Before traveling to Peru, I had never heard of Paracas. My knowledge of Peru largely started and ended with Machu Picchu, llamas, Lima, and ceviche. While all those things are fantastic, there is so much more to discover in Peru, and Paracas is definitely a destination worth a visit. This beachside town is home to… [Read More]
BBQ Chicken Tortilla Pizza
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. We are entering the last full month of summer and I am making a concerted effort to enjoy every last second of it. This summer has been such a good one both personally and professionally. I’m tackling big projects at work, pushing hard to complete MBA classes (so I… [Read More]
Workout wear inspiration: adidas
After a long vacation (that involved a whole lot of pasta) I came home eager to get back to my regular workouts. I feel my best when I’ve got a good exercise routine going. It’s amazing what a good sweat session does for both my body and my mind. While every bit of me is… [Read More]
The $60 purse that’s perfect for your international travels
I have been on the hunt for the perfect travel bag for a long time. One that I can wear cross-body, that will securely hold all my stuff, and that isn’t too large or too heavy to weigh me down while I’m out and about and on the move. Before our big summer trip to… [Read More]
Lessons from six years of marriage
I can’t believe it has been six years since Josh and I said I do. When I got married, I was 22 years old, fresh out of college, and preparing to move halfway across the country for Josh’s new job. We had no idea what the future would hold, but we were excited to take… [Read More]
Strawberry Rhubarb Bars
These strawberry rhubarb bars are sweet and gooey and everything you’re looking for in a summer dessert. Topped with an oat crust and packed with lots of fresh fruit, these bars are perfect for your 4th of July BBQ. Growing up, I wasn’t big on fresh fruits or veggies. I lived on carbs, counted potatoes… [Read More]
How to make your teeth look like you used a whitening filter in real life
Something no one tells adults who get braces: after you get them off, your teeth are going to be yellow. You can’t use whitening toothpaste or products the entire time you have braces on. And if you have jaw surgery, the antibiotic mouthwash they give you after surgery is known to cause tooth discoloration. The… [Read More]
Life after LASIK
I can’t believe it has been nearly four months since I had LASIK surgery. Time flies when you have better than perfect vision! If I had to pick one word to describe my life after LASIK it would be easy. I don’t have to worry about looking for my glasses first thing in the morning… [Read More]
BBQ Jackfruit Tacos
A delicious and healthy recipe for vegetarian BBQ jackfruit tacos. These tacos are perfect for summer and taste great with a cold margarita! We are entering one of my very favorite seasons. I like to call it: lay by the pool and drink margaritas and eat tacos season! It’s a pretty self-explanatory season and it… [Read More]
What it’s like to recover from double jaw surgery
Ten months ago I had double jaw surgery. Otherwise known as orthognathic surgery with a Le Fort 3 Osteotomy on my upper jaw and a Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy on my lower jaw. (Essentially my mouth was broken into five pieces and completely reconfigured.) Jaw surgery recovery was no joke but I survived and lived to… [Read More]
7 eco-friendly products that help support the environment
If I’m being honest, I’ve been feeling a bit bummed out by the news lately. There are a lot of news stories that make me sad, but the ones that make me feel the most helpless are the ones about our planet. Global warming is real and the fact that we as a society aren’t… [Read More]