It’s almost been a year since I decided to cut off all my hair for the 2nd time. After mistakenly going back to relaxers my hair became so weak. It started falling out from chemical & heat damage and it was time to get back to my curly roots. My hair has made some great progress, however, I struggle with moisture and caring for it in its natural state. Even though there are tons of natural bloggers, websites, and YouTube channels…
The Diplomat Beach Resort has done it again! Last weekend I got to experience the grand opening of their latest restaurant Monkitail, a Japanese concept by celeb chef Michael Schulson. Growing up in South Florida I’ve got to see the resort continue to transform & reinvent itself. The aesthetic and ambiance of the new lobby leading into the restaurant is definitely a wow-factor and makes you forget you’re dining at a resort. Their cocktails feature twists on classic cocktails along with…
This may just be the best week ever! Being the only time of year you can celebrate Margarita Monday, Taco Tuesday & Cinco de Mayo all in one week, I’m sharing how to take your taco party to another level! Impress your friends by skipping the sugary store-bought margarita mix and play bartender with this margarita recipe. What You’ll Need: Cocktail Shaker or Mason Jar Margarita or Rocks Glass Jigger or Cough Syrup Cup Kosher salt or coarsely ground sea salt…
Reunited and it feels so good! This past week I received my new passport book after sending it off almost a month ago. Needless to say, I will never procrastinate when it comes to renewing again (it expired in November). To spark some major travel goals I got the 52-page book so in order to fill it, I need to visit at least 2-3 countries a year for the next 10 years. To celebrate, here are 5 places off my…
At the beginning of the year, I shared how I wanted to transition to a more minimalistic lifestyle. How am I doing? I’ve made quite a bit of progress with my living space and just need to find the perfect accent pieces. However, I’m still not where I want to be for my capsule wardrobe goal. With the start of Spring, earlier this week, it’s the perfect time to re-visit the items I couldn’t let go and share some tips for some…
Didn’t get enough wine & food from last weekend’s festival? Not to worry! Come get your fix April 21st when 45+ wineries, breweries, and 60 restaurants come together at the 22nd Annual Las Olas Wine & Food Festival. Sip & Sample for a Good Cause While you experience South Florida’s finest culinary & beverage talent supporting this event also benefits the American Lung Association. Ticket proceeds help fund research/educational programming to fight against the third leading cause of death in…
Between last year and now nearly 49 million peoples (including mine) passports will expire. With the recent travel ban, wall talk, and other crazy happenings having a valid passport is definitely a must! As the last renewal process for most young adults was completed by our parent(s) here’s a quick guide for renewing your passport (yay adulting!) or applying for the first time. First Time Applicants/Minors 1) Fill out the DS-11 Form. Based on your travel needs determine whether you want…
Did you know that most households in the United States have at least one pet? With National Love Your Pet Day falling on Monday, February 20th here’s how my fur baby Mobil made his way into my heart & home. It was a hot summer day on August 18th, 2015 and I was in the midst of a restaurant opening for work. The night prior the team wanted me to purchase some items in the morning before coming in and I…
With Valentine’s Day sneaking around the corner you are probably wondering what original yet meaningful gift you can get your significant other? Well, ladies & gents look no further and purchase them a unique wood watch by JORD. But why wood? Wooden gifts are timeless and date back to as early as 1664 with the origin of the lovespoon, where a suitor would present his woodworking skills to a young woman and her family to show he was capable of providing for…
Recently while doing laundry and cleaning my room I learned two things; the first being if I try to put anything else in my closet the rod would break, and the second being I’m a bit of a hoarder. After sharing how to become a better you in my last post 3 Ways to Succeed at New Year, New Me, I definitely had to get my own life together! With the number of goals, I’ve set for this year having a clutter-free living space is a perfect start…
