Here’s what I use when I need to look put together in a pinch.

1. Start with a Clean Canvas:

100% Mineral Tinted Sunscreen by Skin Pharm

The foundation of any great makeup routine starts with a good base. And for me, that’s this SPF44 sunscreen by Skin Pharm.

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Why I love: With SPF 44, it’s like a double whammy—it protects my skin from harmful rays while giving me a light tint that adds a little coverage. It’s also super moisturizing, making it the perfect base for a light or full face of makeup. The best part is that it doesn’t leave that greasy residue we all hate. This sunscreen is a must-have for busy moms looking for an easy skincare and makeup solution all in one.

2. Hydrating Foundation for a Flawless Glow:

Beautiful Skin Foundation by Charlotte Tilbury

Once my sunscreen has set, it’s time for foundation. I always reach for this foundation in Neutral 5. It’s lightweight, hydrating, and ideal for a busy mom’s day.

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Why I love: The medium coverage is buildable, but it still feels light enough that I don’t feel like I’m wearing a heavy layer. Plus, it gives me that natural glow we all crave, which is perfect when you’re too busy to worry about touch-ups. It blends effortlessly, and honestly, it feels like a second skin—just what you need for a quick routine.

3. Conceal and Brighten:

Colleen Rothschild Illuminating Tinted Eye Cream

Dark circles? Been there. This product is lightweight, doesn’t crease, and doesn’t settle into fine lines!

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Why I love: This little miracle worker instantly brightens up my under-eye area and contains caffeine to give my skin that much-needed wake-up call. If you’re running on little sleep, this is a must-have.

4. Perfect Your Complexion:

Lancome Care and Glow Serum Concealer

This creamy, hydrating concealer works wonders for blemishes, dark spots, and under-eye circles.

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Why I love: It offers great coverage without looking cakey or settling into creases—exactly what you need for a busy mom who doesn’t have time for a heavy makeup routine.

5. Sculpt and Contour:

Fenty Beauty Match Stix Contour Sunstick

A little contour goes a long way, especially when you’re looking to look more awake and sculpted. he color blends so easily into my skin and gives me a soft, sculpted look in seconds.

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Why I love: It’s creamy, long-lasting, and easy to apply on the go—perfect for busy moms who need a quick contour that won’t fade by the end of the day.

6. Warmth and Definition:

Nars Laguna Matte Bronzing Powder

This bronzer is a classic in my makeup bag and has been for years. I love using it to set my contour and add some warmth to my face.

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Why I love: It’s perfect for giving your face a healthy glow without being too heavy or shimmery. On days when I don’t have time for a full face of makeup, this bronzer helps keep me looking fresh and vibrant.

7. Add a Pop of Color:

Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Petal

This formula is creamy and hydrating, and the color blends into the skin beautifully—it’s a must for adding a little life to your face.

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Why I love: It’s buildable, so you can go for a subtle flush or a more vibrant pop, depending on your mood or the day. I’m also a fan of the shade Chouchette for a pale, soft pink flush. Either way, it’s the perfect touch for a busy mom looking for a fresh, natural look.

8. Set and Seal:

Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Setting Powder

Now, let’s lock everything in place. Too Faced Born This Way Ethereal Setting Powder is a game changer.

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Why I love: It absorbs oil, mattifies my skin, and keeps everything in place without drying me out or making me look cakey. It also allows my natural glow to shine through, which is key when you’re juggling a million things and don’t have time for constant touch-ups.

9. Bold, Defined Brows:

Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Brow Pencil

Brows are essential for framing your face, and I make sure to fill them in with Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Brow Pencil in Warm Light Brown.

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Why I love: The angled tip makes it super easy to shape and fill in my brows, and the creamy formula doesn’t smudge. It’s quick and precise—perfect for moms who want defined brows without spending too much time.

10. Lashes That Pop:

Trish McEvoy Eyelash Curler and Jones Road The Mascara

Curling my lashes is a simple step that makes a huge difference. I use the Trish McEvoy Eyelash Curler for an instant lift that opens up my eyes.

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Jones Road The Mascara in Black

Then, I top it off with Jones Road The Mascara in Black.

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Why I love: This clean formula adds volume without clumping, smudging, or flaking. It’s the perfect mascara for busy moms who want dramatic lashes without the hassle.

11. Set and Lock:

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

To make sure my makeup stays put all day, I finish with Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray.

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Why I love: It locks everything in place for up to 16 hours, which is a lifesaver when you’re running around from one thing to the next. Plus, it leaves my skin with a smooth, airbrushed finish that makes me feel polished and flawless, no matter how hectic my day gets.

12. Perfect Lip Color:

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk

Finally, I finish off my look with the perfect lip color—Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner in Pillow Talk.

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Why I love: This mauve-y pink shade is perfect for defining my lips under a gloss or lipstick. It’s the perfect finishing touch that adds definition without feeling too heavy.

FAQs

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Finding a makeup routine that works when you’re a busy mom is no easy task, but with these key products, you can create a fresh, radiant look that’ll last all day—with minimal effort. These products work seamlessly together to give you glowing skin, defined features, and that natural, effortless look we all crave. No matter if you’re tackling a busy workday, running errands, or grabbing lunch with friends, this makeup guide will help you look your best—without the stress.

Plus, many of these products make amazing Mother’s Day gifts! Because let’s face it, we all deserve a little something to make our days easier. So give these products a try and find your perfect mom’s makeup routine!

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Today, we’re going to focus on small improvements in your practice that make a major difference in your burn!

You can watch the full reel here, on The Savvy Spoon Instagram!

Here are my top tips for improving your Pilates form:

1. For all variations of bear: keep your back flat and hips level with your shoulder blades when bending and extending your legs.
2. All lunges (on and off platforms): keep your knee back above your heel when lifting, not allowing knee to bend over toes.
3. All presses off T-bars: press with your heel rather than your arch to full engage your booty.
4. All trunk curls: curl in only until your hips hover over your knees, holding tension until you release forward.

I hope you learned something new!

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The room is dim. It’s cold, but most doctor’s offices are. I tell myself I should have brought a jacket but then quickly remember I’m in a gown. My hips are elevated and it’s quiet. Just me and my thoughts. Hmm. I know this time will work. It just will. There was something in the air that told me this time was different. Everything felt so perfectly aligned. It had been six weeks since our first IUI attempt in this same office, this same room. When we received the news that it was unsuccessful, I surprised myself with my reaction. Unconcerned. Almost… content. There was something – someone – so deeply calming that told me everything was going to be okay. It just wasn’t the right time. But would this time be ‘the right time?’ I remind myself that my question could be a statement — I was just sure. As I try to keep myself warm, I let myself dream of receiving the call from the nurse two weeks from today, knowing what she would tell me and confirming the news in the first few moments as I assessed her tone. Tone says everything, doesn’t it? I’d hear her say so clear: you are pregnant.

It’s hard to believe it has been one year since our successful IUI. A pregnancy, a C-section, two newborns and 365 days have past yet the memory of those moments before, during and after the doctor’s visit feel as fresh as if they happened yesterday. The anticipation, the coordination of Tyler visiting the office first for his contribution before mine, the butterflies, the never ending injections… it’s all still so tangible. As I write, Roxy and Riley are taking their afternoon nap, allowing me the time to reflect. I am so thankful for our story.

I now know our infertility struggles happened for us, not to us. I feel like we were blessed with this hardship so that I would be able to share how the power of prayer and positivity can encourage anyone going through similar challenges. Something radical changed inside of me over the course of our pregnancy journey, and I want you to know the way you think about yourself and how you treat yourself can change your entire life.

Going through any challenge can reveal parts of yourself that you might not know need more TLC. I’ve always tried to treat my body well by eating healthy, exercising, and having a spiritual relationship with Jesus. In our first year of trying to conceive, I constantly thought that on paper, I’m a very healthy person… so why isn’t this physical part of me working? When you don’t have your cycle and you can’t get pregnant, it’s easy to feel lacking in the ‘womanhood’ department. But it wasn’t just my hormones that needed regulating. My soul needed better treatment.

How I found healing is further confirmation that God is always there, guiding you along your path to where you need it most. I had only been following my friend Caroline Kraddick on Instagram for a few weeks but really connected with her energy. She had posted about her favorite podcasts to listen to on hot girl walks, and something told me to look up the Dear Gabby podcast. I popped in my headphones and after half of one episode, I was hooked. I listened to everything I could then devoured Gabby’s book, Super Attractor. If you’re unfamiliar with her teachings, I encourage you to give her a listen — this is a great podcast to start with. She covers a broad spectrum of topics but as many people are, I was intrigued to learn more about her secrets to manifesting.

Not a total spoiler alert, but the secret to attracting the life you desire is to prioritize making yourself feel good and changing the beliefs that you have about who you are. I quickly realized I needed a major mindset change about getting pregnant… I was really being so, so hard on myself. After trying and trying, and watching other women get pregnant and have babies all around me, I was actually expecting to not get pregnant. In hindsight, I can now see I was in such a mindset of lack, paying too much attention to what I don’t have. I was praying, but I prayed in desperation. I was grateful, but not for the situation. And low and behold, as soon as I started my morning affirmations, meditating, journaling, and praying to God with thanksgiving for the struggle… we got pregnant.

Of course that’s only the first step— carrying twins can cause some serious panic and concerns and worries— but I kept up with my routine and had a healthy, full term pregnancy and two healthy babies. I know that a positive mindset is one part of a complicated equation, but there’s a reason cancer patients with positive attitudes are more likely to beat their disease. You can co-design your desired outcome by taking the steps to heal the parts of you that need your attention. I’m by no means taking full responsibility and credit for our healthy little miracles, but I can confidently say when I was able to forgive myself, trust with my whole heart and fully let go, I was *ready* to get pregnant. The timing was truly divine – I feel so much more well equipped to be a mother now that I’ve gone through this hardship and gotten to know myself better. I pray deeply that you are able to find the same peace and happiness that comes with a positive mindset.

Roxy and Riley Atha were born April 12, 2022 — almost two years to the day that Tyler and I began our journey into parenthood. If you are struggling to get pregnant, you are not alone! Please reach out to me on Instagram as I would love to connect with you and encourage you throughout your journey.

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Because you’re going to sweat… why not make it extra cute?

I am LOVING all the summer workout gear I’ve come across lately — bright and neon spring and summer colors are so my vibe when I venture away from black… or when I’ve got a little more of a tan

I’ve divided my favorite finds into two categories — running/HIIT training (think extra sweaty, extra support, cooling etc.) and low-impact/running around town (basically what you’d wear to Pilates or yoga then out to lunch. Or looking flyyyy in quarantine, your choice).

Workout sets are still all the rage and bright colors will always radiate happiness when worn, regardless of your mood. I love a good mesh moment (hello extra breeziness) and I’m still on the fence about biker shorts but they seem to be gaining more and more steam!

Here are my fave finds!!

SETS

CUTE SEPARATES

TIE DYE LOVE

SHOES + ACCESSORIES

You can find all my favorites and more on the LIKEtoKNOW.it App! Download it here and shop my exact outfits and recommendations!

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I’ve always considered myself as an ally to all people of color, but I promise to do better. In my heart of hearts I believe it’s not enough to be not racist, it’s time to be actively and vocally anti-racist (thank you, Angela Davis). I want to work on educating myself and being okay with getting uncomfortable, because that is how the Black community feels every. single. day. I’m committed to taking a hard stance against racism in every day interactions, apparent or subtle.

Going forward I want to bring light to the influence that so many other cultures have had on my cooking. Food is love, and I believe by sharing in food from others we’re essentially sharing each other’s stories. Every recipe comes from somewhere in the world and I think that is what makes cooking so incredibly special!! Yesterday I shared a photo of some BBQ pork ribs we grilled over the weekend, along with some history of how Black culture has influenced and shaped the BBQ world today. I want to continue to lift up Black voices, culture, influence, PEOPLE as much as I can whenever I can.

I read something today that resonated deeply with me, and forgive me while I paraphrase: “Before 2020 there was so much noise. So much busyness. A global pandemic forced us to be quiet, and we could no longer sweep everyday racism under the rug.” Though I feel like we have a long way to go to combat ideology, we have to start somewhere. Why not in the kitchen? I vow to continue to amplify the beautiful Black voices in the food and wellness space (and beyond) to ensure that Black Lives Matter isn’t just a week-long trend. Because “matter is the minimum. Black lives are worthy, beloved and needed.”

Thank you for listening <3

quote sources: @spirtualword, @girlpartyshop

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I started posting some quick body weight/light resistance routines on my Instagram and it’s been so fun to see your positive feedback! I love to workout because it clears my mind, makes me feel strong, improves my mood and well… because I love to eat!!!! I also think a fun workout outfit incentivizes me to exercise as well, whether or not it will be seen by anyone haha!

Some of my favorite brands to wear based on the workout:

RUNNING

• Outdoor Voices: Their shorts especially. I love the wide waistband and built-in undies!
• Hoka Running Shoes: What I always call my “moon shoes” haha. They are lightweight and completely have changed my ability to run long distance without knee pain!
• Feetures Socks: They don’t budge or slip!

PILATES/LOW IMPACT STRENGTH TRAINING

• Beyond Yoga: This brand has the SOFTEST activewear. Also great for lounging!!
• Alo Yoga: Always super stylish and trendy
• Outdoor Voices TechSweat Leggings: Sweat-wicking and cute. Same lovely wide waistband that their running shorts have! Super stretchy as well.
• Varley: Cute prints and matching sets. They run a little big so size down if you’re in between.

HIGH INTENSITY STRENGTH TRAINING/MIXED CARDIO

• Ultracor Leggings: No budging during any jumping or running! These are meant to be tight – the compression silk is what makes them so flattering. Go with the Ultra High waistband if possible – it’s thicker and higher!
• APL Athletic Shoes: My staples for HIIT workouts and strength training. I love my Hokas to run but they’re a little too cushioned for holding planks and side lunges! These have always been TTS for me.

MY CURRENT AT HOME WORKOUT SCHEDULE

Mind you even though we’re three weeks into quarantine I am still trying to figure out a schedule outside of the studio. I’ve been so lucky enough to be in the PilatesBarre studio with access to BarreFormer and Cardio classes every day… so my “schedule” is still very much a work in progress!!

MY FAVORITE ROUTINES

You can find my at home low-impact routines on The Savvy Spoon Instagram here – click the story highlight called “WORKOUTS” to go through the routines! I try to post a 10-20 minute routine a few times a week for you to have on hand! I’m also looking into filming a full-length, full-body workout for IGTV so stay tuned

Music That Moves You

I truly believe a good song will keep my legs moving beneath me especially towards the end of the workout. I create playlists weekly for my PilatesBarre classes so I’m constantly adding to my collection even at home!

I have playlists based on your running pace, for walking, for floor exercises and even for relaxing! Follow me on Spotify here.

WHEN TO EAT: BEFORE VS. AFTER

There are lots of theories that justify both eating before a workout and eating after, but I still have my reservations about ascribing to just one method — mainly because for me it depends on my workout and my stomach, who definitely has a mind of her own haha.

Many doctors believe you get the most out of your workouts by exercising first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. They believe you’re more likely to tap into your fat burning zone using fat for fuel instead of the carbohydrates you eat, which is great in theory!!

But during this period of time where all of our schedules are jumbled — many are having to homeschool and/or care for their kids without help, balance time with spouses, juggle actually working at home, you name it — working out first thing in the morning just might not be an option. I’m a firm believer in fitting in workouts when they work for you, not the other way around. If that means a post-lunch 15-minute booty sculpt series or a pre-dinner walk around the neighborhood, you’re moving and that’s what matters.

A lot of people feel nauseous without eating something small pre-workout — especially if you’re doing heavy weight lifting, a HIIT workout or something equally as strenuous. On the flip side, if I eat too close to a run I will without a doubt get a side stitch cramp, so I try to run on an empty stomach or when it has been at least 3 hours since my last meal. Other people have no problem hitting the pavement after a power-fueled breakfast — this is where you have to feel out what works for YOU and not abide by someone else’s “rules.”

bottom line: You do you.

I hope this post helps you form your new norms in this crazyyyy world we’re living in right now!

Lots of love from Dallas!

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