Food + Drinks
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Brands + Products
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Hawaiian Skin Heaven: Leahlani Skincare Review
From the packaging to the products, this line is AMAZING! It is apparent that Leah took her time carefully designing and perfecting her products. Every single product feels and smells so amazing – it is honestly Hawaii in a bottle. Every time I use the products, I am instantly transported to Kauai, where all of the products are hand made.
All of their products are made from fresh Hawaiian nectars, potent and vibrant botanical actives and luxurious, tropical beauty oils. Their products are ‘blended fresh weekly in intimate batches in their private studio on the lush North Shore of Kauai Island’ – I know, I wanted to airbnb their studio after reading this too.
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Bristol & Sussex Skin Care Review
Recently, it has become my mission to find a natural skin care line that is free of harsh chemicals. Bristol & Sussex really came to the rescue during this search. All of their products are made with vegan and organic ingredients, each with EWG Scores of 1. They only use certified organic, premium food grade, cold pressed oils and 100% steam distilled therapeutic grade essential oils.
I have to say that it is very refreshing to look at an ingredient list and actually understand what is in it. With most products, you can’t even pronounce half of the ingredients.
Their daily radiance set is comprised of three products – a hypoallergenic facial cleanser, pH and oil balancing facial moisturizer, and a deep conditioning facial oil.
24 Hours in Barcelona: A Foodie Adventure
We started our trip spending our 1st night at The Serras Hotel in Barcelona, which we highly recommend. It was a very laid back and chic boutique hotel located in the heart of The Gothic Quarter. We were immediately greeted with Cava (Spain’s very popular sparkling wine) and homemade chocolate. The staff made us feel right at home the entire time. Our hotel room was immaculate, spacious, and well decorated. They even left us a bottle of champage after we let them know it was our anniversary.
For any interior design fans, the detail in this hotel was amaz. The rooftop pool and bar were definitely a highlight of this hotel. The pool was small which was fine because the views overlooking the marina were fantastic, and the restaurant/bar were excellent. It almost had a Scotsdale, AZ vibe with its’ trendy yet earthy atmosphere, serving items like wheatgrass shots and wellness smoothies.
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An Easy & Healthy Meal: The Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl
There are so many poke bowl varieties today but one of my all time favorites is the classic Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl. This bowl is jammed packed with healthy ingredients, and it tastes delicious too. We can all thank Hawaii for our Poke Bowl influence. In Hawaii, these bowls are an every day comfort food. They are traditionally served with the catch of the day, served similar to sashimi, but tossed in some yummy soy and vinegar sauce. All of the other ingredients are typically served a la carte, allowing you to pick and the choose your toppings. Continue reading “An Easy & Healthy Meal: The Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl”
Kids + Lifestyle
Newborn
For the love of Matcha.
There is so much love right now between Matcha and I. I first tried Matcha at Starbucks when I was curious about what a ‘Green Tea Latte’ was. I love lattes and green tea, so I thought I’d give it a try. It was light, creamy, and had a hint of the green tea flavor – simply divine. Traditionally, Matcha is not prepared with any sugar or milk, but I honestly don’t know if I could drink it any other way. Without these additions, it can be a little bitter. Matcha is a bit stronger than brewed tea since it is essentially dissolved tea leaves. However with regular tea, the leaves are discarded after brewing. Continue reading “For the love of Matcha.”
The Bird's Nest 