In general I would say that I have relatively healthy skin. I guess this could be attributed to good genes and not engaging in harsh-to-your-epidermis activities like smoking or sun-worshiping, but at the same time a lot of it has to do with creating a regime that only slightly changes depending u...

Maybe it's because spring is finally here, maybe it's because I'm in wedding-prep mode - either way I love roses! While they are not my favorite flower, they are definitely an important part of my beauty routine and they definitely should be for you as well. Rose absolute is one of the finest and mo...

It's a bit slow to officially get here in New York City, but spring has sprung pretty much everywhere else across the country. Now is the time to lighten your diets (I know...it's hard) and begin cooking foods that are fresh and not as heavy. I found a recipe for this shrimp pasta salad dish on on...

Last summer, C and I made a trip to Germany to visit his parents who live on the Baltic Sea not far from the ferry that travels across the sea in about an hour to Denmark. When I noticed that Copenhagen was only about 45 minutes away from the ferry via car, we decided to take our rental Audi A4 acro...

Yes, I'm aware that I'm super late to the party. I was so hung up with getting everything right with my new job and organizing affairs for my family that I forgot to update you on my favorite products for the month of March. Some of these you may have seen from me before, but that's all the more rea...

I have been meaning to make a post about this topic for a long time but was waiting for the right time. As many of you know, I started a new job at the beginning of March and overall the experience has been wonderful! Everyone is so nice and helpful, the environment is very collaborative and stress-...

No trip to Europe is seriously complete without a visit to Prague! There are so many incredible sights and it's easy to see how much of the city and the architecture inspired fairy tales. Back in 2010, my good friend Michi and I took a 2-day trip to Prague, and actually ended up watching the World C...

Need a major boost in the morning to keep you running for the entire morning? Have no fear! Avocado toast is all the rage right now and is popping up on brunch menus all over the country because avocados are an amazing super food and an excellent source of protein. However, I like a massive protein...

During the Lenten season, I try to be more charitable since this is a time of self-renewal in advance of spring and a new year for the church. Now that I'm about to have a regular paycheck again, I'm already planning out what I could do. I hate donating money because it feels very disingenuous and...

When you think of France, there is no doubt that it is Paris that comes to mind first. However, I know better. One city that I only got to experience on the second time around was Bordeaux - and I'm so pleased I did! As one of the most important port cities in Europe, Bordeaux is rich with culture a...