If you’re like me, you like the convenience of always having snacks in the pantry. They are easy to grab when you’re running out the door, or when you’re sitting at home and you feel kind of hungry but not hungry enough to have a whole meal. Not to mention my kids who are always looking for snacks in the pantry, which is another reason why I’d rather have some healthy snack options at all times. And this is exactly…
This summer, I took the kids to Bulgaria to spend the summer with my family. Since there aren’t any direct flights from LAX to Sofia, we had to stop in London and from London, take another flight and travel to Bulgaria. It was a long trip; I’m not going to lie and traveling with a toddler is not easy, especially an active one like Liam. So I tried to be as prepared as I possibly could. I’m sharing a few…
While eating out is not always the healthiest, it is the most convenient. Sometimes I’m just too lazy to plan dinner, go to the grocery store, and cook. These days, I follow a few simple health tips for eating out. Nothing too crazy or complicated. No counting calories involved. Mostly I try to be aware of the things I order and how much I eat. So let’s get into it. TOP 5 HEALTHY TIPS FOR EATING OUT EAT ONLY HALF…
How to Wake Up Without Coffee in the Morning: 5 Simple Ways to Avoid Caffeine
August 12, 2019Some mornings are stressful, and when my alarm goes off in the morning, I can barely open my eyes. It’s at that moment I wish that I would have gone to bed earlier the night before. Instead, I chose to watch one more episode of Handmaid’s Tale. Then right after I finished it, I realized I can watch another one and why not the whole season. Who likes to leave things incomplete anyways? Not me. Somehow I compose myself, walk…
This past Saturday, we went to an escape room in Riverside. We had 60 minutes to find all the clues and our way out of the room. It was fun, but I knew I wasn’t going to do that on my own. I guess finding clues is not my strong side. After that, we came home and had some wine, gouda, and salami. Sunday was one of those days when I felt like doing anything. So instead of cleaning, which…
When it comes to my sleep, I don’t like making compromises. I’d much rather go to bed early than stay late. What can I say, sleep is essential to me. So today I’m sharing my 5 practical tips for sleeping better. One of the main reasons I value my sleep so much is because I don’t like feeling tired the following day and having to reach for multiple cups of coffee. Another thing I noticed is I’m more likely to…
Shopping online saves me time and money. I can browse a variety of different stores all at once. I do most of my purchases online, and I feel like I’ve become a pro. So today I’m sharing some online shopping hacks that you need to know. From saving money to getting your refund fast. All the good stuff! One of the online shopping hacks that I didn’t include in the list is to shop after season items. So let’s say…
As I’ve mentioned before I want to make these mixed types of posts a regular thing. If you’ve missed the first one, click here. Today I’m sharing some of the things Liam got for his second birthday, an iced tea maker we use on a daily basis and a few other things I’m currently into. COLD BREW ICED TEA MAKER I feel like everyone needs an iced tea maker, especially now when the weather is warming up. I will usually…