PHOEBE WOOFTER
Phoebe Woofter is a lifestyle writer at The Millennial Source.
Phoebe is originally from Portland, United States.
Treat your sweet tooth with the best desserts San Diego has to offer
The best desserts San Diego has to offer pop up in strip malls, along avenues crammed with boutiques and on...
Make plans with these fall date ideas in Southern California
The crumble of leaves underfoot and the tap of rain on a tin roof might be foreign to the eternal...
Who has the best Thai food in San Diego?
Cravings for Thai food in San Diego don’t ebb and flow based on the seasons; it’s a year round cuisine...
Light academia books to add to your reading list
How do you know if light academia books are for you? Do you find yourself yearning for a summer afternoon...
Dark academia books to add to your fall reading list
If you daydream of cavernous hallways obscured in shadow or mahogany desks littered with waxed-sealed letters and a bone or...
The Ripped Bodice is breaking barriers in the romance genre
The Ripped Bodice, co-owned by sisters Leah and Bea Koch, is the only exclusively romance bookstore on the West Coast....
Do your coffee table books have substance?
Home décor wouldn’t be complete without a couple of hefty coffee table books on display, but do any of yours...
Which queer books should you read based on your zodiac sign?
With a massive to-be-read list of queer books piled on your bedside table, you might as well chose your next...
Pioneering sustainability in the tattoo industry: Forte Tattoo Tech
Dillon Forte has forged his way to achieving sustainability in the tattoo industry with his own eco-friendly technology, Forte Tattoo...
Rachaelle Rempe’s Auraïha is changing the game with affordable, clean skin care
In a market saturated with buzzwords and new products, how can you find a routine that caters well to your...
Check out these gifts for book lovers for the bookworm in your life
Gifts for book lovers might strike you as obvious – why not just buy them a book or buy them...
Where will you find the best Italian food in San Diego?
Living in America’s big cities unlocks access to worldwide cuisine, including some of the best Italian food in San Diego....
Which live music venues in San Francisco are reopening?
After a year of pandemic-related deprivation, live music venues in San Francisco are reopening to the public. With the mask...
Which fruit picking farms in California are the best for u-pick outings this summer?
Fruit picking farms for u-pick strawberries (and other berries!) in a California summer speckle the state. There’s just nothing like...
The rise of houseplants in an age of urban isolation
Urban isolation has given rise to a generation obsessed with houseplants. While more and more people transition to city life...
Take a closer look at “Samira Surfs,” a contemporary children’s book by Rukhsanna Guidroz
11-year-old Samira’s life is made up of befores and afters. Before the violence and persecution that consumed her village, Samira...
Explore these fun things to do in North Park, San Diego
Named as one of the most hipster neighborhoods in the United States, North Park, San Diego houses artists, students, bookworms...
Revel in the outdoors with this backpacking California bucket list
If backpacking California is not something you’ve planned to do, you should reconsider. California demands a backpacking bucket list with...
What are the 10 best US cities for vegans and vegetarians?
The best US cities for vegans and vegetarians range from Pacific Northwest food hubs to the hipster hot spot of...
Where can you find the best independent bookstores in San Francisco?
Are you seeking the best independent bookstores in San Francisco? Go for the neighborhood institutions founded by locals and devoted...
Check out these LGBT+ beach reads for summer 2021
Everyone needs an expansive list of beach reads for summer, including the LGBT+ community. Summer has swept us away with...
Get to know Golf Athletics – an online, objective-oriented academy for all golfers
Golf season is upon us, but it isn’t too late to lower your handicap or improve your chipping technique. Making...
Chow down on the best waffles in Los Angeles
On the hunt for the best waffles in Los Angeles? The abundance of breakfast food in this sleepless city demands...
How Yesterday Wellness is bridging the gap to provide self-care CBD products to women
After observing a gender bias in how brands market THC and CBD products, Eric Balshin founded the Canadian company Yesterday...
What are the pros and cons of The StoryGraph as an alternative to Goodreads?
The StoryGraph, a website and app for bibliophiles to track what they’ve read and what they want to read, presents...
LGBT-owned businesses you can support in Southern California
Shimmy down the coast to check out these LGBT-owned businesses in Southern California. Guess what? These boutiques, bookstores, cafes and...
Where will you find the best coffee in Santa Cruz, California?
You can sip the best coffee in Santa Cruz on a second story balcony with a view of the ocean,...
Looking for ways to celebrate Pride Month in California? Here’s a guide to Pride in SoCal
Everyone needs a comprehensive guide to Pride in SoCal, home to two of the best cities where you can celebrate...
Get to know Well-Bean Coffee Roasters – a woman-owned roastery inspired by Nicaraguan coffee farms
Melissa Brown’s Well-Bean Coffee Roasters began as a small endeavor to support her parents’ mission in Nicaragua and became a...
The best places to eat Brazilian food in SoCal
From feijoada and pão de queijo to açaí and caipirinhas, the best places to eat Brazilian food in SoCal are...
The best coastal towns in California for picturesque living
The best coastal towns in California offer stunning seaside views for idyllic living. California’s coastline spans over half of the...
Creative date night ideas in Los Angeles
If you’ve run your brain in circles trying to decide how to impress the beautiful barista you’ve had your eye...
10 easter eggs in “Shadow and Bone” that you may have missed
You won’t come away empty-handed if you’re searching for easter eggs in “Shadow and Bone” on Netflix. Netflix’s adaptation of...
The best places to stargaze in Southern California
The best places to stargaze in Southern California beat out the competition due to the region’s vast desert expanses and...
BookTok accounts and books by POC authors you need to check out
If you’ve ever stumbled across the bibliophile side of TikTok, you most likely watched white content creators flash the same...
A guide to a day in Tijuana for San Diego locals
Just 20 minutes from downtown San Diego sits the United States-Mexico border, so why not check out this guide to...
Who has the best pastries in San Diego?
When in doubt, visit aesthetic coffee shops to find the best pastries in San Diego. Places like Garden Coffee and...
Where to find the best tacos in San Diego
As San Diego is surrounded by boundless sources of fresh seafood, countless farms and Baja California’s culinary influence, finding the...
Top outdoor wedding venues in California
With unparalleled access to beauty in all its forms, from pristine mountain peaks and redwood forests to vast deserts and...
Sustainable skin care brands in California
Sustainable skin care brands in California flood the market, but many don’t have much of a following. The Sunshine State...
Why Netflix’s adaptation of “Shadow and Bone” is more nuanced than its source material
Grishaverse comes to life in Netflix’s adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s “Shadow and Bone,” and even bibliophile loyalists have to admit...
The revolt against fast fashion – Jay Cardoza’s King Coast
An increasing demand for sustainable, individual style sparked the revolt against fast fashion, but none of this was at the...
Farms in Southern California to visit this summer
Most want to know which beaches to visit, not which farms in Southern California are worth checking out. A farm...
The best 2021 sapphic releases to put on your reading list
There is already a beautiful selection of 2021 sapphic releases to read this year. As the publishing world diversifies, LGBTQ...
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters CEO Jeff Taylor’s journey with Direct Trade
Jeff Taylor embarked on his journey with coffee and Direct Trade long before he accepted his current role of chief...
A local’s guide to secret spots in Los Angeles
You might wonder how there could possibly be any secret spots left in Los Angeles, a city overrun with bloggers,...
The best places to shop for Mother’s Day in San Diego
San Diego’s best place to shop for Mother’s Day gifts range from neighborhood cycling shops and records stores to trendy...
Fun places to eat in Southern California
Themed cafeterias, elusive speak-easies and innovative morning meals grace the ranks of fun places to eat in Southern California. Everyone...
A guide to the best farmers market in San Diego
Pretty much every neighborhood in San Diego hosts a farmers market, so we have compiled a guide to help you...
The 6 best coffee shops in Santa Barbara
The best coffee shops in Santa Barbara have a quiet, local quality about them. Located on California’s central coastline, Santa...
What Colton Underwood coming out could mean for Bachelor Nation
Could Colton Underwood’s coming out mean future LGBTQ seasons of “The Bachelor(ette)?” The former “Bachelor” star confided in Good Morning...
An insider’s guide to hidden spots in San Diego
When it comes to hidden spots in San Diego, very few remain. What begins as a hidden spot often loses...
The Los Angeles street artist puts their portfolio out in the open
The Los Angeles street artist is a shadowy figure spreading art throughout the walls and alleys of LA, following the...
The rise of vinyl – The best record stores in California
The best record stores in California are a dream for vinylheads. California, arguably the cool kid of the West Coast...
7 fun things to do in South Park, a San Diego neighborhood
There are plenty of things to do in South Park, the sister of San Diego’s hipster North Park, amid its...
LGBTQ TV shows to watch in 2021
Despite rising representation, the media starves us LGBTQ TV shows to watch, especially in comparison to straight storylines. Some of...
10 ways to reclaim your work-life balance – working remotely in the pandemic
Reclaiming your work-life balance amidst a pandemic that necessitates remote work may seem impossible. Technology plagues us with constant communication,...
10 of the best hiking trails in Los Angeles
Picking the best hiking trails in Los Angeles isn’t difficult since they all have merit and beauty; however, narrowing down...
Meet the Disruptive Women Powering Our Autonomous Future
Women’s History Month makes space for summits like Disruptive Women Powering Our Autonomous Future to take place. Velodyne Lidar and...
Sites to help you land your next job
The endless sites to help you land your next job might overwhelm you. As the working world transitions from in...
Your PCT guidebook – thru-hiking the California Pacific Crest Trail
Have you ever dreamed of pushing your body and your mind to the limit and beyond? This PCT guidebook is...
The matcha craze – the powdered green tea replacing California’s coffee obsession
Could the matcha craze truly overtake the California coffee industry? Superfood, antioxidant, organic, probiotic – buzzwords abound when it comes...
San Diego’s GRLSWIRL – Sarah Carletto and Jay Cardoza demand a space for the queer skating community
My first skateboard arrived after my family endured the first months of blaring Avril Lavigne and black clothes accompanied by...
The best place for whale watching in California
Wondering where you can find the best place for whale watching in California? The entire coast teems with marine life...
Get a taste of nature and adventure with these Lake Tahoe outdoor activities
As Lake Tahoe is home to water, mountains, trees and more, there are plenty of Lake Tahoe outdoor activities that...
Supporting your local Bay Area Asian community amid a rise in hate crimes
Supporting your local Asian American community is imperative amid a spike in racially motivated hate crimes. With a pandemic disproportionately...
What is the best national park in California?
Ranking the best national park in California can be tricky – of the 423 national parks in the United States,...
The most creative Airbnbs California has to offer
The spaces we inhabit influence our mental and physical being. How architects use space, light and interior decoration can make...
The best restaurants in Hollywood for celebrity-spotting
If you’re looking to run into a famous face, some of the best restaurants in Hollywood are where the stars...
For beginners looking to enjoy the best surfing in California – try learning longboarding outside the water
The best surfing in California beckons residents as well as visitors from across the United States. Some would even ask:...
Where can you find the best brunch in San Diego?
Narrowing down the best brunch in San Diego isn’t that easy. If you attended college in San Diego, then you...
A Queer girl city guide to San Diego
If you listen to girl in red (and understand what that’s code for) and live in San Diego, then you’ll...
Black-owned independent bookstores in California
Maybe you clicked on this link for a new list of independent bookstores, maybe you’re looking to contribute as an...
Historic San Francisco restaurants you must visit
If San Francisco hasn’t made your culinary bucket list, then there are some historic San Francisco restaurants that will make...
The best places to longboard in California
There’s no shortage of the best places to longboard in California, whether you are new to the sport or a...
Van life on the rise – a camper van California road trip turned permanent
What is it like when a camper van California road trip turns into a way of life? Tiny living has...
A guide to Barrio Logan, San Diego – a hidden art and food hub of California
Neighborhoods like Hillcrest and Little Italy absorb most of the attention when it comes to hot spots, but Barrio Logan,...
California road trip itinerary – 7 days along the coast
When you consider the views, the sightseeing and the open road stretching ahead of you, it’s no surprise that making...
Best takeout West Los Angeles – restaurants you can support during COVID-19
From Sawtelle Japantown gems to a classic 1947 diner, the best takeout West Los Angeles has to offer comes from...
A snowboard guide for hitting the slopes in California
If you’re looking for some winter fun in California, we have the ultimate snowboard guide to get you started. When...
3 fun things to do at night in San Diego’s La Jolla
As soon as rumors of a vaccine rumbled in the news, best friends whipped out their Pinterest boards to plan...
