A phone call with my cousin in Chicago, followed by browsing flights to O’Hare quickly resulted in a long weekend getaway to visit a few of my favorite people. While I’m a researcher by nature and had asked around, here are a few of my initial thoughts exploring Chicago for the first time. Not So …
The fourth of July is just around the corner, a time for delicious food, fireworks, celebration and roughly every single dog in America to have a panic attack simultaneously. While this may be a Fourth for firsts, the first time celebrating in my new home and the first time celebrating with our newest furry family …
The first and last time I visited the Happiest Place on Earth, I believe I was about nine years old. It was during the holiday season, and I remember the childhood wonder of it snowing in California alongside Sleeping Beauty’s castle while proudly wearing my Minnie Mouse Santa hat ears. My grandma’s memory of Disneyland …
There is no denying that at home DNA testing kits have become quite the fad, it’s no wonder with the impressive marketing campaigns that have dominated so many outlets. Regardless, I took the bait as someone who despite putting in the time and effort to build out my family tree through verbal stories and assumptions …
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Basic Invite. All opinions are 100 percent my own. It’s that time of year once more when so many graduates are finally able to see their dreams come to fruition after years of sacrifice, determination and simply busting some serious booty to finally hear pomp and …
When I was younger, I thought that by the time I was 28-years-old, I would be married, possibly with children, living in a house somewhere near the beach that somehow I would be able to easily afford on a journalist’s salary. All of course while casually jet-setting around the world at the drop of a …
If you happen to be in Las Vegas at the beginning of the month, it’s no secret that First Friday is a must see as it takes over Downtown Las Vegas with art, food, music, entertainment and all things creative. While you may argue this is every single day when visiting Downtown, First Friday can …
If there was one word to describe life lately it would undoubtedly be “change”. In the past month my living situation has changed, I nailed myself a new job, I bit the bullet and upgraded my vehicle and Holly got a new puppy sister, just to name a few on the highlight reel. Like I …
It can be so easily overlooked the many different ways that women can support other women, and just as important, themselves. Now more than ever it’s inspiring to see women coming together and all the amazing doors that doing so opens. Take some time this month celebrating Women’s History Month, and every month to support …
It takes a short trip to any store to see the aisles and windows decked out in hearts and crepe paper to know that Valentine’s Day is swiftly approaching. While traditions can be fun, sometimes mixing up the expected can be a much needed fresh approach whether you’re out on a date or hanging out …