Allie Lebos

10 Quirky Hotels That Are Unlike Any Other

While some vacations call for a mellow and relaxed day at the spa, it’s time to make 2022 the year of new experiences and exciting adventures. Wh...

6 Fun Hotels Located in the Heart of Mardi Gras

While there’s never a wrong time to experience the mouthwatering soul food and lively jazz scene in New Orleans, visiting during Mardi Gras offer...

6 Unforgettable Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her

While chocolate and flowers are never a bad idea, 2022 is the year to go above and beyond for Valentine’s Day. From a silky robe to a personalize...

7 Stylish Planners to Elevate Productivity

Using a planner is simply life-changing! From keeping you organized to ensuring you never miss a deadline, there are many reasons to invest in a so...

5 Go-To Gifts To Give This Galentine's Day

Galentine's Day is the perfect excuse to get together with your girlfriends and celebrate the beauty of friendship. Whether you’re single or in a...

Bake This Eggplant Parmesan and Blow Your Mind!

If you’re looking for a vegan alternative that will satisfy your craving for Italian food, try your hand at this savory dairy-free eggplant parme...

Revitalize Your Menu With Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Though it is very different from a traditional steak, this roasted cauliflower steak recipe allows you to get creative in the kitchen. Experiment w...

Kickstart Meatless Monday With Tofu Stir-Fry

In addition to being easy and quick, this tofu stir-fry gives you all of the flavor of traditional takeout while remaining healthy and nutritious.

My Father's Attempt at Christmas Magic

The year was 1999, and I was getting ready to head to a holiday block party with the rest of the neighborhood kids. I was wearing a velvet red dres...

I Gave $1,000 Away. It Changed My Life.

From about age 6 to age 10, my entire family looked forward to a holiday tradition created by my maternal grandfather each year. For all of these C...

Where Do You Go When You Can’t “Go Home”?

Going home for the holidays tends to be a happy and nostalgic event for most. From the family dinners to the peaceful nights spent reminiscing in y...

How I Rediscovered My Financial Freedom

Talking about money is something that we’re taught as children to never do. This notion, though appropriate at times, can also lead to feelings o...

How to Avoid Being Guilty About Money

Overspending is something that nearly every single person in this country falls prey to. Whether it be on food or clothes or unnecessary Amazon pur...

5 Pie Recipes That Aren’t Pumpkin

There is perhaps no greater fall dessert than pie. From its flaky crust to its soft and creamy filling, there is just something about this traditio...

5 Farm Fresh Egg Recipes to Help you Fall Back in Love With Breakfast

As the weather continues to cool down and the days grow shorter, fall is the perfect time to savor mornings and reignite your passion for a delicio...

How Can You Have It All When There's Always More?

When you are young, the notion of having it all seems more than possible. Strangely enough, in some ways, it is. However, I’ve found that having...

Celebrate National Grandparents Day By Saying "Thanks" to Your Grandparents

If you are lucky enough to still have your grandparents around, make sure to give them some extra love and attention on the second Sunday of Septem...

How One Professor's View On Sexual Assault Changed My Life

We are living in interesting times when it comes to language. With political correctness taking a big hold on the country, some feel that we are fi...

Battling Bulimia and Finding Body Positivity

I have never been considered a “skinny girl.” I didn’t go through the tween phase of being able to eat whatever I wanted without gaining weig...

5 Quick and Tasty Lunch Ideas When You're on a Health Kick

Though it is still uncertain when life will return to a more normal, pre-pandemic state, there are many companies bringing back their in-person wor...

The Perfect Plant-Based Party Menu

Throwing a stellar summer party means having a great menu on deck. There are several summer classics, from hamburgers to hot dogs to tacos, and non...

Humanity and a Helping Hand

With everything going on in the world, it often seems easier than not to lose complete hope for humanity. Since the start of 2020, I have gone thro...

Girls Trip: Sunshine and Wine on the West Coast

If I’ve learned anything in my 20s, it’s that there are few combinations as divine as a girls’ trip and wine. While Napa is often seen as the...

Cruising Through Colorado: Your Guide to The Ultimate Road Trip

There is something about summer that makes you want to cruise down an open road with your closest girlfriends as you take in the sights and blast y...

Cool Off from the Summer Heat with These 5 Stone Fruit Salads

Peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and cherries are some of the most delicious summer staples for your kitchen. These fleshy, succulent fruits w...

What to Pack for the Perfect Summer Picnic

One of the best ways to take advantage of the longer days and sunnier skies of summer is to plan an outdoor picnic full of your favorite goodies. A...

Getting Back with the Girls: A Guide to Reuniting Post-Pandemic

There is no denying the severe strain and stress that the pandemic put on our relationships last year. From not seeing family members during the mo...

A Summer Glow-Up: 5 Minutes to a Fresh Face

As the heat turns up and the sun sets later, the last thing that anyone wants to deal with is the discomfort of caked-on makeup. Summer is the perf...

How to Deal with Mean Girls: Finding the Meaning Behind the Mean

Dealing with mean girls is something that every young woman has most likely had to face at one point in their lives. While typical bullying or mean...

5 Recipes to Spice Up Your Summer

Summer weather means cooling off and kicking back as you soak up the sun and enjoy the company of your loved ones during one of the most laid-back...

Make 2022 the Year of Meatless Monday

While a vegan or vegetarian diet certainly isn’t for everyone, there is no denying the fact that reducing one's meat consumption can lead to a va...

Start 2022 With Truffle Mushroom Pasta

Truffle has the magnificent ability to take a basic dish to the next level without much effort at all. Though this truffle mushroom pasta may taste...