Between buying gifts, picking out the perfect Christmas ornaments, and partaking in special holiday treats, this time of year can get pretty expensive. So, instead of spending my hard earned cash on new holiday decor for my home this year, I decided to save some money by doing DIY crafts that can last for years to come. I made all of these crafts for under $50.00, and you can too by utilizing items you already have in your house or borrowing from friends and family. These are mainly holiday-themed, but definitely lean more toward the Christmas side of the holidays. BUT they are adaptable! Change the colors of the ribbon…
Music Monday: “Hamilton”
You all knew this was coming. You had to know this was coming! Thank you to one of my best friends for turning me on to this AMAZING, truly life-changing musical. If you haven’t heard it yet, go listen to it right now — you don’t need to see it on stage to get the full story and appreciate Lin Manuel Miranda’s genius, I promise. I know almost every lyric and turn it on almost every morning on my way to work. I have a problem, but I think there are worse problems to have. I can tell you almost anything you want to know about American history from 1776…
Music Monday: "Hamilton"
You all knew this was coming. You had to know this was coming! Thank you to one of my best friends for turning me on to this AMAZING, truly life-changing musical. If you haven’t heard it yet, go listen to it right now — you don’t need to see it on stage to get the full story and appreciate Lin Manuel Miranda’s genius, I promise. I know almost every lyric and turn it on almost every morning on my way to work. I have a problem, but I think there are worse problems to have. I can tell you almost anything you want to know about American history from 1776…
Everday Drug Store Makeup
I love doing my makeup everyday. I know a lot of people only like to spend the time getting ready on special occasions or only pop on some mascara before running out the door, but I love putting on a full-face. It’s like putting on a cute outfit — it makes me feel like my best self and I wouldn’t know a better way to start my day than at my desk with my mirror and eyeshadow brush in hand. Below are my favorite everyday makeup products from the drugstore. As a preface, I enjoy using cruelty-free products (that’s why you’ll see a lot of NYX and some Essence), so…
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