Marissa Mace

A home decor and lifestyle blog

Father’s Day Gifts He Will Actually Use

Father’s Day is quickly approaching so I hope this post gives you a few ideas! I wanted to share some gift ideas to help you shop for the dad in your life. These are all “Hubby Tested and Approved” by my very own husband, Justin. Below are some other favorite and ideas I rounded up for you.

If the dad in your life does not have a Blackstone griddle – trust me, it is probably on his wish list. Justin uses our Blackstone more than anything else. From cooking breakfast to smash burgers, we use our Blackstone weekly. This makes for a great Father’s Day gift because not only will he use it but he will tell all his buddies about it!

Justin loves to grill –  this basket is brilliant. It’s an easy way to grill your favorite veggies the entire family will love. And, dad will have fun cooking them, too!

If you have a husband or dad in your life who works hard and plays hard, then they need a TheraGun in their life. If they don’t already have one, they will thank you for this wellness tool that makes everything better after a hard days work. We have one and use it weekly for back relief.

Both Justin and I have been working to incorporate non-toxic skincare products into our daily routines. For Father’s Day I got Justin a men’s skincare set from Just Ingredients. It’s a five-piece set that includes deodorant, beard oil, men’s hydraulic acid, age defender, after shave and body lotion. It smells SO good! Want a manly scent, try Mountain Pine. It’s that classic men’s scent both you and your husband will love. I love this gift because I know Justin will be using non-toxic products each day – which makes me feel better about his health and wellness. You can use my code to save: MARISSACOTE

Summer is officially here which means backyard bonfire season is upon us. Justin loves to sit by the fire and soak in those summer nights. We have owned a Solo Stove for two years now and love it. The best part is it is smokeless so no more watery eyes while sitting by the fire. It also makes for a pretty patio setting. This is the one we have and absolutely adore.

Happy Father’s Day to all the papa’s out there!

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Red Light Therapy: My Experience

Red light therapy was something I fully did not understand and didn’t give a second thought to for a long time. When I started getting into biohacking and learning ways to support my body, an entire new world of gadgets and little known hacks were discovered. One of them being red light therapy.

Both my husband and I have been exploring the world of biohacking and clean eating (80% of the time – because hey, we aren’t perfect and we enjoy eating out from time to time). One biohacking concept that kept coming up was red light therapy so on a whim we welcomed one into our life.

A special thank you to Bon Charge for introducing us to our first red light device. We started small – but let me tell you, we are ready to go big. In late April we started using this mini red light device (code: MARISSA15 to save) before bed.

You place the small device in front of you or the area you want to focus on for 10 minutes a day. We have the handheld version but they also make large full-body versions, too. Now here’s the cool part, the red light stimulates collagen production and helps with stiffness and soreness.

I place it over my foot – I’ve had chronic foot issues since I was young but over the last two years, it has just intensified. My left foot tends to give me sharp pains when I walk and gets very stiff on me. The first time I used the mini red light, my foot went from stiff to flexible after a 10 minute red light session. MIND BLOWN! It’s truly amazing and makes me so happy because my foot feels normal again.

Can it be a bit pricey? Yes, it can. But for me, the price is so worth it. We’re headed on a couple of trips soon and you bet that mini red light is coming with us! It is perfect for travel or on the go red light sessions.

You can add red light to your face with a mask, on your neck with a neck enhancer like I talked about in my last blog or even just a mini hand held box will go a long way to making you feel amazing.

I absolutely love how biohacking continues to improve my lifestyle. I’d love to know if you’ve dipped your toes into the biohacking world… comment below with your favorite tool!

If you think red light might improve your lifestyle, Bon Charge was nice enough to pass along a code to help you save on your next red light or other biohacking purchase on their site. Use code MARISSA15 when you visit their website.

A Mom’s Beginners Guide to Biohacking

It feels good to feel good. The past 8 months, I’ve been really focused on my health. I’m not perfect and my consistency still needs work, but I’ve never felt better.

On top of consistent movement and focusing on my nutrition (see more on that here!), I’ve also been playing and experimenting with “biohacking.” In case you’re not familiar, biohacking is the idea of “hacking” or boosting your biology and cells to improve your health. Now, there are all kinds of different approaches, opinions, and methods of biohacking out there. I’ve found a few simple practices that I can fit into my everyday life, don’t take up a ton of time, and truly do make me feel better mentally, physically, and beyond. I kind of look at it as an investment into my health. Is it cheap? Absolutely not! Do you need all of these things? Nope. Have they helped me on my health journey? Absolutely.

The one thing that sets apart biohacking from more traditional health improvement methods like exercise and diet – which I’m focusing on as well – is that it creates an immediate improvement. Things like… more energy, better mood, improved blood circulation, or optimizing yourself are all felt pretty quickly! It’s amazing. These also compound over time to improve long-term health, but with most biohacking practices, you also feel some of the benefits right away, which is just plain cool!

For Mother’s Day, I gifted myself the ultimate mom biohacking routine. My new routine focuses on relaxing, lowering stress levels and improving my skin at the same time. I love this routine because it makes introducing biohacking easy. At first, the term “biohacking” intimidated me. But then I realized it could be as simple as taking a serotonin bath and incorporating oils to your skincare routine.

Here’s the best part, since I don’t have too much extra time to spare each day, this biohacking routine takes 45 minutes once a week.

Before I introduced biohacking, I first committed to more movement. I don’t know about you, but if I’m consistently moving – I feel better from head to toe. Next, I gave my skincare routine a glow up. I invested in better products. From serums to makeup. I break it all down in this recent blog post. Next, I stepped into the biohacking world.

My Fave Biohacking Tools for Beginners
  1. Serotonin Bath: I regret all the baths I neglected to take. But it is the most relaxing part of my week. I didn’t think they could get better until I started adding two scoops of the Serotonin Soak – wow! Hello to a more relaxed, calm and happy me! The salts are infused with magnesium which supports serotonin production. Yes please! It also helps heal and restore sore muscles. This is my love language.
  2. Red Light Therapy: I’m a side sleeper… if you’re like me then you see those lines on your chest and neck creeping up on you. Enter the red light neck enhancer (Code: MARISSA15). The tiny red lights help reduce fine lines and wrinkles while also boosting collagen. Red light acts as energy for your cells, and exposure to it allows your cells to function to their highest ability. I know, it sounds too good to be true, but there are studies to support that red light therapy can help promote healthier sleep, healthier skin, reduced inflammation, and improved recovery from exercise! There are so many red light options – face, body and neck!
  1. Supplements: I hesitate to share exactly what I personally take for supplements. Each person has unique needs. I would highly recommend getting some bloodwork and/or lab tests done to learn about any micronutrient deficiencies and DNA methylation you have. But I’ll share two that I have incorporated into my daily routine. I take vitamin D and magnesium. Both my husband and I have started taking these supplements and have LOVED how they make us feel. We have also began taking a methylated multivitamin. We take this one!
  1. Dry Brushing and oils: did you know dry brushing has been around for centuries? Not only is it relaxing but it enhances circulation, stimulates the lymphatic system and enhances your skin’s glow. Yes to all of that! I do this once a week before I take my bath. It also has helped eliminate some stubborn dry skin. After I dry brush, I use Ritual Oil to boost hydration. You’ll feel so good after. This might be my favorite new biohacking tool! Here’s the copper brush and Ritual Oil I swear by! (Code: MARISSA15)

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