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Inika bronzer! (Or any of their cosmetics, really) Vegan and Cruelty-free/zero animal testing.

When I was in my teens, my family and I went camping in the White Mountains at our favorite spot. In the middle of our first night there, we woke up to a loud crashing and thumping outside our tent. At first we thought someone was breaking into our car, but when the noises were followed… Read More

When I was first diagnosed with Crohn's disease and had to drastically change my diet, I didn't have much energy for heavy cooking/meal prep. My favorite meal staple to this day is roasted vegetables- brussels sprouts, broccoli, mushrooms, beets, cloves of garlic, etc. (all great… Read More

While I was working at an ice cream shop a few months ago, an older couple came and ordered to chocolate ice creams. After scooping and serving them, I continued to take orders. A few minutes later, the older woman came up to the register with her hand to her throat and an inquisitive… Read More

Nothing compares to the surreal beauty of Cannon Beach's Haystack Rock on the Oregon Coast!

My first high school boyfriend hinted casually about wanting to marry me wayyy too early on in our relationship. I knew I couldn't just say "NO", so I looked around the room in desperation, and a McDonald's bag with french fries in it caught my eye. I turned to him slowly and said,… Read More

Whenever I can't tell whether I'm TRULY hungry or just craving a certain food, I ask myself, "If someone put a plate of veggies in front of me right now, would I eat it? If the answer is yes, chances are you should grab a healthy snack that includes some form of animal or plant-based… Read More

Shortly after getting a membership at my gym, I fell off the treadmill while adjusting my earbuds, and was thrown into the machine behind me. If that wasn't embarrassing enough, a few weeks later I fell off the treadmill AGAIN, this time due to tripping on my (much-too-long) shoelaces.… Read More