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Finding the balance in middle life. I’ve done the research so you don’t have to.Tracey French2024-04-25T11:24:40-04:00

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Well hello, friend.

Here we are in the mid-life…it got here fast, amiright?! And while this time of life brings its own unique worries and stresses, it’s also a time of acceptance and release. A life lived somewhere in the middle is my happy place.

I’m here sharing ways I’m finding balance, be it cleaner beauty, greener living or healthy-ish eating…all or nothing is too damn stressful.
So glad you found me!

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If you know me, you know I don’t miss a great sa

If you know me, you know I don’t miss a great sale, and Credo’s FRIENDS OF CREDO Sale is on like Donkey Kong (20% off sitewide now thru the 23rd)!

Usually I do some early holiday shopping for this sale, but I am not on my game this year, plus I stocked up so well during the summer sales that I’m in pretty good shape. However I do have some empties or close-to-empties that need refilling:

⏺️ @ritueldefille concealer (in shade Metis)...my go-to for a couple of years now! I rarely use a foundation, just brush this over areas of redness/darkness. Gorgeous finish.

⏺️ @roenbeauty makes the BEST balm/gloss hybrid. I used shade Lola all summer (emptied?!), and planning to grab Charlie for the cooler months.

⏺️ @tower28beauty is one of my very favorite clean beauty brands, and I’m in a bit of a panic that I’m down to my last few sprays of this. Sensitive skin savior! I’ve written about this tons on my blog.

And I’ve had 2 things on my to-buy list for a few months, just waitin’ on a sale 😏:

⏺️ @mayachiabeauty makes my daily go-to eye treatment (Eye Achiever…SO GOOD), but this recently launched cream looks like the answer to my nighttime routine. If it’s Maya Chia, you know I’ve got to try it!

⏺️ With Athr Beauty closing its doors, I’m on the hunt for a new clean mascara, and I’ve not had great luck so far 😖. Fingers crossed this new mascara from @westmanatelier will do me right!

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My full list of Credo faves is on the blog (link in bio) and includes makeup, hair, skincare…the whole enchilada! Let me know if you have any questions. And if you’ve tried the 2 new-to-me items, let me know how you like them!!

What’s going in your cart? I’d love to hear about any new launches or old faves I may have missed!
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A wee photo dump of our (adult) family trip to Cos

A wee photo dump of our (adult) family trip to Costa Rica!

This was the 3rd time the hubby and I have been to CR, and while much has changed since our honeymoon 23 years ago, it’s still an awesome place to visit. The gorgeous views, waking up to the tropical birds each morning (Toucans! And do yourself a favor and listen to a recording of the Oropendola…so cool!), amazing wildlife, great food (and cocktails!), and most importantly good time with my our people.

Pura Vida living speaks to my happy medium soul, and while it was a crazy time of year to get away, it was a perfect time of appreciating the beauty of this world, and the wonderful people in it.

The last random pic is the ceviche I made shortly after coming home 🤣. We ate it like it was our JOB, every day for our week in Costa Rica, so we were having withdrawals! Several places we ate had gotten frisky with the traditional ceviche recipe, so I took all of our favorite mods and modified my standard recipe; I have to say, it’s pretty damn yum (go to ‘Recipes’ in my bio link if you’re interested!).

Have you been to Costa Rica? We’ve only been to the Puntarenas region, and would love to explore other provinces. I’d love to hear about your CR experiences!
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Sensitive skin peeps, have you tried @paiskincare

Sensitive skin peeps, have you tried @paiskincare ?

My gateway Pai product, Phaze Clarifying wash (not pictured), has been one of my favorite discoveries this summer! The first non-oil-based cleanser I’ve been able to use safely in YEARS. And oh my does it make my skin feel lovely…so soft and smooth!

Now I’m excited to test drive these babies. My skin is feeling parched after a summer of outdoors and tons of strong zinc-based SPF, and I’m in need of more moisture in my routine. Back to Life™ promises to bring me ALL the moisture, and after looking through their Booster range, I also popped the Collagen and Peptide boosters into my cart too.

Hoping to fall in love the next few days, because the Pai Friends & Fam event starts Aug. 31!! (Make sure and subscribe on their site to get all of the scoop and access!)

Have you tried these? Gimme the scoop!

(Links to all in my bio #shopmyIG)

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We’re already in back-to-school mode around here

We’re already in back-to-school mode around here, and this is one of my go-to recipes that’s perfect for those crazy weeknights when you need something quick and easy.

This sheet pan chicken with roasted olives is YUM, and a family favorite!

And that lovely serving dish? That’s from the folks at Year & Day! Their gorgeous ceramics are made in Portugal using locally sourced clay and single-fired to reduce emissions. AND they’re microwave, dishwasher, freezer and oven safe!

Year & Day is a wonderfully eco-conscious company, and their clean, simple vibe really resonates with this California girl. I REALLY dig their outdoor collection (swipe to see it in Canyon, care of @yearandday…totally my jam).

A huge thanks to @yearandday for the chance to experience their products!

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Comment here or on my blog if you make this recipe, and of course if you have any questions! Enjoy!

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