When a package says "delivered" but you can't find it Everyone and the rio nights print And I'm like, not sure if I actually like the new speeds, or if it's just the hype... When you have a really tight budget but you want everything that's coming out When your internet is slow and you're trying to place an order After you see a really big ...
Yosemite in the Rain: Mist Trail to Vernal Fall
When I first saw rain in the forecast over my Yosemite, you can imagine how disappointed and frustrated I was. It had been so sunny in the weeks leading up, and I couldn't believe I was so unlucky. But rain doesn't have to ruin your plans. Saturday was our third and last day in the park, and after we checked out of the hotel, we figured, why not go out one more time? It was wet, but it ...
How to Get Started on the Trail: Tips for Beginner Hikers
The weather is warming up and it's the perfect time to get out into the sunshine! Hiking is a great way to switch up your fitness routine. Getting outside and soaking up the sun is one of my favorite ways of escaping the "real world" for a little while--it's not only good for your physical health, it's good for your mental wellbeing, too. One of the easiest and least scary ways to get your feet ...
Mara Hoffman Active Review: Botanica Leggings + Gym Bag
Mara Hoffman, a fashion designer for "regular" clothes, recently brought her signature bold prints to the world of activewear. The second season of Mara Hoffman Active is here, and I tried out two pieces: the botanica leggings and her new gym bag. Here's my review. The botanica leggings were an instantly popular style. When I bought them a couple weeks ago, several sites were very low stock. ...
This Week: Ivy Park by Beyonce + New Beyond Yoga x Kate Spade
Introducing IVY PARK a new activewear brand for women. Arriving 14.04.16 #IVYPARK A photo posted by IVY PARK (@weareivypark) on Mar 31, 2016 at 7:09am PDT This week, Beyonce announced Ivy Park, a new collection of activewear and athleisure coming to stores on April 14th. There are a whopping 200 pieces in the collection, which ranges from $30-$200. The branding behind the collection ...
Hiking Upper Yosemite Falls Trail to Yosemite Point (in the Winter!)
Continuing my report on my mini getaway to Yosemite, today I'm sharing my recap of the Upper Yosemite Falls hike. As I mentioned in my last post, Yosemite Falls is the most iconic waterfall in the park--hence the name. Since the weather had been warm, there was a good amount of snowmelt, which meant the falls were roaring! The falls can dry up in late summer, so it was an ideal time to tackle ...