First impression of Starbucks Verismo Frother/Mahalo

First impression of Starbucks Verismo Frother/Mahalo

One of my favorite gifts for Christmas this year was a Starbucks Verismo hot and cold milk frother from Damien. I'd hinted to him that I wanted a frother, and he picked this awesome one out. Last night I tried it for the first time, and though the directions were very straightforward, it took me [...]

Review: Higher Living Flower Heaven herbal tea

Review: Higher Living Flower Heaven herbal tea

Life gets super busy and stressful sometimes, and a few moments of comfort can help you renew and refresh to take on the day. Between freelancing, blogging, working and travel plans, sometimes I feel like I will never have time to get everything done. That's when I sit down and have a nice cup of [...]

Boho-chic: how to wear hippie-inspired apparel

At the first Woodstock Music Festival in 1969, people gathered to celebrate and enjoy life, dressed in patterned and fringy clothing made from comfortable materials. They seemed carefree, and made a statement both in politics and fashion. Today's answer to that is Coachella, and looking on social media, the street styles have changed a little, [...]

Tea review: Tazo Zen

Tea review: Tazo Zen

Lately I've been feeling somewhat stressed, so I decided to try a new tea designed for relaxation. While at Whole Foods, I spotted Tazo's Zen, which is "a harmonious blend of green tea with lemongrass & spearmint." I've tried other sleepy and calming teas, but this one is my favorite so far. The flavor is [...]