In 2014 our mom was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called FTD. She died from complications due to the disease on April 19th, 2019. Before her diagnosis, we were unaware of the importance of brain health. No one ever talked about it. We are talking about it now. You better believe our brain health became a priority after… Keep Reading…
Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project Episode 53: The way in which you plan for a trip can make or break it. With just a bit of preparation and planning, your vacation can be smooth and worry-free. On the contrary, no planning for a trip can create way too much space for hiccups, forgotten items, and wardrobe malfunctions. I’ve… Keep Reading…
I went back and forth on whether or not I wanted to write about this topic and when I shared that sentiment with Michelle her response was: But, Lauren, you feel so passionately about it. She’s right, I do. And given that March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, I’d be remiss if I didn’t share my story in an effort to… Keep Reading…
As surpass a total of 20,000 downloads for Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project we thought we’d share some of our most popular episodes to date. Our podcast is basically our radio show, but it’s also a time for us to connect, as sisters. And even though we’re living through a pandemic, life still gets “busy” so making time for… Keep Reading…
Winter may be my favorite season, however, it is not my preference when it comes to my skin. My poor dry and dehydrated pandemic skin. I have to say this season has been exceptionally harsh on my face. Between all of this time at home during quarantine, and the constant exposure to indoor heat, I am dehydrated AF. It should… Keep Reading…
Have you ever been surprised by an unexpected guest and wished you had some sort of freshly baked good to offer them? Yeah, me too. There is something so old-fashioned and extra hygge about offering a guest something warm straight out of the oven. However, realistically, that’s not always easy to do when needed in a jiffy. So when my… Keep Reading…
Every year around the holidays, or on the holidays, usually Thanksgiving, my mom would make stuffed shells. Rest assured, we always had turkey and all of the fixings, but we also had some sort of baked pasta too. I have often wondered why this meal was more of a tradition rather than a staple. Contrary to my own family’s Turkey… Keep Reading…
As promised from my last post, Everything I am Loving and Into This Winter, I tried Ghia and I am here to report back. I came across this non-alcoholic aperitif on Instagram one day and the moment I read, “inspired by Mediterranean aperitif culture” my interest was piqued. Then, once I read the story on how and why Ghia was… Keep Reading…
Did someone say “soup”? Because it is on the blog! When we were growing up very often our dad would bring home Caldo de Camaron from our favorite Mexican restaurant, Lalo’s. The soup was the perfect amount of heat and flavor and it was loaded with big chunks of vegetables and shrimp. It had the kind of heat that cleared… Keep Reading…
As we make our way through winter, I thought I’d share some things that I am watching, listening to, reading, and loving. Below is a plethora of items that have been keeping me cozy and busy throughout January ranging from self-care, entertainment, continued education, self-improvement, and all-around wintertime well-being. Dive in, have a look around, and I hope something here… Keep Reading…
The best soups are the ones you create with the ingredients you have on hand. This super hearty and simple tortellini, sausage, and spinach soup are on the regular rotation around here. I happen to have the ingredients for it are on hand often but any variation of the items on this list are acceptable and can still make a… Keep Reading…
Michelle and Lauren got Cozy on the podcast and talked all about the Scandinavian lifestyle and how we can apply their wellness tips and life hacks to our own lives as a way to reduce stress and get off the stress cycle. More on Scandinavian ways to enhance your life below. Be sure to tune into the episode for even… Keep Reading…