Prepare To Bloom With These Spring Essentials (Seen on CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin”)
The birds are chirping, the wildflowers are blooming, and we are all heading to frolic in the fields of bluebonnets because spring has finally arrived! To help you live in full bloom this season, I stopped by CBS Austin’s “We Are Austin” today with some great suggestions to help you spring clean your home and your nutrition, tackle allergies, protect your skin, and revive dull and dry strands. Make sure to watch the segment here and keep reading for more on everything showcased on TV.
Urban Remedy Strawberry Protein Collagen Shake and Macro Bowl
Spring is a time of renewal and fresh beginnings, so it’s the perfect time to give our systems a bit of a reset and focus on eating healthy, fresh, nutrient-dense foods. Rooted in the belief that food is healing, Urban Remedy specializes in freshly prepared meals, snacks and cold-pressed juices that are organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free and contain no refined sugar to support an anti-inflammatory diet.
Its latest launch for spring, the delicious Strawberry Protein Collagen Shake, contains 28 grams of protein and 10 grams of organic grass-fed collagen. Moreover, this low-glycemic, dairy-free shake contains coconut milk, strawberry puree, cashew milk, and a vanilla protein blend comprised of pea protein, brown rice protein, chia seeds, sprouted quinoa powder, sprouted amaranth, and vanilla flavor, so you can give your muscles the protein they need without relying on any animal byproducts (such as whey or casein). It’s a great post-workout treat and joins Urban Remedy’s line-up of shakes, which includes the Chocolate and Vanilla flavors, which launched last year and quickly became bestsellers.
Urban Remedy also offers salads and grain bowls that make excellent healthy lunch options. The yummy Macro Bowl is the epitome of “eat the rainbow,” incorporating nutrient-dense and colorful ingredients like sweet potato, kale, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, beets, cumin, and chick pea croutons. It packs 17 grams of plant-based protein and tastes heavenly! It’s a huge hit, with over 1 million bowls sold.
Look for Urban Remedy’s grab & go kiosk inside Whole Foods stores.
OLIPOP Prebiotic Soda
As we head into the warm spring and summer months, we’ll want to stock our fridges and coolers with some tasty and refreshing beverages. That way, whether we’re bingeing a reality TV show from the comfort of our cozy couches or enjoying a day at the lake, we can savor a fizzy, delightfully cold and tasty OLIPOP.
OLIPOP offers that classic soda taste while incorporating a functional ingredient blend that supports digestive health. An excellent source of fiber, each can of OLIPOP contains only 2-5 grams of sugar and just 35-50 calories, making it a much healthier option than traditional soda (or bottled lemonades and iced teas, for that matter!).
OLIPOP is available in flavors like Vintage Cola, Classic Root Beer, Strawberry Vanilla, Classic Grape, and Lemon Lime. You can find OLIPOP on DrinkOLIPOP.com and retailers like Walmart and Target.
Bernie’s Best Perfect Poop Supplement
Our dogs are as excited for spring as we are! From long days at the park to hikes and road trips, our dogs are excited to accompany on all our spring adventures! But, with more activity and changes to their routines, dogs can experience gastrointestinal distress. To keep our dogs (and their tummies) comfortable, happy, and energetic, we can rely on Austin-based company Bernie’s Best, a dog wellness brand that offers simple, natural, tasty solutions that support our pups’ digestive and dental health as well as their overall wellbeing.
Perfect Poop is a 4-in-1 digestive supplement that combines fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, and digestive enzymes to support dogs’ gut health. It helps to address common issues like loose stools, constipation, gas, and food sensitivities while simultaneously improving nutrient absorption, resulting in more energy, an enhanced immune system, and a shinier coat.
To use, just mix the recommended amount into your dog’s food. Available in flavors like Cheddar Cheese or Chicken, your dogs will savor every bite!
Prices range from $15 for 4.2 oz. to $49 for 30 oz. at Amazon and Bernies.com
XYZAL Allergy 24HR
Allergies are a year-round struggle for many of us in Central Texas, and spring can be particularly challenging for those with oak, pecan and grass allergies. But you don’t have to resign to suffering through days of non-stop sneezing and puffy eyes! With Xyzal Allergy 24HR, you can enjoy all-day and all-night relief.
Xyzal Allergy 24HR is the only allergy medication designed to be taken at night, helping to relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes and runny nose overnight, so you can get a good night’s rest and wake up ready to have a productive day.
Xyzal is a full prescription-strength over-the-counter medication, and it’s available at retailers nationwide such as Walmart.
Zevo Flying Insect Trap
Are you in spring cleaning mode? Well, as you give your kitchen a seasonal refresh, look to Zevo. The Zevo Flying Insect Trap helps you catch what you can’t clean, so you can focus on enjoying a tidy and bug-free home. The Zevo Flying Insect Trap uses blue light and UV light to catch flying insects such as gnats, house flies and fruit flies, effectively killing 99.9% of trapped bugs.You simply plug it and it immediately gets to work, catching flying insects 24/7.
Not only is it super effective, but it’s odorless, mess-free, and features a sleek, curved design that’s modern and aesthetically appealing.
The Zevo Flying Insect Trap Starter Kit is $19.99 at major retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart, Home Depot, and Lowe’s.
Luseta Beauty Manuka Honey Shampoo & Conditioner Bundle
Spring is a season of renewal, so it’s the perfect time to revive dry, rough, and dull-looking strands. Luseta Beauty offers salon-quality products that are formulated with natural ingredient and are cruelty-free, paraben-free and sulfate-free — all at affordable prices.
The Luseta Beauty Manuka Honey Shampoo and Conditioner are infused with Manuka honey, a premium honey produced in New Zealand by bees foraging in the Leptospermum scoparium (Mānuka) bush. Because of its high MGO (Methylglyoxal) content, Manuka honey boasts extraordinary antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also acts as a natural humectant, which makes it really effective in helping to relieve dryness, soothing itchy scalps, and locking in long-lasting hydration.
These products are true worker bees, replenishing moisture, controlling frizz, and boosting shine, so you can reap the sweet reward of soft, radiant and manageable hair.
This shampoo and conditioner bundle is $32 at Amazon, CVS and LusetaBeauty.com
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen UVLock
SPF45+
Applying sunscreen is crucial year-round, but we want to be extra dutiful as we head into the warmer months and the UV index starts to skyrocket. And the Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen UVLock SPF 45+ from bestselling K-beauty brand Round Lab is sure to be your new SPF BFF. Fans across the globe have come to adore this product — in fact, over 10 million units have been sold worldwide.
What makes SPF so perfect? Well, it’s lightweight and fast-absorbing, so it doesn’t feel greasy or sticky, which is pivotal here in Central Texas, where the climate gets so hot and humid. Moreover, it leaves no white cast, blending into skin seamlessly, so that you can wear it under your makeup or on its own.
It’s also a great option for those who want to simplify their morning routines because it acts as a daily moisturizer while also delivering broad spectrum SPF45+ protection, making it a great all-in-one product. Simply put: it’s THAT girl!
It’s $28 at Amazon and in-store at Target and ULTA.
Hempz Serene Waters with Magnesium Body Moisturizer
Perfect for nighttime routines and post-workout rituals, this is the Hempz Serene Waters with Magnesium Body Moisturizer ($24.99 at ULTA, ULTA.com and Hempz.com) is an ultra-light, fast-absorbing body lotion that offers 48-hour hydration while also helping to soothe aching muscles and melt away stress.
The formula is infused with: magnesium and arnica to replenish moisture and alleviate muscle soreness; electrolytes to strengthen the skin barrier; lavender essential oil to calm the body and mind; and hemp seed oil and shea butter to lock in moisture. It contains no parabens, phthalates, THC, CBD, petrolatum or mineral oil.
Not only does this delightful moisturizer leave skin soft and smooth while helping to reduce muscle tension, it also features a fresh, soothing, scent with an aquatic ad lightly floral quality, incorporating notes of waterlily, sandalwood and coastal citrus.
John Wick x Scentbird + Drift Collection
Want a bold and powerful fragrance that makes you feel like the star of an action movie? Well, get excited because Scentbird and Drift have teamed up with the John Wick franchise to launch a limited-edition Eau de Parfum and a car freshener set inspired by everyone’s favorite self-assured, calm-under-pressure, silently confident, besuited assassin.
The Scentbird x John Wick Eau de Parfum (available on scentbird.com) blends spiced lemon, a sharp gunmetal accord, clary sage, cedarwood, and amber bourbon for a fragrance that feels powerful, polished and just a little dangerous.
And you can experience an aromatic joy ride with the John Wick x Drift Car Freshener (available on drift.co). Available in sleek wood, stone and metal designs, the car freshener features a blend of Midnight Citrus, Black Pepper, Dark Amber, and Aged Cedarwood, resulting in a scent that’s confident and demure.
woom GO Bike in Powder Pink
Spring marks the unofficial start of the biking season, so we want to secure the right wheels for our kiddos. woom bikes are specifically designed for kids as young as 9 months old all the way up to 14 years old. woom bikes are high-quality, easy-to-ride, and 40% lighter than conventional kids’ bikes — all of which helps kids feel more confident and enthusiastic as they embark on their bike riding journeys.
The woom GO line is designed to grow with your child and support every step of their riding journey. It incorporates balance bikes, pedal bikes and geared bikes, allowing kids to graduate from one model to the next as they grow more confident and experienced. And — drumroll, please! — all woom GO bikes are now available in a highly requested Powder Pink color! woom GO bikes start at $249 on woom.com
You can also pick up accessories like the READY helmet or POP basket on woom.com.
