I've been using Starbucks' $3 reusable cup and straw since last year when I first saw the option suitable for iced drinks. Starbucks already had a reusable hot coffee tumbler, but I had never seen one for cold beverages, which are all I drink. You can use the plastic cup for iced drinks whenever you go to Starbucks, and of course for water or whatever beverage you want to drink at home. I often ... Read more
Trying Popular Lush Bath Bombs
I'm a bath lover, especially using colorful bath bombs. Taking baths is something I like to do about once or twice a week as part of my bedtime routine. It helps me relax so that I can fall asleep more easily and gives me much-needed me time at the end of the day. I recently received a bunch of Lush bath bombs as a gift, and I thought I'd share my thoughts on using each one, along with photos of ... Read more
Phoenix Eats: Flower Child, Delux, Chompie’s
Besides seeing my friends and family, I make sure to eat from as many local restaurants as I can when I visit Phoenix. I am so thankful to have been able to revisit old favorites on our January trip to Arizona. Planning a trip to Phoenix? I'm sharing my meals at three spots, plus linking older posts about local restaurants. Hope it inspires you to visit one of these places and gives you an idea ... Read more
My Review of the Nested Bean Zen Sack
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. After seeing ads for the Nested Bean Zen Sack and Zen Swaddle incessantly on Facebook, I was intrigued. I had been Googling sleep related questions, so it's no surprise I was seeing this product everywhere online. The posts claimed to help your baby sleep better in ... Read more
Chicago Eats: Oyster Bah, The Hampton Social and Firecakes Donuts
It's been too long since I shared some of the delicious meals I've had lately in Chicago. My friend's visit for the Lady Gaga concert at Wrigley Field gave me the opportunity to try a couple of new (to me) places, and I recently met up with Jessie (of Just Jessie blog) to catch up at another great place. Oyster Bah, Lincoln Park I was drawn to Oyster Bah by an Instagram photo. Yep. While the ... Read more
My Experience With SheIn
** This post about SheIn contains affiliate links. I make a small commission on purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise. Chances are you've seen bloggers on Instagram touting trendy clothing items at insanely low prices and wondered where they bought them from. I have noticed a lot of them are from SheIn. In the past year, I have ... Read more
Yogi Surprise June Box Review
** This subscription box was sent to me for free. This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. I was so excited to receive the June Yogi Surprise lifestyle box last week. Today I'm sharing the details on what was inside, as well as my thoughts on the subscription box. Yogi Surprise offers both lifestyle and jewelry ... Read more
May Favorites & a Miss
** This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission for purchases made through these links.Milani Prime Perfection primer; Thayers Witch Hazel toner; Busy Beauty Showerless Shave GelI hope your May was full of fun, food and favorites! I have five recent beauty favorites to share that I've been using and loving this month. Bonus: They are all cruelty-free and affordable. Also, I am ... Read more
April Favorites
**This post contains affiliate links, but these are my honest opinions about the products. I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link.I'm also loving this palm tree print makeup bag I found at Marshall's.April was a bit exhausting, but in a good way. Graham fulfilled a lifelong career dream, we celebrated Victoria's birthday early and I did my best to ... Read more
What’s in My Bag?
** This post contains affiliate links.I love reading about what people carry in their bags and the items that people consider to be essentials. I was inspired by reading videos and posts to share the contents of my own purse. Into that sort of thing?What's in my bag:Phone power bank: I previously used a more expensive portable phone charger, but it didn't last long. I am now trying this Techlink ... Read more