hi, friends! With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I was researching what a good, better yet, perfect Mother’s Day gift could be for my mom this year, especially since I live so far away from her. I came across Le Jardin Infini (https://www.lejardininfini.com) and immediately knew these preserved roses in a box were perfect! I received some preserved roses so I could try them out, and I was immediately impressed! The packaging was impressive- a sleek white acrylic box box tied together with a gold ribbon, absolutely beautiful and had a luxurious feel to it. Upon opening the box,...
My Weekly Cleaning Routine
hi, friends! I know, I know. No one wants to clean their house. Chores are the worst and you spend your whole weekend doing them. What if I told you there’s a better way? Instead of wasting every single weekend wasting hours and cleaning, why not take 15-25 minutes every day to clean one part of your house and then not have to do anything on the weekend? I’m going to share my weekly cleaning routine that has helped me not spend a whole Saturday cleaning for months! Daily Tasks There are tasks you are going to have to do...
Easy Everyday Italian Asparagus Risotto Recipe
In the summer of 2019, my mom and I took an amazing 3-week trip to Italy, a life long dream of mine and it was so much fun experiencing Italy with my mom! One of the stops of the trip was Tuscany, more specifically the Chianti region. One day, we were driving through the countryside after a wine tasting and came across a quaint restaurant with a great view and a cute cat sitting outside! We stopped in for lunch, and I was immediately drawn to the risotto on the menu. I had never had a risotto before, only heard...
My Super Easy Self Care Routine
hi, friends! Having a self care routine is so important for your mental health and avoiding burn out but sometimes it can be overwhelming when you’re trying to plan out a routine. I’ve figured out over the years what exactly is relaxing for me and I’m going to share my self care routine with you today! Exercise First up is exercise, and I think that it is so important. In the past, I haven’t always put working out as a priority but it is so true what they say- you never regret a workout once you’re finished. Staying motivated to...
Get to Know Me
hi, friends! I haven’t introduced myself on here in a while, so I wanted to come and say hi! Here are a few fun facts about myself so you can get to know me better! I grew up in California- not on the beach but a really small town up north. I spent a full year in London working right after college and it was life changing! Wine is my favorite, typically only if there is ice in it. I am a pretty good cook- if it’s something new I’m cooking and I’m unsure about how it will turn out,...
My Fitness Routine (review of FitOn App)
hi, friends! I don’t know about you, but one of my main focuses for 2021 was getting and staying fit and healthy. I’ve never been a fan of the gym, I used to love hot yoga classes when we were living in NYC, and I hate running, so I had to come up with a new fitness routine in our new normal. In this post I am going to share my new fitness routine and give a review of my favorite app! Walk 10,000 steps every day I am a very analytical person (hello previous career in finance), so for...