First impressions I should preface this by saying that I rarely use eyeliner. The only one I’ve used recently is one from Buxom, so that’s what I’ll be comparing to. But I really like this eyeliner so far. It went on so easily and smoothly. It’s really pretty and sparkly, without being overly sparkly. It … Continue reading Makeup Monday: Tarte Clay Eyeliner
Month: February 2017
Baking – maple-sweetened bran muffins
Adapted from here! Honestly I love bran muffins???? They're just so tasty and yummy and easy to make and healthy. I've been making them once a week for the past couple months and taking them for snacks during the day and they're the best! They're sweetened with maple syrup, which goes so well with the … Continue reading Baking – maple-sweetened bran muffins
Book review: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Poison Study is the story of Yelena, a young woman who kills the son of a general. She is on death row but is instead offered the position of food taster for the commander in chief. She accepts, which means she lives, which angers the general. The story follows Yelena as she navigates life in … Continue reading Book review: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Tag Tuesday – the Chocolate Tag
I thought what better time to do the Chocolate Tag than Valentine's day?? Dark Chocolate- a book that covers a dark topic (abuse, rape, bullying, death) Hmmm, I don’t really read too many dark books tbh. I generally like lighter books as I read a lot of hard stuff for school and work sometimes. But … Continue reading Tag Tuesday – the Chocolate Tag
Baking – Chocolate Lava Cakes for Valentine’s Day
You guys. These are the chocolate lava cakes straight up stolen from the Chatelaine website (here) and they're the BEST. These are perfect for dessert on Valentine's Day or any other day that you might want a gooey chocolate lava cake. They're one of my favourite desserts ever. Ingredients: For cups 8 tsp unsalted butter, … Continue reading Baking – Chocolate Lava Cakes for Valentine’s Day
#TBT: the Beaches of Crete
As I sit here in the snow and cold, neck-deep in homework and studying (I write the LSAT Saturday, wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!), it's hard to not think back to warmer times on the beach last summer. So here's a bit of a throwback of the beaches of Crete, Greece. Read the rest of my Greece … Continue reading #TBT: the Beaches of Crete