Short book list for a short month, but this time I manage to squeeze in books that are noticeably disparate. There’s self-help inspired by unicorns, organization, and interior décor taken from literature. Be thankful I limited myself to three, or else you’d be stuck reading a writing textbook, wondering where on Earth I developed by…
What’s On My Bookshelf: January 2022
I’ve started a brand new monthly series—about books! Each month I plan to share five of my current favorite books (and other fun reading material) that have caught my eye. Subjects will vary, but expect a lot of literature, retro lifestyle and fashion, and biographies. At least for now—who knows what books I’ll notice next. …
Jovial Review: The BEST Gluten Free Pasta!
I’ve often pondered the double irony that, while many of us with celiac disease love pasta, we can’t have it; and quite frankly, we wish we hadn’t tried in its gluten-free form. While I’m grateful that many grocery store brands have rolled out gluten-free options, they frequently disappoint. Have you tasted the stuff? Mushy, weirdly…
Twelve Iconic Beauty Products Still Popular Today
The other day, I found myself wondering how many of the latest, must-have beauty miracles plastered across the Internet would end up going the way of the Dodo bird and which would become classics. Which led me to stop and count them up. Turns out, there are more iconic beauty products extant than I…
Weleda Skin Food: The Surprise Budget Eye Cream
I have made a discovery. Skin Food doubles as a splendid budget eye cream. Those of you who keep abreast of the latest and greatest within the beauty world will no doubt have heard of Skin Food from Weleda and its powerhouse, plant-based moisturizing abilities. Thick and intensely rich, and formulated without parabens or…