Walking into Warped Tour 2025 felt like stepping straight back into my teenage emo era—just with louder bass and better eyeliner. From screaming along to Simple Plan to spotting Jeffree Star like it was peak MySpace days, every moment felt nostalgic. I grew up on Avril Lavigne, Asking Alexandria, and We Came As Romans, but this year I also discovered new favorites like Holy Watr and The Dark. Warped Tour reminded me why the chaos, music, and mosh pits will always feel like ho

We took the morning train to New York to celebrate an engagement weekend filled with Broadway lights, skyline views, and slow city wandering. From Aladdin on Broadway to dinner at Wolfgang’s and rooftop drinks at Ophelia Lounge, every moment felt electric. We ended the trip with breakfast at The Smith before heading home — tired, happy, and already planning our next visit.

ApollyCon 2025 was such a fun experience! It was a five-day bookish event hosted by Jennifer L. Armentrout, held from April 9–13 at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland.

Nashville stole my heart with its southern charm, iconic murals, live music, and unforgettable bites. From sipping a Monkey Mocha at Frothy Monkey to indulging at Five Daughters Bakery and brunching at The Buttermilk Ranch, every stop felt like a scene from a country song. Add in the What Lifts You mural, a distillery tour, and live music at Tin Roof, and you’ve got the perfect Music City getaway. Grab your coffee and let’s get komfy in Nashville!

This southwestern salad is a perfect meal for a bright summer day. With spinach, avocado and radish, this salad is a light meal that will not weigh you down. This meal is detox friendly, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan friendly. This salad features healthy greens and plant-based proteins. If you don't share my love of crispy tofu, add in extra black beans but be mindful of the calories if you are tracking your numbers. Avocado adds in healthy fats to help your lubricate you

Chicago turns all the way green for St. Patrick’s Day, and this road trip did not disappoint. From checking into my River North hotel and sipping matcha for the vibes, to watching the iconic river dyeing and ending with late-night waffles, every day was packed with festive fun. If you’re planning a spring getaway to the Windy City, here’s your guide to where I stayed, what I did, and my favorite sweet stop.

Doughnuts were made to dunk into your morning coffee. These vegan doughnuts are simple and easy to make for a weekend brunch or a weekday morning. Ingredients Vegan Doughnuts 2 cups of all purpose flour 2/3 cups of granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 bananas (replaces two eggs) 1 cup of almond milk Vegan Glaze 1/4 cup vegan butter 1 & 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1 tablespoon of hot water If you want to take a shortcut you can also use Bisqui

I love rice bowls: sushi bowls, teriyaki bowls and now pineapple bowls. Try brown rice or cauliflower rice as your base, add your veggies, pick your sauce and eat!  Gluten Free Soy Sauce Coconut aminos are a popular, naturally gluten-free alternative to soy sauce that can provide a punch of savory flavor.  ​ Coconut aminos are similar in color and consistency to light soy sauce, making it an easy substitute in recipes. ​ It’s soy-, wheat- and gluten-free, making it a healthie

Holy Guacamole! Instead of paying extra for guacamole, you can make your own at home with only six ingredients!