Lauren S

As the mom of an 8yo highly sensitive, anxious daughter, I’m always looking for products to help calm her nervous system and reduce anxiety. These are tested and mom/kid approved! I partnered with a few of these brands because I believe in them so much.

In your 40s, energy shifts, stress hits differently, and hormones start doing their own thing. This list includes supplements and wellness products I’ve found helpful for supporting hormone balance, steady energy, and midlife changes — especially during perimenopause — without going overboard.

Sharing the at-home devices I’d choose over in-office procedures. From red light therapy masks to microneedling tools, these beauty devices help improve skin texture, firmness, and fine lines — without med spa prices or appointments. No gatekeeping here!

One thing I love is hydrated skin. I’m over 40, and my skin is drier now than it ever was! I used to constantly switch products, but since I found these, I never need to again — and the relief I found from that was unexpected!