Melinda Gale

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MeVee - Your New Favorite App
MeVee - Your New Favorite App

Y'all! There is a new streaming app in town and I am obsessed with it! MeVee is a social media live streaming platform that captures the can't-miss moments. Unlike Periscope, MeVee records your live videos and keeps them until you decide to delete them. They don't disappear after a certain amount of time. Also, you can live stream privately with a friend or group! 

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An Evening With...Mindy Kaling

Most females my age consider their idols Beyonce, Taylor Swift, or Britney Spears. Are these ladies great? Sure. But they don't really inspire me in any way. (Sorry internet!) Who does inspire me? Mindy Kaling!

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What I'm Watching

Because I have the patience of a toddler, I can generally only binge watch shows. I also have a problem with not knowing what happened on something so binge watching allows me to find out quickly (I will never turn down a spoiler alert)

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Summer Reading: If I Run Series
Summer Reading: If I Run Series

When picking the perfect Summer read, you want something that is going to keep you hooked until the very end. That's exactly what Terri Blackstock's If I Run series did for me! 

Outdoor Adventures in Spring Lake, NC
Outdoor Adventures in Spring Lake, NC

I grew up just a few miles down the road from Spring Lake and admittedly, I never spent much time there. I saw Spring Lake the same way I saw my own hometown, a small, tight-knit company with nothing to do. After working closely with my friends over at the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, I learned that I couldn't have been more wrong. Ready to explore the area, myself and a few other bloggers set out on an outdoor adventure in Spring Lake! 

A Girls Night Out at The Bistro at Topsail
A Girls Night Out at The Bistro at Topsail

Topsail Island -- 26 miles of quiet sandy beaches, pirate lore, WWII history, sea turtle rehabilitation, and... James Beard Award Winning, farm to table food? You heard right. After having a vacation home on Topsail Island for over 20 years, I've loved watching this tiny little island transform. While I hadn't visited in nearly 10 years (college and my move to LA are to blame), I have made it a priority to get to know this almost new to me island top to bottom. That's where The Bistro at Topsail comes into play. 

I Actually Visited My Doctor Before Starting A Diet (And Why You Should Too)
I Actually Visited My Doctor Before Starting A Diet (And Why You Should Too)

With almost any weight loss or exercise program, there is generally a disclaimer to check with your doctor before beginning — but I honestly don’t know anyone who ever has. On my never-ending journey to be the healthiest person around, I decided to actually check in with my doctor about my current weight loss (and lack thereof) situation.

Jazz Up Your Shakes with Blender Bombs!
Jazz Up Your Shakes with Blender Bombs!

With an insane work schedule and workout plan, I heavily rely on shakes to make sure that I get in all of the nutrients I need when I don't have time for a full meal. I've spent years trying to change up my "bro-shake" game which means a lot of trial and error. Honestly, I had pretty much written off shakes until I discovered the glory that is Blender Bombs.

Celebrate NC Beer Month with Fayetteville's "Hometown Hops" Program
Celebrate NC Beer Month with Fayetteville's "Hometown Hops" Program

In honor of NC Beer Month, I couldn't think of any better way to celebrate than participate in the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau's Hometown Hops Passport program! Home to five distinguished breweries, Cumberland County is ready to welcome brewery enthusiasts to America’s Hometown with a perfect pour of a memorable craft brew. 

18 Seaboard Unveils A New Bar Menu!
18 Seaboard Unveils A New Bar Menu!

Before relocating back to the Triangle, I honestly had no idea what Seaboard Station was. Thanks to my lunchtime workout sat O2, I've been able to get to know the adorable area a little better. One location that I had on my "to visit" list was 18 Seaboard. When I heard that they launched their new bar menu, I jumped at the chance to go check it out. 

The Candle Collection by Kendra Scott
The Candle Collection by Kendra Scott

When I heard that Kendra Scott was releasing a candle line, I was SO stoked! Candles and Kendra Scott are my two favorite things! Luckily, I was invited to their launch party to check out all of the wonderfully yummy scents. 

Red Bull goes Organic!
Red Bull goes Organic!

Everyone's go-to energy drink/cocktail mixer, Red Bull has been giving us wings for years now. However, the brand is deciding to go a little more "green" with the release of their newest product line, ORGANICS by Red Bull. 

Freeze Your Buns off with Cryotherapy
Freeze Your Buns off with Cryotherapy

On my never-ending quest to find the latest and greatest in wellness modalities, Cryotherapy kept popping up. I have always hated the idea of ice baths as a recovery tool after an intense workout because subjecting myself to cold for an extended version of time seems like a nightmare. Give me a steam room or a sauna any day! Better yet, give me 115 degree desert days in Palm Springs!  Even better! However, when my amazing, life-changing chiropractor Dr. Prakash at Living Well Balanced suggested I try out their cryo chamber, I had to do it.