My new go-to summer shoes are stylish, comfortable and eco-friendly! The Jade Knit Clogs are from greenReActives and made with innovative, sustainable materials - i.e. recycled bottles that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill. The clogs from greenReActives come in a variety of colors and materials (suede, knit, berber, faux fur-lined and faux felt). I chose a puff/grey knit because I loved the unique color and pattern of the clogs. … [Read more...]
Meet Robin Doyle, Founder of Beautyologie
What are fair trade products? I see this phrase in online articles and on Instagram associated with food and beauty products. Fair-trading is a way of buying and selling products that make certain that the people who produce the goods are receiving a fair price. It also means, according to Beautyologie, that companies or brands are “treating their producers fairly, stomping out child labor, promoting gender equality and minimizing their mark on … [Read more...]
Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood
For my family, summer vacation means trips to the beach, staying up late and visiting local theme parks. A few days after my daughter took her last final, we headed over to Universal Studios Hollywood to check out Super Nintendo World, drink some Butterbeer and go on the World-Famous Studio Tour (aka the Universal Studios tram ride). After going through the security screening and turnstiles, we headed straight for Super Nintendo World. The … [Read more...]
Nina Soni, Perfect Hostess {Book Review + Giveaway}
School may be over for kids, but summertime is the perfect opportunity to break open a book and do some summer reading! I just finished reading “Nina Soni, Perfect Hostess” which is a new book written by Kashmira Sheth. It’s a fun read for middle schoolers and up! So what is the book about? Here is a quick synopsis: Nina’s grandmother is coming to visit, all the way from India. Nina can’t wait to see Dadi—but then it turns out that … [Read more...]
Meet Maricela Alicia, Owner of Alicia and Co. Events
Planning a special event like a wedding or celebrating a milestone birthday can be a daunting task. Even just hosting a drive-by for my daughter’s 14th birthday during quarantine required that I reach out to people for additional help. When it comes to wedding planning, having a full-service wedding planner is key to pulling off the wedding of your dreams. Enter Maricela Alicia! I met Maricela Alicia at an event earlier this year, but I’ve … [Read more...]
Elemental Sparks Love in Pixar’s Animated Rom-Com {Movie Review}
Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” opens on Friday, June 16th. I had the opportunity to catch an early screening with my family and I’m happy to say that the movie was a hit with all of us! The movie features Ember (voiced by actress Leah Lewis) and her parents, Bernie (voiced by Ronnie Del Carmen) and Cinder (voice actress Shila Ommi). Ember is a second-generation immigrant—only her parents emigrated from Fireland to Element City where Ember … [Read more...]
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