For those have been following me on instagram or my blog for some time, you know I frequent coffee shops. I wasn’t always a coffee lover, but over time I have learned to love the art of coffee and always crave to know more about it! Similar to trying new foods, I also believe in exploring all the coffee a place has when traveling! Locally, or more international adventures. This coffee gift guide is for the people in your life…
Two years ago I put together a holiday gifts that give: under $30 to shed light on some awesome stores that are giving back in life changing ways. As I said in my first gift guide, “when purchasing products like these, I firmly believe in sustainability because it is more than just providing a meal (which is great) but also about CREATING opportunity for a lasting solution.” Many of these products will directly help women and men around the globe…
Having a whirlwind of emotions leading up to a big move is completely normal, and at times hard to manage. Between moving for school or a change of pace – I have felt every emotion. I have lived in Providence, Chicago, San Diego and Japan! No matter the situation, I have found that as I am about to embark in a total change of life the only word that comes to mind is ‘bittersweet.’ Anyone else? Japan to Jacksonville has…
Looks like it is about time I zone in on what I really miss about living in Japan now that I have been back in the states for sometime. I feel honored to have lived in a country vastly different than my own – beyond the important moments of learning how other people think about the world or soaking up a culture’s tradition, Japan has set my standard high for so many things. Yes, I want my toilets heated, my…
Oh, Ferris Wheel Day. The holiday Hallmark never talks about when February 14th rolls around. It can be hard to realize that it exists with red, white and pink invading our every dollar tree and Michael’s craft store. It is time we (er…I) shine a little light on this glorious holiday. For those who are deathly scared of heights or any natural fears that come along with riding them, you can at least appreciate their beauty right?! If not…well, this…