SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker Review

I’ve been reviewing beauty products for a while now, and though I still love reading a good beauty review, I’m so excited to start branching out into other categories such as kitchen and dining. Most recently, SodaStream sent me their new carbonated water maker called the SodaStream Terra, to test and review. I was especially…

Osmocote PotShots Review

Hi friends! It’s been a minute since I’ve posted a review on this page and to be honest, I’m quite a few posts behind so please bear with me! 2020 was a hard year for all of us and though there were times I felt absolutely dejected, there were some silver linings that came out…

Smashbox Photo Finish Vitamin Glow Primer Review

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars I was SO excited when I found out I would be receiving Smashbox’s new Vitamin Glow Primer because primer isn’t part of my normal make-up routine! I’d been a fan of Urban Decay’s Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion in high school when I did crazy performance make-up but haven’t been reaching for it…

Tiffie’s Top 3: Book Recommendations

The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister  Whenever I travel one of the highlights is the airport experience, and I look forward to trying new foods and of course perusing the bookstore for something to keep me company on the plane ride! This was the first book I picked up from the recommended section and the…

BECCA Light Shifter Brightening Concealer Review

I absolutely LOVE this concealer and am so happy to have received two different shades to try in my most recent Voxbox by Influenster! The applicator was super easy to use and the twist at the bottom allowed me to control the amount of formula I wanted. I’ve quickly added this concealer into my daily…

Tane Vegan Izakaya in Honolulu, HI

Rating: 4/5 Stars To be honest this was my first time trying a completely vegan restaurant and I wasn’t sure what to expect! All I had heard was that this place specialized in vegan sushi and that they were still quite new. Right upon entering, the traditional Japanese style sushi bar was lined with ample…

Hidden House Coffee in Santa Ana, CA

Rating: 5/5 Stars The perfect place to get study and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee!! I was hesitant to try this Hidden House Coffee location after first visiting their Costa Mesa location a few years ago and finding that the seating was limited and the wifi, even more so. After scouting this location on…

Yelp Elite Event: The Mayor’s Table in Newport Beach, CA

All-Inclusive Yelp Elite Dining Experience Crispy California Avocado w/ Calabrian Chili Mayo & Puffed Corn For my first ever Yelp Elite event, I was invited to bring a friend and dine at The Mayor’s Table Pacific Pub + Kitchen in Newport Beach, California. We were given a range of dates and times to choose from,…

Lola’s Cafe in Ladera Ranch, CA

Rating: 5/5 Stars Great place to study or catch up with friends! I stumbled upon this cafe while exploring Mission Viejo and immediately fell in love with their relaxed, laid back atmosphere. Avocado Toast One of the most important things I always look for when searching for a place to study is seating, and this…

Yamada Chikara Restaurant in Honolulu, HI

Air-Foamed Warm Potato Potage with Black Truffle & Enoki Mushroom Frozen Gin & Lemon Drink with Chef’s Special Hand-Crafted Olive Beautifully crafted dishes served in a traditional Japanese style course menu. Yamada Chikara is new to Honolulu and replaced the old Japanese restaurant next to Ala Moana that had the large red snapper painted on…

Seed Phytonutrients Moisture Conditioner Review

I received this conditioner as part of the Seeds Phytonutrients Voxbox and was so excited to see that all of their products are sustainable and plant-based! I’ve always loved the idea of going green and doing my part to help mother nature but had never taken any concrete steps to do so. Not only is…