If you live in California and have experienced dry, flaky lips, I feel you, my lips have been this way over the past two years. This is mainly due to the fact that we live in a climate that lacks humidity and the overall dryness from the California drought. If I go home to Florida to visit my [...]
This past year I decided to book my first international trip to Europe and I was trying to figure out which destination to visit first. I've always wanted to visit Ireland, do a London/Paris trip, tour all over Italy, see Greece and visit Poland, Austria and Switzerland. I decided on Ireland because I always wanted [...]
I love going to the gym and keeping my body fit and energized! I go to 24 Hour Fitness and like to mix it up with weights and kickboxing, Zumba or walking on the treadmill for 1.5 hours. But sometimes with my hectic schedule it can be hard for me to get to the gym [...]
The other day my girlfriends and I were chatting about our dating theories. We do this a lot, it's like an episode of "Sex and the City" chatting over cocktails. I definitely think I have Carrie's independence (and I'm a writer coincidentally), I'm feisty and outspoken like Miranda and I have Samantha's bluntness. Charlotte? Uh...I'm [...]
Starting your job search in SoCal can be a bit overwhelming and practically everything is done online these days. I cannot express how many "DO NOT CALL" warnings I have seen on employer websites! These are a great list of websites for anyone that currently works or wants to work in media/entertainment: Ebyline. If you're a news [...]
I love, love, love me a pair of Havaiana sandals! Havaiana's are a Brazilian brand that originated in 1962. They are an absolute must in SoCal, great and cute for going to the beach, poolside or shopping around town! They are so comfortable and convenient, you can even make your own! Right now I own three of [...]
Whether I'm at my full time job, working on a freelance project, volunteering, speaking at an event or spending time with friends and family, the most frequently asked question I get is this: Kateri, I don't know how you do it! How do you juggle everything in your life? Let me start off by saying [...]
If you need some extra cash, I have two fun and fast ways to achieve this. It's also a great way to take in the whole experience of Hollywood and LA and a bonus if you are looking to break into the media/entertainment industry. Both are slightly competitive but worth the effort. Promotional modeling. I [...]
Managing your finances in a high end state like California can be a bit tricky. Sales tax is at 7.5% and its marginal income tax rate is at 13.3%, according to Smart Asset. Where I am from, Minnesota, the marginal tax rate is at 9.85%, the fourth highest in the nation. However, there is no [...]
I'm going to tell you guys a funny story that happened a couple years ago when I was contemplating moving out of my apartment complex in Ventura County, which is a little over an hour north of LA and where I currently live. I saw this cottage in Montecito (in Santa Barbara County, about 1.5 [...]
