Two travelers, one unforgettable adventure! We’re reliving our Japan trip — the food, the fun, and the culture shocks. Come for the laughs, stay for the travel inspo.
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Join us for a catch up following our recent girl's trip to NYC. We share some tips, funny stories, and our favorite parts of the trip. Follow us on Instagram and tell us what your favorite spots are in NYC!
In this episode we talk about all the things we are loving for Spring from makeup, skincare, and much more! Tune in to join the conversation!
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In this episode we are breaking down what slow travel is, our experience with it, and why we are loving it! Tune in to join the conversation!
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In this episode we talk about our thrifting experiences and give you a guide to how to be successful whether you're buying or selling! Tune in to join the conversation!
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In this episode we talk about what advice we would give to our younger selves. We dive into past relationships, what we learned, what we wouldn't repeat and there is even an adult diaper situation. Tune in to join the conversation!
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We know that the decision to have kids is extremely important! Today we are talking about all the things we are considering in determining if this is the right decision for us and our family or if we are leaning the opposite direction. Tune in to join the conversation!
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In this episode, we discuss whether the trends of the early 2010s are already coming back today. We talk about what we wore then, what we loved (and hated), and what we think should come back. Tune in to join the conversation!
Happy New Year all! In this episode we talk about our process for new year goal setting and vision board creation. We try to keep things realistic while also putting the right amount of thought into what we want 2025 to look like. Hope you enjoy!
Join us for our 2024 Holiday Episode! In this episode we chat about our plans for the holidays, healthy habits, holiday meals, splitting holidays between families, holiday travel, and how we feel about New Years resolutions. Thank you all for your support for the podcast this year and we wish you very Happy Holidays!
In this solo episode, Helen shares 50 things that she found surprising (or sometimes not so surprising) as an expat when she moved to Germany from the U.S.. This list is for anyone thinking about moving to Germany, traveling to Germany, or just generally interested in other countries and cultures. Hope you enjoy!
In this episode we delve into what we are calling a millennial dilemma, but we don’t think it is exclusive to our generation. Do we live to work or work to live?
We talk about burnout, motivation, searching for meaning in today’s world, and exploring how much is enough for us in life. We also share some things that have worked for us like rewarding accomplishments, practicing gratitude, and planning something to look forward to. Tune in to hear the whole conversation!
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In this episode, Helen interviews her childhood friends Ollie and Mary. Listen in for funny throwbacks and practical insights from Ollie on how she has built a Twitch following with her gaming friends.
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In this episode we hear a recap of Helen's vacation to Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas. She shares her travel tips for those destinations (see show notes below!) and we discuss generally whether we prefer city or beach vacations and share our ideal trip planning tips.
Mexico City
When we went:
Late August/Early September - this is rainy season, which means the mornings are sunny and warm but you’ll get afternoon showers.However,this also means it’s off season for tourism so things will be less crowded and you’ll get a more local experience.
Where we stayed:
ULIV Cibeles in Roma Norte
Affordable apartment with hotel service
Spacious and clean
Great location
Where we ate and drank:
Pujol (Michelin star restaurant in Polanco) *correction it was $600 total, not per person!
Menu:
Contramar - nicer seafood place in Roma Norte
Very popular so try to book a table in advance
Recommend the tuna tostadas and the octopus
Quesadillas Elenita - this is the street stand where I got the delicious blue corn huitlacoche quesadilla for chance
In the Roma Norte neighborhood
Comal Oculto - little place with communal table on the street near Chapultepec park
Everything is amazing but definitely order the cafe de olla (coffee with cinnamon and sugar), anything with the mole negro, and the gordita with chamorro
Muncher - Shipping Crates turned into food stalls
Ate Sir Lox Taqueria
Recommend all the michelada with chamoy and ajonjolí and the cochinita taco
Churreria El Moro - churros and don’t forget to get hot chocolate too!
Tortas al Fuego in Cuauhtémoc - Hipódromo
Order the arrachera torta con queso
The chilaquiles torta was also very good
Tierra Seca - mezcal bar in Roma Norte
They can recommend mezcals to sip on but also make amazing cocktails - there was one with chocolate that we loved
If the owner’s girlfriend is there, she does tarot and palm readings!
NIV Wine Bar - great small bites and natural wines
Caracol de Mar - incredible restaurant in Centro Historico
This was one of our favorite spots
Recommend the aquachile, tamal, and when in season, the chiles en nogada
Long Story Short - fun little bar with great food and drinks
What we did:
Walked around Chapultepec Park and Castle
Boated at Xochimilco: Ancient canal system where you can rent boats, drink micheladas, and see beautiful flowers.
*Make sure you go to the Embarcadero Nativitas, where there is an official tourism office and prices are fixed at reasonable rates
Have a michelada with Chamoy (tastes similar to tamarind but is in fact made of other ingredients) and ajonjolí (sesame seeds)
Took at Cooking Class with Chef Jose Ramon Gomez at Mexican Cooking Classes by MFT
Casa Azul - Friday Kahlo’s house and now museum
Definitely book your tickets at least a few weeks in advance and check out the market in Coyoacan after!
Visited the Biblioteca Vasconcelos near the Centro Historico
This is an amazing library with beautiful tall stacks - definitely worth a visit!
Cabo San Lucas
When we went:
Late August/Early September - it was definitely hot and humid but it was not crowded at all, which is a plus! Lots of sun and no rain while we were there.
Where we Stayed:
Very pricey but the service and details were incredible
Beautiful pools, nice gym, great workout classes
Access to a private section of the beach with free activities
Great restaurants, although the food and drinks were very expensive
Would recommend stopping and grabbing some drinks at a supermarket so you don’t have to pay the steep prices for alcohol on the resort
Wonderful spa experience
Super relaxing overall and would recommend if you are willing to spend the money
Where we Ate:
Mother Flower - restaurant in Cabo San Lucas
We only went off the resort once and this is where we ate
It was soooo good! Recommend the carnitas tacos, shrimp tacos, grilled oysters, and quasabirria
In this episode we share our experiences packing up and moving to new cities (and even countries) and give some tips and tricks for settling in, making new friends, and more!
Episode 5: We have been battling this question for many many weeks and we still don't have the answer! We have nights when we love going out with friends and other nights when we enjoy wine and a new show. We may never get the answer but we loved the debate. We hope you enjoy and let us know your thoughts!
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Episode 4: We are so excited to talk about Fall! Even though it’s still 100+ degrees in Arizona we are so excited to talk about our plans for experiencing fall, creating new fall memories, and getting into the Fall spirit. Stay tuned as we go through our plans for the season and which one of us dislikes Pumpkin Spice!
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We are not medical professionals giving advice, we are just sharing what we use. Always consult your doctor before starting any new skincare or supplements.
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Poppy & Pout All Natural Lip Balms & Moisturizers | Hydrates with Beeswax, Vitamin E, Organic Coconut Oil | Cruelty-Free | Lip Balm in Recyclable Cardboard Tube
MERIT Signature Lip Lightweight Satin Lipstick in L’Avenue
Makeup:
Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara
Benefit Cosmetics 24-HR Brow Setter Clear Brow Gel with Lamination Effect
e.l.f. Power Grip Primer - Clear
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
Saie Glowy Super Gel Lightweight Dewy Multipurpose Illuminator
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick
Sunscreen:
Korean Sunscreen: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++)
Paula’s choice Calm mineral moisturizer
Body:
Native Deodorant - Coconut & Vanilla - Aluminum Free - 2.65 oz
Versed Buff It Out AHA Unscented Exfoliating Body Scrub - 6 fl oz
skinfix Eczema Collection
Episode 2: We are so excited to have one of our best friends join us this week to talk about her recent experience meeting her boyfriend’s parents! Stay tuned as we go through past experiences, funny stories and tips for many of the situations we end up in meeting our partners’ parents. It’s one you won’t want to miss!
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Episode 1: Today we go through the different Y2K trends that are coming back and what we loved then and now and what we won’t be repeating. We forgot some trends that made a comeback so there is potential for a round 2, but for now we talk through some of the returning pants, dresses, tops, makeup, and can’t forget the oversized sunglasses!
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