When it comes to superfoods, quinoa is the real deal. It’s basically the only plant food that doubles as a complete protein, thanks to all the essential amino acids that it offers. Quinoa is also jam-packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and it’s super versatile to boot. (Is my nutrition nerdiness showing yet?) And while it’s often …
During the holiday season, my obsession with delicious beverages multiplies by a thousand or so. I mean, there’s just something so refreshing about enjoying seasonal ingredients in a glass. It also probably stems from my addiction to coffee and tea, but that’s another story. And while nothing beats a simple hot chocolate or green tea, …
While I’m all about fall flavors like pumpkin and cinnamon, I can’t get enough of peppermint mocha, a wintry classic. I am obsessed with Coffee Mate’s Peppermint Mocha creamer (although I started making my own) and the drink is one of the very few things I don’t mind ordering from Starbucks. Plus, I love the way the coffee and chocolate …
Is it just me, or are store-bought air fresheners and candles ridiculously strong? I mean, I’m super sensitive to intense scents, so I can always get behind gentler aromas. Enter essential oils, one of the best ways to naturally make a room smell ah-mazing. I’ve personally been all about clay diffusers, which are easy for …
In honor of (what feels like) autumn coming to an end, this week’s recipe revolves around pumpkin. Surprise, right? For me, Thanksgiving seems like the unofficial end of fall, making way for notes of peppermint and gingerbread. And while I love both, there’s something so comforting about pumpkin recipes. So when this easy truffle idea …
Natural skincare is having a serious moment right now, and I’m all about it. Beauty products and DIY… it can’t get any better than that. Plus, I’ve been on a slow and steady personal mission to use entirely homemade toiletries and makeup. (For the things that I don’t make, I turn to the wonderful sellers of Etsy.) …
I’m mildly extremely obsessed with chickpeas. Between the high protein content and versatility, how can you not love them? Lately, I’ve been making a lot of patty recipes like these chickpea turmeric burgers for Bustle. For an even quicker dish, I’ll toss with them oil and spices and roast them for a crunchy, savory snack. And of …
The quartz trend is going strong, but honestly, I hope it never leaves. The combination of minimalist shapes plus quartz crystal is timeless. I love that it pairs so well with basically any outfit, so what’s not to love? So for this week’s DIY project, I made a pair of quartz earrings, topped off with some wire-wrapping …
Autumn might be all about pumpkin-flavored everything, but we can’t forget about all the other fall drink flavors. And after a few weeks of sharing pumpkin crafts and recipes, I decided it was time to share something a little different. This boozy beverage brings together fizzy ginger beer by Bundaberg, local apple cider, and whiskey. …
Skulls, pumpkins, and plants… what a surprise, right? This Halloween DIY tutorial can be made in just a few steps, making it perfect when you have that crafting itch. It’s also awesome when you realize Halloween is right around the corner and you need party decor. Although, if you’re anything me, you will probably be …
When you’re mildly obsessed with skulls, Halloween season is like a field day. In my mind, it’s prime time to stock up on Halloween year-round decorations for the apartment. I mean, from where I’m sitting at my desk, I can spot at least 8 of them around my apartment. And that’s not even counting what’s in …
