NEW YORK CITY IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA

August 30, 2017 • ,










Ah, finally back in NYC! I used to go up almost every weekend because my sister lived in New York, which is probably why people thought I lived there. It felt good to be back to the bustling city that never sleeps with my friends. I was able to relax and just escape from reality for just a moment while strolling down Central Park and people watching from cool cafes. I would have to say I'm more of a country girl than a city girl, but I do love going into the city for cafes and restaurants. The highlight of my trip would have to be Bryant Park and Central Park. Although I've been there multiple times, the breezy weather made it a perfect spot to just walk around and admire the beauty surrounding the city. NYC has always been a source of inspiration for me personally and I was so happy to soak it all in for a couple of days. 

Sleep 

Stroll 
SoHo, East Village, Bryant, Park, Brooklyn, Central Park, and Bleecker St. 

Window shop
Oculus, Fifth Ave, Upper East Side, Apartment by The Line

I will have a separate post with some of my favorite eats from this trip, stay tuned!

On another note, my heart goes out to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. While Red Cross does accept donations, I have found other organizations that will help directly to those in need. South Texas Blood, Texas Food Bank, and the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund are some great organizations I have discovered. I will be keeping Texas in my prayers as well as those in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal who are facing severe flooding. 





Love, Sharon
New York, NY, USA
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HAPPY

August 21, 2017 •





The past couple of months I've been genuinely happy and feeling very grateful to the people I'm surrounded with. For me, it's honestly been very difficult being me. I think social media plays a huge part on my "identity". I never wanted someone to see me and automatically think I have the perfect life, because no one does. I've struggled with depression and feeling worthless for the longest time and posting photos has become an outlet for me to express positivity. One of my biggest insecurities has always been my outward appearance, which I think a lot of people can relate to. There's always something to nitpick, something we don't like about ourselves. However, one thing I learned to realize is that we are all unique and created differently for a reason. Comparison is the thief of joy. Don't jeopardize your happiness because of your insecurities.

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are you works; my soul knows it very well. - Psalms 139:14




Love, Sharon
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PHILLY, YOU'RE MAGICAL

August 9, 2017 • ,









Philly, one of my favorite cities to visit! This is probably my fifth time visiting but the city never gets old, there's always something to do and a new place to explore. I discovered an amazing donut shop right in front of my airbnb which serves vegan donuts! There are other vegan options including cream cheese for the everything bagel I had for breakfast. I would take a day trip just to go to Dottie's Donuts. I would recommend their matcha donuts and thai tea, I didn't get to try their other flavors because they rotate flavors each day. I spent most of my time exploring parts of Philly I haven't explored before, but also going to some of my favorite spots such as Sampan, Green Eggs Cafe, La Colombe, and Function Coffee Labs. In the summer, Philly hosts Center City District Sips where restaurants in Center City have amazing happy hour deals. My friends recommended Barbuzzo as well! Below are a list of some places I recommend when in Philly!
What to see, eat, and shop:
-Bluestone Lane, adorable Australian cafe with yummy food and delicious coffee.
-Omoi Zakka, cool Japanese store with fun cards and things you didn't think you needed but need.
-La Colombe, my favorite coffee shop ever. Period. 
-Open House, amazing lifestyle shop and one stop shop for gifts for anybody.
-Dottie's Donuts, the best donut shop.
-Sampan, came here again for the second time. Will be going here every time I come to Philly! Asian fusion restaurant - soooo good.
-Green Eggs Cafe, multiple locations! Vegan friendly options and overall just good food.
-Philadelphia Magic Gardens, was recommended to go here. I would come here at least once if you're in Philly!
-Function Coffee Labs, owner and barista are very nice and know their coffee! Consistently awesome coffee.
-Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodles, didn't have much expectations but their food is amazing. 
-Joe's Coffee, my sister's favorite coffee spot.
-V Street, I dream about this place, amazing vegan spot. A must try!
-Rittenhouse Square, one stop place for everything. On weekends they have a farmers market!

Other recommendations:
-Old City Philadelphia
-Elfreth's Alley Museum
-One Liberty Observation Deck





Love, Sharon

Philadelphia, PA, USA
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TO THE BEACH WE GO WITH SKINTIMATE

July 25, 2017 •









Thanks to Skintimate® Shave Gel for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Endless sunshine and sand between my toes are two of the reasons why I love summer! I'm not a huge fan of the beach because the one I like to visit is over four hours away, but it's always fun dipping my feet in the ocean. Over the weekend, my sister and I found a beach close by to unwind and we wanted our skin to have a nice, healthy glow for the summertime. Before heading out to the beach, we always make sure to shave our legs, which gives us that boost of confidence. We know we don't have to look twice, because we never miss a spot when using Skintimate® Shave Gel. With a formula that is a blend of moisturizers and vitamins to help protect the skin, I love to show off my healthy looking legs after shaving, no do-overs required. Yay!

After spending time on the beach, we walked the boardwalk and waited until dusk to see the cotton candy sky above us. My sister and I felt nostalgic after talking about how we used to spend our summers at the beach with our family, eating crabs and spending the nights in each other’s company. It's already July and I can't wait to spend the rest of summer traveling and enjoying the time I have now with friends and family! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer, relaxing and spending time with their loved ones.

For more info about Skintimate® Shave Gel, check out their Facebook page!


Love, Sharon
Maryland, USA
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BATH TIME WITH SKINTIMATE

June 26, 2017 •






Thanks to Skintimate® Shave Gel for sponsoring this post.


Bath time is my favorite time to wind down and relax after a long day. Sometimes you just need to pamper yourself with a nice, hot bubble bath. I’ve partnered with Skintimate® Shave Gel to share how I keep my legs looking healthy and smooth all year round. I always find myself missing a spot after I come out of the bathtub, but with Skintimate® Shave Gel, I never miss a spot. I used Skintimate® Hydrating Shave Gel and love that it's a lotion formula because my skin gets flaky after a hot bath. For me, I like to read a book or plan out the rest of my week while in the bathtub. A nice, scented candle is also therapy for me when relaxing. Ideally, I would like to do it every week but that doesn’t always go as planned. I like to shave my legs at the end, right before I’m about to get out of the tub so I don’t mix the shave gel with the bubbles. Do you shave in the bathtub too? I find that it’s easier to shave when in the bathtub because I can put my legs up.
After using Skintimate® Shave Gel, I feel confident knowing my legs look great without having to inspect for missed spots. For more info about Skintimate® Shave Gel, check out their Facebook page!





Love, Sharon
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