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About · She Tried It First

Welcome to She Tried It First, the blog where I buy the things, use the things, and tell you the actual truth about the things. No PR packages. No paid-to-say-it reviews. Just a woman in her 30s doing her best and sharing what works.

The Honest Version of Me

I’m a thirty-something woman living my best (and messiest) life, navigating the endless sea of “must-have” products that flood our feeds daily. I know what it’s like to order something that looked amazing on TikTok and arrive to find it’s made of the saddest thin plastic you’ve ever seen. That’s what I’m here to save you from.

My interests are eclectic, skincare, home organization, kitchen essentials, wellness tools, and absolutely anything that will make my cat’s life more luxurious. (Yes, my cat has opinions. Yes, I respect them.) I’m a woman who’s exploring what works for a body and a life that are firmly, gloriously in their 30s, and I want other women like me to have a resource they can actually trust.

The Kitchen Is My Love Language

Before I became a full-time recommender of things, I spent years behind the bar and the espresso machine as a professional barista and mixologist. That means when I talk about coffee gear, cocktail tools, or kitchen gadgets, I’m not guessing. I’ve used commercial equipment. I know the difference between a gimmick and a game-changer. My kitchen recommendations come with credentials, and I will absolutely die on the hill that a quality grinder matters more than an expensive espresso machine.

“If I say a kitchen tool is worth it, it’s because I’ve used the cheap version, the professional version, and everything in between.”

My Cat Is My Kid

Let me introduce you to the most important relationship in my life: my cat. He is spoiled, opinionated, and the most effective product tester on this blog. If I recommend a cat product, it’s because he has given it his personal approval, which, if you own a cat, you know is not easily earned. He’s reviewed litter boxes, toys, beds, food toppers, and climbing structures with the energy of a very discerning critic who will simply walk away and sit with his back to you if he disagrees.

Let’s Find What Works Together

This blog is for women who are tired of sifting through influencer fluff to find something real. I test everything I feature and I share my honest take, the good, the disappointing, and the “why didn’t I find this sooner.” Some links here are affiliate links (see my full disclosure), which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you.

Thanks for being here. Now let’s find you something good.