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Where To Eat: Saved By The Max

Nearly 27 years ago NBC debuted a sitcom based around high school daily lives & it instantly became a household name, Saved By The Bell. Almost 23 years since it went off the after following 4 seasons & a few spinoffs, Derek Berry decided it was time to bring the show to life again. No, he […]

Blueberry Pie With OREO Blueberry Pie Crust

Our go-to pie recipe is always blueberry. Something about the tart fruit mixed with a sugary syrup makes for an incredibly sweet & delicious treat that we always want more of. So imagine our delight when we discovered OREO’s latest & by far their greatest creation: Blueberry Pie OREO’s. We knew we had to do more […]

Travel Guide: Toronto

Where To Eat: Maman: The decor at Maman is reason enough to dine there but once you taste the food? Oh maman, is it good. The French restaurant is absolutely adorable & the staff could not be friendlier. Located in the heart of the city Maman is a great spot to grab a bite before you head […]

Where To Eat: Bake Shoppe

Before visiting Toronto we did quite a bit of research on where to visit. While in the past we may have used the internet & friends recommendations for a trip, this time we turned strictly to Instagram. While that may sound risky as we were completely judging books based on their covers, it ended up being […]

Where To Eat: Sweet Jesus

There are few Instagram phenomenons that truly live up to their hype. Sweet Jesus, however is one of those places whose product goes above & beyond just a photo for the ‘gram. The lines spilling out of the shop only confirm Sweet Jesus is a must visit while in Toronto. While their ice cream cones are the main attraction, Sweet Jesus […]

2 Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream Without A Machine

This homemade ice cream recipe is one of our absolute favorite recipes ever! In just 15 minutes (plus some freezer time, obviously) you can have the most delicious, custom flavored ice cream of your dreams. Seriously the possibilities of flavors are endless & super easy to create. We opted for some brownie pretzel ice cream […]

Friday Favorites

Favorite Piece of Clothing: This adorable top is only $17 & went perfect with our DIY crowns from an event at Pearl Tavern the other night that Debi Lilly helped to create! Shop this top: here & see how we styled it: here. Favorite Video: Learn how to make a Magical Melting Chocolate Ball dessert in just a few simple steps with the help of this […]

Public Lives: Random Acts of Pastel | Secret Recipes: Pink Iced Tea Latte

As a recent journalism grad, Alyssa decided to go against the grain of working at an already established magazine& instead created her own online magazine: Random Acts of Pastel. Fast forward 3 years later & RAOP has a massive following accompanied by partnerships with some of the biggest brands (think: Nike, Wildfox Couture, Virgin Mobile) out there. […]

Where To Eat: Maman

While for us Toronto was surely a vacation filled with tons of exploring, delicious meals, & lots of sightseeing, Maman felt like a completely different experience. Upon entering you’re instantly relocated to what feels like a Parisian cafe. Fresh pastries line the shelves while delicate decorations are adorned along the walls. With the option to sit inside or […]

Road Trip To Toronto & Hotel Stay At Sheraton Centre

Woo hoo road trips are one of our favorite types of getaways. Possibly due to their convenience: on your own schedule, stops when & where you want (aka burgers & fries the entire time), blasting the radio, & a guaranteed spot next to friends. We’re making it a priority to do more road trips this year & our first […]