With the winter blues creeping around the corner, it is more important than ever to take care of our health. I am so excited to partner with Washington Healthplanfinder again to share the best self-care tips and talk about ways I am caring for my well-being. Washington Healthplanfinder is a platform that I have been […]
It’s finally holiday dress season! I am so excited to finally wear some of the dresses I have wanted to wear for the past year. With the number of celebrations coming up during this festive season, it’s an exciting time to get dressed up and celebrate with our loved ones! Whether your celebration calls for […]
September 20, 2021 Ribicca Photo By Karya Schanilec 3636 Neal Road, Fall City WA 98024 This farm is about a thirty-minute drive from the city. They vow to provide an authentic small farm experience at their property. While you’re visiting the farm, you can purchase a selection of their farm-to-table produce. They also have a […]
On the last day of Black History Month, I wanted to share a few of my favorite black owned restaurants and cafes in the greater Seattle area. This establishment not only sources the finest coffee, from the birthplace of coffee but has managed to create space for many communities. They regularly have food pop-ups, musicians, […]
In honor of International Hummus Day, I wanted to share an easy recipe for roasted beet hummus with baked falafel. There was a time when beets were to be one of my least favorite vegetables. I started including them in my diet to increase my fiber consumption a few years ago and have come to […]
September 12, 2021 Abyssinia What better way to celebrate the end of summer than by strolling through a field of sunflowers? Since yellow is my favorite color, I look forward to this time of the year! There are several sunflower fields you can visit in the Seattle area during this time of year, so I […]
What better way to celebrate the end of summer than by strolling through a field of sunflowers? Since yellow is my favorite color, I look forward to this time of the year! There are several sunflower fields you can visit in the Seattle area during this time of year, so I have created a shortlist […]
This is a sponsored post with BECU. All opinions are my own. I’m excited to partner with BECU this year to share how they’ve played a large part in my personal financial journey. BECU is a Washington-based credit union committed to increasing the financial well-being of their members and communities through budgeting tools, Financial Health […]
When setting financial goals, start small at the beginning and aim your bar high in the long run. Setting realistic goals will keep you encouraged and committed. When I first started establishing my own financial goals, I struggled to keep up because they were more ambitious than I could fulfill at the time. I originally […]
With so much going on in the world, it is more important than ever to care for our wellness. As great as Sunday afternoons filled with sheet masks, candles, bath bombs, and cute robes are, taking a holistic approach to caring for my wellbeing has been life-changing. At the beginning of the year, I sat […]
With so much going on in the world, it is more important than ever to care for our wellness. As great as Sunday afternoons filled with sheet masks, candles, bath bombs, and cute robes are, taking a holistic approach to caring for my wellbeing has been life-changing. At the beginning of the year, I sat […]
Celebrations are much different this year. I had planned to spend my birthday abroad, but 2020 had other plans. I wanted something laid-back but still had a fancy flare so I opted for a small backyard picnic set up to bring in my birthday. I normally do dinner with my extended group of friends but […]
Think of bringing the comfort of your bed outside. Set out a blanket or a mat with some pillows. I used mats and pillows I got on sale at Ikea. I appreciated the cozy and relaxed vibe it created. 5. Light It Up One of the simplest ways to elevate your picnic is by adding […]
The history books I read in schools I have attended in the United States did not include much Black history. As an avid documentary watcher, I wanted to share a few documentaries on race and Black history in the U.S. that can help educate you on the many missing stories in our history books. Documentaries […]
