Reconnect: Thoughts on COVID-19

It's undefinable - the feelings that have swallowed our country whole. Leaving us swollen, clawing at the good. The memories we've made are being patched together through screens and stories and text messages. We're woken every day with a wall f fear, covered in unknown vines, skewed numbers, too little supplies, too many people. A …

Kodiak Power Cakes Review

There are all sorts of food products on Instagram that influencers promote - fit teas, waist trainers, protein shakes, detox juice cleanses. Everyone's trying to find a way to look their best. But recently I've been seeing these pancakes pop up on my feed. All over fitness influencer's stories and healthy food accounts that I …

How to Become a Morning Person: 6 Tips to Start Your Day Right

Your alarm goes off at 6 a.m. You groan and reach for the snooze button as quick as you can. Your second alarm goes off 5 minutes later and you would do anything for 20 more minutes of cheek to pillow action. You force yourself to get up and you're already in a bad mood. …

4 TV Shows & Documentaries to Watch this Spring

It's March 20th and spring is officially in the air. The snow has almost melted away, the flowers are eager to bloom, and the ground is teasing its green debut. For many people, the season represents growth, life, and all things new. And for some, that means cleaning, organizing, and reevaluating their mindsets. What better …

Skip Lip Fillers, Try These 6 Tricks Instead

You've probably seen lip fillers all over Instagram. It's a cosmetic surgery that inserts fillers into your lips to make them appear fuller and plumper. Kylie Jenner sparked the big lips trend on social media, a picture perfect promotion for her lip kits and beauty line. Lip fillers aren't cheap, most only last between 6 …

4 Spots to Enjoy a Drink with a View in Florence, Italy

Florence is a magical city seeping with history, shopping, art, delicious food, and unforgettable views. But one thing Italians know how to do well is enjoy a well-deserved drink at the perfect time of day. Aperitivo, an Italian tradition, is typically enjoyed around the hours of 7 to 9 pm. At this time of day, …

5 Tips for Students Traveling on a Budget

1. Choose hostels over hotels If you're trying to save as much money as possible while still getting the most out of your experience, book your stay at a hostel. Hostels are basically hotels but instead of booking a room, you book a bed in a room. So you could be living with 6 other …

Smoothie Recipes to Help Curb Sugar Cravings

Cravings are one tough battle to fight if you're trying to eat healthy. Especially if you have a huge sweet tooth like mine. Chocolate cake, warm cookies, velvety ice cream, it's all so tempting. Of course, indulging in sweets is perfectly fine (necessary, if you ask me) in moderation. But these smoothie recipes will help …

Favorite Beauty Products – January

With the start of the new year, I'm trying to take better care of my body in all ways - mentally, physically, etc. So I thought I would share a couple of my favorite beauty products that help me look and feel my best during these wintry months. These products are mostly for skincare and …

“Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman – Review

I recently read Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman and after flipping through the first couple of pages it was clear to me that this book was special. Eleanor is a feminist, stubborn, and troubled women in her 30's who is essentially "fine". Living alone in an apartment in Glasgow, Scotland and at …