It's that time of year: Flowers are flourishing and you can capture them at their peak bloom times now in the DC area. Here’s where to go, and when. Which one of these gardens will you be headed to first? Most allow you to enjoy picnics on their grounds and/or take flowers home with you…

My heart started to beat a little faster and tears welled up in my eyes as I typed, "About to receive my new organ transplants at Fairfax Hospital! Just in case, I love you all!", and put the phone down. Never before had I indicated that I was sick publicly, nor had I felt like putting that on my page. Letting everyone know how I felt at that instant was more important than anything…

Valentine’s/Galentine’s is around the corner! Here are 8 unique DC restaurant experiences and activities that you, your partner, and/or your Galentine will remember for years to come! From scrumptious sips + bites in stunning atmospheres to renewing your vows to luxury gifts to painting-the-town-red… there’s something unique for you to do in the DC area.

We binge-watched Emily in Paris (Season 1) on Netflix last holiday season and loved how adorably provocative the show was. I couldn’t wait for more. From the fashion-forward outfits to the clever French clap-backs to our American ways, I was thrilled that Season 2 was released just two days before Christmas again this year! Again, we binge-watched the entire season and now I can’t wait until Season 3 is released! Netflix, please don’t…

In September 1991, my mom, who spoke no English, brought me from China to Illinois to reunite with my father. At five-and-a-half, I was in complete awe of the new experience and “meeting” my father for the first time— and equally oblivious to what this change would mean for my future. Exactly thirty years ago to the month, the dichotomy of what was to be the rest of my life began…

Being a woman in the workplace can come with a unique set of challenges, but it can also come with some serious rewards if you play your cards right. Look through these tips and resources, and connect when you need professional expertise…

Having clean, fresh-smelling clothing can make all the difference in how one feels. I am LOVING the new Ensueño® complete laundry solution (the new Liquid Laundry Detergent, Scent Booster Dryer Sheets, and Fabric Softener) and can tell that my family is preferring this brand, too. Here are my 4 tips for boosting confidence through clothing…

Washington, D.C. and its surrounding metropolitan areas have so many locations to take amazing photographs. Whether taking them with your phone or via a professional photographer, here are 5 easy-to-find locations in the DC area that I recommend.

National Landing transformed the park at 101 12th Street, Arlington VA! Now you'll find colorful, summer-themed displays, and Instagrammable work-from-anywhere essentials like WiFi, standing desks, and more for a completely FREE go-to summer destination.

I tried out the new Ensueño® complete laundry solution (the new Ensueño Liquid Laundry Detergent, Ensueño Scent Booster Dryer Sheets, and Ensueño Fabric Softener— #sponsored) and am excited to report back that it’s exactly what I had hoped it to be: effective with wondrous aromas. Ensueño makes my comforters, sheets, towels, and clothing smelling clean and immaculate.

While it may not be the most exciting topic to explore, money management is something every young person needs to learn about. Research shows that the younger generations have a low rate of financial literacy. This can set them up for future financial disasters, such as ruined credit history or insufficient retirement savings. If you're…

Feeling safe when I'm out and about is my #1 concern-- whether I'm alone or with my daughter, husband, and/or BFFs-- SoSecure helps me to feel safer. SoSecure is a mobile app by ADT Security that helps me discreetly contact ADT so they can call 911 for me if I'm feeling unsafe. This app gives me peace of mind as I'm out and about. When you…

It isn't uncommon for students to dive headfirst into a degree and then move into a related career without giving much thought to other career paths. That is, not until they have worked for a few years and realized that they aren't really suited to or happy with the job. If this feels too familiar…

Saying thank-you doesn’t have to be “hard”. Here are 3 classic ways, as a reminder, for you to show someone your appreciation. I’ll share some innovative ideas with you also as well but, for now, here are the three classic ways with variations.

I ask my clients/friends/colleagues to plan in small batches first. On a weekly basis, sit down for about 10 minutes, make a list of what your goals are, re-evaluate them each week, think about what makes you feel the way you want to feel (aka “what makes you come alive”)…

The virtues of entrepreneurship are well-known and oft-extolled. For one thing, you enjoy a great deal of flexibility and control over your day-to-day. For another, you can expect to be continually learning as well as exponentially growing as a person and a professional— and, of course, in profit. But even with all these likely perks, it’s not rare for one to approach the idea of entrepreneurship with a great deal of trepidation. After all, you could…

Working from home has been a much-touted way of working since technology has made it possible, and its virtues have only increased in this, the age of social distancing. However, if you’re new to remote work, you may find that it’s also rife with challenges. Fear not, though, as there are ways to make this transition easy for you. Here are the things you should focus on.

I stand in solidarity with the Black community against racism, hate, and injustice— and I know you do, too. You may have even said to yourself, “…but I’m not racist”. It’s not enough to be "not racist” anymore. We need to be actively anti-racist. As Will Smith so perfectly stated, “Racism isn’t getting worse, it’s getting filmed.” It’s 2020, we’re here, and now we (the people) need to do anything we can to be anti-racist…