The Urban Darling

My Experience with Acupuncture & Cupping at Root Whole Body

By Esperanza on November 23, 2019

Root Whole Body, alternative medicine, Acupuncture, Cupping, Massage, Naturopath, Portland, OR, lifestyle blogger, The Urban Darling.

For the past three months, I’ve been visiting Root Whole Body for massage, acupuncture, and cupping! Read more about my experience with Root Whole Body here. I’ve had back problems since I was a pre-teen due to manual labor on my parent’s farm as a kid. Over the years, my back pain has gotten worse since my job requires me to sit at a desk on a laptop. I’ve heard great things about the benefits of acupuncture and cupping so I decided to try them out (combined with massage) to see if my back felt any better!

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide For Her, Him, & Kids

By Esperanza on November 21, 2019

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Happy Holidays! I love the holidays and love thinking of gifts for people so I thought I would put together the ULTIMATE holiday gift guide with gift ideas for the men in your life, kids in your life, and every kind of gal in your life! I’m focusing more on gifts for women just because I obviously like girl stuff more but there is definitely something for everyone here. I hope this guide gives you some ideas on gifts to give this holiday season <3

Wellness

How I Healed My Stomach with Probiotics

By Esperanza on November 17, 2019

Probiogen, probiotics, smart spore probiotics, health, beauty, wellness, gut health, women's health, weight management, women's vitality, stress management, lifestyle, lifestyle blogger, healthy and beauty, The Urban Darling.

About five years ago, I had food poisoning from a bad Caesar salad. I was having terrible acid reflux and stomach pain so I took a trip to the doctor’s office where I was given a “GI cocktail”, which was basically straight antibiotics that made me sick all night. I didn’t know back then that after taking antibiotics, you need to take probiotics to balance out the bacteria in your stomach. For years I struggled with stomach pain before meeting with a naturopath who recommended probiotics. I’ve been taking Probiotics ever since!

Portland, Oregon, USA | Wellness

Meeting with a Nutritionist & My Meal Plan + Regimen

By Esperanza on November 14, 2019

Root Whole Body, Portland, naturopath, Naturopathic Medicine, smoothies, diet, health, healthy food, meal plan, regimen, supplements, lifestyle blogger, The Urban Darling.

I’ve been visiting Root Whole Body these past few months for massage and acupuncture and recently I decided to meet with their nutritionist/naturopath to discuss my diet and lifestyle. I’ve always been pretty good about eating healthy, but I know that I am lacking in certain areas and wanted someone to help me detect the holes in my diet. Between all the information about health and diet online and misinformation from friends and co-workers that I’ve heard over the years, it’s hard to know where to start.

Urban Darling Home

Neutral Mid-Century Bedroom Update

By Esperanza on

Neutral, Mid-Century, bedroom, master bedroom, dresser, hats, plants, purses, dresser style, decor, interior design, interior styling, lifestyle blogger, The Urban Darling.

I’ve lived in my apartment for over a year and a half now and until recently, my bedroom never looked exactly how I wanted it to. I was always busy decorating other areas and putting it off. Slowly but surely, I started gathering pieces that I loved to decorate my bedroom with and I love how it looks now! I love mid-century modern and white minimalistic interiors so my bedroom is a little mix of both. I wanted to share my updated bedroom and some of the amazing pieces I found for it with you guys!

My Style

7 Fall Closet Staples

By Esperanza on November 6, 2019

Fall, Fall Closet Staples, closet staples, Fall Staples, wardrobe, fashion, women's fashion, fashion blogger, The Urban Darling, ABLE, snakeskin boots, black skinny jeans, boots, white cropped sweater, knee-high boots, messenger cap, basket purse.

I can’t be-LEAF it’s Fall again! I love a good pun, I can’t help it ;P Fall is definitely my favorite season for fashion, activities, and weather. There are so many fun activities to do in the Fall and the crisp, cool weather is perfect for sweaters and layering. I’m ready for it with these Fall closet staples!

Bruges, Belgium

What To Do In Bruges, Belgium: Bruges Travel Guide

By Esperanza on October 27, 2019

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On my first trip to Europe 5 years ago, my mom really wanted me to visit Bruges in Belgium. She visited when she was around my age and absolutely fell in love with it. I didn’t make it over there my first time in Europe, but I’m so glad I got the chance to see it this time around! Bruges is probably the most popular Belgian city and for good reason because it looks like a fairytale town! We visited during the summer and the amount of tourists there was unreal. I definitely suggest visiting during an off season if you can. Either way, it’s a dream.

Ghent, Belgium

A Day in Ghent, Belgium: What to Do & Where to Eat

By Esperanza on October 26, 2019

Ghent, Belgium, what to do in Ghent, colorful houses, buildings, river, boats, waterfront, travel, The Urban Darling, travel blogger, Belgian buildings, Belgian architecture, Graslei, Korenlei, Three Towers View, Belfort.

On our recent trip to Europe, my sister and I decided to take a day trip to Ghent from Brussels, Belgium. Ghent is a small, Belgian city about 30-45 min outside of Brussels by train, so it was perfect for a day trip! The city is very walkable and it has so much character! Even on a rainy day, we were able to see a lot of what the city had to offer. It’s a beautiful, medieval city with tons of hip boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants. We absolutely loved it! It actually reminded me a little bit of Portland, OR where I currently live. Both cities are very unique! I wanted to share some of the spots we visited and restaurants that we ate at for those who might be interested in visiting Ghent but don’t know where to start.

Skincare

How to Get the Perfect Shave with Philips

By Esperanza on September 23, 2019

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We all want that perfect shave right? Cue the Philips SatinShave Advanced, a wet & dry cordless electric shaver! It’s the perfect shaver for unwanted body hair on areas like your legs, armpits, bikini area, and more. I’ve been looking for a shaver like this for awhile now and I’m so glad I found it! Irritated skin, bumps, and ingrown hairs are now a thing of the past for me. Hello smooth, soft, hair-free skin!

Seattle, Washington, USA | Travel

Graduate Hotel Seattle Review

By Esperanza on September 14, 2019

Graduate Hotel, Art Deco, Art Deco design, design, Art Deco hotel, Seattle, Washington, University of Washington, blogger, travel blogger, lifestyle blogger, The Urban Darling.

A few weekends ago, my sister Rocio and I got the chance to go to Bumbershoot, a music festival in Seattle. During our trip, we stayed at The Graduate Hotel near the University of Washington campus. The hotel has a historic 1930’s Art Deco design which I love!