Growing up, Cristina faced bullying but decided to ignore the haters and let her true self shine! Along the way, she developed a passion for criminal justice and fitness. Meet Warrior Woman Wednesday, Cristina Cruz! My first impression of Cristina (Crizzy) was made in a high school choir room. She was shy and maintained a…
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Ladurée
Read moreI first met Ladurée as a marketing intern in New York my junior year of college. The Parisian-based macaron shop was known for having only the best macarons in the world. At the time, there were only two locations in the United States and both were in NY. My friends and I were exploring SoHo…
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The Louvre
Read moreThe Louvre is most iconic for two things: the Mona Lisa and its glass pyramid. What I loved was the architecture of the building itself, and seeing one of my favorite childhood paintings, The Coronation of Napoleon. Jacques-Louis David’s The Coronation of Napoleon is a painting I fell in love with upon seeing it in…
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NYE with Firmin le Barbier
Read moreAs many of you know, Alex and I traveled over the holidays to London and Paris. Both places were lovely but one of my favorite parts of the trip included our New Year’s Eve six-course dinner from Firmin le Barbier in Paris! We arrived in Paris and were immediately taken away by the beauty of…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Roxy Olivas
Read moreA woman in the world of engineering is rare, and being a “girly-girl” can be initially intimidating when you could be judged for it. Meet Warrior Woman Wednesday, Roxy Olivas! In college, my best friends and I drove up to Scottsdale one weekend to celebrate my birthday and we stayed with Mo’s sister, Roxy. I…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Marlina Rogers
Read moreMarlina Rogers, Buona Sarah Photography– http://www.buonasarahphoto.com/ After much anticipation, I am delighted to share with you my new series, Warrior Woman Wednesday! The posts will highlight a strong, encouraging woman from various professions and lifestyles. All the women featured are those who live uplifting-lives and achieve their goals. First up, is a remarkable woman I…
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Chia Pudding
Read moreChia pudding is an easy and healthy recipe to use any time of the day! I’ve used it anywhere for a breakfast to a supplement for my lunch to a dessert after dinner. So what makes this superfood “super”? Check out some of these amazing abilities found in chia seeds: Protein: builds muscle and bones,…
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Sweet Potato Pancakes
Read moreIf you haven’t noticed already, I love healthy pancakes! With the Pumpkin Spice and Blueberry Protein Pancakes, this makes the third pancake recipe for Happily Pink. The keyword in these Sweet Potato Pancakes is paleo. Also you can’t get easier than mixing two eggs with sweet potatoes. I love consuming these delicious pancakes before an…
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Healthy Breakfast Muffins
Read moreFor the fitness-enthusiast, stay-home mom, career-minded individuals, and everything-else-in-between, I offer you a lifesaver: healthy breakfast muffins. What makes these healthy breakfast muffins so outstanding? They’re filled with proteins, various nutrients, and can be prepared in advance. May I also add you can freeze them for a week and microwave them for 30-60 seconds when…
