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Before I was gifted the Simply Earth Essential Oils Recipe Box, my knowledge of essential oils was very minimal. I would add a few drops of eucalyptus or lavender to my diffuser at night and drift off to sleep. Over the last few years I’ve made a lot of changes in my life. I gave up eating meat, I try to avoid processed foods, and eat mainly organic. I’m always on the quest to live healthier and I continue to research new ways to improve my overall well-being, and that’s where Simply Earth comes in. I received the August essential oils recipe box and itRead More →

January 1st gives us the opportunity for a fresh start. We think about the changes we want to make and pledge to do things differently in the year ahead. Whether you’re looking for New Years resolution ideas, or just some simple changes you want to make to your everyday life, here are some things that you can do to help start the New Year off right. But first, lets go over what you can do to ensure that you’ll stay on track with your new and improved self. Tips: Create a list of what you want to accomplish, then check back in each month toRead More →

Thinking of entertaining this fall season? Maybe you’re hosting a football game, or in charge of bringing a dish to a friend’s dinner party. Maybe you just want a delicious recipe to make for movie night by the fire with your family. Look no further. These 10 delectable recipes from Stonewall Kitchen’s blog will be sure to make your dish a hit and have everyone asking for seconds. From now until September 17th enter YOUROCK at checkout to save 20% on your entire order. Nachos Grande Raspberry Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich French Onion Soup Cheddar Herb Biscuits with Smoked Turkey & Cranberry Hot Spinach & ArtichokeRead More →

When Billy and I began apartment searching in NYC, I was dead set on finding the perfect apartment. A place that was huge, had a walk-in closet and a balcony. We were staying at my family’s place in Connecticut so we would come into the city and spend our days going from building to building, only taking quick stops to eat. Each apartment we saw seemed to be smaller than the previous one, and eventually they all blurred together. Our hotel stays were adding up, and we were getting discouraged. To be fair, Billy liked a ton of them. Me, on the other hand—not soRead More →

When Billy and I moved from Los Angeles to New York City, we hired a moving company to pack and ship our belongings. (That turned out to be a disaster, which is a blog post for a different day.) As we unboxed our possessions, I was shocked at the amount of junk and useless stuff we accumulated over the years. It felt like every half hour we were filling up a new trash bag of items we no longer wanted. Right then, I told myself I was going to make it a priority to deep clean and weed out unnecessary belongings regularly. Then, last summerRead More →

Before Billy and I moved to New York City in November 2020, we had an annual tradition of leaving Los Angeles in mid-December and flying to my family’s home in Massachusetts. We would then take the train to Grand Central and spend a few days in NYC at Christmastime. This was something that I looked forward to year after year. Last year was our first official Christmas living in New York City. Things were a bit different because of Covid, but we still had an amazing holiday (which actually felt like a month-long celebration). As we get closer to the holidays, I looked back onRead More →

With October 31st being just a few days away, I revisited an old blog post where I wrote about my favorite gourmet Halloween treats. Aside from making me seriously hungry (I mean, who doesn’t love indulging in brownies and sour gummies?), it inspired me to write about my go-to candy stores in NYC. These 10 places stand out for several reasons, a few of them being their vast selection of confections, the shop’s history and decor, and the warm and inviting vibe you feel upon entering. Below, I’ve written a small snippet on each shop and included a few relevant details like what they carryRead More →

In 2020, my family closed on our beach house in Connecticut during the end of August, so naturally I tried to drag the summer out for as long as possible. It was mid-September, and I was still laying out on the beach trying to keep my tan. During the evenings, Billy and I would go for runs around the neighborhood, which was something I looked forward to. We left Connecticut for a week in mid-October to look for an apartment in New York City. Once we returned, the weather had shifted. I traded in my shorts and tank tops for a pair of leggings andRead More →

Growing up my bedroom was filled with overpowering candles and incense from The Dancing Bear. Aside from when I was sleeping, there was never a time when something wasn’t lit. Fast forward to the present and my scent preference has surely changed. I’ve traded in my patchouli incense and my inexpensive (and at times headache inducing) candles from the local mall for something more refined. Now when I invest in a candle, I pay attention to the top notes and seek out high quality. I look for the type of scent that gives off an alluring aroma without being too powerful. Over the years, I’veRead More →

In between the daunting task of searching for a new apartment and spending countless amounts of days packing, I did manage to have some memorable summer moments. Last year my family purchased a beach house at the end of August, but because of Covid there wasn’t a lot we could do in terms of entertainment. This year, I wanted to make up for it so I created a bucket list of all the things I wanted to do before Labor Day approached. As I look back, I accomplished a ton of the activities on my list. Some of which remind me of my childhood spentRead More →