Where I document my adventures in travel, style, and food
Thanksgiving Weekend: Camping in Barstow, CA I want to start off by saying that I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!!! Ours was incredible and this year was very different from every other. A normal Thanksgiving weekend looks like this: my fiancé and I load up our toy hauler with our buggy, dirt bikes, [...]
Hey There! I've got some exciting news: I will be spending 5 days in Hawaii for work, leaving this Friday. I am super stoked about this trip, but it came as a total surprise and it's very last minute. First things first, what do I pack?! 90% of my travels are work related and the [...]
GoodBeing: Product Review Hi There! Are you all ready for Thanksgiving?! I know I am!! Good food, good company, and a few days off... yessssss please! This week I received a beauty + wellness box from GoodBeing. They are a subscription based monthly lifestyle + beauty delivery company, with a focus on sustainable living! I [...]
Pet Plate: Meals Delivered Right To Your Door This post has a special place in my heart, and most likely will have one for you as well! Do you have pets? Or, as I like to call them, Fur Babies... 😊 Pet Plate is a dog food delivery service that I (and my babies) are [...]
If you haven't noticed, lately I've been baking kick. Fall tends to bring out all the crock pot meals and freshy baked treat recipes in me. Ha,Ha! No one in my houe is complaining, so it must be good. 😉 Are any of you seasonal chefs? I personally cook more in the Fall + Winter [...]
Holiday Season is upon us and to some many this can be a bit overwhelming... numerous dinner parties, family events, gift giving, and more. Let me help you alleviate some of the Holiday Gift Giving stress with some of my faves! We Drink Bubbles I am in love with this company, especially around this time of [...]
Tips Traveling Internationally can be overwhelming, exhausting, and fairly confusing. These past few years I have done my fair share of international travel. There has been MANY lessons learned and I want to share these with you... in hopes you won't have to experience any of them. Do's DO - research your airline restrictions on [...]
It's that time of the year where sweet potatoes are affordable and available in every store/ farmers market. I tend to get a little excited and purchase too many. Oooops! I mean c'mon, between practicing different variations of sweet potato pie, and appetizers for Thanksgiving, my fiance gets a little bored with sweet potatoes. Sooooo [...]
Growing up in Southern California I didn't get to experience the changing of the seasons. It wasn't until I moved away to Texas, when I began to understand that as the seasons changed so did everything else (skincare routine, outfits, activities, and much more). This was so much fun! Now that I am based out [...]
Soar through the beautiful Jeffrey Pines at speeds up to 60mph... Ziplines at Pacific Crest.
Anyone else obsessed with comfort food around this time of the year?! I love me some comfort food! Soups, Stews, and loaded macaroni and cheese havs been my go-to dinner recipes this week. Now I was so shocked when my Fiancé told me he has never had Chicken Pot Pie. Not at a restauraunt, homemade, [...]
We Drink Bubbles Within the current craze over subscription packages, there are quite a few out there that really make it worth your money. Today, I’d like to talk about one that, to me, has stood out among the others. Yes, there are a ton of great options, but for those of you who like [...]
Well since we are already carving pumpkins we might as well make use of the pumpkin seeds. Am I right? If you know me at all, by now, I dislike wasting perfectly useful things. Many people will carve their pumpkins and throw out all that good stuff aka seeds & puree. DON'T be like them. [...]
Saint Kitts If you are on the hunt for a beautiful island, this can be a top option for you! St. Kitts is a Caribbean island 260 miles East of Puerto Rico. Not a bad swim if you’re Michael Phelps, not possible if you’re a regular person. On that note, did you know that Michael [...]
Fall Favorite: Homemade Apple Pie What do you do when you go a little crazy and pick too many apples at the apple farm? Make apple pie, duhhhhh. As you have already read in Monday's post about our adventures at Riley's Apple Farm, we might have over estimated what we can consume in apples before [...]
Seasonal Activities With the changing of Seasons brings new wardrobes, new skincarae routines, and new activities! Kids: Apple Picking: If you haven't already, go read Monday's article to see how much fun I had at the apple farm! Or you can just click here. Pumpkin Patch: Stock up on those adorable pumpkin patch photos, [...]
Last week, I made my way to Riley's Apple Farm to do some apple picking. This is not a tradition of mine, but more so me attempting to get in the Fall mood with our 90 degree weather here in Southern California. 🙁 It's hard to trade in the bikini's & flip-flops when it's still [...]
Don't let the title of this scare you. I am the queen of simple and quick recipes, and this one is nothing short of a breeze. This is my go-to dish when I've had a long day, don't feel like cooking, but I want something tasty! At any given time, I always have these ingredients [...]
Halloween is right around the corner. Seems crazy right?! Well I've decided to host a Halloween party this year and if you know me, then you are aware that I LOVE holidays and celebrating with friends. Here are a few of my tips for budget friendly and organized party Party Planning Budgeting for a party [...]
Turks and Caicos Islands What a beautiful little group of islands! In total, there are actually 40 coral islands mixed in, but the main two are Providenciales (Provo) and Grand Turk. These are typically where you will end up if you search online or even take a cruise over to the islands. Although they are [...]
Many of you already saw on my social media, that I have been MIA for the past few days. Well this is all thanks to being sick with a nasty cold. Thankfully Cody, stocked up on a million different types of natural medicines ( which you already know if you read Wednesday's blog) and made [...]
It all started on Monday, when I woke up feeling a bit under the weather. At noon I might add. That's how I knew I was sick. I've got sooo much on my plate these days that being down for more than a day can really mess with my schedule. I am so blessed to [...]
Things to do in Sacramento Sacramento is a beautiful city, and could even be a fun one if you know where to go! With activities ranging from lounging down by the river to roaming & shopping Old Sacramento, you are sure to have a good time while visiting or even just passing through. Check these [...]
Part 1 As many of you know, modelling/taking photos, travelling the world, and running this blog aren’t the only things I do on a day to day basis. Among the many other tasks that keep me busy on a daily basis, I am also a storefront business owner! My Fiancé and I have owned a [...]
Do You Consider Yourself A Beer Enthusiast? There aren’t many brews out there that stop you in your tracks and make you wonder if you’ve really ever tasted beer before. Well, unless you live in the East Coast, then you probably already know what beer I am talking about. If you live in the West [...]
Happy Wednesday Babes! Those of you that follow me on Instagram already know that A LOT of companies reach out and want to send me free products to review. I am all about this, but I am extremely particular about what products I accept. There is some criteria that must be met. Cruelty-free This one [...]
Petcube As many of you know, I have a love for animals that is simply unbreakable. I have two beautiful dogs and a chubby, adorable cat. Every time I leave the house, they are looking up at me with their Sarah McLachlan commercial eyes like they are losing me forever, and it breaks my heart [...]
Okay, I know many of you read the title and thought, " Pssshhh this girl is crazy," but I promise you, Kimchi is NOT THAT HARD TO MAKE. I promise! I am obsessed with Kimchi these days and I spend sooooo much money each week buying organic Kimchi from the local grocery store. Cody about [...]
Happy Wednesday Friends!!! Well, as many of you already know, I’ve got a LOT going on. For those of you that are new to the blog, here’s a brief rundown: Full time creative director, business owner, fur mama of 3 adorable rescues, Instagram influencer, a blogger, and still trying to have a personal life. Yeah, [...]
San Juan, Puerto Rico Boricua! That’s the term the locals use for themselves, instead of saying Puertorriqueno. Anywaysss, if you haven’t been to Puerto Rico, it is time you schedule a trip. It is absolutely gorgeous! Especially if you have a love for architecture. The buildings in San Juan are just down-right stunning. Just look [...]
Hey Ladies! I’m going to share with you a few of my daily habits that helped me become the #BOSSBABE I am today! 10 Habits Of A Successful Woman: She makes time for herself Easier said than done, am I right?! Well kick that mindset and start treating yourself with the respect you [...]
Lavender Festival in Southern California If you live in or near Southern California and haven’t been to the Lavender Festival in Cherry Valley, you are making a big mistake! Firstly, I truly fell in love with Lavender the first time I went to a Lavender Field. Many farms that grow large sums of Lavender have [...]
Kern County If you haven’t ever been to Millerton Lake, and have ever thought about camping, fishing, or boating somewhere in Central – Northern California, this post will be a great read for you! Just 45 minutes past Fresno is a very large lake that many people visit year-round, but especially during the warmer Spring [...]
Cabo San Lucas If you haven’t been to Cabo, it is definitely one of the places you should try to see at some time in your life. Especially if you reside in Southern America. It isn’t far, and it isn’t expensive, so there really aren’t any great excuses! Mexico is a beautiful country overall, but [...]
Summer Bikini Body Prep #BabeOnAMission Several months back I started a new program to help cut the calories and get my body Summer ready! Boy am I glad I did! For my birthday, last week, we took a trip down to the Mexican Riviera where I practically lived in my bikini. I've never struggled with [...]
I work hard for my money, as do most of us, so finding a good sale always makes me happy! May 23rd- June 3rd Nordstrom's is having a killer sale!! One YOU won't want to miss out on. I've put together a few of my faves to get you ready for those Summer activities! WEDDING [...]
Craving something sweet?🍪 These grain-free bad boys are the perfect treat! 👅 Guilt free that you could even eat them for breakfast 🙊 They have a dose of protein that helps keep you full 👊🏼 I store them in the freezer and then pop them out when I need a snack. YUM! Here is the [...]
Summer Bikini Body Prep #BabeOnAMission Several months back I started a new program to help cut the calories and get my body Summer ready! Boy am I glad I did! For my birthday, last week, we took a trip down to the Mexican Riviera where I practically lived in my bikini. I've never struggled with [...]
So you just pulled into port and you opted out of all the cruise line excursion… what are you going to do for the next 9 hours? Here is everything we were able to accomplish between the hours of 8am - 5pm. We walked right out and took the free tram to the terminal. There, [...]
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Traveling Can Be Stressful & Meditation Can Help Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard about Meditation, but do you know the purpose of it? Meditation has been around for thousands of years.. yeah since foreva!! The simple practice of meditation has scientifically shown changes in our bodies and mind. The more you [...]
2018 Trending Women's Bikinis Summer is right around the corner and if you are anything like me, this means during the warm months you practically live out of your bathing-suits! Warmer weather = lots and lots of pool days. I know some of you think I'm crazy to already mention bikinis and pool days, but [...]
What if you only had one day to explore Puerto Vallarta... what would you do? Well, I don't know about you, but I like to explore like a local, and that is exactly what we did! One of the best parts of visiting new places is being able to see things the way the locals [...]
So matcha to do, so little time 🍵🤣 Feels like things have been extra busy lately… safe to say I need an extra boost. Matcha has SO many benefits and not to mention, its super tasty! 💚 Hot Water 💚 1 tsp Matcha 💚 1 tsp Agave Then I blend it all together with the [...]
How To Not Look Jet Lagged After A Long Flight Long flights can wear ya down, emotionally and physically. Don't worry because I've got you covered so you look 100% when walking off that airplane at your final destination! Let's be honest, the best way to travel is makeup free. I'm sure you all knew [...]
Planning a cruise to the Mexican Riviera in the near future? Here's some insight on my latest cruise with the Carnival Splendor! Pre- Cruise Essentials I've already written an article on what to expect & bring on a cruise, but that was a general overview. Want another look, click here! Now this article is directed [...]
Thai Curry Chicken with Jasmine rice, and sauteed cabbage 😍 🙌🏼.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... ... ... .. ... .💛 Cabbage & Sweet Peppers Slaw: Chop 4 oz sweet peppers & 1/2lb cabbage. Then mix in olive oil, salt, pepper.💛 Jasmine rice: 1/2c Jasmine Rice & 1c [...]
San Luis Obispo, CA Coffee Shops You've Gotta Check Out! Scout: Located in University Square, this super adorbs coffee shop is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of joe and catch up with friends. Not in the mood to chat? Don't worry there is a ton of available seating where you can nestle in [...]
Good morning y'all! Today's post is going to be short and sweet! The other day my boo and I decided to explore Coachella Valley a little less like tourists and a little more like locals. We found some dope spots, but the first stop we made was the Coachella Valley Preserve. Definitely a must see! This [...]
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