Coachella Survival Tips

It’s that time of the year again, with festival season coming in full force here’s what you need to know to make your experience THAT much better.   1. Bring a Camelback The heat in Coachella Valley kicks in early in the morning and although there are plenty of places that sell water (super pricey…

Little Reminders

I wrote this op-ed piece for one of my classes but I thought I’d share it with you all. It is a reminder that we are in full control of actions and we can guide our lives in whichever we choose. Don’t let set backs determine your future. Happy Wednesday ! ” There are times…

Travel Tips: Sao Luis, Brazil

This past December/January I had the privilege to travel back to Sao Luis to visit my family. I spent three fun weeks full of gourmet meals, coconut water and sun! I thought I’d share my top three restaurants. The trip was mostly for me to spend time with my family and relax before the new…

Places to Visit: Yountville, CA

Located in the heart of wine country of Sonoma county Yountville is the most elegant town filled with vineyards. Last Valentine’s day my boyfriend and I spent the day at Yountville after enjoying a chilly 6AM hot air balloon ride. The company we chose for the day’s program was Napa Valley Aloft. They were welcoming…

Monday Musings

Well hello ! Long time no see.. but with the first month of school finally coming to an end I feel like I have my life together and can now post more often. So here are my Monday Musing (: { Yummy desserts from local Mexican Bakery} { Fresh fruit from Anthony’s backyard} { Most…

Small Acts of Encouragement

Sometimes we forget how much work and effort it takes to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. No matter how tiresome or tedious a task may be there’s a purpose to it and eventually a reward will come. So don’t give up! Have a blessed week!   xoxo, Andrea

B-A-N-A-N-A-S !

Are you ready for banana overload ? That’s what this post is all about! Today, as I made lunch, I noticed an overripe banana sitting on my mom’s fruit bowl and since it saddens me whenever I see food being throw away, I decided to make use of the black banana and make banana bread !…

Monday Musings

Nothing better than a little inspiration on Mondays to keep our spirits alive and fueled for the week ahead. Here are something’s to keep in mind and ponder over. Happy start of the week ! 1. Road Trips: Summer is not quite over yet. According to the our calendar there are 58 days left of summer…

Champgane Grapes Naked Cake

Last week my mom came home from the grocery store with a box of the most darling grapes I’ve ever seen in my life called Champagne Grapes. They are so tiny and delicate it almost looks fake. Days before I had told her about the newest cake trend: the naked cake. Naturally, we both thought about…

Trip Tips: Disneyland

Well, if Disneyland isn’t the happiest place on earth I don’t know where else it could be. For the 4th of July weekend my family and I decided to endure the long lines and 2 minutes worth of adrenaline while surrounded by our favorite childhood memories. Yes, Disneyland for fourth of July could be a…