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COCKTAIL + MOCKTAIL Recipes
Summer is the season of endless sunshine, warm evenings + of course, the perfect cocktail in hand. Whether you're lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard BBQ, or just unwinding after a long day, a well-crafted drink can elevate any moment. In this post, I’ve rounded up some of the most refreshing, vibrant + easy-to-make summer cocktail recipes that will keep you cool + entertained all season long. Cheers to good times + great drinks!
NicoleDeRosa
Jun 6, 20253 min read


GIFT GUIDE - Mother's + Mother Figures Day
A GIFT GUIDE for Mother's Day + Mother Figure's Day.
NicoleDeRosa
Apr 3, 20251 min read


AUTISM AWARENESS - Behaviors, Education, Resources and More.
An Autism Awareness post about about the autism spectrum, vocabulary, programs, surf clubs to join, college programs, stim toys and more.
NicoleDeRosa
Apr 1, 202513 min read


RESOURCE GUIDE For California Fire Victims + Ways To Help
A real time list of resources, google docs and information for Altadena, Pasadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades California Fire Victims.
NicoleDeRosa
Jan 14, 202514 min read


Journaling + Manifesting. Where Do I Begin?
Enjoy my blog post about journaling and manifesting. I've included links to my favorite journals and life planners.
NicoleDeRosa
Jan 2, 20256 min read


FALL Recipes
Pumpkin isn't the only star in fall's bountiful harvest. Indulge in the flavors of the season with fiber-rich apples, immune boosting...
NicoleDeRosa
Sep 25, 20245 min read


BEACH + PARK Essentials
Check out all my favorite beach and park essentials.
NicoleDeRosa
Aug 6, 20241 min read


MATCHA Food + Drink RECIPES
Food and Drink Recipes using Matcha.
NicoleDeRosa
May 6, 202410 min read


What is MATCHA?
If you’re new to matcha, I've simplified the hunt for you with the OWL Venice Matcha Gift Set. Learn about matcha and it's benefits here.
NicoleDeRosa
Apr 11, 20248 min read


DESIGN INSPO - Dream Home Gym
After my previous post, Gym Equipment + Fitness Essentials I started to pin some of my favorite home gym designs that I've come across for future reference. Below are just a few of the designs that I'm manifesting for my dream home! HOME GYM Of My Dreams pic courtesy of #pinterest HOME GYM with a View pic courtesy of #archdaily YOGA Studio Looking for morning workout motivation? How about a home yoga studio? Blush pink walls + alabaster fixtures give this space its occupan
NicoleDeRosa
Mar 15, 20242 min read


MY HOSPITAL BAG + RECOVERY ITEMS
I recently had my first surgery (...and hopefully last) + I thought I would share what I packed for the hospital + the recovery items...
NicoleDeRosa
Nov 10, 20235 min read


My First SURGERY
How It Started I had an MRI with and without contrast performed on May 31, 2023. The findings were as follows.... A 1.9cm heterogeneously...
NicoleDeRosa
Nov 3, 20238 min read


GYM Equipment + FITNESS Essentials
It’s been a whirlwind of a summer + many people all over the world are finding themselves spending more time indoors, so I thought I’d...
NicoleDeRosa
Jul 19, 20236 min read


EARTH DAY Is Everyday - Simple SWAPS To SAVE The PLANET + Your WALLET
China Walls, Hawaii Each year, in the weeks leading up to Earth Day (April 22nd) various organizations, student groups + social media encourages action + participation in initiatives that focus on the urgent need for environmental justice, sustainable development + climate solutions. But, I say that everyday is a good day to bring attention to some easy sustainable swaps you can make on the daily. These swaps make for a more sustainable habit + most of them make your day to d
NicoleDeRosa
Apr 24, 20234 min read


DEROSA FAMILY RECIPE - Insalata di Carciofi (Artichoke Salad)
Our family has a private website where we share our DeRosa family history amongst many other things. One of the exciting pages we have is...
NicoleDeRosa
Feb 16, 20232 min read


COVID Essentials - My List Of Things To Have On Hand
After 2 1/2 years of not getting Covid, my parents and I......... got Covid. I'm beyond grateful that we somehow miraculously never got it early on in the pandemic. I still wonder if it was because of my clinical OCD micromanaging everyone around me that kept Covid at bay...with my incessant reminders of..."don't touch that door knob without a tissue....go wash your hands...put your mask on....clean your phone...." and the list goes on. With that said, I suppose it was inevit
NicoleDeRosa
Dec 9, 20229 min read


Where I Was on September 11, 2001
During my college years, I worked as a receptionist at Morgan Stanley in New Jersey. Naturally, my job mainly consisted of answering &...
NicoleDeRosa
Sep 11, 20223 min read


MONDAY MOTIVATION For Your Mind, Body + Soul
Click on the > arrow above for some Pinterest inspired motivation I'm feeling lots of anxiety + have really gotten off track taking care...
NicoleDeRosa
Jun 13, 20222 min read


INFERTILITY Awareness
With all this talk about Mothers & Mother Figures Day, I'm extremely sensitive to the fact that there are many people who struggle with...
NicoleDeRosa
May 9, 20226 min read


4 Common Causes of MIGRAINES + TIPS To Relieve The Pain.
I've been getting headaches and migraines a lot recently and I wanted to find out more about what possible factors could be bringing them...
NicoleDeRosa
Apr 14, 20225 min read
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