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I am not a doctor! Or a nurse! Or anyone with any formal training except that I read my labs and met with NPs and tried to understand what my micronutrient levels were doing and how to better support myself postpartum. Because that time period is hard enough!! But also I don't want to have to take this many supplements forever, so we're trying to get levels back to optimum and also support myself through nutrition, alongside these temporary supps (think 90 days).

My best friends live in Bend, Oregon, so I'm there A LOT. But I'm not always doing touristy stuff! So this list is … less bloggery and more tom foolery like a local.

Wine tasting in Wilamette Valley (pronounced as if it rhymes with Dammit), Oregon! My favorite place in the whole world.

Driving I-70 out of Denver has become a legend—and instagram account—in its own right, but the little town of Idaho Springs deserves more of your attention than just a quick stopover! It's a super fun, short little main street with character, great food, and friendly people. Make it a destination rather than a drive by!

I grew up in this small-ish town with a university in the center and a river running through it; now it's an international destination, tech hub, full of energy (and transplants)(and traffic).

I'm a former beauty editor, big clean beauty fan, and very minimalist with my makeup routine. But not ignorant! Just minimalist :)

I love wine. The best wine is the one you like to drink but I have *opinions* on the wines you should drink! Huge fan of pinot, nebbiolo, burgundy; prefer reds over whites but will try anything; love to look for hidden gems and quirky wines. This is a list of producers and vineyards I trust, not specific to the vintage.