2022. We are entering a new year, with new challenges, opportunities and goals. At the start of the new year are inclined to set resolutions and goals for the year to keep us focused. Resolutions are great, in theory, but I find they do not always work out successfully as the year progresses. Especially with a pandemic, and stress of…
2021 Travel
In the last year, even through COVID, we’ve been able to take a few trips. I’m so grateful for science and our vaccine which allowed us to get back to a semi-normal life. Also, please get your vaccine, both COVID and flu, to save lives and end this pandemic. If you have questions or are scared, reach out to a…
Arroz Relleno
Happy Holidays and welcome back. I am really excited to bring this recipe, or loose guide, to you all today. For Christmas day I decided to try my hand at making a traditional Cuban dish that my abuela makes for special occasions. Arroz Relleno, literally translated to stuffed rice, is a layered dish of rice, chicken, and cheese. It is…
Beauty Round-up 2.0
Hey, everyone. Welcome back. How have you been? This past month has been a whirlwind, with the election and COVID. For the former, I was overjoyed, relieved and hopeful for a new administration. It means so much to see representation, diversity, and have a woman VP. The lead up to the election was really quite stressful and I am happy…
Recipe Roundup
Happy October, everyone. That is a very exciting sentence to say as I love Fall. I am all about the pumpkin dishes, warm soups and fall leaves. Usually the season goes by too quickly, and the weather turns to winter before I am ready. But this year has felt like a smooth transition. Maybe we are all more present to…
The Good Fails
There I was, at the top of this new trail, at a new park, with my new skateboard. I had my helmet, along with knee and elbow pads. I forgot my left wrist brace that day, but felt I did not need it considering my previous week of successful practice sessions. I was only a few weeks into skating, but…
Coffee at Home
I have been blogging for a few weeks and am extremely excited to talk today about coffee. My favorite beverage, my necessary morning boost, and favorite flavor of any dessert. I love a delicious and bold black coffee, espresso latte and Americano equally. I mean, an oat milk latte after work really hits the spot. I used to buy coffee…
Beauty Round-up
I have been a beauty junky since 2008 when my older sister introduced me to YouTube. I remember sitting with her for hours watching TiffanyD do her makeup. Makeup was probably my first hobby, and I was dedicated to picking up each new MAC lipstick and trying every foundation out there. Finding a creative outlet was more enjoyable than I…
Food Swaps
Learning about nutrition and working towards a plant based diet has taken time and patience. While I am not strictly avoiding any food groups, I try to limit certain items for animal welfare, health and sustainability. I have cut out some items that are high fat/cholesterol, for health reasons. I have learned a lot about marketing terms and farming practices…
Binging Toit TV
I love consuming media. There ‘are more productive things to do with my time,’ as my mom would say. But is anything better than a few hours unwinding in front of your favorite show? That is a rhetorical question, of course, as there is only one possible answer. I enjoy recommending and discussing TV shows with friends and family, so…