Tag: lifestyle

I Did Something Crazy.

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Oftentimes, taking great leaps of faith is labeled as irresponsible or selfish or insane (until you succeed of course, then you’re brilliant). -Jen Sincero, You Are A Badass. I did something crazy. Absolutely insane. Something my former self would have never even considered doing. I quit my job without lining up another one. The Stephanie of…… Continue reading I Did Something Crazy.

11 Amazing & Simple Natural Cleaning Hacks

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Put a few drops of essential oil in your vacuum’s bag or filter to spread scent throughout the home. Lemon essential oil is a great de-greaser. Use cotton dryer balls instead of dryer sheets for a more eco-friendly load of laundry, and bonus: they leave your clothes softer AND dry your clothes faster, therefore saving…… Continue reading 11 Amazing & Simple Natural Cleaning Hacks

Two Thumbs Up for You by Caroline Kepnes: Book Review

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Holy moly. This book was intense. If you’re looking for a psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, look no further than You by Caroline Kepnes. In the first few pages we meet Joe Goldberg, unassuming book store worker. Soon we meet Guinevere Beck, Beck for short, and Joe falls…… Continue reading Two Thumbs Up for You by Caroline Kepnes: Book Review

Seriously Good News: Week of 9/18

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Hello again, blogiverse! There’s been a lot of bad news floating around. Just like always, right? But lately, it’s been weighing on my heart, and I’ve been wondering what I can do about it. I can’t walk around and single-handedly remove all the violence, hate, tragedies and trauma from the world, but I can do…… Continue reading Seriously Good News: Week of 9/18

Bamboo or Bust: Sustainability at its Finest

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I love bamboo. I love the look of it, and I love the fact that it’s a sustainable material. Bamboo is one of those miracle plants, like cannabis, sage, poppy and alfalfa. It’s a plant that grows quickly, without taking up much space, and can be used for many, many different uses. Bamboo grows at…… Continue reading Bamboo or Bust: Sustainability at its Finest

I have a plan. (And here are the resources I used to get to this point)

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I have a plan. It makes me excited and nervous and thrilled all at once. It may not look like I want it to yet but I’m realizing this is all a process. Everything I don’t like about my life is a lesson. It’s setting me up for something greater than I can even imagine. The…… Continue reading I have a plan. (And here are the resources I used to get to this point)

Tropical Vacation Packing Essentials

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I can’t believe I’m able to say this, but WE’RE GOING ON OUR HONEYMOON THIS WEEK! For those of you who don’t know, I wanted to go on a honeymoon way more than I desired to host a party (aka, a wedding). I asked my husband a thousand times if we could just elope and…… Continue reading Tropical Vacation Packing Essentials

Go Ahead, Buy Yourself Flowers (Here’s 4 Reasons Why)

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I’ve always been a big believer in buying myself flowers. I just love the way a fresh bouquet brightens up a room. In college, my best friend and I would walk into Brookline to hit up Trader Joe’s, and I would splurge on a $5 bouquet of flowers for myself. I would then declare myself…… Continue reading Go Ahead, Buy Yourself Flowers (Here’s 4 Reasons Why)

On Scars

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“Ugly” truth time: we all have scars. They can range from big to small, noticeable to not, mental to physical. They’re not going away. Scars are like glitter- that shit sticks for life. Anyway, in life, we typically have two choices when we encounter something we can’t control. Either a) we get angry about not having…… Continue reading On Scars