There’s so much to love about living in the Valley, as I reminisce about being more active outdoors, I wanted to share some of my favorite things to do. The Bat Cave During the hot summer months, Mexican Free-Tailed bats spend their time here within the Phoenix city limits! Watching the bats leave the cave for a night of hunting is a little known but … Continue reading Top 5 Phoenix Adventures

Since my unceremonious return from Italy, I’ve been looking for the silver linings. One of the big ones is that I’m finally drinking my tea reserves at home instead of going out for chai lattes. I limit my caffeine consumption and live with someone who can’t consume caffeine for medical reasons. As such, I’ve used this time to do a little research. Whether you’re trying … Continue reading The tea on tea

While I’m waiting to get back into a coffee shop, I’m at home with my kettle and some coconut milk creamer, averaging at least two cups a day – not counting my kombucha. Best Delivery Tea Mango Rabbit Pop n Tea Smile Thai Best tea to DIY My top 3 caffeine free teas: Christmas Cookie by Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Vanilla Healthy Skin by Yogi Sleepytime … Continue reading The tea on tea part 2

There are so many fun, local places to grab a quick lunch during a downtown work day – don’t get trapped at Chipotle or Chick Fil A every time! Here’s a work week’s worth of some of my favorites. TastyBox This fun concept provides a limited, three dish menu: a vegan, a vegetarian, and a carnivore option. Each box has a balanced set of nutrients … Continue reading A Week of Downtown Phoenix Lunch

My time in Milan taught me a few lessons about Italian food. There was a lot that confused and surprised me when I first arrived. ☆ Where are the coffee shops and why are there so many bars? A “bar” serves coffee! They serve everything you could expect from a coffee shop in the US except cold brews, iced coffee, or non-coffee lattes like chai … Continue reading Italian Food: Fact & Fiction