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Why I am Obsessed With HydraFacials (And Why You Should Be Too)
The Hydrafacial is one of the most popular in-office facial treatments right now. HydraFacial claims that you’ll have the best skin of your entire life in 30 minutes and in 3 steps. As a HydraFacial enthusiast, I can tell you that I have to agree. It is by far my most favorite in-office skincare treatment.
10 Things To Do In New York City During The Holidays
Aaaa…Christmas time in New York City! We’ve seen the city captured during the holidays in countless movies and in our dreams. I guarantee you that it lives up to all the hype (and the crowds). There’s no shortage of things to do, see and eat during the holidays in NYC, but I’ve rounded up the 10 must-dos for you.
How Alexa Makes Me The Holiday Hostess With The Mostest
Alexa and my Echo Show 5 have made me the hostess with the mostest this holiday season. We’ve baked a pumpkin pie and apple crumb pie for Friendsgiving using the Food Network Amazon App!
Sweater Weather For Every Budget
Fall is here and layers are in! I’ve rounded up my favorite cool weather sweaters for your shopping pleasure.
The Best Winter Puffer Coats (including THAT Amazon Coat)
When I moved to New York City, I was absolutely shocked at the amount of money people spend on puffer coats to brace for the winter weather. Totally against spending an upwards of $1,000 on the puffer coats everyone was raving about online, I was determined to find an effective and very budget friendly option. Well, I found a few and I have to share the news. Read on.
Modern Fall Twist on a Classic Cocktail: Pumpkin + Coconut White Russian
Let’s put an autumnal twist on a class cocktail to make it Thanksgiving Dessert ready!
The Ultimate Gift Guide For Every BFF in Your Life
No matter who you're shopping for, you need look no further than my beauty favorites from Dermstore. Dermstore is one of my favorite places to check everyone off my list. Founded by a Dermatologist, Dermstore offers professional-strength formulas from top skin care brands (otherwise only available at a dermatologist’s office), hard-to-find spa care and natural beauty brands, professional hair care and makeup products, and specialty brands from around the world.
13 Fall Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes
Crock pot cooking is the busy bee’s secret weapon for weeknight meals and cooking for a crowd. From soups, sauces and braises to snacks and desserts, this guide has a recipe for every occasion (and craving!)
5 Ways To Quit People Pleasing and Beat Approval Addiction
People-pleasers want everyone around them to be happy, but when you fall into the habit of saying “yes” to everything and everyone—it can become an addiction to feeling needed, important and gaining validation. Very quickly, the desire to help others can turn into having your sense of security + confidence rooted in the approval of others. Here are 5 tips to help you start saying no and stop living to please everyone, but yourself:
Everything Sex & The City Got Right About Living in New York City
Doing one of the most predictable things a thirty something girl who recently moved to the Big Apple could do, I decided to watch the entire Sex & The City series all over again. Here’s everything the show got absolutely right about living in New York City.
9 Things You Can Do To Have A Super Productive Week
There’s got to be a way to fool-proof your M-F and make sure it’s efficient AF, right?! So, I’ve put together a list of 9 things you can do to help you have a super productive week.
10 Ways to Help Someone Struggling with Anxiety
Anxiety is real. it’s crippling and it’s affecting more + more people around the world by the minute. Helping a loved one struggling with anxiety can be a pretty tough job too. Here are 10 ways you can help a friend who has anxiety.
Apple Cranberry Squash Crumble That Tastes Like Fall
‘Tis the season for all things squash, spice and everything nice. I know most of the classics for the fall season revolve around pie, pie and more pie, so here’s an all-weather recipe for a autumnal dessert that’s a total crowd pleaser.
4 Ways We Can All Help Prevent Suicide (Beyond Calling Hotlines)
Here are 4 ways you can broach the subject of suicide in a respectful, stigma-free way.
5 End-Of-Summer Crowd Pleasing Recipes For Your Next Dinner Party
I’ve rounded up my favorite warm-ish weather recipes that are easy to put together for a crowd. From watermelon sangria, beet deviled eggs (my latest obsession), the perfect crudité hummus platter, grilled corn (another favorite) to a scrumptious banh mi—you’ve got all the recipes you need to throw a dinner (or lunch) party. Make one or make ‘em all…just promise me you’ll have some fun!
Hack Your Anxiety With This One Little Trick
We all struggle with anxiety. So, here’s the hack i use when my mind is racing, my lungs are tight and I feel like my world is crashing down on me.
15 Quotes By Women of Color That You Need to Read On Black Women’s Equal PayDay
This year in the U.S., black women had to work until Aug. 22 to make as much money as white men did in 2018. Black women also had to work over four months longer into 2019 than the average American woman, whose Equal Pay Day was April 2. I've compiled 15 quotes from women of color that inspire me and celebrate what they do for society, how hard they fight and just overall, what incredible badasses they are not just on #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, but every single day.
11 Ways to Stay Positive During Difficult Times
A lot of people pride themselves on being optimists, and TBH, if you can stay positive with everything that’s going on in the world today, major props to you. Here are 11 mood-boosting strategies to help you be happier during difficult times.