So, while I was looking at IPSY, I came across BoxyCharm. The base box runs $25 a month, which goes down the more months you buy. Unlike IPSY or BirchBox, every product in the lowest price version is full-sized. I went ahead and bought three months to see what it’s all about. Like IPSY, I …
I recently mentioned my IPSY subscription. Even though I like being surprised every month, I also like being able to pick and choose products to try too. Every couple of days, I can access daily deals. Then, when my monthly bag is unveiled, I can also add on other items for an added cost. Even …
I think we can agree it’s going to be a very different kind of Fourth of July. But, that isn’t stopping us from grilling and celebrating from home. Admittedly, I have never made macaroni salad before. Pasta salad. Caprese salad. But never a creamy macaroni salad. And for me, it sounded like the perfect dish …
I work off Michigan Avenue, which, pre-COVID-19, was always a hub of activity. So I was first introduced to IPSY by haphazardly stumbling across a pop-up event on my commute. I didn’t think much of it until a post popped up on my feed. Ironically, the post was about the subscription service Birchbox. I reviewed …
Now, if you recall, I haven’t really been a big jalapeño person. But Brandon’s sister makes the most delicious jalapeño poppers. This might just be the most requested dish I ask her to bring to family parties. And I’m sure his family would agree. And the Fourth of July (and a nine-mile run) sounds like …
For anyone who knows me, I went to school in Los Angeles. Although it’s not on my radar to live there anytime soon, it will always be special. Most of my friends still live there. I have family nearby. For all intents and purposes, it was a significant chapter in my story. And recently, I …
Just before COVID-19 took hold on the country, Brandon and I spent a long weekend in Austin, Texas. It’s the state capital, home to South by Southwest (SXSW), and well known for its eclectic music scene. While I have been to Houston and Galveston, this would be a first for me. And let me put …
Well, hello. It’s been more than three years since I’ve written. When we first started CookieCutterCouture, I had just moved back from Los Angeles where I wanted to be in entertainment PR. But, I suddenly found myself in healthcare instead. This was a way to share my interests. And what started out as a fashion …
Let’s start off with a few truths. I have never cared for pie. Sure, I’ve had my fair share of French silk or pumpkin pie during the holidays. Yet, I’ve never craved it. I’ve never purposefully gone out of my way to make a pie. Frankly, I wouldn’t even know where to start when making …
We recently had family visit from California. Our Aunt Judy invited us to her beautiful home for a Mexican dinner, complete with margaritas and steak fajitas. We spent the evening enjoying family time with the background of a beautiful waterfall and gardens. Of course, I couldn’t come empty-handed. I’ve become somewhat known for my desserts …