WGN 9 - "Feel-Good Formulas"

This segment was a fun one, because I am always on the hunt for products and things that make me feel better as a whole. A lot of these I use on the daily, so it was pretty easy to put together! This morning on Daytime Chicago, we showcased something for everyone - links below to shop the segment!

1) For the New Mom’s Piece of Mind: Little Spoon, $1.99 - $30, littlespoon.com

Little Spoon, $1.99 - $30, littlespoon.com

- Little Spoon pioneered transparency in baby food in 2024, becoming the first U.S. company to publicly set strict safety limits for 500+ toxins and contaminants, including heavy metals and pesticides.

- Recipes are designed to support developmental milestones from first feeds to big-kid meals.

- Each meal delivers essential nutrients, textures, and flavors to build strong bodies, confident eaters, and lifelong healthy habits.

- Offers convenient, high-quality meal solutions, with over 70 million meals delivered nationally since launch in 2017.

2)  Just Five Minutes a Day: The Five Minute Journal

The Five Minute Journal, $32, intelligentchange.com

- Transform your life with the Five Minute Journal. 

- Even on the busiest days, spend only five minutes practicing gratitude to boost positivity, reduce anxiety, and improve well-being.

- It's the simplest, science-backed way to a happier you.

3) HAIRMAX

Hairmax Ultima 9 Classic LaserComb, $249, www.hairmax.com

- Thinning hair and hair loss continues to affect confidence levels

- Experience the transformative power of the Ultima 9 Classic LaserComb.

- With its 9 medical-grade lasers, this home-use medical device delivers therapeutic laser light to your hair follicles to treat hair loss, reverse thinning, restore your hair growth cycle, increase density and fullness, and revitalize damaged hair.

- Takes 11 minutes a day

- Users have seen results in as little as 3 months!

4) Beauty f(x)

 Beauty f(x) Bars, $49.99/12, yourbeautyfx.com

- Feeling good starts from within - beauty f(x) believes self-care works the same way. -What you feed your body fuels your glow, your skin, your hair, your energy and your confidence.

- A new approach to beauty, built on functional nutrition and designed to support visible results from within. Formulated with clinically studied ingredients for lean muscle, radiant skin, healthy hair, and strong nails.

- Recommended to have one to two delicious bites a day.

- Packed with 100% of your daily beauty vitamins A, C, and E, plus marine collagen peptides, a 1.9mg dose of biotin, and hydrolyzed keratin for glowing skin, radiant hair, and healthy nails. Plus

5) Apothékary Herbal Drops

Apothékary Herbal Drops, $39, In-store in Ulta Beauty and at Ulta.com

- If you’re feeling sluggish at work, extra stressed or having a hard time falling asleep, Apothékary’s liquid herbal drops have changed my life!

- Help to elevate your everyday routines into intentional lifestyle rituals that refresh, uplift, and energize, perfect for spring renewal.

- Fast-acting, concentrated herbal formulas, inspired by centuries-old Japanese wellness practices, support metabolism, stress resilience, restful sleep, and hormonal balance, helping you feel lighter, brighter, and more balanced each day.

- Blue Burn (*Best seller) is designed to support your body’s natural metabolic balance, help manage cravings, and keep your energy steady throughout the day. No caffeine, no sugar, and it's alcohol-free

- Wine Down helps you relax and supports restful sleep without alcohol, melatonin, or anything that leaves you groggy the next morning. 

- Take the Edge Off - this is for you if stress is always in the background; you're juggling deadlines and your shoulders live near your ears. Built to help your body manage everyday stress. 

- Why herbal drops instead of a capsule or powder? Apothékary’s drops are a concentrated form of herbal extracts. In general, liquids don’t need to be broken down like capsules, so they can be absorbed in the body more quickly.

- By pairing these formulas with mindful seasonal rituals, like gentle movement in the morning sun, gratitude journaling, and mindful breathing, Apothékary turns small daily habits into powerful tools for vitality, calm, and lasting uplift.