She finalLy started a podcast

You read that right, folks. My friend Ellen and I started a podcast which you can even find on Spotify because we are legit like that. Check us out and follow us on insta @lilspicyinnyc!

My new york minute: One year in NYC

The classic "New Year" post but in March... A year of living in New York City. It' been a while since I've shared, but it seems like the perfect way to come back.

Allie tries: cruelty-free products from Target

Recently, one of my friends brought up how she never uses any products that test on animals. And it got me thinking...Naturally this was soon followed by a trip to Target.

Following my gut: becoming lactose-intolerant at age 20

To me, the weirdest part is that I went an entire 20 years with no issues. Here are some important things I have learned about becoming and being lactose-intolerant.

My current 5 words to live by

Being happy is a personal thing, it doesn't have to do with anything or anyone but yourself. It is a choice and can only come from you. But that doesn't make it easy because the hardest thing to find in this life, in my experience, is your ever-changing self. Keeping this in mind, read about my current 5 words to live by.

Tell ALL: My Experience, thoughts and emotions behind moving to NYC

In my mind, I pictured the second I (officially) moved to New York City to be some sort of cure-all. As if my life would be suddenly perfect and I would be the happiest human on the earth. Don't get me wrong, I am happy...But it's still a major adjustment. Plus, how do you even find an apartment in New York?

Life update: 6 important lessons post-grad

So, I haven't updated readers on my life in quite a while. A lot has happened in the past 7 months since graduation and I have learned so much. I also have some exciting news...

New Year, New Goals Blog Tag

If I tagged you in this post, I hope you can take on the challenge and tag some more friends, and if I didn't tag you but you're reading this and thinking it's something you want to take on, please do so! The more the merrier.

# Friday Feels Like Rupi Kaur

Another Friday bringing major feels by Rupi Kaur. This puts feminist progression and our current (and future) responsibility as modern women into perspective.

2017 holiday gift guide

It's the holiday season, people! And although the magic of the holidays leaves us jolly, the pressure is on...But never fear, the ultimate holiday gift guide is here!

Unreal {dairy free, gluten free, vegan} PB Cookies

With the holiday season in full swing, us dairy free, gluten free and vegan people need our baked goods! It's the worst when there are no good dessert options, so let me help you change that.

# Friday Feels Like shel silverstein

See some changes around here?  I am trying out some new things like podcasting, having contributors and this consecutive Friday post, # Friday Feels Like...

My first time Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner

Honestly, it was not that hard. Here is how I stayed organized and had a stress-free cooking experience on Thanksgiving.


"Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens..."

...these are a few of my favorite things!"
What could be  new on the ever-growing list of favorite things this week? I hope my favorite things can become your favorite things.

SHOOKITH: TEEN VOGUE PRINT IS CANCELED

So many questions. So much disappointment. What is the world becoming? Teen Vogue, aka the most #woke publication for young women is becoming a digital-only publication.

The Un-Becoming of a 'Chill Girl'

I recently shared a Vogue piece published in their living section titled,  How I Learned to Stop Being a "Chill Girl" and Start Being Me, and just can't get it out of my mind. So naturally, I decided to write about it.

Week 4 Açai: Little CHOC APOTHECARY

Ventured into Williamsburg and found a vegan creperie that I may have to revisit for their crepes rather than the açai bowls...

Fashion-ish-Ta takes on NYC Fashion Week

I'm no fashion expert, but I do love playing fashion police. Here is the story of my first Fashion Week experience and thoughts on the best and worst of the runway.

Why I'll never forget


Although September 11, 2001, it is a blur of traumatic snapshots, it has also engraved the skyline into my memory. I feel that the reason I have wanted to move here for so long is that I have held onto this compassion for New York my entire life.

Back to Politics: An Open Letter to Ivanka Trump

It's about time I get back into writing about politics. The world has just about had enough with Ivanka Trump's fake feminism. Is empowering women just a brand to her? Unfortunately, seems like it.

Nibbling the Apple


Really good news, people! I survived my first week in the city. Here are my realizations and thoughts on what I have discovered so far.


Week 3 Açai: Loco Coco

Ok so, remember that time last week I said I wanted to find a place that is independently owned and not a chain but still really amazing? Found it.

Baba's Best of the Seacoast

I have officially moved out of Durham and with this move I am very sad to part with my favorite spots and eats. Here are my the best of the best in Durham and Seacoast New Hampshire.

GONNA MAKE A BRAND NEW START OF IT...

It's official, I am traveling to New York for an undefined period of time. Unsure what is happening? Me too. But it's going to be great. Come keep up with the adventure.

FEMINISM IN JOURNALISM


Defining "feminism" as a millennial

Women in journalism and the pursuit of defining feminism... The struggle of a feminist millennial.


With no Mercy...

Okay, so… What is the history of women in journalism anyway? If you really want to go back, let's start with the printing press.

A shout out to the fearless

I recently took a trip to NYC and found myself standing next to the newly famous, brave little girl, staring down the Charging Bull on Wall Street. The moment I read about this statue, I knew I wanted see this, what is now known as, the “fearless girl”. Recently the artist of the Charging Bull, Arturo Di Modica,  stated that they want the Fearless Girl placed elsewhere...