Using the finest sencha leaves from Kirishima in Kagoshima Prefecture, this tea has subtle sweet notes and a rich, full-bodied silky mouthfeel. It has an elegant flavor profile and would be well-suited for both fancy occasions or your morning cuppa. – Bokksu At first sip, I was immediately hit with the Okukirishima’s deep, rich taste, the greenContinue reading “Review: Bokksu Okukirishima Tea”
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Skincare Review: Youth to the People – Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream
A deeply hydrating moisturizer with superior plant extracts and a pro-grade peptide complex formulated for dry, reactive, and sensitive skin. This fragrance-free formula is made with an intelligent hydration trio of Squalane, Jojoba + Shea butter for long-lasting deep hydration that won’t clog pores. – Youth to the People I had been eyeing this moisturizer forContinue reading “Skincare Review: Youth to the People – Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream”
July Books
Ya’ll . . . I must admit I’m in a bit of a reading slump. Amongst a variety of responsibilities (including making an interactive visual novel), my head just hasn’t been in reading mode. Hopefully, I’ll get back into my rhythm next month, but for now, I only have a few lovely reads to talkContinue reading “July Books”
Teas for a Bad Day
Some days just suck. And when those sucky days rise up, a good cup of tea can help you settle down and feel grounded. Below, I’ve listed some of my recommendations for when you need a hug in a cup (with links to their full reviews in the titles). David’s Tea Sweet Potato Pie AContinue reading “Teas for a Bad Day”
Review: Good (Skin) Days A New Leaf Cleanser
Turn over a new leaf in your daily cleansing routine. Leafy greens are great for you both inside and out! This creamy, soft cleanser is expertly formulated with a blend of fermented green tea, spinach, celery, and broccoli to nourish, protect, and hydrate your skin. – Sokoglam Pack it up everybody, because this cleanser can’tContinue reading “Review: Good (Skin) Days A New Leaf Cleanser”
June Reads
Another up and down month for me . . . I got a new job which has been great but also time-consuming, hence why I’ve read less this month (and this will probably be my new pace moving forward). Still, I’m still happy that I’ve had the chance to read such a wide breadth ofContinue reading “June Reads”
Post Schedule Adjustment . . .
Hi, everyone! I recently started a new job that, while enjoyable, has quickly proved to be more demanding than I had originally anticipated. For this reason, there won’t be a post today or tomorrow, and in the future, I’m planning on adjusting my post schedule to once a week on Saturdays (with alternating subjects). ThoughContinue reading “Post Schedule Adjustment . . .”
Review: Clevr Rose Cacao Super Latte
This is not your mama’s hot chocolate! It’s a velvety, floral, dark chocolate elixir designed to brighten your mood and lift your spirits. – Clevr Woaaaaah! This blend is right up there with the Tumeric Latte as one of my all-time favorite healthy drinks. Like Clevr advertises, this drink tastes like a dark hot chocolate, smoothContinue reading “Review: Clevr Rose Cacao Super Latte”
Review: Good (Skin) Days C’s The Day Serum
Brighter skin days are within reach with this concentrated, stable vitamin C serum. Not only is it formulated with 10% pure vitamin C (ascorbic acid), but it also contains skin brightening licorice root extract and niacinamide (vitamin B3) to diminish dullness, improve tone, and minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines. – Sokoglam I wasContinue reading “Review: Good (Skin) Days C’s The Day Serum”
Review: She’s Too Pretty to Burn by Wendy Heard
This couldn’t be good. The layers of lies and secrets were piling up fast now, like dirt being shoveled into a grave. – She’s Too Pretty To Burn Summary and Thoughts The summer is winding down in San Diego. Veronica is bored, caustically charismatic, and uninspired in her photography. Nico is insatiable, subversive, and obsessedContinue reading “Review: She’s Too Pretty to Burn by Wendy Heard”
Skincare for Introverts 