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CC Recommends: FitBit {Plus a Few Thoughts on Wearable Technology}

Waaaaayyyy back when my entire office was stuck working from home for over 3 months, my old boss got us all FitBits to encourage us to get out of the house and start being more active.  The gesture turned out to be a huge success, and I’ve been hooked on this sucker ever since!  In case you’re not too familiar with these little gadgets, FitBits are small wireless devices that you wear throughout the day to track your steps, calories burned, and stairs climbed. You can also wear them at night to measure sleep quality. While they don’t perform miracles, I definitely become more mindful of my activity levels and push myself to walk longer distances when I wear it.  And if you’re competitive by nature, it’s also quite fun to track your progress amongst a group of friends!

To be honest, I’d been neglecting my FitBit for a while after I lost my charger a few months ago.  The good news is that I found it, and the even better news is that Tory Burch is planning to launch a pretty cool line of FitBit “jewelry”. They’re not on sale just yet, but you can pre-order by clicking any of the small square icons below. I’ve definitely got my eye on the pendant necklace…

One of the biggest problems I have with my FitBit is remembering to put it on. But I think having it concealed within one of these pretty designs would help a lot in that department.  If the prices for the Tory Burch designs seem a little too steep (or if you’re like me and just can’t wait for the line to drop!), I also found some cute options while browsing Etsy.

From Google Glasses to smart watches, I’ve noticed the concept of wearable technology gaining a lot of traction over the past year or two.  I’m absolutely a gadget-girl at heart, so I’m very happy to see that manufacturers are starting to pay more attention to form factor.

Do any of you own a FitBit? What are your thoughts on wearable technology in general? Do you see it more as a trend or a glimpse into our inevitable future?

Lifestyle Product Reviews

Sweet Little Nothings

Happy Sunday, peeps!

On Mondays when people ask me how my weekend was, my reply is always the same: “Too short!”

I’ve got a lot of projects on my plate these days, so this weekend I made a point to just kick back and relax.  Below are just a few things that are making me smile as of late.  Enjoy!

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I’ve worn Kushyfoot socks for years, so I was more than happy to oblige when they asked me to road test these comfy pair of Flats to Go.  They’re super cozy and lightweight – just perfect for lounging around the house.  I definitely plan to stash a pair in my luggage for my next great adventure because I hate walking around barefoot in strange hotel rooms. These will roll up nice and easily into my carry-on.

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You may have noticed on Instagram that I’ve been stalking the clearance racks at Anthropologie.  In addition to loads of fancy frocks, they’ve also got tons of great deals on home goods (and for a while everything was an additional 50% off in store!). I scooped up this adorable little owl mug that makes my morning tea much more pleasurable.

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For the most part, I try to limit my television consumption.  But this weekend my Roku and I have become best friends while I completely give myself over to a Columbo/Murder She Wrote marathon, courtesy of Netflix.

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I’m still going strong in my journey to healthier eating habits, but cooking more of my own meals is time-consuming.  To help speed things along, I took some time out yesterday to whip up a large batch of homemade pasta sauce to use throughout the week.

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Lastly, I had a blast yesterday morning testing out a few new makeup products for an upcoming Valentine’s Day post.  I can’t wait to share it with you guys, but here’s a quick preview for now.