For the past few weeks, I've been in a bit of a rut and couldn't pinpoint exactly why I was feeling so down. Then I realized I hadn't taken the time to check in with myself and focus on my mental health. I decided to take a day to focus on myself and after, I … Continue reading 9 Things To Do On A Mental Health Day | Self-Care Checklist
Kevin and I have been together for almost 6 years, but with all the moving we've done for school and work, this was our first time spending Valentine's Day in our hometown of San Diego. Considering we only get to see each other every few months, we figured we'd spread the festivities over the course … Continue reading Valentine’s Day (Week) in San Diego | Photo Diary
And just like that, we're already one month into the new year. January always seems long and dreary after months of holidays and celebration, but here are a few of my favorite things that helped me get through the month. Skincare NOW Rose Hip Seed Oil I normally have acne prone, oily-combination skin, but this … Continue reading January Favorites 2018
Music The Thrill of It All by Sam Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMAtfhATTLg It wasn't until Sam Smith made his comeback with his latest album that I realized how much I missed his voice during his 3-year hiatus. I don't need to tell y'all about his amazing, effortless vocals, but I will say this album is so beautifully composed … Continue reading November/December Favorites 2017
Christmas is my favorite time of year and I get into the Christmas spirit as soon as it hits November 1, but this year flew by so fast I didn't even realize how quickly the holidays were approaching. I figured if I didn't put up decorations now, it'd be too late. So my family and … Continue reading Deck The Halls | Christmas Decor 2017
For those of you who don't know, Kevin and I started this blog together a couple years ago, but with school, work, and distance, we couldn't post as consistently as we planned and we ending up taking an unintentional hiatus. It wasn't until earlier this year when I decided to start blogging again. Now that … Continue reading 12 Winter Date Ideas + New Blog Name and Layout!
With all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals online, it's the perfect time to do some Christmas shopping. Buying gifts for other people can get pretty stressful, so hopefully this list provides you with some inspiration to make gift giving a little easier this year. Maybe you'll even find a gift for yourself. For … Continue reading Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide On A Budget | Christmas 2017
With Thanksgiving coming up for all us in the United States, I've been putting a lot of thought into what I'm going to prepare for dinner with my family and I've come across some great recipes — some I've already tried and some I'm excited to try in the next few days. Most families have … Continue reading 12 Fall Recipes To Try This Thanksgiving
I skipped writing a favorites post for September because I didn't have many things to talk about, but I found myself having to cut some stuff out to keep the post from getting too long (oops). So here's a compilation of favorites from the past two months. TV Shows 1. Master of None I know, … Continue reading October 2017 Favorites
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