Hi there! Just a quick reminder that my $100 Amazon gift card giveaway is still open...but not for much longer. If you’ve been meaning to enter, you can do that here:👉 Enter the giveaway I paired it with a roundup of the Amazon purchases I actually use all the time, so if you’re in a browsing mood, that’s all in the same post too. Quick style find I’ve been browsing lately - I’ve actually had really good experiences ordering from MyTheresa: I also broke down the full experience (shipping,...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there! I know… It’s been a minute since my last newsletter. 😅 I just got back from a pretty wild trip to Rwanda, where I went gorilla trekking… and managed to make some of the biggest travel mistakes I’ve ever made. (EEK!) That said, it was still one of the most surreal, unforgettable experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve started sharing everything on the blog and YouTube—what went right and what I wish I knew before going. 👉 Read about Rwanda / gorilla trekking👉 Watch the video But in the...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, I hope 2026 is treating you kindly so far, or at least not completely wiping you out. It’s been a little while since I popped into your inbox, so I wanted to say hi, share a quick travel trick I’ve been loving, and catch you up on what’s new on the blog and YouTube (including my latest video on things to do in Dublin). A Weird Little Travel Hack That Actually Works You know that panic that hits right as you’re leaving the hotel or walking to your gate? “Did I grab my passport?...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi friends, Quick little check-in today because it’s the last chance to enter my Amazon gift card giveaway. If you haven’t tossed your name in yet, now’s the time — it closes tonight! 👉 Enter the Amazon Gift Card Giveaway (Last Chance!) I’ve also been busy behind the scenes and wanted to share some new posts and a fresh YouTube video that went live this week: New on YouTube Herbishh Color Shampoo Review + Before & After | Dark Coffee Brown on Fine, Thin HairI finally filmed myself coloring my...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, Hope everyone survived the inbox mayhem over the past week! I’m keeping things very low-key today — just a quick note with something fun I’ve been working on. I finally published my Fun Things to Do in Chicago for First-Time Visitors guide. If you’re planning a trip (or just daydreaming about one), this one breaks down the best views, neighborhoods, museums, food stops, and a few places people usually overlook. And here’s the new YouTube video: Chicago tip of the day: Don’t sleep...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey friends, I know your inbox is probably drowning in Cyber Monday emails, so I’m keeping this short and only sharing the things that are genuinely worth your time. First — a quick reminder: only buy what you actually need. A sale is only a deal if it’s something you’ll truly use. Otherwise, it eats up your budget, your space, and eventually ends up in a landfill. We all work too hard for that. Here’s the quick little gut-check I use before I buy anything today: Would I buy this at full...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, If you’re celebrating, I hope you’re gearing up for a relaxing Thanksgiving tomorrow... or at least one with minimal kitchen chaos. Quick PSA before the big cooking day: watch out for AI-generated recipes floating around online. I fell for two of them on Pinterest recently, and while they looked totally normal at first glance, they turned out absolutely disgusting. In hindsight, the red flags were obvious: they had generic intro language, overly polished photos, weird formatting,...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hey friends! The $150 Amazon gift card giveaway got so much love that I figured… why not run one more before the holidays hit full speed? I’m giving away another $100 Amazon gift card, and the new entry widget is right at the bottom of the same post, just above the previous one. This one runs until December 11, 2025. Good luck — truly hoping it lands in the hands of someone who could use a little extra holiday boost. Enter here! Also, thank you for all the kind replies to the last newsletter....
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi friends, Before the holiday madness really kicks in, I wanted to send over a few helpful things... plus some new stories you might’ve missed this week. A Couple of Travel Habits That Save Me Every Holiday Season If you’re flying soon, here’s one thing I swear by: screenshot your boarding pass and that little baggage tag sticker the second you get them. Airline apps always seem to glitch at the worst possible moment, but screenshots don’t. And that sticker? It’s the code they need if your...
5 months ago • 1 min read