Sarah Bala

The holidays are among us. And that means it's time to rave about my favorite small businesses in Chicago. But don't worry, these small businesses are around all year long. :)

Today is the first snow in Chicago, which reminds me- winter is coming! Before we are too much in the trenches, check out my list to survive the winter.

This list was compiled through years of blood, sweat, and tears to figure out which products work the best on my curly hair. You do not need to spend an arm and a leg for beautiful hair! For reference, my hair tends to waffle between 2c-3a, but literally, I just have no clue anymore. Enjoy!

Fall is my new year. It's the time for me to energize, refresh, and pretend to keep a resolution. Anyway, here are some of the things I need for fall.

If you're looking to buy me some clothes(which tbh, you really should), then look no further than this list! From sweaters to skirts to dresses and more, these are some of the fall fashion finds that are catching my eye.

My favorite beauty products throughout the years. Sprinkled in here, you can find some value skincare products(especially for dry skin) that work, and fun, cute, reliable makeup products.

Several years ago, I studied abroad in Prague where it became one of my favorite cities. From history to architectural beauty to charming shops and restaurants, there really is no place like Prague. And of course, I kept a list of my favorite places. Enjoy my guide to the best of Prague!

Are you visiting Chicago? Living in Chicago? Thinking about Chicago? Here is a list of some of my favorite places to eat and drink in, you guessed it, Chicago.

This summer, I went to Warsaw, Krakow, and Lodz, Poland! Here are some of my favorite places I went to during my stay.

I love museums. Anywhere I travel to, I always take time to see at least one museum. I even spend my birthdays going to museums. While some of these are hard to classify as “favorite” due to their subject matter, these are the museums that have meant the most to me.

I love to travel, whether that is within or outside the US. Over the years, I have amassed a list of must-have items, and here they are!