Ask any of my friends and family, they will tell you that I hate driving. Especially in Seattle. Living in Capitol Hill means I'm close to public transportation and within walking distance of a lot of my favorite spots so luckily I don't even have to drive. Whenever I'm headed somewhere just a bit outside of my neighborhood or downtown Seattle, it can pose a challenge to not drive. Yes, not having a car allows me to skip the hassle (and cost) of parking but I often spend a lot more time taking the bus or walking. When I'm in a pinch, rideshares are my jam but I've also had a few less than desirable experiences with those. Haven't we all? One of the coolest ride services I've had the opportunity to experience is ReachNow Ride. Although I'm new to ReachNow Ride, I'm not new to ReachNow! Jared and I love the ReachNow fleet of cars and have enjoyed using them for rides around the city, especially after I got rid of my car. I enjoy them as the passenger, of course, while Jared drives :) When we found out how unique ReachNow Ride is, we were super excited to test it out on date night! Why ReachNow Ride? First of all...I can't pick which feature is my favorite. I legitimately … [Read more...]

It's officially spring!! In the first week of the season, I've had daily allergy attacks and we've had all sorts of weather. Really, we've had everything from sunshine to snow. That's Seattle for ya. I also had a packed week full of events at various local spots around the city. My favorite event to attend at every start of a new season is the Flavor Tasting the Molly Moon's Ice Cream team hosts at MM Studios. I get to mingle with the team who makes the magic happen, other ice cream fanatics, and best of all taste test the new seasonal flavors. There's also a ton of photo taking happening because MM Studios is the cutest spot around town. (You can rent out MM Studios for a personal event, check it out here.) If you're interested in attending the next event, I recommend joining their mailing list. Scroll down to the bottom right of the homepage. Here are some photos from the Spring 2018 Flavor Tasting and a list of all the delicious seasonal flavors you can look forward to trying this season! You'll notice there are a few cake flavors because Molly Moon's is celebrating a huge milestone soon. (10 years!!!) I'm particularly excited about birthday cake because that's one of my … [Read more...]

Today's post is extra special because it's my first ever blog post dedicated to cupcakes! After over three years of blogging under a cupcake-related handle, it's about time. I am also thrilled to partner with a local Seattle-based, female owned business such as Trophy Cupcakes. I've been a fan of Trophy since I moved to Seattle years ago. From the fun flavors to the cute packaging and store decor, I love this local spot. Recently a Trophy Cupcakes pop-up shop opened on the third floor of Nordstrom Southcenter in Tukwila, WA. Luckily it's not just around for the holidays but will be open indefinitely as of now. I love that you can grab a small treat while shopping or even order a dozen to pick up here. While I'm not in South Seattle often, I know there are tons of folks that are excited for more local favorites to be located in this area. I am so excited to see this partnership because Nordstrom also holds a special place in my heart. For those of you that don't know, my first ever job outside of school was working retail at Nordstrom in downtown Portland. I also interned at Nordstrom's HQ office in Seattle during college. While I ended up working in the tech industry … [Read more...]