5 Hidden Bay Area Beaches to Escape to this Summer
June 29, 2017
published in BayArea.com
Bay Area beaches can get insanely crowded during the summer months. The sea is practically blotted out by gigantic umbrellas, hefty coolers, and those obnoxious beach tents. If all you desire on a sunny day is sand between your toes and a little peace by the ocean, rows and rows of clamoring crowds can make that more than a little difficult. Fear not, there are still a few seashore secrets where solitude is nearly guaranteed. Here are five under the radar beaches you can escape to this summer. See more...
8 Creative Summer Date Night Ideas in the Bay Area
June 22, 2017
published in BayArea.com
It's time for a little summer lovin’ in the Bay Area! Sure, dinner and a movie is always an excellent fallback option for date night with your SO, but why not kick it up a notch during these steamy months and try out something new and fresh. Here are our top picks for an awesome summer date night. See more...
4 Hike-In, Hike-Out Campgrounds in the Bay Area you Need to Hit this Summer
June 15, 2017
published in BayArea.com
The desire to hit the trail is strong this time of year. Blue skies, longer days, and the sweet smell of summer blooms have us wanting to call in sick to work as much as possible. Sometimes a weekend getaway just isn’t possible given money or time constraints, but there are other ways to escape the grind that don’t involve hours of sitting in traffic. If you love the outdoors and long for a night or two in nature away from it all, then these hike-in, hike-out camping spots are just what you need! See more...
5 Charming Small Towns You Need to Explore in the Bay Area
June 13, 2017
published in BayArea.com
It seems everyone has a different opinion of what exactly constitutes a “small town.” Is it only having one gas station, no traffic lights, or maybe people waving hello to one another on the street? While small town America is often associated with some pretty scary political leanings, each of these small Bay Area towns are positively bursting with charm. With summer upon us, there’s no better time to pack a bag and head to one of these adorable hamlets for a full day of exploring! See more...
6 Gorgeous Lake & Reservoir Hikes in the Bay Area
May 30, 2017
published in BayArea.com
As we head into the summer months, it’s (mostly) warm days and blue skies ahead, making us want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Thanks to a particularly wet winter this year in the Bay Area, our forests are looking mighty green, the flowers are blooming non-stop, and all of the lakes are seriously full. But seeing is believing, so lace up your hiking shoes and grab a few friends, it’s time for a lake hike! See more...
3 Bay Area Drive-in Movie Theaters Perfect for Date Night
May 26, 2017
published in BayArea.com
Watching a movie beneath a starry sky is a pretty unbeatable date night. Not only can you bring your own snacks (and booze), but you can also snuggle up to your date in a truly romantic and retro setting that’s basically Instagram heaven. So fill up your cooler with beers and Red Vines, pack a cozy blanket, and surprise your boo with a night out at the cinema! See more...
The Best Places to Kayak in the Bay Area
April 20, 2017
published in BayArea.com
As the days grow longer and warmer in the Bay Area, the call to adventure grows stronger. One of the biggest advantages of living where we do is easy access to the ocean. For me, there’s no better way to enjoy the endless beauty of the sea than to paddle out toward the horizon in my kayak. There’s just something about being on the water and taking in coastal views from a different perspective that makes me feel free. See more...
6 Trader Joe’s Products We Can’t Live Without
March 18, 2017
published in BayArea.com
I don’t know about you guys, but when I head to my local Trader Joe’s, I usually end up filling my little red basket to the brim! And still, I feel like I never spend more than 30 bucks at that place. Delicious snacks, frozen treats, and affordable avocados line the shelves at this magical market and let us not forget the samples. See more...
Din Tai Fung: What to Order for the Best Meal of Your Life
March 7, 2017
published in BayArea.com
I LOVE dumplings and I know I’m not alone. It’s recently been announced that Valley Fair Mall’s Din Tai Fung, in what’s being referred to as the greatest “dumpling dysphoria” of all time by no one other than me, will no longer be taking reservations! This means that hordes of already desperate dumpling devotees will have to wait a really, really long time to get a table. See more...
Detox Diary: My 3-Day Juice Cleanse and Why I’ll Never Do One Again
February 9, 2017
published in BayArea.com
I've just completed my first three-day cleanse and I decided to keep a daily detox diary so that I could share my experience with all of you. I opted to order juice that I was able to pick up daily from a local juice bar rather than make my own at home. I consumed eight bottles of juice a day about 1-2 hours apart along with 64oz of water. I give you, my cleanse chronicles…
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6 Awesome and Totally FREE Things to Do in Santa Cruz
January 16, 2017
published in BayArea.com
As an L.A. transplant who’s lived in Santa Cruz for almost three years, it definitely took me a while to get used to the slow(er) pace of this quirky coastal town. At first, I had zero chill when it came to accepting that many places close at 9 p.m., there are next to no drive-thrus, and the multitude of commercial chains were pretty much non-existent in my new community. See more...
4 ‘Gilmore Girls’ Revival Theories that are Legit AF
November 24, 2016
published in BayArea.com
The biggest news you already know this year is that Gilmore Girls is back! Well, at least back in the sense that we get the chance to catch up with the fast-talking, coffee-loving, brunette bombshells and their lovable Stars Hollow tribe in a four-episode revival on Netflix the day after Thanksgiving. See more...
Confronting Violence Against Women Through Dance
September 15, 2016
published in BayArea.com
Throughout the hour-long piece, never once do these immensely talented, acrobatic Amazons appear anything less than strong, skilled women. And yet, they so convincingly embodied the helplessness and distress of a victim of violence. See more...
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: The Curse that Keeps on Cursing
September 10, 2016
published in BayArea.com
I like so many others, love Harry Potter. I feel like Rowling wrote these books just for me — like the Wizarding world and all of its mysteries and adventures were an homage to my own childhood fantasies of being different and feeling like there was magic all around me. My adult brain realizes, of course, that most likely every person who was inspired and charmed by the HP series probably felt similarly. See more...
4 Laundromat Hacks That’ll Make You Hate Laundry (A Little) Less
August 22, 2016
published in BayArea.com
I know there are others out there, like me, that would rather go commando than hit up the laundromat more than once a month. So I’ve put together a quick list of how to combat some of the most unsavory aspects of the laundromat and come out on top. To all of my fellow laundro-haters out there, these laundromat hacks are for you. See more...
5 Delicious Food Blogs that Make Healthy Eating Easy
August 9, 2016
published in BayArea.com
When it comes to preparing weeknight dinner we all face this same problem. I work a lot and the last thing I want to do on a weeknight is stand in the long-ass lines at Trader Joe’s to get a jar of fennel seeds for that extremely delicious, perfect looking, yet complicated recipe I saw online. And you know what — it’s not just that I don’t have the time, it’s that I don’t have the energy it takes to gather up all of those (often obscure) ingredients, prepare the meal, and eat it at 10 p.m. when it has finally finished broiling or braising or basting or whatever the f*ck else food has to do before it’s edible. See more...
10 Games that Will Make you Nostalgic for the '90s
July 15, 2016
published in listvere
In today’s fast-paced world where technology has become synonymous with everyday life, there’s nothing quite like thinking back on simpler times—reminiscing about consoles with cables, blowing into game cartridges to make them “work” again, bandaging blistered thumbs, and spending way too much on batteries. See more...
5 More Bay Area Hikes for (Even) More Occasions
July 12, 2016
published in BayArea.com
Whether you’re looking to venture deep into the wilderness or escape the day-to-day grind of your job, the Bay Area has no shortage of amazing trails, vistas and landscapes to tromp through on the weekends. Experience the serenity of walking amongst the giant redwoods, escape the blazing summer sun by plunging into cool lake waters and see some actual stars hanging in the night sky above your campground. See more...
10 Terrible 90s Fashion Trends we are Seeing Creep Back into the Bay Area
July 5, 2016
published in BayArea.com
Bay Area hipsters have simply gone too far this time. Bringing back these ten 90’s trends is just downright irresponsible. Listen, we’re cool with the combat boots, overalls and flannels, but one must know when enough is enough and practice some self-control. So we urge you, hipsters, to take a long hard look at yourselves and think about what you’re doing before it’s too late and we are thrown back into the realm of “Da bomb” and “Talk to the hand.” See more...
Weed Weddings on the Rise: The Love & Marij Movement
June 18, 2016
published in BayArea.com
On the day of your wedding, you expect everyone will be rather emotional. As the bride looks serenely upon her guests from the altar, she sees not a dry eye in the house, and why would she? — everyone has packed his or her Clear Eyes™. These aren’t your typical nuptials — welcome to the world of weed weddings, where bartenders are replaced with budtenders...See more...
5 Bay Area Hikes for (Almost) Every Occasion
June 7, 2016
published in BayArea.com
These days we can scroll through endless curated feeds delivering exactly what we like to see. We can check out Instagram photos full of beautiful landscapes, majestic mountains and spectacular vistas right from the comfort of our own couch. Or — and this is a big “OR,” people — we can just get out there and do things the old fashioned way, using our own two feet instead of our scrolling finger to transport us to a beautiful place. See more...
The Exclusive Bottlerock Survival Kit
May 25, 2016
published in BayArea.com
So, let’s get a few things out of the way first. Is BottleRock held in the middle of a dusty, desolate wasteland? No. Is it aboard a technicolor cruise ship adrift in the open sea or in a jam packed convention center with electronic DJs at the head? No. Instead, picture chilled glasses of buttery wine, delicious bites prepared by Michelin starred chefs and enough art and music
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What's Your City's Brand? Creating a Graphic Identity, Together
April 26, 2013
published in Good magazine
Our hopes are that idBrooklyn appeals to both an international audience interested
in a new form of identity design, and also to the multiple generations, social classes, and cultures of Brooklyn's diverse neighborhoods. See more...
in a new form of identity design, and also to the multiple generations, social classes, and cultures of Brooklyn's diverse neighborhoods. See more...
10 Coolest Employee Perks Offered by Tech Companies
May 29, 2016
published in listverse
A happy employee is worth a lot to a company. These days, opportunities abound for talented members of the tech workforce, and many employers are pulling out the big guns in order to secure the best and brightest talent out there. No perk seems too far out of reach. As millennials continue to enter the tech scene in droves, who knows what will be offered next...See more...
10 Hotels that Offer Ridiculously Over-the-Top Extras
May 5, 2016
published in listverse
Nearly all hotels offer package options designed to enhance a guest’s stay and overall experience. But some resorts are offering truly extravagant amenities. From the quirky to the just plain bizarre, some hotels have determined that these odd extras are exactly what they need to set them apart from the rest of the pack...See more...
10 Unusual Statues and Monuments from Around the World
March 29, 2016
published in listverse
Some monuments and statues instill a sense of pride, beauty, and country—those unforgettable works of art that you saw on field trips and in the pages of history books. But there are also less-explored monuments—odes to the weird, the wonderful, and the just plain wacky...See more...
10 Hardships Plaguing Native American Communities Today
August 31, 2015
published in listverse
Native Americans are no strangers to misery, whether from the atrocities of colonialism and the genocide of their people or the numerous tragedies still facing them today. The disadvantages handed down to them throughout history have left many Natives with feelings of isolation, identity crisis, and cultural shame. See more...
10 Pardoned Perpetrators of Heinous Crimes
August 7, 2015
published in listverse
Nobody commits a crime with the intention of getting caught, but getting caught doesn’t necessarily mean staying behind bars. It isn’t always clear why a pardon is given, especially when it means that truly twisted criminals are granted forgiveness. Regardless, those in power do wield the privilege to bestow clemency—despite the public outcry of the victims and their families. See more...
10 Infamous U.S. Housing Projects
February 27, 2016
published in listverse
Government-funded housing projects in the United States nearly all began with a common dream—to end urban slums and provide an affordable, safe housing option for low- to middle-income families. This dream has fallen so far that even many residents of some of the nation’s most infamous housing projects have called for their demolition. See more...