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Fall & Evergreen FAshion
Farmer's Market Haul
This morning, after doing yoga, the kids and I headed over to the farmer’s market. We’ve been waiting for good weather to grab some peaches and after three thwarted attempts, we woke up to sunshine and immediately headed out the door lest we miss the opportunity due to another swift summer storm.
15 Things About Living in Rural Idaho
I am no stranger to Idaho. I know the culture, but this very familiar state gets a new perspective when a friend asks, “What's it like to be a Filipina in rural Idaho?” So to answer her question, here are 15 things about living in rural Idaho.
Twelve Years and The Obamas
The last time we were at the Art Institute of Chicago it was on my 30th birthday, months before lock down would take place. It was our last family outing. Now on this end of the pandemic, Jordan and I decided as part of our twelfth anniversary celebration we would go see the Obama portraits. There’s no better way to celebrate our marriage than by celebrating a couple who, in my opinion, is #couplegoals.
A Love Letter to Skateboard Fashion
I was in high school when skinny jeans just came into the fashion scene and one by one, girls were throwing out their 90’s flares. The skater boys also took on the trend, trading in the uniform of baggy Dickies pants for skinny jeans. However, skinny jeans weren’t being made for guys yet so skater boys were wearing girl’s skinny jeans.
A Space to Be Alone
Let’s talk about alone time. This Summer we escaped to the mountains and in seeking out a place where we can recenter, it allowed me to see that there are various ways to be alone; alone time for yourself, alone time as a couple, and alone time as a family. All with the purpose to reconnect.
5 Sustainable Things I’m Obsessed with
Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is a great time to reflect on our environmental impact and what sustainable practices we can adapt. On The Riza, I'm sharing my new sustainable obsessions from Netflix's Down to Earth to my favorite go-to sustainable shoe brands.
The Tea that Rippled the World
“Girl, I know you don’t care about the Royals, but…,” she cut me off. My sister got caught up in the press drama and now she cared, “It’s wrong what happened to Meghan!” I told her I was writing this commentary and she is very excited to have it as a guide when she watches it tonight.