I’m definitely not a vegan, and I have been cutting down on my animal protein consumption. Any red meat is a no-no for me, as I’m allergic, but it doesn’t mean I don’t CRAVE it sometimes. It’s been hard to find vegan burgers that make me feel like I’m eating red meat without the actual […]

My friend Jazmyn from the Daily Dose of Luxury Blog wrote an AMAZING blog post on her site about driving traffic to your blog! Now, more than ever, it’s important for your blog to be able to stand alone without your other social media numbers. Why? Because, like Jazmyn says, YOU OWN IT. Instagram can […]

I was so not feeling making an elaborate meal this week (I guess this is proof that I really am a lazy girl in the kitchen). I just wanted to watch The Bachelor and not be a slave to my recipes.  What do you do when you want something easy, healthy and VERY little fuss? […]

Sophie’s back! You may remember this blog post I did about what I learned from hanging out with her. This time, she’s guest blogging about how to get paid to be yourself! I love this topic and thought it would be great for you, too. xo NM I am Sophie Nik I was never told […]

Nickie Crocker is back in full force y’all! I’ve always loved hosting dinner parties, but get so nervous to cook for other people. What if I poison them? Will my food taste awful? Maybe I’m just not meant to be in the kitchen.  So now, back by popular demand, I’m hosting Monday’s at Mora’s for […]

The Golden Globes were last night and it’s always a night of extreme glamour. I was headed to the afterparties, so I teamed up with my day 1 favorite makeup artist, Chloe, to bring you a tutorial of my look.  Chloe and I normally do a heavier smoky eye + pink/nude lip, but this time […]

Turning your passion into a paycheck is a hot topic conservation amongst millennials. Whilst many of us are on the road to following our dreams, the sad reality is that your passion doesn’t always pay your bills.  I sat down with #girlboss Erika De La Cruz from Passion to Paycheck for a really honest conversation […]

If you’re a last minute gift shopper like me, no worries, I’ve got you covered! This quick holiday gift guide is for the jewelry lover in your life – whether it’s a friend, significant other, or your mom, there’s something for everyone and their budget!  I’m really into evil eye jewelry lately so it’s no […]

With the holiday season creeping up, there’s no better time to go on a road trip! The traditional American road trip is alive and well, representing 39% of vacations in the United States. Being out on the open road and traveling to new places isn’t just an economical means of getting away, nor is it unjustly […]

Fewer than one-third of U.S adults meet the government’s new physical fitness guidelines, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. New guidelines advise that adults participate in 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise each week, in addition to muscle-strengthening activities. One reason cited for U.S citizens’ lack of exercise is the high cost of […]