There's nothing quite like a little jet lag to really mess up the first couple days of a trip. Night is day, dark is light, up is down. Your body has no idea when it's supposed to sleep, and the resulting exhaustion can cause you not to enjoy your vacation as much as you might … Continue reading Five Tips For Preventing Jet Lag
I Tried A Peel-Off Charcoal Mask For The First Time
Last week I was shopping at Target when I found myself looking through their face mask selection. I'll admit I'm not a skin care or beauty guru. I take care of myself, but I've only rarely used products like face masks, and never the peel-off ones. However, I've recently been having a lot of break … Continue reading I Tried A Peel-Off Charcoal Mask For The First Time
Unpopular Opinion: Adulting Isn’t That Bad
I know, I know. Bills and work and scheduling your own doctor appointments can be a real drag. But hear me out, there are a few good things about being a grown up. You can eat whatever you want. Ice cream and cereal for dinner? Sure. Burrito night for the fourth night this week? Why … Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: Adulting Isn’t That Bad
My Favorite Travel Planning Resources
As I sit here writing this, my husband and I are a mere three weeks out from our first trip to England and Scotland. My husband will also soon be visiting Japan for the first time. All of this upcoming travel got me thinking about the many wonderful resources we have at our finger tips. … Continue reading My Favorite Travel Planning Resources
I Stopped Dieting & Started Eating Intuitively
In today's culture, and especially in the age of social media, there is so much pressure for both women and men to have "perfect" thin physiques. This expectation leads to chronic yo-yo dieting for a lot of people. For many, it can start at a very young age. For me, it started in high school. … Continue reading I Stopped Dieting & Started Eating Intuitively
First hike of 2019! El Corte De Madera Creek
This past weekend, the weather cleared up and the sun finally came out! You know what that means? Time for the first hike of the year! If you've followed my blog, you know that I try to go hiking pretty regularly once the weather gets nice. It's one of my self-care things. On Saturday, my … Continue reading First hike of 2019! El Corte De Madera Creek
My Favorite Things About Spring & Summer
Now that the weather is warming up and the sun is out more, I can't help but to daydream about all the fun that comes with it. Don't get me wrong, I like winter too. The holidays, snow, cozy clothes. But at some point, enough is enough, and it's time for some fun in the … Continue reading My Favorite Things About Spring & Summer
Review of the ProShotCase for iPhone
I recently took a trip to Roatan, Honduras. One of the major things this island is known known for is its diving and snorkeling. About a week before my trip, I pulled out my nearly six year old water proof camera only to find it would no longer turn on. Upon further inspection, I found … Continue reading Review of the ProShotCase for iPhone
A Week in Roatan with World Vets
I'm not going to lie, I had a bit of anxiety leading up to this trip. It has been several years since I did an international trip without friends or family by my side, but I pushed outside my comfort zone, and I'm glad I went. I spent the last week in Roatan, Honduras volunteering … Continue reading A Week in Roatan with World Vets
Achieving a Summery Glow Without the Sun
I found myself staring at my blindingly pale skin in the mirror a mere week before my upcoming trip. It's been pretty chilly and rainy here in the Bay Area this winter so I've been layering up. Most of my skin hasn't seen the sun in weeks or maybe even months. I've always had fair … Continue reading Achieving a Summery Glow Without the Sun
