I moved to DC a little over two years ago in the middle of winter--we actually moved in the middle of a snowstorm but that's a different story--and I'm still exploring this city. Last year I helped write a blog post for my friend's travel blog on what to do if you're visiting DC for a few days (you can find it here) but obviously the strategy is different for a city you've just moved to. My favorite way to explore a new city, especially a city ... Read the Post...
Apple Hill
I grew up in a small town in Northern California that was a pretty good place to grow up (minus the political climate which, yikes y'all) and has turned into a great place to go back to visit. One of my favorite parts of visiting--aside from seeing my family don't yell at me--is going to Apple Hill. Apple Hill is a region just up the hill from my hometown that has apple orchards, berry patches, Christmas tree farms, and vineyards. Growing up ... Read the Post...
Face Masks: Mud Masks
Mud masks are my second favorite types of face masks. Full disclosure that they're my second favorite because they're a little (or sometimes a lot, depending on how bad you are at washing your face--I'm pretty bad) messy. This is why I do mud masks less often than sheet masks, but there are some skin situations that a sheet mask just can't address. Mud masks are best for when you need a deep clean, like when you feel your face getting clogged. I ... Read the Post...
Top Books of 2018
I previously shared a list of every book I read in 2018 and noted which were my favorites but didn't elaborate on what the books were about--or even who wrote them (this year my list includes the authors too because live and learn). My favorites ended up including more nonfiction than I expected--after law school I swore off nonfiction for a while since I had been drowning in cases and textbooks for so long I just wanted an escape. I think this ... Read the Post...