I’ve lived with eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, my entire life. I’ve been a mystery to primary care doctors, dermatologists, allergists and holistic doctors for nearly 30 years. Treatments haven’t changed drastically since I was diagnosed and I’ve tried almost everything out there. There always seemed to be no rhyme or reason why my …
2020 is the year that needs no introduction. If you’re reading this, you know exactly what I mean. I took a break from the blog for a while to catch my breath and create more intentional content. For years, I had been a contributor to multiple websites and found little time to do my own …
Traveling is something that has always caused me anxiety. As a kid, someone needed to hold my hand as the airplane took off and landed. I’m a nightmare when there’s turbulence. As an adult, it has gotten worse. My husband still needs to hold my hand during turbulence. But what happens when I have to …
2018 was the happiest year of my life (thus far). In a culture where we have to show our happiness all the time for fear of displaying failure, I can honestly say this has truly been one hell of a year for me. And not every moment was Instagram worthy. I still had a lot …
This is a sponsored post by MDsave. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve actually been asking myself this for a while. I perform self checks at home semi-regularly. Whether I’m in the shower or putting on my clothes. I often think, “Oh no. What if I find something?” My grandma had …
Being a bride is one of the strangest things (or so I’ve experienced). Everyone you know wants to know everything. I’ve also had people coming out of the woodwork trying to give me advice, asking to see pictures of the ring, and comparing every decision I make with the way they would have done or did it. …
This year has been BIG for me. I started the autoimmune paleo diet in March and have been documenting my journey on Instagram. It looks healthy and fun, but there’s meaning behind my recipes for collagen smoothies and gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and nut-free brownies. I’ve been looking for some internal healing. I’ve said it a million …
If my grandma taught me anything, it was the art of getting a good deal. I hate to pay full price for something that will go on sale a week later and a wedding is no exception! After the initial excitement of getting engaged, my next thought went to wedding planning. And then the minor …
It’s finally June and summer in Chicago which means… it’s pride month! I’m so excited to be participating in Chicago Latinx Pride this year as an ambassador for Act Against Aids! If there’s one thing I love about being a blogger, it’s getting people to talk about all aspects of health – including their sexual …
This post is sponsored by Omron Healthcare. I have received compensation and product as payment. All opinions are my own. Earlier this year, I made a commitment to myself that I was going to lose weight, check my blood pressure regularly and exercise more. It’s my 27th year around the sun, I’m getting married in …
