On April 10, 2021 Jake and I piled our foster dog, Mac, and our adopted dog, Ronnie, into the car and started down the road toward Ennis, Texas, the Bluebonnet capital. I was determined to take some amazing photos of … Continue reading The Hardest Part of Being a Foster Mom
It took a lot of courage for me to publish this post. I struggled for weeks with whether or not I wanted to share my COVID-19 experience and how I have been treated since. Here I am though and here … Continue reading I Had COVID-19, Here’s My Truth
It’s been a rough year. And while it’s easy to dwell on the negative and remember each hardship, I chose to reflect on the best parts … Continue reading The Best Parts of 2020
A year ago today, October 6, 2019, Jake and I passed the “Welcome to Texas” road sign as we crossed over from New Mexico on our … Continue reading Living in the Big D—A Year in Review
A note from Jake… Since the beginning of our relationship, I have been enamored with Leah’s background and culture. She was the first in her family to be born in the United States and although she never had first-hand experience … Continue reading My Path to Conversion—Jake’s Three-Year Journey to Judaism
In January I remember chatting with a good friend about how January was always the worst month of the year. Still reeling from the holiday months … Continue reading 2020—The Most Uncomfortable Year Yet
As the world starts to slowly open back up after months of lockdown due to COVID-19, people are starting to think about traveling again and how to do so responsibly. As an avid traveler (who is very excited to start traveling … Continue reading How I Stay Healthy While Traveling
I remember the day my father told me he was changing our last name. I was eight years old. At the time I was upset because … Continue reading Forgetting My First Language: My Experience as a Bilingual Russian-American
Since coronavirus has spread its wings and enveloped the entire world, everyone (including me!) is looking for ways to stay healthy during these unsettling times. I turned to my mother—a medical professional and all-around health nut—and naturally she provided me … Continue reading Stay Healthy with a Lemon & Ginger Immunity-Boosting Smoothie a Day
I often get asked how my skin is so soft. And the short answer is that I exfoliate before moisturizing and use only natural, cruelty-free products. Now for the long answer. As a girl with incredibly sensitive skin, I learned … Continue reading My Secret to Super Soft Skin
