Alani Caban

Hot flashes, brain fog, sudden rage over nothing… welcome to the hormonal rodeo. This is my real-life survival kit for navigating perimenopause with a little more sanity and a lot less suffering. No fear-mongering, no fluff, just clean, comforting, high-impact tools that actually help. Whether you’re just entering the chaos or knee-deep in the shift, this list has your back (and your hormones). *This list is always being updated and expanding

Because our skin has stories and standards. This list is my personal highlight reel of complexion products that deliver legit coverage, legit skincare benefits, and zero hormone-hijacking drama. Every pick is: PEG-, paraben-, and phthalate-free (because endocrine health matters). Powered by skin-loving ingredients that hydrate, calm, and keep the glow going all day. Battle-tested on real life: preschool shifts, kid carpools, weddings, and sweat-glitter workouts. If it clogs pores, flakes off, or slides by noon, it didn’t make the cut. If it looked bomb at 8 PM after a long-ass day? Welcome to the lineup. Grab what speaks to you and glow like the grown woman you are—no filters, no compromises.

Let’s be real l, we don’t have time for fluffy self-help or productivity guilt trips wrapped in pastel covers. This list is for the women who are raising kids, managing chaos, and still trying to grow through it without burning out or losing themselves in the process. These books made the cut because they’re actually worth the page turns. They’re honest, digestible, and full of real tools for building a life that feels more aligned...not just aesthetic. Whether you’re reworking your routines, reclaiming your energy, or just trying to finish a damn book without being interrupted 12 times, these reads meet you where you’re at. ✨ For the busy brains. ✨ For the tired hearts. ✨ For the women in the middle of a glow-up and a breakdown. Read when you can. Highlight the hell out of them. Come back when life throws another curveball.

Whether it’s braces, partials, retainers, sore gums, or just trying to keep your mouth from hating you, this list is full of clean, comfort-boosting tools that made my own ortho journey less miserable. Includes what helped me (and my kids), what I wish I’d known sooner, and what I’ll never go without again. Because dental pain and mom life? Yeah, that combo deserves reinforcements

My favorite places around 925 to grab a good taste meal or a nice refreshing drink(or both)!!!

Just because we’re skipping the booze doesn’t mean we’re skipping the vibe. This list is for the grown-ass women who want to unwind without unravelling, the ones who love the ritual of a cold drink in hand, but don’t need alcohol wrecking their sleep, skin, or hormones. Whether you’re sober curious, healing, in your perimenopause era (👋 hormones!), or just done waking up like a raisin in regret, this is for you. Mocktails, non-alcoholic beers, functional drinks, and maybe a few “WTF is this?” moments we tried so you don’t have to. No buzz, no bloat, just better choices, still chilled.