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My Current Obsessions: Beauty, Wellness & A Little Fun

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

Happy Friday, friends!
In between laundry, Reid’s anti-cancer protocol, and driving kids around, I’ve been meaning to share my current top 5! It’s a mix of beauty, wellness, and just-for-fun essentials I keep reaching for.

  1. Liquid collagen – because healthy hair and joints are always in style.
  2. Amazon sunglasses – under $20 and look designer. Trust me, I’ve tested more than I’d like to admit.
  3. Face tape – don’t knock it till you try it. Instant lift, locks in your serum and lotion, no appointment needed.
  4. Sour gummies – only 3g of sugar and somehow still addicting.
  5. Red light therapy (aka my Lume Box) – my skin’s new BFF. I use it while answering emails or watching a show. Lumebox gives you a discount with this link! Red light therapy (RLT) reduces inflammation, helps muscle recovery, increases collagen and heals wounds more quickly. 

Have you tried any of these? I’m genuinely obsessed. We’re headed into the mountains this weekend for some fresh air, dirt trails, and a little digital detox. What are you up to?

Collagen

Collagen is back: I Lost Half My Hair After Giving Birth—Here’s What Finally Worked

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

Happy Friday, friends!

The collagen we know and love is officially back—specifically, LIFE and TRIM! 🎉

Use [this link] to order and feel free to share it! It’s the same trusted formula with 7 patented ingredients and 13 powerful superfruits—just with a fresh new home.

Some of you have followed my hair journey. I’ve always struggled with hair thickness, and after giving birth to Levi, I experienced significant postpartum hair loss. If you’re going through something similar, Life might be a game-changer—it’s their best-seller for a reason.

Check out my before-and-after photos below—I’d love to know what you think!
And of course, reach out with any questions about ordering.

Chat soon

Shalice

Father's Day

Making Room for More: Time, Grace, and Grilling with Dad

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

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Father’s Day is almost here, and lately we’ve been leaning into more — more family time, more fireside chats, more date nights, more rounds of Dutch Blitz, more dinners around the table, and slowly checking off our SoCal bucket list. Why? Because cancer treatment is tough, and honestly, so is adulting. We’re learning to cherish the in-between moments.

As for Father’s Day plans? We don’t have much set yet — probably grilling out, a little pool time, and soaking in the sunshine. Simple feels good right now.

Whatever your plans look like, I hope they’re meaningful. And if you’re shopping for a special guy (or just curious), I’ve linked Reid’s favorite picks below — tried and true.

1 Silk pajamas

2 Best dad ever mug

3 Solo stoves are all the rage! Reid has wanted one for so long!

4 When in doubt, give a photo book! Love this personal touch.

5 Eames chair in black – has been on Reid’s wishlist for as long as I can remember

6 So many benefits to organic underwear!

7 Men’s polo that Reid loves! The fabrics and fit set them apart

8 This Melin hat is all the rage! My boys love it too

Summer

Summer Simplified: The Ultimate Capsule Wardrobe Guide

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

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1 Love these brown slides! Can be dressed up or down, true to size and has a 1.75″ heel.

2 Relaxed wide leg jeans are a must. Get your hands on them before they’re gone. I sized up. Under $60!

3 Relaxed boyfriend tee made in LA! Size down.

4 $15 cotton tank that goes with EVERYTHING

5 Emerald blazer I love for that pop of color. I get so many compliments when I wear it.

6 Flowy pants for school drop off

7 Linen shorts are versatile and flattering. Hello flattering pleats! Add a belt and enjoy the breathable fabric.

8 Chic cuff bracelets. I personally love the ivory one. Comes in a set of 3.

9 Midi slip dress and only $50!

10 Mom shorts for the win. I love these and wear them daily! Size up! They run small.

11 Pumps that look like Manolo, but are a fraction of the price!

Summer’s here, and the temps are rising—enter the 11-piece summer capsule collection, aka my sartorial life raft. Think effortless linen, elevated basics, and that one breezy dress that makes you feel like you vacation in the South of France. It’s giving “I planned this look,” but secretly it’s the third time this week I’ve worn those high-waisted shorts. Timeless? Absolutely. Boring? Never. This capsule’s doing more heavy lifting than my iced coffee habit, and honestly, we love to see it. Oh, and if Audrey Hepburn taught us anything (besides how to rock cropped pants and oversized sunnies like a boss), it’s that classic style never goes out of season—black, white, and a dash of grace, always in stock. Keep it simple. Which are your favorites?

Mothers Day

Mother’s Day Wishlist: A Little Luxe, A Lot of Love

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel
  1. Oliveda favorites  I just ordered F18, I66, F38, and F75 lip balm (a hidden gem!)
  2. YSL bag of dreams
  3. Bath caddy
  4. Chloe jelly thongs are the bomb!
  5. This lip stuff is the best! Olive oil is better for you than petroleum
  6. Massage gift card is the best!!
  7. Love this red dress
  8. DIOR scarf perfect for summer days
  9. Chunky hoops
  10. Manolo Blahnik kitten heels (I’ve wanted these forever!)


Besides sweet time with my crew (always the best gift), I’m dropping a few hints this Mother’s Day: a massage gift card (yes please), the YSL bag I’ve been eyeing, and maybe a quiet coffee in bed. We plan to jet out early this weekend and head to the beach for a little vitamin Sea and our favorite Acai bowls. What are you up to? Moms, don’t be shy — speak up for what makes you feel loved. You deserve it. ? Happy Mother’s Day!

Spring Fashion

Anthropologie Code Drop! My Current Faves Inside

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

I have a 20% off Anthropologie code just for you! ? SHALICE20 gets you 20% off!

I’ve been working with Anthro since my kids were in strollers — we’d shoot looks in conservatories with toddlers running around. Not glamorous, but those messy early days are part of the story and I’m so grateful for them. They helped grow this space into what it is today!

I linked my current picks below — don’t miss the denim, dresses, and that striped pullover I’m obsessed with. Let me know what you grab, I LOVE seeing how you style it!

See my Anthropologie picks HERE.

Family

When the Hard Things Are Gifts

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

If there’s one thing we’ve learned since Reid’s diagnosis last year, it’s that cancer doesn’t come with a handbook. Read my last update here.

There’s no step-by-step guide, no guaranteed roadmap—only a winding path of unknowns, questions, and moments that leave you standing still, trying to catch your breath. You learn quickly that grace must become your companion: grace for yourself, grace for the ones you love, and grace for the long, heavy days that seem to stretch on forever.

But even in the midst of all the unknowns, God gives us glimpses of His kindness—little mercies tucked into the chaos.

One of those mercies?

If we had rushed back into chemo immediately after Reid’s hospital stay, we would have missed something critical: the three tumors that had quietly appeared in his liver. By God’s grace, the radiologists saw them clearly in the PET scan and MRI. It was a hard discovery, but also one that led us to praise—because even the hard things, when seen in His timing, are laced with purpose.

Tomorrow, Reid has a tele-consultation with Interventional Radiology. We are praying for wisdom that only heaven can give—for steady hands, clear eyes, and for the ability to “burn off” all three tumors. One tumor is so small that we wonder if it will even be visible by ultrasound, and if it’s too small to treat right now.

But we are choosing trust over fear. Trusting that God sees what we cannot. Trusting that He is weaving together a story bigger and more beautiful than anything we could script for ourselves.

Today in church, they read Exodus 11:9:
“The Lord had said to Moses, ‘Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you—so that my wonders may be multiplied in Egypt.’”

That verse felt like it was written just for me.
As we walk through what feels like a dark valley, I can’t help but see the parallel—the children of Israel trapped under Pharaoh’s harsh rule, waiting, praying, wondering if freedom would ever come. They lived under the weight of a hardened heart and impossible circumstances. And yet… God wasn’t absent. He was working, even in what seemed like silence.

Why did He allow it?
“So that My wonders may be multiplied.”

That line stopped me in my tracks.
It reminds me, once again, that His plans are bigger, deeper, and infinitely better than mine. He allows the hard, not because He is distant, but because He is preparing to display His glory in ways we could never orchestrate ourselves.

What feels like unanswered prayers or closed doors may actually be setting the stage for wonders far greater than I could imagine.
His wonders multiplied.
His story, not mine.
His plan, not my own.

And today, in the middle of the waiting and the wondering, that gives me hope.

We would love your prayers as we walk into tomorrow.

Read more about his 18 day hospital stay HERE

Family

Updates, Honest Prayers, and a Bit of Good News

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel
Edited in Tezza with: Contrast & Vintage

Thank you for your patience, dear readers. I know it’s been quiet over here, but the silence hasn’t been from lack of movement — quite the opposite. We’ve been busy doing life in all its messy, miraculous, and sometimes maddening forms. And for us, “doing life” includes navigating the complex and often nuanced path of living with chronic illness — in our case, cancer.

Read more about his traumatic 18 day hospital stay HERE

Read more about his at home healing routine many of you have ask for.

The other day, a mom asked me tenderly, “Is Reid going to be okay?”
It caught me off guard. Not because it was inappropriate — honestly, it came from such a caring place. But the truth is, I don’t have a simple answer. And that’s the part of this journey that is the hardest: not always having a script. Sometimes people ask incredibly thoughtful questions. Other times… not so much. I’ve had to grow thick skin, learn to filter well-intended comments, and lean hard into grace — for others and for myself.

But the most beautiful thing in all of this? God has met me in the quietest and loudest parts of this storm. His Word has been a constant whisper of peace, a balm of encouragement, and the very breath I cling to when mine feels shallow.

A Quick Reid Update

Many of you have been asking how Reid’s doing. While I do try to share day-to-day updates through my Instagram “close friends” channel, I know it’s been glitchy for some of you. If you’ve been trying to get in and can’t, I see you. I’m sorry. Thankfully, this blog space is still here for us to connect more deeply and directly.

So here’s where we are:
Reid has two cancerous spots on his liver — one is 8mm, the other is 1cm. We first noticed them on his PET scan, and they became more clearly defined in the MRI. As you can imagine, those words are hard to type. Even harder to say out loud. But here’s the part where we hang our hope: we’re praying he can undergo an embolization procedure through Interventional Radiology (IR) rather than full surgery in the OR. The latter comes with more risks — physically, emotionally, and logistically — and we’re really hoping it can be avoided.

We’re waiting to hear this coming week if he’s a good candidate for IR. Waiting is always the hardest part, isn’t it?

How You Can Pray With Us

This community has always been so faithful to lift us up — and it truly means the world. Here are a few specific things we’d love prayer for:

  1. No further spread and that he qualifies for the IR procedure soon. Time feels precious.
  2. Mental health — for all of us, honestly. This road is long, and it can wear you down in ways you don’t expect.
  3. A praise report — Reid has had amazing energy lately and even jumped back into his 5:30am workouts! The other morning, Brooks looked up at him and asked, “Dad, how did you get your muscles back so fast?”
    That question did something beautiful for Reid’s spirit. Kids just know what to say sometimes.
  4. Another little praise — I was excused from Jury Duty! Honestly, such a needed relief in this season.

Thank you for being here — for praying, for checking in, for showing up for our family in big and small ways. We’re holding onto hope and trusting that God is still writing a beautiful story in the middle of this unknown.

With love,
Shalice

Health

Defying the Odds: Navigating the Uncertainty of Reid’s Cancer Journey

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

It’s like trying to shake off jellyfish, like letting go of an old friend who hurt you—like cancer, something you beg not to return.

Since Reid’s 18-day hospital stay, we’ve been through countless doctor’s appointments, blood tests, and scans. The biggest mystery? When they performed surgery in December, the cancer was gone—something the doctors still can’t explain. Naturally, we started digging. How could the pathology show no cancer? Was this even possible?

Then came the Guardant Reveal test, which detected 0.075% cancer in his blood—a tiny amount. But despite that, the oncologist still wants him back on chemo and radiation. It’s a tough call, especially since Reid only made it through three rounds of chemo before his rupture and septic shock. Reid more about his 18 day hospital stay here.

We’re navigating uncharted territory here, trying to make sense of it all. See his daily protocol here sharing all the details of his vitamin and supplement intake.

We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love from this community, the prayers from around the world, and the kindness of so many people. Your support means the world to us. We will keep you updated what is next for Reid’s journey.

Health

Reid’s Anti-Cancer Protocol: A Daily Breakdown of His Healing Routine

by Shalice Noel
written by Shalice Noel

I recently posted a reel on Reid’s anti-cancer protocol—a culmination of everything we’ve implemented since his colorectal cancer diagnosis in October 2024. You can read more about his initial diagnosis and his intense 18-day hospital stay.

To make it easier, I’m sharing the details of his daily protocol, broken down by meals from morning to dinner. I’ve learned so much through research, and I hope this is helpful! Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.

Breakfast

  • Scrambled eggs (3)
  • Fresh vegetable juice: carrots, red or golden beets, apples, turmeric, and ginger. We use THIS JUICER for a delicious cold press juice.

Our favorite veggie juice recipe:

  • 2 beets
  • 1 lb carrots
  • 2 apples
  • 1 nub each of ginger and turmeric

Lunch

  • Leftover meat spaghetti (made with Good Ranchers meat and organic pasta)

Snack

  • Seed oil-free granola (I use “Purely Elizabeth”)
  • Plain whole milk Greek yogurt (not non-fat!)
  • Frozen wild organic blueberries
  • Local honey

Dinner

  • Chicken enchiladas (made with Good Ranchers meat)
  • Served with white rice (easier to digest than brown rice)

Dessert

  • Organic dates
  • Decaf coffee drizzeled over homemade vanilla ice cream or we like the “Tillamook” brand

Many of you have asked about Reid’s vitamins and supplements. I know this can be a controversial topic, so I want to emphasize that this is NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. I’m simply sharing what Reid takes daily to support his health, and you’re free to follow whatever protocol works best for you.

Let me know in the comments if this was helpful!

First things first—I filter all of our drinking water using an AquaTru under-the-sink filter. Since this filter has a 4 stage reverse osmosis, and removes 84 dangerous contaminants, it’s essential to add minerals back in. I use a mineral supplement to replenish our water from Sprouts—this is the one I use.

I also have two Air Doctor filters in our home. It super important to filter out the indoor air which is oftentimes more toxic than outdoor air. Use my link for a discount.

We also use a LUMEBOX daily to reduce inflammation. Use my link to get up to $300 off!

What he takes

I try my best to not order vitamins from Amazon as items are unregulated and you sometimes don’t know what you’re getting. However sometimes the convenience can’t be beat and you’ll notice that our our apricot seeds are from there.

Ok let’s dive in . . . .

Ivermectin (we order from a trusted pharmacist. He or she can adjust your dose to your weight. Reid’s has fluctuated),

Fembendazole 1 tablet is 222 mg, There’s a lot of phony brands out there, this one is trusted

Blackseed oil

Organic Apricot seeds, a great source of vitamin B, only eat 2-3

Vitamin D and K, we get ours from LIFEFORCE

Magnesium, via global healing aka “oxy powder” or magnesium glycinate

Mushrooms, seen here

Serenelle (Gaba and lemon balm for improved mood)

Broc elite, (note shipping was delayed for me just a heads up)

Berberine

Cayenne cool (we get the cool so it doesn’t have a burning aftertaste)

Oil of oregano

L-Glutathione 500 mg

Cinnabin (is cinnamon and activated charcoal) from Rogershood use code SHALICE for 10% off (also known as a binder)

Shijalit I love this one and this one for Reid and I

As always, let me know if you have any questions in the comments. I look forward to continuing this conversation. Much love to you ALL!

Shalice

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