it. From the bustle of Center City to the block parties in South Philly, this city has something for everyone. We've lived here for almost three years. It's actually crazy when we think about it. Time really does fly. Since moving here, our lives - [MASK MONDAY: PETER THOMAS ROTH IRISH MOOR MUD MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-peter-thomas-roth-irish-moor-mud-mask/) - Hi, Guys! It's time for #MaskMonday! It seems like we've been gone for so long. After Blogmas, we needed to take a bit of a hiatus to get back on track. Now that the holidays are over, it's time to get back into a routine. We're sure you are just like us. You probably let - [MASK MONDAY: SKINFOOD SHEET MASKS](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-skinfood-sheet-masks/) - Monday is here and it's time to throw on a mask and relax. What better way to start your week off on the right foot? You guys (obviously) know our love for masks. We especially love sheet masks for a multitude of reasons. This week, it's all about SKINFOOD sheet masks. Alright, where shall we begin? - [MASK MONDAY: ANDALOU NATURALS BIOACTIVE 8 BERRY MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-andalou-naturals-bioactive-8-berry-mask/) - Monday is here and it's time for a new mask! We're giving you the lowdown on the Andalou Naturals BioActive 8 Berry Fruit Enzyme Mask. Phew! We know, that's quite the mouthful. But seriously guys, this is the real deal. We've been using Andalou Naturals for a long time. Their products are definitely at the - [MASK MONDAY: BANISH PUMPKIN ENZYME MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-banish-pumpkin-enzyme-mask/) - Happy #MaskMonday! This week it's all about the Banish Pumpkin Enzyme Mask. We've been using this mask for a few months to help exfoliate our skin. The first thing we noticed when we tried this mask was the smell. You can't go wrong with pumpkin! It honestly smells good enough to eat. DON'T DO IT. - [MASK MONDAY: ORIGINS DRINK UP INTENSIVE OVERNIGHT MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-origins-drink-intensive-overnight-mask/) - #MaskMonday is back! It seems like it's been forever since our last mask post. You guys obviously know what happened with our IG account. Our focus was directed to fixing that issue, which meant #MaskMonday was put on hold. Well, we're back with one of our favorite masks. The Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask - [MASK MONDAY: FARMACY GEL MASKS](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-farmacy-gel-masks/) - Happy #MaskMonday! How was your weekend?! Our weekend was a mix of work and relaxation. Guys, we saw "Get Out" last night and it was CRAZY. Seriously, we are still in shock. You NEED to see this movie. Oh, and don't let anyone spoil it for you. It's too good to be spoiled. This week's - [MASK MONDAY: PERRICONE MD COCOA MOISTURE MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-perrcione-md-cocoa-moisture-mask/) - Happy Monday! How was your weekend?! We visited family and Toby met his sister (as seen on IG stories). It was cuteness overload! We couldn't stop recording every move they made. Obsessed, right? Today's #MaskMonday is all about the Perricone MD Cocoa Moisture Mask. We've been huge fans of Perricone MD for years. The products - [MASK MONDAY: KIEHL'S RARE EARTH DEEP PORE CLEANSING MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-kiehls-rare-earth-deep-pore-cleansing-mask/) - Happy #MaskMonday! This week it's all about Kiehl's. Guys, Kiehl's is one of our favorite skin care brands. We're sure you've tried at least one of their products in the past. We can always count on Kiehl's for amazing products that actually work. Today's mask is the Rare Deep Earth Pore Cleansing Mask. It has - [MASK MONDAY: INSTANATURAL CHARCOAL MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-instanatural-charcoal-mask/) - Happy Monday! Guys, it's a #MaskMonday miracle. We are giving you a new mask this week. For those of you that might be a little confused, here's the lowdown. When we first started the #MaskMonday series, we had all intentions of making this a weekly series. Unfortunately, that is way easier said than done. We - [MASK MONDAY: BOSCIA GREEN TEA OIL-CONTROL MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-boscia-green-tea-oil-control-mask/) - Hey Guys! Happy #MaskMonday! How was your weekend? We spent the weekend in Atlantic City for one of our best friend's bachelorette party! It was so much fun but our skin is in serious need of some TLC. Does that happen to you? We always feel like we need to give our skin some extra - [MASK MONDAY: PACIFICA VITAL IMMERSION DEEP HYDRATION MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-pacifica-vital-immersion-deep-hydration-mask/) - Monday is here and it's time to throw on a mask! Happy #MaskMonday friends! How was your weekend?! We attempted to pack (failed miserably) and finished up some last-minute things before we leave this week. Mexico, here we come! Don't worry, we'll be taking you guys with us the entire time! This week it's all about - [MASK MONDAY: PERRICONE MD CHLORO PLASMA MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-perricone-md-chloro-plasma-mask/) - Happy #MaskMonday guys! Hopefully, you all had a great weekend! Now, it's time to start a new week with a new mask. We've been fans of Perricone MD for a really long time. We've always been super impressed with the quality and innovation of their products. This week's #MaskMonday is all about the Perricone MD - [MASK MONDAY: PERRICONE MD FIRMING FOAM MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-perricone-md-firming-foam-mask/) - We're breaking out the foam in today's #MaskMonday! If you're like us, you've been eying up all of the crazy foam masks that are popping up on Instagram. Lately, we've been dying to try one. Mainly because they look so cool. We love trying new masks and discovering new products that work for us. We recently - [MASK MONDAY: ORIGINS CLEAR IMPROVEMENT MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-origins-clear-improvement-mask/) - Guys! #MaskMonday is back! We're hitting you with one of our favorite masks of all time. We've been using this mask for so long. To be honest, we're sure some of you guys have already used this mask. But for those who haven't, this is a MUST-TRY! It's an OG in the skin care world. Meet Origins - [THE ONE BAR WE CAN'T STOP EATING](https://alexandmike.life/one-bar-cant-stop-eating/) - You guys know how much we love to eat. Food is involved in just about everything we do — we know you guys can relate! When it comes to food, we do try to eat a healthy diet. We love junk food and snacks just as much as the next person but realize that it - [OUR THOUGHTS ON THE CLARISONIC ALPHA FIT](https://alexandmike.life/our-thoughts-clarisonic-alpha-fit/) - Hey, guys! How are you?! Hopefully, you've had a great week so far. We are so excited to finally share our thoughts on the Clarisonic Alpha Fit. We've been using a Clarisonic device for years and just recently discovered the Alpha Fit. For those of you not familiar with Clarisonic, it's this magical product that - [HOME DESIGN: HOW TO STYLE A COFFEE TABLE](https://alexandmike.life/home-design-style-coffee-table/) - The coffee table is the center of your living room. That's why styling your table is so important. The best part is the fact that it doesn't have to be very hard. We like to stick to a few simple rules when piecing our look together. Think of this as a guideline. Don't worry, there - [OUR FAVORITE SHIRTS FOR SUMMER 2017](https://alexandmike.life/favorite-shirts-summer-2017/) - Summer is here and in full swing. As we sit here writing this, the sun is melting us alive. Guys, this heat is no joke! We just want to be by the pool with a bottle of rosé. Who's with us?! With this weather, you obviously aren't wearing sweaters and huge jackets. But we're not - [BLACK ROSE WINE COCKTAIL](https://alexandmike.life/black-rose-wine-cocktail/) - It's always a good time for a cocktail, right? At least that's what we always say! You guys know our love for rosé. A glass (or two) is pretty much always in at least one of our IG stories. It's the perfect drink for summer! That's why we were SO excited when we stumbled upon - [OUR SUMMER SHOE GUIDE](https://alexandmike.life/summer-shoe-guide/) - Summer is in full swing! For us, that means beach days, glasses of rosé and summer shoes. As much as we love fall boots and shoes, there's something about the summer shoe game. From sneakers to slides, your options are endless. That's why we decided to round-up our favorite shoes for summer 2017! We've covered - [POOL DAY FOR TWO](https://alexandmike.life/pool-day-two/) - The summer heat is in full swing here in Philly! As we sit here writing this, it feels like it's 84984 degrees outside! Philly friends, do you agree?? If only we had a backyard with a huge pool... #WishfulThinking. We recently spent the afternoon at Sonesta Philadelphia shooting photos on their rooftop. They asked us - [2017 FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE](https://alexandmike.life/2017-fathers-day-gift-guide/) - Father's Day is right around the corner. That means you only have a few days left to figure out what to do for your favorite guy out there. Mother's Day always seems to get the most attention but we can't forget about all of the dads out there. Though we could always fall back on - [2016 FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE](https://alexandmike.life/fathers-day-gift-guide/) - Mother's Day has come and gone and it's now Dad's turn. It's time to show some love to the Papa Bear of the family. Father's Day is literally around the corner! Are you prepared? If not, we've got you covered. We are just like a lot of you guys. We get caught up in our - [2016 MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE](https://alexandmike.life/mothers-day-gift-guide/) - ATTENTION: Mother's Day is right around the corner! By corner, we mean THIS Sunday. Calm down and take a deep breath. We know how you feel. Life has been so busy that you just completely forgot. Well, you're in luck because we've got you covered. We've put together a gift guide that will help you - [2017 MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE](https://alexandmike.life/mothers-day-gift-guide-2/) - Mother's Day is around the corner! Are you ready? We may or may not be last minute shoppers...okay, we aren't ready! That's what the weekend is for, right? We are sure some of you guys are in the same boat as us. That's why we decided to round up all of the gifts we are - [WHAT TO WEAR TO A BEACH WEDDING](https://alexandmike.life/wear-beach-wedding/) - We're officially back from paradise! We'll be giving you a full recap of our trip later this week so stay tuned. Aside from lounging by the pool and drinking way too much champagne, we were so excited to watch Mike's cousin marry the man of her dreams. Guys, the wedding was beautiful! With only 30 people, it - [PHILADELPHIA'S CENTER CITY DISTRICT SIPS](https://alexandmike.life/philadelphias-center-city-district-sips/) - Attention all Philly friends: we're sure most of you are familiar with Sips. For those of you not in Philadelphia, here's another reason to visit our amazing city! This June, the much-anticipated warm-weather Happy Hour tradition, Center City District Sips will return to Center City Philadelphia. Beginning June 7 and continuing through September, Center City District - [HOW TO STYLE STRIPES FOR SPRING](https://alexandmike.life/style-spring-stripes/) - Hi, Guys! How are you?! It looks like the warm weather is finally here to stay — fingers crossed! We are so ready for the constant sunshine. The weather here has been all over the place so the recent sun has been a huge relief. That means it's time to break out the spring stripes. For - [5 TIPS TO STAY MORE ORGANIZED](https://alexandmike.life/5-tips-stay-organized/) - Staying organized can be tough. Life gets crazy and all of a sudden you feel overwhelmed. Guys, we know the feeling and we're sure you do too. In order to be successful, you need to have a system. We've learned the hard way that you can really mess things up if you don't have your - [OUR FIRST HYDRAFACIAL](https://alexandmike.life/our-first-hydrafacial/) - Hi Guys! How are you? We're so excited to finally give you the lowdown on our first HydraFacial experience! If you're a part of our IG fam, then you've already seen the behind the scenes of our day at the spa. We recently visited 3000BC in Chestnut Hill to check out the spa and try out the - [SUNDAY STYLE](https://alexandmike.life/sunday-style/) - Happy Monday Friends! How was your weekend? Overall, our weekend was great — specifically Sunday. Guys, we love Sundays. We love how everyone seems to be in relaxation mode. Maybe it's because everyone realizes they have to go back to work the next day? Whatever the reason, we like how it feels. We woke up - [BELIF SKIN CARE REVIEW: BESTSELLERS](https://alexandmike.life/belif-skin-care-review-bestsellers/) - Happy Friday friends! We are SO happy that the weekend is finally here. Though we are pretty busy this weekend, we do plan on fitting in some r&r. Hopefully, you do the same! Today's post is all about belif cosmetics. We've been using belif products for quite a while. Our favorite thing about this skin care - [WHAT TO DO WITH A BLANK WALL](https://alexandmike.life/what-to-do-with-a-blank-wall/) - Decorating a home is not the easiest task. As you guys know, we moved out of our apartment back in August and settled into an actual house. We're still in shock. Mainly because we now have more than 400 square feet to walk around in! Seriously, we can finally breathe without hitting each other. But - [IS COFFEE REALLY ALL IT'S CRACKED UP TO BE?](https://alexandmike.life/coffee-really-cracked/) - For us, mornings always consist of a good cup of coffee. Most of you can probably say the exact same thing. But did you ever take a minute to think about the effect that morning coffee has on your body? Is coffee really all it's cracked up to be? Well, we did and we're here - [BENEFITS OF LEMON WATER](https://alexandmike.life/benefits-lemon-water/) - It's finally Friday! We hope you all are gearing up for the weekend. As you know, we are moving! Our weekend is going to consist of TONS of painting and shopping! We shared this post with you guys back in January. We thought it was time to give this an update and share it once - [STREET STYLE](https://alexandmike.life/street-style/) - We're back! Guys, it feels like it has been forever since we last talked. As most of you already know, our Instagram account was hacked and disabled. After a week of going back and forth with Instagram, we finally recovered our account yesterday! Now, we're ready to come back even stronger — hackers beware! We - [DOES TONING EVEN MATTER?](https://alexandmike.life/does-toning-even-matter/) - Let's take a poll. Raise your hand if you include a toner in your skin care routine. Okay, pretend that we can see you guys right now. If you didn't raise your hand or you have no idea what we are talking about, don't worry! We've been using toners for years and they have changed - [HOLIDAY LOOKS WITH AMERICAN EAGLE](https://alexandmike.life/holiday-looks-american-eagle/) - Guys, the holidays are in full swing! We all just enjoyed Thanksgiving Day with friends and family and Christmas is almost here. How was your Thanksgiving?! We spent the day with family in North Jersey. It was a wonderful day filled with SO MUCH FOOD. We are definitely hitting up the gym this week! Now - [VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT GUIDE](https://alexandmike.life/valentines-day-gift-guide/) - Valentine's Day is around the corner! Are you ready? Don't worry, we've got you covered. We totally agree that V-Day is not the easiest holiday. For starters, you should show your boo how much you love them EVERY day, not just once a year. Of course, it is fun to celebrate even more on Valentine's Day - [OUR NYFWM LOOKS](https://alexandmike.life/our-nyfwm-looks/) - Hi Guys! How are you?! We are still in complete shock that we had the opportunity to attend New York Fashion Week: Men's. As you can imagine, this has been on our "wish list" for a very long time. Though we weren't able to stay the entire week, we made the most of our brief NYC - [OUR FAVORITE BACKPACK UNDER $50](https://alexandmike.life/favorite-backpack-50/) - Running around the city is a daily occurrence for us. From meetings to events, we can't go empty-handed. For us, we have a few essentials that always come along for the ride. We have our notebook, camera, chargers, Macbook, and water bottles (stay hydrated, people!). Having all of this stuff can be pretty hard to - [TRAVEL STYLE](https://alexandmike.life/travel-style/) - Long plane rides can be a drag. That's why you want to make sure you're comfortable, while also keepin' it stylish. That's what travel style is all about. This week, Mike is off to California to visit family. With an early morning flight, it was all about looking great with minimal effort. Who doesn't love - [OUR THOUGHTS: DEKKE HUD ANYTIME FACIAL CLEANSER](https://alexandmike.life/thoughts-dekke-hud-anytime-facial-cleanser/) - Hi Guys! Happy Monday! We hope you all had a wonderful weekend. As you know, we are still on opposite sides of the country—try to hold back the tears. Luckily, we will be reunited on Friday and all will be back to normal! As you guys already know, we've teamed up with Dekke Hud to try - [WEEKEND RECAP](https://alexandmike.life/weekend-recap/) - Guys, can you believe the weekend is already over? It seems like our weekends always fly by. Other than getting some R&R, we like to use our weekends to catch up on work and prepare for the next week. As much as we love vegging out on the couch, we try to get as much - [HOMEMADE ACAI BOWL](https://alexandmike.life/homemade-acai-bowl/) - It seems like every time you open Instagram your feed is filled with at least one acai bowl. For us, it's a lot more than just one. Other than the fact that these bowls photograph so well, they are equally delicious AND nutritious. We've been lovers of acai bowls for quite a while. We obviously - [MASK MONDAY: LANEIGE MULTIBERRY YOGURT REPAIRING MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-laneige-multiberry-yogurt-repairing-mask/) - It's Monday and it's time to throw on a mask! Happy #MaskMonday! Today's mask comes from Laneige. This Multiberry Yogurt Repairing Mask is a real winner! For starters, Laneige is a Korean skin care brand. We LOVE Korean skin care. You really can't go wrong with these products. This mask is formulated with extracts from raspberries, - [BREAKFAST ON THE GO](https://alexandmike.life/breakfast-on-the-go/) - Guys, you all know that breakfast is the most important part of the day. That doesn't mean we all have time to make an extravagant meal. Of course, we have those mornings where we feel like a top chef and make a gourmet spread. Unfortunately, that day is not a regular occurrence. Most mornings, we - [FINAL MOMENTS OF CHRISTMAS](https://alexandmike.life/final-moments-christmas/) - #BLOGMAS day 12 is finally here! Can you believe it?! We most definitely cannot. Guys, this has been quite the undertaking. Creating 12 days of straight content is not the easiest task. Though it wasn't always easy, we absolutely loved doing it. We feel like we really had a chance to reconnect with all of - [RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR](https://alexandmike.life/ringing-new-year/) - Guys, 2016 is over! WHAT. Seriously, time really does fly by. This year has definitely had its ups and downs. In order to start the new year off in the right direction, it's important to look back on 2016. A lot of fun and exciting things have happened this year. We moved into a new - [COFFEE AND CHAT](https://alexandmike.life/coffee-and-chat/) - Merry Christmas Eve! Can you believe that tomorrow is Christmas?! We are in total disbelief. Seriously, this year has flown by. We thought we would take some time and just talk to you guys. It's time to catch up! Grab a cup of coffee and let's chat. What are your plans for today and tomorrow? - [OUR CHRISTMAS TREE](https://alexandmike.life/our-christmas-tree/) - #BLOGMAS day 9 has arrived! Are you guys sick of us yet? Well, we aren't sick of you so there! We can't have #BLOGMAS without showing you our Christmas tree. Each year, we like to choose a theme for our tree. Last year was colorful and used a lot of green and red. We decided - [REVIEW: URSA MAJOR GOLDEN HOUR RECOVERY CREAM](https://alexandmike.life/review-ursa-major-golden-hour-recovery-cream/) - Guys, can you believe that it's already #BLOGMAS day 8?! Time is flying by. Today's post is all about our newest find from Ursa Major. This Golden Hour Recovery Cream has become our latest obsession. We first stumbled upon this brand while scrolling through Instagram (love when that happens). This face cream has become our best - [MASK MONDAY: FRESH ROSE FACE MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-fresh-rose-face-mask/) - Guys, it's #MaskMonday AND it's #BLOGMAS day 6. What a time to be alive. But seriously, how great is that. This makes Monday so much better. Today's mask comes from Fresh. More specifically, it's the Rose Face Mask. Doesn't the name just sound so good? We love this mask for so many reasons. For starters, - [TOAST: 6 WAYS](https://alexandmike.life/toast-6-ways/) - It's Saturday and it's time for #BLOGMAS day 4! Today, it's all about toast. For starters, almost everyone loves bread. You just can't go wrong with a warm piece of toast. But toast can get pretty boring AND pretty unhealthy if you aren't creative. That's why we're giving you guys 6 different ways to spice - [OUR GROOMING ESSENTIALS](https://alexandmike.life/our-grooming-essentials/) - *Sang like "Twelve Days of Christmas"* On the third day of Blogmas Alex & Mike gave to me, a list of grooming essentials. Did you sing it? WE DID. Today's post is a roundup of our current grooming essentials. From your skin to your hair, we've got you covered. Don't worry, these aren't just for - [FESTIVE STYLE](https://alexandmike.life/festive-style/) - It's time for #Blogmas day 2! Are you guys as excited as we are?! It's so much fun being able to create all of this content for you guys! On a more important note, Christmas is LITERALLY around the corner. That's why it's time to start thinking about putting together some festive looks for the holidays. - [HOW TO STYLE A GALLERY WALL](https://alexandmike.life/style-gallery-wall/) - Hi, Guys! It's officially day one of Blogmas! We're so excited to give you guys 12 days of straight content. Today, it's all about styling a gallery wall. This is a perfect way to liven up a boring wall without doing the same old thing. The days of thinking you can only hang one piece - [MASK MONDAY: DEKKE HUD SHEET MASKS](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-dekke-hud-sheet-masks/) - Happy Monday! You guys know that means it's time for another #MaskMonday! This week, we're talking all about Dekke Hud and their sheet masks. More specifically, the Moisturizing Mask and the Oil Control Mask. We're going to give you guys the lowdown on each of these products. We both tried different masks for different reasons. - [2016 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE UNDER $100](https://alexandmike.life/2016-holiday-gift-guide-100/) - Shopping for friends and family is never easy, especially when it's the holiday season. That's why we've rounded up our favorite gifts for him and her. Hopefully, this helps spark your creativity and makes it a little bit easier when you're out shopping for those last-minute gifts! Happy Holidays! SHOP THIS POST 1. Starbucks - [MONTHLY FAVORITE: BOTANICS FACIAL OIL](https://alexandmike.life/monthly-favorite-botanics-facial-oil/) - Guys! We are SO sorry about missing October's Monthly Favorite. October was a crazy month and it definitely got the best of us. But don't worry, we've got you covered! This month's favorite comes from Botanics and is a 100% Organic Facial Oil. We've been obsessing over this oil for a while now. We actually found - [MASK MONDAY: MARIO BADESCU HEALING AND SOOTHING MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-mario-badescu-healing-soothing-mask/) - Hi, Guys! Can you believe it's already Monday?! Where did the holiday break go?? It seems like it was just yesterday that we were stuffing our faces with every type of pie known to man. Though it's Monday and back to reality, let's make this a good one! The best way to start your week - [JOGGER STYLE](https://alexandmike.life/jogger-style/) - Happy Sunday, Guys! How was your weekend?! We can't believe it's already over! But hey, we still have a few more hours to enjoy. As you know, we recently checked out the holiday collection from American Eagle and fell in love. From jeans to sweaters, they really covered it all. We were lucky enough to - [MASK MONDAY: SUKIN OIL BALANCING ANTI-POLLUTION FACE MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-sukin-oil-balancing-face-mask/) - It's Monday and it's time to throw on another mask. This time, it's all about the deep clean. We are huge fans of almost every single Sukin product. They make amazing skin care products while keeping our planet in mind. This mask is full of bamboo charcoal to help give you that deep clean. As - [ROSEMARY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES](https://alexandmike.life/rosemary-roasted-sweet-potatoes/) - Thanksgiving is around the corner and it's time to prepare! That's why we're giving you guys this easy recipe that will impress everyone at the dinner table. We are huge sweet potato lovers. Not only do they taste great, but they also have a ton of health benefits. This recipe is perfect to eat while - [EXPLORING THE KING OF PRUSSIA TOWN CENTER](https://alexandmike.life/exploring-king-of-prussia-town-center/) - Hi, guys! How are you?! Are you getting excited for the holidays? If you've been following us on Insta Story then you know we are already decorated. We love this time of year! We recently took a trip to the new King of Prussia Town Center to do some exploring. If you're from the Philly - [MASK MONDAY: PIERRE'S BRIGHTENING AND HYDRATING FACIAL MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-pierres-brightening-hydrating-facial-mask/) - What time is it? *sung like High School Musical* Guys, you know you just went back and sang that line! GOT YA! It's #MaskMonday! Another day, another mask. We're really excited to share this mask with you guys. We've been using this one for quite a while and it's a real winner. This week's mask - [MORNINGS WITH SHODAI](https://alexandmike.life/mornings-with-shodai/) - We've all been told how important it is to start your day off on the right foot. That means having a great breakfast, enjoying a (necessary) cup of coffee, and giving our skin some needed love. You guys know how much we love skin care. It's so important to love your skin because it will - [MASK MONDAY: YES TO SHEET MASKS](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-sheet-masks/) - Hi, Guys! It's time for another #MaskMonday! Before we get into anything, what do you think about daylight savings?! We love the fact that it's so bright out in the morning. The early sun gives us, even more, motivation to get out of bed. But to have the sun set BEFORE 5PM is...UGH. Time to - [FALL STYLE WITH JORD](https://alexandmike.life/fall-style-with-jord/) - Hi, Guys! We've got some exciting news! We've partnered with JORD Wood Watches to style one of their amazing watches. Yes, we said wood! After looking through all of the watches, we finally decided on the Frankie Series in Dark Sandalwood & Smoke. On a side note, we've had our eyes on these watches for - [WEEKEND DIARY: THE POCONOS](https://alexandmike.life/weekend-diary-the-poconos/) - Can we all agree that the weekend always goes by way too fast?! We feel like it's gone in the blink of an eye. That's why we like to make the most of our weekends. Mike's family has a vacation home in the Poconos so we decided to spend some quality time with his dad. - [MASK MONDAY: FOUR BIRDS BEAUTY DETOX MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-four-birds-beauty-detox-mask/) - Hi, Guys! We're so excited to share this week's #MaskMonday! This week's mask comes from this amazing company called Four Birds Beauty. We've tried a few of the products in the past and loved them! This time we decided to try out the Acne Prone/Detox Mask. We love using charcoal-based masks and wanted to give this one - [KEEPING IT SIMPLE IN ZARA ESSENTIALS](https://alexandmike.life/keeping-it-simple-in-zara-essentials/) - Hi, Guys! We recently took a trip to Zara and were pleasantly surprised by...well, everything! For once, we aren't being (overly) dramatic. Of course, we moved towards the neutrals and eventually landed in their "essentials" area. This is our happy place. We decided to choose two of the deluxe cotton t-shirts. Aside from how incredibly - [OUR THOUGHTS: JOE GROOMING SCRUB](https://alexandmike.life/our-thoughts-joe-grooming-scrub/) - Hi, Guys! We recently discovered a new brand called Joe Grooming. Aside from their extensive line of hair products, they also have a ton of goodies for you skin. As you know, we love a good scrub. Using a scrub is vital to keeping your skin clear and refreshed. Joe Grooming makes a scrub that - [10 Facts About Us](https://alexandmike.life/10-facts-us/) - We're back! We wanted to bring you guys a bit of a different post this week. We're giving you 10 facts about us that you may not know. Let's get to it! 10 Facts About Us We LOVE Pizza. We actually might have a problem...WHO CARES. We are obsessed with skin care products We've - [MASK MONDAY: LUSH CUPCAKE FRESH FACE MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-lush-cupcake-fresh-face-mask/) - Hi, Guys! It's time for another #MaskMonday! Today, we're bringing you a new favorite of ours. LUSH makes so many amazing products, including the Cupcake Fresh Face Mask. For starters, this mask is fresh. You actually have to keep this mask in the fridge. Cool, right? The fresh face masks last for about a week. - [CHIA PUDDING](https://alexandmike.life/chia-pudding/) - Hi, Guys! As you know, we love dessert. The only problem is that dessert isn't always the healthiest. That's why we love to find alternatives that satisfy our cravings. Chia pudding is one of our go-to solutions for this (daily) craving. This dessert is seriously so good and so simple to make. The best part - [MONTHLY FAVORITE: BOTANICS ALL BRIGHT CLEANSING TONER](https://alexandmike.life/botanics-all-bright-cleansing-toner/) - So you know that saying "better late than never"? That definitely applies to September's Monthly Favorite. Time is flying by and tomorrow is already October. WHAT. Where has 2016 gone? Enough of our ranting, time to get to the good stuff. This month's favorite product is from Botanics. We've been using their products for quite - [BOMBER SEASON](https://alexandmike.life/bomber-season/) - Fall has finally arrived! The hot summer days are fading and the cooler nights are rolling in. We are so happy to finally be able to break out our bombers. We've slowly been adding to our collection all summer. Now that it doesn't feel like the desert, we're able to throw on the extra layer. - [MASK MONDAY: MARIO BADESCU DRYING MASK](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-mario-badescu-drying-mask/) - Sound the alarm! It's #MaskMonday and we're bringing you guys one of our favorite masks of all time! Mario Badescu makes one of the best drying masks we've ever used. This Drying Mask is our go-to for so many reasons. This sulfur-based mask is perfect for oily and acne-prone skin. Like everyone else, our skin sometimes throws - [3 INGREDIENT PUMPKIN BARS](https://alexandmike.life/3-ingredient-pumpkin-bars/) - Fall is upon us and you know what that means: PUMPKIN EVERYTHING. From cakes to pies, to these delicious pumpkin bars, we love it all. These pumpkin bars have been a favorite of ours for a while now. The recipe is simple and the results are...DELICIOUS. Throw on your apron and head to the kitchen, - [MASK MONDAY: PORE-FECTING PAPAYA ENZYME](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-papaya-enzyme/) - Happy #MaskMonday! We hope you guys had a great weekend. It's time to start your week off by giving your skin some extra love. This Pore-Fecting Papaya Enzyme Mask is by Alba Botanica. We LOVE this mask. For starters, this mask doesn't contain parabens or phthalates. That's a huge plus for us. The name of - [SUMMER STYLE: THE SHORT-SLEEVED BUTTON-DOWN](https://alexandmike.life/summer-style-the-short-sleeved-button-down/) - The finals weeks of summer are upon us! FALL IS COMING (side note: we LOVE fall). Though we are wrapping up summer, you can’t tell with how hot it has been these last few days. When it’s this hot out, you sweat in basically everything. That’s why it’s so important to have a staple short-sleeved - [MASK MONDAY: DR. JART+ SHEET MASKS](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-dr-jart-sheet-masks/) - It's time for another #MaskMonday! This week it's all about the sheet mask. When it comes to masks, most people think about the typical mask you apply with your fingers. That's not the case with sheet masks. The solution is already infused into the sheet. Simply apply the sheet to your face and prepare to - [SHOPPING WITH DITTO](https://alexandmike.life/shopping-with-ditto/) - We love sharing new things with you guys! That's one of the main reasons we started our blog in the first place. We recently learned about this AMAZING company called Ditto. We are currently in the age of subscription services. Whether you use them or not, you've definitely heard of a few. From Ipsy to - [MONTHLY GIVEAWAY: ACURE BRIGHTENING FACIAL SCRUB](https://alexandmike.life/monthly-giveaway-acure-brightening-facial-scrub/) - Are you guys ready for another giveaway?! We are so excited to bring you guys another great product. We've been loving this brightening facial scrub from Acure. For starters, this scrub is full of Organic Sea Kelp and dehydrated Lemon Peel to gently exfoliate and soften. This scrub is gritty enough that it feels like - [MASK MONDAY: OLE HENRIKSEN](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-ole-henriksen/) - Happy Monday! We hope you guys had a great weekend. We're bringing you guys another #MaskMonday. Today, it's all about Ole Henriksen's Blue/Black Berry Enzyme Mask. This mask is perfect for sensitive skin. For starters, this product is a clear, gel mask. That's very different from most other masks. This reparative gel is full of aloe - [Monthly Favorite: Belif Facial Cleanser](https://alexandmike.life/monthly-favorite-belif-facial-cleanser/) - SOUND THE ALARM. We're bringing a new series to the blog starting RIGHT NOW. We are going to be sharing our favorite products with you every month. We will highlight a new product that we are totally obsessed with. As you all know, we are skin care junkies. Our happy place is the skin care - [MONTHLY FAVORITE: ULTRA REPAIR CREAM](https://alexandmike.life/monthly-favorite-ultra-repair-cream/) - Hi Guys! It's time for a new monthly favorite! Of course, it's skin care related. Surprise. We've been loving this moisturizer from First Aid Beauty. We are always telling you guys about the importance of moisturizing your skin. You need to give your skin some love each and every day. This moisturizer does just that. - [MONTHLY FAVORITE: MASK OF MAGNAMINTY](https://alexandmike.life/monthly-favorite-mask-magnaminty/) - It's time for another monthly favorite! We're bringing you one of our skin care weapons from LUSH. The Mask of Magnaminty is one of the best masks we've used. This deep cleansing face mask is perfect for getting deep down into your pores. This mask if full of china clay and fresh peppermint to clean deep - [MASK MONDAY: ENLITE LIQUID ASSETS](https://alexandmike.life/mask-monday-enlite-liquid-assets/) - Sound the alarm, it's our first Mask Monday! We're so excited to bring you guys a new series on the blog. You all know how obsessed we are with skin care products. There are so many products on the market today. It's hard to know which one to try. That's where we come in! We - [SUMMER WHITES](https://alexandmike.life/summer-whites/) - What do you get when you mix summertime and whites? Perfection, if you ask us. The sun is blazing and you can't be stuck in dark colors every day. That's why we love incorporating white into our looks. Crisp, clean and summertime ready. We thought we'd show you guys two different ways to style your - [GLUTEN-FREE STRAWBERRY PEACH PIE](https://alexandmike.life/gluten-free-strawberry-peach-pie/) - It's dessert time (again) on The A&M. No surprise. You all know our love for all things sweet. Today we're bringing you a healthy pie that is gluten-free AND dairy-free. No need to feel guilty when you indulge in this tasty dessert. The best part is just how beautiful this pie looks. Seriously, we feel like - [THE A&M TURNS ONE!](https://alexandmike.life/the-am-turns-one/) - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! Well, The A&M specifically. We can't believe it has been a full year since we started our blog. CRAZY. We decided to have a pool party to celebrate! Even Toby joined! Well, what a journey this has been. We thought we would take some time to reflect on what has happened - [Closet Must-Have: The Polo Shirt](https://alexandmike.life/closet-must-polo-shirt/) - Hi Guys! Are you melting yet? This heat has been CRAZY lately. We literally feel like we are going to keel over. But hey, at least we aren't freezing. This week we thought we would bring you guys one of our closet staples: the summer polo. No matter who you are, you need to invest - [The Perfect Summer Iced Coffee](https://alexandmike.life/perfect-summer-iced-coffee/) - Summer + Iced Coffee = Love. Yes, a match made in heaven. We all need our daily (or more) dose of coffee to kick our butts into gear. Unfortunately, this summer heat has been crazy lately. No one wants to drink a hot cup of coffee on a blazing hot day. Well, maybe a few - [7 Ways to Be More Health Conscious](https://alexandmike.life/7-ways-health-conscious/) - Hi Guys! Well, the holiday weekend is over. If you're anything like us, you totally overindulged the past couple of days. It's time to get back on the grind and get serious with our health. We thought we would bring you a bit of a different post this week. We decided to sit down and - [A Healthy Start to Your Day](https://alexandmike.life/healthy-start/) - In our eyes, breakfast is the best meal of the day. All meals are great buuut this one is especially great. It's extremely important to give your body the vitamins and nutrients it deserves. Start your day off right and your body will love you. We love being able to jumpstart our bodies with a ton - [The White Shoe](https://alexandmike.life/the-white-sneaker/) - Shoes, shoes, shoes. You can't really have too many shoes in our eyes. Of course, it's common for women to be obsessed with shoes. But men can be just as obsessed. Toby even has a bit of an obsession with (chewing) shoes. RIP to the fallen ones. You were good while you lasted. Okay, enough - [Casual Street Style](https://alexandmike.life/casual-street-style/) - It's Saturday and you've got a ton of errands to run. You've got your list and your game face on, but what do you wear? You want to be comfortable and you know that PJ's are just not acceptable. We know, if only. This is where street style comes in. Pairing great denim with a - [HOW WE EDIT OUR INSTAGRAM PHOTOS](https://alexandmike.life/edit-instagram-photos/) - Instagram: one of our serious obsessions. We love having a place, other than our blog, to showcase our photos and life. For us, Instagram is something we really work on. We take our time when thinking of pictures to post and what our theme should look like. Your theme is the overall look and feel - [Nightly Skin Care Routine](https://alexandmike.life/nightly-skin-care-routine/) - Taking care of your skin is extremely important. We know, as if you haven't heard us say that one before. We love sharing our favorite products with you guys in the hopes that you will try some of them out. So many people think simply washing your face is enough. Unfortunately, that is just not - [Three Ingredient Cookies](https://alexandmike.life/three-ingredient-cookies/) - It's dessert time! We have been obsessed with these cookies lately and of course had to share with you guys! These cookies are super healthy and SUPER easy. The best part is the number of ingredients: THREE. We love dessert just as much as the next person but we like to eat pretty healthy. That's - [IS THAT YOU, SPRING?](https://alexandmike.life/is-that-you-spring/) - THE RAIN HAS FINALLY STOPPED! The weather has been terrible for, what seems like an eternity. We thought the sun had taken spring off and went into hibernation. But the clouds finally opened and the sun came shining down. Mother's Day gave us some amazing weather. Mother Nature decided her day, along with all the - [Benefits of Masking](https://alexandmike.life/benefits-of-masking/) - Taking care of your skin is incredibly important. Your skin is the first thing someone sees when they look at you. Putting some time and effort into your skin care routine will make such a difference. So many people overlook face masks. Masking is one of the most crucial parts of one's skin care routine. - [Walking for a Cure](https://alexandmike.life/walking-for-a-cure/) - Happy Monday! Hopefully you all had a fun and relaxing weekend! We traveled to NYC on Saturday for the 2016 Parkinson's Unity Walk. This event is all about raising awareness and funds for research. During the event, you walk 1.4 miles through Central Park. This event is very close to our hearts. Mike's grandfather was - [Guilt-Free Chocolate Truffles](https://alexandmike.life/guilt-free-chocolate-truffles/) - ATTENTION: We've found a dessert that we can feel a lot less guilty about. Behold, Guilt-Free Chocolate Truffles! Yum! Sadly, we cannot take credit for this awesome recipe. Kudos to YummyHealthyEasy.com. We decided to give this recipe a try and believe us when we say we were not disappointed! Now, we love avocado just as - [Spring Looks](https://alexandmike.life/spring-looks/) - Spring is here and it's time to step up your game! Maybe this is just our excuse to go shopping but who cares. We could shop every single day. We just wouldn't have a house or car but hey, who needs those things anyway? This week we went through our shoe collection and realized only - [All About Argan Oil](https://alexandmike.life/all-about-argan-oil/) - Skin care is most definitely an obsession of ours. When it comes to buying products, we will try just about anything. Your skin is the first thing someone sees, so why not keep it looking its best. We are constantly researching new products that hit the market. From eye creams to cleansers, the list of - [Exploring the City](https://alexandmike.life/exploring-the-city/) - Hey Guys! How are you?! Life has been pretty hectic lately. Mike just graduated from Drexel with his nursing degree. Go Mike!! That means these past few weeks have been jammed full of stuff. Now that things are starting to calm down a bit, we are able to get back to posting. We decided to - [Our Easter Sunday!](https://alexandmike.life/our-easter-sunday/) - Happy (belated) Easter to those who celebrated over the weekend! We (obviously) thought we should share our Sunday celebration with you all. We spent our day with family just over the bridge in New Jersey. Like we always say, spending time with family is so important to us. Holidays give everyone a chance to get - [We're Back!](https://alexandmike.life/were-back/) - WE ARE BACK! Guys, we really missed you. A lot. It feels like it has been so long since we last blogged. We had to take a bit of a break for finals week, which is now FINALLY over. Go Mike! In other news, Monday was the first day of spring! Bring on the sunshine, - [Planning for the New Year](https://alexandmike.life/planning-for-the-new-year/) - Happy New Year! 2015 has come to an end and the new year has begun. As things end, it is always good to take some time to reflect. In order to move forward, you have to know where you came from. A lot of changes have taken place for us in this last year. For - [Healthy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries](https://alexandmike.life/healthy-chocolate-covered-strawberries/) - Hi Guys! We hope your Tuesday has treated you well. To sweeten your day, we thought we would share with you a tasty dessert that is totally guilt-free. Unless you eat the entire tray. Cough Cough. These healthy chocolate-covered strawberries are seriously addicting. Everyone loves to eat dessert but summer is right about the corner - [Reunion on a Sunny Day](https://alexandmike.life/reunion-sunny-day/) - As you guys already know, we drove to Central PA last week to surprise our family. While we were there, we made it a point to catch up with one of our best friends, Kayla. Since we live in the city, we don't get to see her that often. Luckily, we were able to squeeze - [Flannels in the Park](https://alexandmike.life/flannels-in-the-park/) - Hey there guys! We hope your week is off to a great start. This past weekend we decided to head to Central Pennsylvania to surprise our family, Alex's to be exact. Surprise visits are always the best. Seeing the looks on our family's faces was priceless. Of course Toby had so much fun playing with - [Simple Broccoli Tots](https://alexandmike.life/simple-broccoli-tots/) - Carbs. Carbs. Carbs. We all love to eat carbs. Bread, pizza, potatoes, you name it. How can you deny yourself these gifts from the heavens?! Okay, that's a bit dramatic. But in all seriousness, we are constantly looking for ways to eat our favorite foods while staying healthy. This is not always an easy - [Casual Saturday](https://alexandmike.life/casual-saturday/) - Well hey there everyone! It's (unfortunately) Monday already. How was your weekend?! We had family visit (Alex's parents), which is always great. They don't live close to the city, or any city, so we really try to pack our weekends with a ton. Of course, we ate, and ate, and ate. We like cooking, - [Skin Care favorites with Genesea Cosmetics](https://alexandmike.life/skincare-favorites-with-genesea-cosmetics/) - Hey guys, we've missed you! Last week was a bit hectic for us, hence the lack of new posts. But don't fret, we are back! We have been really excited to share this post with you all. We've been working on this post for quite some time and it's finally finished. We recently partnered with - [Keeping It Casual in the Poconos](https://alexandmike.life/keeping-casual-poconos/) - Grab your coffee everyone, it's Monday! We just got back from a quick weekend trip to the Poconos. The weekend was filled with family time and tons of relaxing. Of course, Toby came along and loved running around in the leaves. The sun was shining and the temperature was actually pretty nice. We tried to - [Delicious Raw Vegan "Cheesecake"](https://alexandmike.life/delicious-raw-vegan-cheesecake/) - It's all about food on The A&M this week. Though we don't have the willpower to become vegan, we do appreciate the food. We love eating healthy while finding ways to eat more dessert. Without further ado, we give you HEALTHY "cheesecake". We decided to strap on our aprons and test out our vegan cooking - [Surviving Jonas](https://alexandmike.life/snowed-in-weekend/) - Well, did you survive Jonas? It's Monday morning and we hope you're all thawed out from this weekend's storm. We don't think anyone was really prepared for the amount of snow we got. For us, the snow started late Friday night and continued late into Saturday night. We figured we would make the best - [Staying Warm While Being Savvy](https://alexandmike.life/staying-warm-while-being-savvy/) - Happy Hump Day! Yeah, that sounded way cooler in our heads. Well, we are halfway through the week everyone. We hope you all are recovering from the aftermath of Jonas. We decided to dig our car out from the snow mountain it was in and head to NJ earlier this week. Toby loves running through - [Quick and Easy Breakfast Recipe](https://alexandmike.life/quick-and-easy-breakfast-recipe/) - Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For one, it is one of the first choices you make. Without being overly dramatic, it's also a choice that determines how the rest of the day will go. You can decide to fuel your body with the energy it needs or allow yourself to be - [Simple Homemade Facial Scrub](https://alexandmike.life/simple-homemade-facial-scrub/) - Happy Friday! We hope you guys had a great week. If you didn't, rejoice that it is the weekend! Today on the blog, it is all about skin care. If you didn't already know, we are kind of obsessed with skin care products. Walk into our bathroom and you will see what we mean. - [Timepiece: Leonard & Church](https://alexandmike.life/timepiece/) - A good watch is a must-have for anyone. Watches help take an everyday outfit up a notch. Whether you like metal, leather, or something in between, the watch for you is out there. We have been adding to our watch collection slowly over the past few years. This Christmas, my (Alex) parents knew I had - [Spice up Your Week](https://alexandmike.life/spice-up-your-week/) - Happy Thursday Everyone! We are SO close to the weekend we can feel the warmth of our bed on Saturday morning. Toby can't wait to just snuggle with us, too! Aside from our excitement for the weekend, we hope you guys have had a great week so far. We thought we would share part - [Nip + Fab: Is it worth it?](https://alexandmike.life/nip-fab-is-it-worth-it/) - Hey Guys! It's sad to say that it is already Monday. Ugh. Well, grab some coffee and remind yourself that you can do it! We hope you guys had a chance to try out our facial scrub over the weekend. If not, pamper yourself this week. We wanted to stick with the skin care - [Simple Smoothie Recipe](https://alexandmike.life/simple-smoothie-recipe/) - Good Morning Guys! First off, can we talk about the fact that 2016 is TOMORROW?! We are kind of in shock to say the least. We wanted to share a simple smoothie recipe we love making to start your new year off the right way. Most people don't like mornings, well, at least we - [Chelsea Boots & Christmas Errands](https://alexandmike.life/chelseabootschristmaserrands/) - Merry Christmas Eve! We are in shock that Christmas is already here. Crazy, right?! The weather in the city has been crazy lately. The day goes from cold to warm in a split second. That doesn't make it very easy to dress in winter attire. Luckily, the cold weather rolled in over this past - [Hello world!](https://alexandmike.life/hello-world-2/) - Today is the first day of A&M: a lifestyle blog that everyone can relate to. So many of us are simply going through the motions of life. We wake up, go to work or class, and count down the minutes until we can live our lives. Have you ever taken a minute to think about - [Are we Rocky yet?](https://alexandmike.life/are-we-rocky-yet/) - Weekends really are the best. You've waited all week to be able to do exactly what you want. Whether it is to sleep in until noon (everyone's favorite) or to wake up at the crack of dawn to conquer the day. We decided to go with the latter. We are fortunate to have the Schuylkill - [Honey, I'm home](https://alexandmike.life/honey-im-home/) - Decorating a new apartment can be cumbersome. From the sofa, to the kitchen table, your choices are endless. But learning to be creative with your use of space is key. You don't get much space when it comes to living in the city. Two people and 400 square feet don't really go well together, at least - [Why can't we be friends?](https://alexandmike.life/why-cant-we-be-friends/) - Nowadays, it seems as if everyone has something to say. The first scenario that comes to mind is your group of friends. Think about it for a minute. Friends are so important. We lean on them for support. We look to them for advice or a shoulder to cry on. But what happens when your - [The Structure of a Briefcase](https://alexandmike.life/127/) - What you wear each day tells a lot about you. If you roll out of bed in the morning and just throw on something out of your hamper you may be sending the wrong signals to people. Now, you may be thinking I am saying, “Oh, you have to impress people blah blah blah” but - [7 Step Workout](https://alexandmike.life/7-step-workout/) - It's hard to find time to workout. Not everyone has time to go on a long run or hit the gym for a couple of hours. You have to be smart with your time to get the best workout without sacrificing your entire night. This week we are showing you a 7 step workout that - [Bloglovin!](https://alexandmike.life/207/) - Follow our blog with Bloglovin - [Skin Care Routine](https://alexandmike.life/skin-care-routine/) - Today on the blog we are talking all about skin. Your skin is the first thing someone sees when looking at you and is so important to take care of. Don't be alarmed by this routine because once you see the benefits it will all be worth it! Daily Skin Care Routine Step 1: Cleanse Andalou Naturals- - [Wait, I'm in the real world...](https://alexandmike.life/wait-im-in-the-real-world/) - Breathe in, breathe out. Okay, you're probably wondering why we are telling you to breathe. Of course you know that you have to breathe. But think about it more than just the literal function. We are telling you to calm down. If you are anything like us then you are in a daily struggle between - [Cheers to New Places](https://alexandmike.life/cheers-to-new-places/) - We decided to spend our Friday night exploring Old City. One of our good friends recently turned 25 and it was time to celebrate! Like most people, we get into the routine of going to the same place each weekend but not this night. Old City is so beautiful and has such a different feel. - [Coco for Coconut Oil](https://alexandmike.life/coco-for-coconut-oil/) - If you haven't been living under a rock for the past year, then you are aware of the latest craze: coconut oil. People have been raving about the amazing benefits this white substance has to offer. Are you intimidated or simply confused by this and just don't know where to begin? Well, you have come - [Summer Essentials](https://alexandmike.life/summer-essentials/) - Summer is in full swing! Beach trips, pool parties, and happy hours are your new daily routine. It's so important to be prepared with your bag of summer essentials. We've compiled our list of "must haves" to help stay cool and ready for whatever this season throws at you. Sunnies- Ray Ban Wearing sunglasses is - [Let's Decorate: Christmas Edition!](https://alexandmike.life/lets-decarate-christmas-edition/) - ATTENTION: It's almost Christmas! We are just 5 days away from the big day and we cannot wait. In order to really get into the spirit, decorating is a must. We don't like to just slap up some lights and call it a day. Decorating is something we really love doing so we like to - [Breakfast Made Simple](https://alexandmike.life/breakfast-made-simple/) - Good Morning Everyone! You're awake and ready to take on whatever the day throws at you. Whether you have a big meeting at work or that exam you've been studying for all week, you are ready to conquer it all. However, you can't succeed without first fueling your body. Not everyone has time to whip - [Lights, Camera, Filter](https://alexandmike.life/lights-camera-filter/) - We all want to become instafamous, right? Okay, maybe not all of us but it is a good feeling whenever you get a new follower. The truth is we live in a society where social media popularity matters to people. You put up a new picture on Instagram and watch your notifications like a hawk. - [The End of Standards?](https://alexandmike.life/the-end-of-standards/) - Is the era of standards over? Standards are what we use to hold people accountable; Think of it as our gauge. We have grown up with this notion imprinted in our daily lives. Your teacher telling you to use your manners or your mother telling you to treat people the way you want to be - [Picnic in the Park](https://alexandmike.life/picnic-in-the-park/) - Last week we decided to have our own little picnic in the park. We had been running through the park the past few days and couldn't help but notice the amount of picnics going on. Instead of having our normal night inside we decided it would be refreshing to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. - [Weekend Getaway](https://alexandmike.life/weekend-getaway/) - Last weekend we decided to escape the city and venture to the Poconos. Great weather, the outdoors, and tons of laughs made for one heck of a trip. If you haven't ever been to the Poconos we highly suggest planning a trip. Aside from the lack of cell service (no snaps!) the Poconos is a - [It's Time for a Wedding!](https://alexandmike.life/its-time-for-a-wedding/) - August 29, 2015 was a day to remember. We were lucky enough to be able to share this special day with our very best friend Wynnie and her soon-to-be husband Austin. The best part about this celebration was that we were lucky enough to call Austin our good friend too. We first met Wynnie back - [Wait, Why Is My Latte Green?](https://alexandmike.life/wait-why-is-my-latte-green/) - For the past few months we have been obsessed with matcha! For those of you that don’t exactly know what matcha is then this post is for you. Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder. This brightly colored powder is packed with SO many benefits. The Buddhist monks looked at matcha powder as their - [We Only Live One Life](https://alexandmike.life/we-only-live-one-life/) - Hey guys, it's finally Friday! We hope you all had a great week and are ready to relax this weekend. This week's post for "The Real" is all about life. We have been thinking a lot lately about life and how short it really is. This post is not meant to be overly pessimistic but - [Coffee in the Park](https://alexandmike.life/coffee-in-the-park/) - Happy Monday everyone! Mondays are never fun though a good attitude does help so stay positive! Today on the blog it is all about coffee in the park. We decided to take a stroll through a park that we had never visited before. It was a bit of a gloomy day which was great for - [Transitioning to Plaid Season](https://alexandmike.life/transitioning-to-plaid-season/) - Summer is coming to a close and you can feel it in the air! It's time to break out the fall wardrobe everyone. Time for jackets, sweaters, trench coats, and...plaids! Flannels and plaid shirts are a big part of most everyone's fall wardrobe. The great thing about these pieces is that they are great for - [Fall Indulgence Night](https://alexandmike.life/fall-indulgence-night/) - Everyone deserves to indulge here and there and this week we did just that. With summer coming to an end and fall rolling in we decided to have a night to kick off the season the right way. We say "right" way because it HAS to include (junk) food and some sort of drink, in - [Banana Nice Cream](https://alexandmike.life/banana-nice-cream/) - Happy Monday everyone! Today on the blog we are sharing one of our favorite treats with you guys: banana nice cream! This is perfect for all of you ice cream lovers out there because it comes guilt-free. Like we've said before, we try to stay away from dairy most of the time so finding an - [Partner Workout: Two Is Better Than One](https://alexandmike.life/partner-workout-two-is-better-than-one/) - Fall is officially here everyone! We can't believe how fast this summer flew by but cannot wait for all of the fall festivities to start. Summer involved plenty of pool parties and beach trips which meant everyone was working to maintain that beach bod. Well, just because summer has passed doesn't mean you have to - [Chilly Days Call for Sweaters](https://alexandmike.life/chilly-days-call-for-sweaters/) - Fall has officially arrived and is here to stay. This means chilly nights, leaves falling and sweater weather. We love being able to break out our sweaters from storage and dust them off. As much as we love the hot sun and lounging by the pool, we also love throwing on a sweater and - [Is the Clarisonic Really Worth It?](https://alexandmike.life/is-the-clarisonic-really-worth-it/) - Hey guys, it's Alex! Sorry it has been almost a week since our last post! We have been so busy with work and school this week that we barely had time to breathe. We hope you guys are having a great Sunday so far. 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