Lifestyle

Wellness

5 Benefits of Adding Collagen to Your Regimen

By Esperanza on August 4, 2018

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Ever since I heard about the benefits of taking collagen, I’ve been wanting to add it to my regimen. So I was really excited when NeoCell reached out to me to try out their collagen products! NeoCell is a natural product company based in California, that carries natural supplements for skin care, health, and wellness. I’m 25 years old and over the years, I’ve been experiencing more achiness and cracking in my joints. With the help of these two products, I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my joints!

Celebrating my Birthday at The Solo Club

By Esperanza on July 2, 2018

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For my birthday this year, we decided to go out for dinner at The Solo Club. I’ve always admired this trendy, Portland cocktail bar from outside so I’m really glad we were able to finally eat there! My sister lives with me now as most of you probably know and my brother just moved to the area so they were able to join Schyler and I for dinner. I haven’t gotten to celebrate a birthday with both of my siblings there in probably over 8 years, so it was definitely nice to have them there this year!

Food | Portland, Oregon, USA

Trying Vegan Food at Capitol Bar

By Esperanza on June 14, 2018

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Rocio and I decided to switch to a vegetarian diet about a month ago and Schyler has been on board as well! I was a vegetarian for over 3 years but due to some diet issues, I had to add meat back into my diet. We were inspired by our friend Jensyn to try cutting meat out again and it has actually been surprisingly easy! When I was a vegetarian, I loved trying vegan food and making vegan recipes out of a cookbook that Schyler got for me. I’m always amazed by how delicious vegan dishes can be! I love how creative vegans are with spices as well as meat and dairy substitutes.

Food

Making Healthier Choices for Dinner with Village Harvest

By Esperanza on May 4, 2018

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Now that I am a full time blogger/content creator working from home, I have trouble stepping away from work to focus on dinner. (Trust me I’m working on it!) I’ve always believed in eating healthy; home cooked meals. It’s easy to decide to go out for dinner or eat fast food when your busy, but the truth is that it’s not very good for you. I think it’s so important to know exactly what’s in the food that your eating. That’s why I’m thrilled that I’ve found Village Harvest!

Gift Guides | Holidays

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

By Esperanza on April 29, 2018

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Mother’s Day is coming up real soon guys! This year I’m on top of it with the gift ideas. I hate scrambling at the last minute to find a present but let’s be honest, life gets crazy and sometimes we drop the ball. That’s why I thought I would come up with a Mother’s Day Gift Guide to help you guys out! There is definitely a present here for every type of mom and price range. The best part is that all of these presents are from Amazon and most of them are eligible for Prime which means they’ll arrive at your house in only 2 days! It’s a total life saver sometimes. Now let’s go shopping for mom! 😉

Lifestyle | Makeup

Getting a Lash Lift at Lash & Beauty Lab

By Esperanza on April 25, 2018

I have been wanting to get my eyelashes lifted for so long now and I finally got them done at Lash & Beauty Lab in downtown Portland. Just a little back story on my eyelashes; I do have long lashes however they do not hold a curl. When I use a mechanical curler, my eyelashes will fall out of the curl in about an hour. Mascara works a bit better but I’ve never been able to find the perfect one for my lashes. I first heard about lash lifts from a Youtuber that I follow and I thought it would be the perfect solution for me! I thought I would put together this blog post for those of you who who may be interested in getting a lash lift.

Gift Guides | Holidays

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Gifts For Her, Him & Friends

By Esperanza on February 7, 2018

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I love getting the chance to spoil friends and family and that’s why I love Valentine’s Day! I know it can be tough figuring out what to get your loved ones for Valentine’s Day so I decided to make a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide to help you find the perfect gift for your friend, girlfriend, or boyfriend! All of these items are from Urban Outfitters. They have an awesome section of Valentine’s Day gift ideas on their website. This is a compilation of my favorites! You can shop the items by clicking on it’s picture.

Lifestyle | Skincare

Winter Skincare with BioClarity

By Esperanza on January 26, 2018

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Winter skin care is tough! My combination skin gets so dry during the winter months. I have to try really hard to keep my skin moisturized. On top of that, my skin is very sensitive and prone to breakouts. Cue BioClarity’s skin care regimen. My sensitive skin has been loving this 3-step system consisting of a cleanser, treatment, and restore gel. I also love that their products are 100% vegan, cruelty free, and free of parabens, gluten, sulfate, and fragrances!

Food | Holidays

Christmas Dinner with Farmer John

By Esperanza on December 16, 2017

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Schyler and I are spending Christmas apart this year (I will be with family in Eastern Washington and he will be with his family in Seattle) so we had a special, early Christmas dinner. With the help of Farmer John, I made a honey roasted pork dish with their pork shoulder and maple roasted Brussel sprouts with bacon using their classic bacon slices. I served these plates with delicious herbed Yukon gold potatoes. Keep reading for these delicious recipes!

Couples Style | Holidays

Sauvie Island Farms Christmas Photos

By Esperanza on December 11, 2017

My talented friend McKenzie did it again with these Christmas photos! I love everyone of them. Photos are such an amazing way of capturing moments we would like to remember forever. That’s why I love to find every occasion to take photos with loved ones. Schyler and I took Christmas photos at a tree farm last year so I wanted to keep up the tradition this year. We headed to Sauvie Island Farms to find the perfect tree and take some fun photos.