Courtney Larvadain, Author at Maki Lane

Introducing Reveille Skin Care

October 8, 2023 2 min read

I am so thrilled to introduce my latest venture, something I’ve been working on for 3 years and wanting to do for decades. Routines have the power to help us manage our health and our work, home and community lives….

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Lifestyle Mompreneur Personal

My Vagina Hurts: A Podcast

February 27, 2023 2 min read

Let’s be honest, whatever is hard about being a professional, mother, partner, family member, friend, and woman doesn’t just make your head hurt. The big issues, the hard topics, the ones you were taught to NEVER talk about…those topics make your vagina hurt.

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Fashion Lifestyle

What I’m Loving for Spring 2022

March 5, 2022 1 min read

A Spring wardrobe refresh is probably the most exciting one. After a long winter, shedding the sweaters for lighter colors and fabrics just lifts the mood. Here is what I’m eyeing, and buying, for the new season. Tell Your Friend…

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Anniversary Dinner at Highlands Detroit

August 15, 2021 1 min read

We rang in our 4th wedding anniversary high above the city of Detroit enjoying 4 courses and beautiful views at Highlands. In their words… LOCATED ON THE 71ST AND 72ND FLOOR OF DETROIT’S MOST ICONIC LANDMARK, THE GMRENCEN, HIGHLANDS BOLDLY…

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Business Mompreneur

Jottful: Websites for Busy Entrepreneurs

June 16, 2021 2 min read

As a busy entrepreneur, it’s easy to let things fall into a state of neglect. Insert me and my website for my company, Glow Social Media. I had a temporary placeholder page up for over five years! I intended to…

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Beauty Fashion Lifestyle

Spray Tan and Spring Boots

April 25, 2021 2 min read

I treated myself to a spray tan to shake off the lingering feeling of winter. It was a long COVID winter and I am so glad for sunshine and warmer temps. But my skin tone still screamed winter hibernation! I…

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Food Lifestyle Travel

The Best Cookie In The World

April 17, 2021 3 min read

I love cookies. Growing up my mom baked, a ton. Cookies were an easy go to in our baking household, and I realized my sweet tooth really enjoyed chocolate and cookies, preferably combined. There’s something about a warm, fresh from…

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Food Lifestyle

Cajun Ocean Trout Salad with Pineapple Salsa Recipe

April 2, 2021April 10, 2021 3 min read

In February I finally decided to get dinners organized. Our typical routine would usually include my husband calling every day around 5 asking what was for dinner and my exasperated response would always be “I don’t know!”. It cause me…

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Food Lifestyle Personal Travel

24-hour Staycation At Shinola Hotel: Moms Edition

March 2, 2021 4 min read

I don’t know about you, but mothering during Covid has really changed my perspective on life. From going out to eat, to taking your children on an outing, any time spent outside of my home feels like a luxury. Needless…

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Food Lifestyle

Easy Homemade Greens

February 24, 2021 2 min read

This past weekend… I was watching a YouTube episode of CNBC’s Millennial Money and I noticed a young lady purchasing a Can of collard greens. So it may be the fact that I’m a chef but throughout the remainder of…

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