Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll be spending it alone with a box (or two) of Oreos. Don’t pity me! I am stoked to spend the evening in bed in comfy sweatpants watching a romantic comedy by myself. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you if you haven’t found your special someone yet, and better yet, there’s nothing wrong with you if you don’t want to find them right now. We all find love in our time. So, for now, I say enjoy being with yourself — make it an adventure! Who says you have to constantly be around other people to…
10 Things To Do On Valentine’s Day That Are Better Than Going On A Date
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll be spending it alone with a box (or two) of Oreos. Don’t pity me! I am stoked to spend the evening in bed in comfy sweatpants watching a romantic comedy by myself. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you if you haven’t found your special someone yet, and better yet, there’s nothing wrong with you if you don’t want to find them right now. We all find love in our time. So, for now, I say enjoy being with yourself — make it an adventure! Who says you have to constantly be around other people to…
DIY Knick-Knack Dishes
I always find random bobby pins or thumb tacks scattered on my desk that need a home, so I thought no better way to provide them that place to crash than to make a DIY knick-knack dish! This craft cost me less than $10 and took me under an hour to make. What better way to spend a Saturday morning? Materials White Porcelain Dishes (I got mine from Target for $2 a piece) Acrylic Paint Markers (Optional) Sharpies (Any color) Saran Wrap (Optional) Oven Step One Make sure your dishes are clean before you start any design. Nothing ruins a good project like dog hair and dust! After you’ve cleaned…
7 Ways to Self-Care in 2018
Self-care has been a huge topic lately. I see articles on self-care everywhere I look and the importance of taking care of your mind and body (duh!), but I’m also seeing people talking about how you’ve got to make sacrifices to reach your dreams and the “no pain, no gain” mentally is still very much present. It seems like 2018 doesn’t know what it wants from us, and that there’s this dichotomy between hustling and working your butt off to be the best you can be, and taking care of yourself and relaxing. I know I have a hard time stepping away from the work flow to make sure I’m…
High-End Makeup To Try in 2018
One my biggest goals in 2018 is to go completely cruelty-free with my makeup collection. While there are a lot of drugstore brands that are cruelty-free, I find the majority of options are high-end, which means it’s a lot more of an investment. I’ve never had a problem spending money on my makeup since I’m putting it on my face and near my eyes, but it’s still hard to part with my hard earned cash for a mascara. Therefore, I’ve compiled a list of the high-end, cruelty-free products I’d like to try out over the course of 2018 — that way I’m not dropping $400 in one Sephora visit. Let’s…
10 Tips to Stay Fit in the New Year
It’s a new year, and you are ready to change your life around. 2017 was a bit of a hot mess (or maybe it wasn’t), so you’re swearing 2018 is your year to get your crap together. The top of your priority list? Finally hitting the gym and eating clean. It’s so easy to write out these goals on the first of the year, but to actually follow through with them? Easier than you think. I’ve got 10 tips for how you can accomplish your goals in 2018 and be the best you yet (or at least a healthier you). 1. Don’t lose site of your goals. It’s so easy…
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I hope everyone that celebrates had a happy Christmas yesterday, and for everyone else, I hope you had a great Monday! I want to continue the holiday cheer with an ipsy Glam Bag review. To be honest, December wasn’t the greatest month, but there were some hits in this holiday themed bag. Let’s get started! 1. Smashbox Always on Gel Eyeliner in Fishnet I am a girl who loves a good eyeliner (I went through the whole racoon-eyes stage during middle school and never really lived it down). Unfortunately, I’m not obsessed with the Smashbox Always on Gel Eyeliner. While it looks pigmented in my swatch, it takes a lot…
Top 5 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
When you’re in your routine and the days blur together, it’s easy to stay healthy and fit. You meal prep, you work, you go to the gym — boom. But, when it’s this time of year, it can be a lot harder to squeeze in gym time and say no to the extra sweets around the house. With the holidays in full-swing, keep these helpful tips in mind for staying fit, but also enjoying time with friends and family. It’s essential to not lose sight of your healthy lifestyle and goals during the holidays, but it’s also important to live life to the fullest, which sometimes means indulging in a Christmas cookie…
Easy Peasy Pasta Salad
Carbs are one of my favorite things to eat, and they are also one of the easiest things to prepare in my opinion. But sometimes it’s hard to take spaghetti and parmesan cheese on the go. For those occasions, I have settled for this fast, easy pasta salad recipe. This is one of my favorite recipes to make as meal prep for the week because it takes under 15 minutes on a Sunday afternoon, and it’s super easy to take to work with me and eat between meetings. Let’s get cooking! Prep Time: 15-20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Servings: 6-8 Ingredients 1 box of farfalle pasta 1 carton of grape tomatoes…
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Last Minute Gift Ideas
Christmas is right around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but I am so excited! I absolutely love getting gifts for people — it’s my favorite part of the holiday — and when I know I’ve got an amazing gift, I can’t wait for my loved ones to unwrap it. Even though I nail some gifts on the first try, I still struggle with finding something just right for other people. Here is a fool-proof, last minute gift guide that can work for anyone in your life, for any holiday! 1. Create a personalized print. Everyone always loves a homemade gift, right? I graduated from hand-painting canvases (because…
