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Checking In: 2023 Updates + Goals

It’s been a long time since I’ve checked in on here so I wanted to say hi and update you all on what I’ve been up to. We are now almost a month into 2023! January has flown by. As some of you may know, I started a business called Love Is Essentials in 2022….

Life Lately: Summer 2022

I haven’t been very active on here this summer, so I wanted to share some photos to show what I’ve been up to. In May, I officially started a business called Love Is Essentials. I sell essential oil rollers, body oil, and bath soaks, and I’ve spent most of the summer exploring towns in New…

What Working At My First Pop Up Shop Taught Me

Yesterday was a very exciting day because I had the pleasure of being a vendor in my first pop up shop! Not only was it special being a vendor, but it was also very special to share this experience at Anthropologie, the company I have loved and been apart of for the last 6 years….

How To Take A Vibey Bath And Why You Should

Baths are amazing. They really are, you can’t fight me on this. As kids, we take them all the time and we would laugh, splash and overall have a great time. Then, one day we get older and stop taking baths even though they were such a fun part of the day. Bubble baths are…

10 Amazing Alan Watts Quotes That Will Change Your Perspective

Alan Watts , aka the man who leaves me lost in thought, was a 20th century British philosopher, writer, and speaker. Last summer I was introduced to Watts’ through Alan Watts chill-step playlist and I have been fascinated with his philosophy ever since. Watts is best known for interpreting and popularizing Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism…

F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes

Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was an American writer well known for his novels based in the Jazz age. His recognition came mostly after his death, and today he is known as one of the greatest authors of the 20th century. Many of Fitzgerald’s writing illustrates romantic lyricism, determination, and glamour. Read these quotes from the…

What My First Saturday Alone In My New Apartment Taught Me About Myself

I recently did something that I have been dying to do for years- I got my first apartment! Guys, when I tell I literally manifested this, I mean I really did. Ever since I was in high school, I have dreamed of living on my own. I thrive in my own space and being alone…

Holiday Gift Guide For Him: Target Edition

Buying the perfect holiday gift is not always easy. You may find yourself searching every store in your city, still unable to find something that is both useful and exciting. I have always had trouble buying gifts for men. I don’t know if it’s because I don’t have any brothers or a ton of guy…

5 Anthropologie Gifts For The Self Care Lover In Your Life

Once November hits, I switch my thinking from pumpkin patches and apple pie, to ornaments and gift wrapping. To avoid bumping into swinging shopping bags and low inventory on the shelves, I like to start Christmas shopping in early November. Getting started in November helps me to plan my gifts better, avoid low inventory, and…

I Drink From A $35 Crystal Water Bottle- Here’s Why

I recently traveled to Tulum, Mexico and found myself walking in and out of shops searching for souvenirs for my myself and my loved ones. I picked up necklaces, shirts, bags, you name it, inspecting them and then placing back down after deciding they were not exciting enough to come back to New Jersey with…

Travel Diaries: Guide To Charleston, South Carolina

About a month ago, I had the pleasure of traveling to Charleston, South Carolina. This city, founded in 1670, welcomes its guest with its gorgeous trees, cobblestone streets, pastel antebellum houses, and old fashioned Southern cooking. I was not too sure what to expect of this southern city, but it turned out to be totally…

The Two Best Fall Candles That You’ll Be Obsessed With

Fall is in full swing and the atmosphere is cozier than ever. The crisp air, there is a sense of new beginnings, and the leaves turning into a burnt orange before gracefully falling to the ground, are just some of the things that make Fall so special (and one of my favorite seasons). To me,…