For all the years I’ve had a subscription to The New York Times, it never occurred to me to really look at anything other than the dedicated domestic or international news sections. Back in college when I studied journalism, we essentially had student subscriptions in some of my classes to Read more
So lately I’ve been trying new things — I’ve bought twice now from a new indie coffee brand called Sips and I’ve got a few new ways to integrate more protein into my daily diet (high-protein yogurt, plain Greek yogurt with dip mix and baby carrots, protein powder in my Read more
I will admit I have fallen for buying from a small business/indie brand due to watching someone on YouTube twice now. The first started in 2022 or 2023 I believe with By Samantha March (I still repurchase from this brand), and the second is a new coffee brand called Sips. Read more
We’re just about halfway through October now and despite it being in the 70s in Colorado, I am fully embracing the season and everything that comes with it. I’ve already talked a little bit about my love of pumpkin-flavored everything and Pumpkin Spice drinks (literally bought PSL coffee creamer yesterday Read more
A few weeks ago, in mid-July, I was fortunate enough to spend a long weekend in Music City, Nashville, for my sister’s Bachelorette Party. It was an amazing, wonderful trip I will remember for the rest of my life — but not just because of the pictures, bars, and matching Read more
I wouldn’t call myself a big soda drinker. Ever since childhood I’ve enjoyed the occasional soda, especially while at a restaurant or on holidays, but since turning 21 and moving into alcohol I’ve had less and less soda. I suppose that’s a good thing, since soda isn’t exactly the healthiest Read more
I don’t recall ever actually seeing the Golden Turmeric Latte on any Starbucks menu. I wouldn’t call myself an expert by any means, but I don’t think this is a staple menu item and could maybe just be something in the At Home Starbucks recipe catalog. Regardless, I tried making Read more
I really love coffee. While I do enjoy tea, and I enjoy a good cup of tea in the afternoon or before bed, I love coffee. And I’ve honestly been getting way more into coffee lately. Most of it is because I’ve recently deep-dived into this barista YouTube channel Stefania Read more
I developed a curiosity in cooking when I was pretty young; outside of my initial desire as a child to eventually be a zookeeper and study zoology, my other big phase was to be a chef and go to culinary school. But despite baking my own birthday cake for several Read more
Part of the reason why I started waking up earlier on weekday mornings (at 5 a.m. instead of 6 a.m.) is because I found myself running out of time to accomplish everything I want to in one day. Naturally, part of that morning routine involves making and eating breakfast, and Read more