Melissa Zepeda

These are the MUST visit places when going to Chicago. Sure, some are touristy, but most are places even locals go it. Check it out for yourself!

Essential items for pups- from treats to grooming and health. Personally tested and approved by Cindy Lou!

I do like to shop. Here are a few things I highly recommend!

These are a list of apps that I use on a daily basis that also have referal codes. From apps that make you money, to monthly subscriptions that I think are worth your time.

You are going to find all these books on my own bookshelf. If it's on here, I would recommend it to you! All of my books are linked through bookshop.org to support independent bookstores!

Things that I really want but can't have because I'm practicing I M P U L S E control.

I'm not exactly fashion forward. But when I love something, I LOVE something.

It's been a literal decade since I've been so close to my ‘ideal’ weight. I'm locking in and tracking my food, increasing my exercise, and having fun with all this.

I regularly post on my blog by the name of The Bold Dev. Follow me as I talked about reading, side hustles, writing, digital art, and all things tech.

If where you live has cold harsh winters, you NEED these items.