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Weekly Reads: Memorial Day Edition
May 28, 2018
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Emotional Pick Me Up: I love the Ellen Show. She always spreads so much good! Like this video that made me cry.
Yasss Thank You, Jesus!: The Obamas are working out a deal with Netflix!
Quick Home Workout: This yoga routine is a great workout, is less than 20 minutes long and (best of all) you can do from the comfort of your own home.
We Need To Talk: Amazing dating advice/insight in the era of the fuck boi
Fight For What's Right: Warning, the following links will make you really angry. Or at least, these stories made me really angry, but anger is a great motivator to take action and fight for justice.
- Saudi Women's Activists Arrested Prior to Lifting Of Driving Ban
- Border Patrol Agent Detains Two Women for Speaking Spanish at Gas Station
Do Good: I just found out about this program that let's you donate beauty products! I have a lot of beauty products that I've accumulated from gift bags and different PR events, so I'm packing up a box next week to send to Project Beauty Share.
Aspirational: I want a membership to the new DUMBO House!
Smart Money tip of the week (Because you’re too good to be a broke bitch): How to have a great summer without destroying your bank account/credit.
Wellness: Kristen Bell's advice on dealing with anxiety.
Shop Til You Drop: Here's a list of all the best holiday sales! Oh, and this section contains affiliate links homie.
- Nordstrom - the 1/2 yearly sale just started!
- Macys - tske 20$ off on Memorial Day
- ShopBop - up to 40% off
- Boohoo - 50% off full priced items
- Revolve - 50% off sale items
- Nordstrom Rack - clear the rack mega sale
- Sole Society - 60% off
- Asos - 20 % off
- Ulta - 50% off
Recent Favorite Purchases:
For My ATL People: A ton of places I want to check out the next time I go home to visit.
All Dolled Up: I’m so excited to check out Rihanna's lingerie line! Lingerie has a special place in my life.
Weekly Highs: My boyfriend and I rented an airbnb on a New Jersey island, and this little getaway has been amazing. This quiet little town has been the perfect escape from the hectic city. I'm relaxing that I need a lot more downtime than I did in college. Being in an office, working for other people for 9-10+ hours a day really takes a toll on your body and spirit.
Weekly Lows: As I just mentioned before, being forced to stay at work for 9 hrs a day when I can easily get the work done in 4 or 5 hours is one of the biggest sources of unhappiness in my life. I've gotten to the point where I resent my job, which is crazy because I know how many people are struggling around the globe to find a job and provide for their families... but this doesn't change the fact that I'm far from freaking happy at work. (I love my coworkers but the social media aspect of my job is taking a toll on my mental wellness) At lease I'm young and can use this current job as a stepping stone to my dream career. And in the meantime, I'll use money to motivate me at work and remind myself that this expereince is making me a lot stronger.
I'd love to hear what your weekly high and low has been. Please leave a comment below and let me know! We can celebrate and conquer together.
Weekly Update 01.20.18
January 20, 2018
Live it up: Here’s how to make a $10 wine bottle taste hella more expensive. You are welcome.
Wanderlust: Need a mini-retreat? I know I do, and these top liked Airbnbs around the world (a lot are right here in the USA) have me checking flight prices.
I also found this article about 5 under-the-radar french cities to visit… I need to go to all of them this year! It’s happening because I said so.
And if you’re looking to check more festivals off your list this year, here are 11 amazing festivals around the world that we should all start saving for.
Smart Money tip of the week (Because you’re too good to be a broke bitch): It's Not Just HQ Trivia: These 10 Apps Will Legit Make You Money - Girlboss.com Multiple streams of income are always better than one honey.
Get fit: Everything you need to know about an anti-inflammatory diet.
Shop til you drop: Spotlight sale of the week: Stuart Weitzman is offering up to 50% off until 1/31, so if you want an investment piece of designer, quality over the knee boots, now’s your chance to get them at a fraction of the price!
And here are some of my favorite budget finds from the week featuring Stuart Weitzman and Shein (an amazing wholesale site) just in time for Valentine’s Day. I love this website, but you have to read every single item’s measurements and reviews because the sizes really vary. If you don’t know your measurements, grab a tape measure from your kitchen so you can know your accurate size. Oh, and this section includes affiliate links.
Live Well: Here’s a cute and helpful infographic breaking down easy ways for us to take care of ourselves. The ABCs to self-care.
Menu: I heard about Snow Days NYC one day at work this week. Honestly, I don’t care that it’s winter; I need to try this dessert place ASAP!
What the world needs is love: It’s no secret that our world has some pretty f*ed up people in it, but here are two legitimate ways to contribute to making the world a better place today.
- Help the children. There is a disgusting and heart-breaking epidemic going on in Pakistan right now. If you haven’t heard about the protests in Pakistan to take down a pedophile ring that’s been abusing and killing little children, you can read about it here. I haven't found a site explaining exactly how to help, but we can at least spread awareness and align ourselves with organizations that fight to end human trafficking. #JusticeForZainab
- Help Rohingya Refugees in Myanmar and Bangladesh who have gone through actual hell. Read more about the crisis here.
Weekly Wins
1.) This week was my bday! I’m now 24; and oddly, I feel more secure. 23 was a mother effing rough ass year, and 24 already feels calmer. There’s something about even numbered years. Things just seem to fall into place. Plus, I feel more grateful for everything nowadays. My constant “don’t listen to the negative voice inside my head” exercises are finally paying off. Plus, my birthday is the perfect excuse to treat myself to a few things off my monthly luxe list..aka wish list. Check it out here.
2. ) Riverdale came back. Y’all, my roommate and I are obsessed with this show, and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Also, I get so much fashion inspiration from Riverdale. That’s a key factor for me becoming obsessed with a show.
3. I got back in my gym flow. I didn’t make it to all of my classes, but I made it to 3, which is a lot better than zero. And I went to power yoga, which completely whipped my butt. I was limping all day at work, but at least I know I’m one step closer to my fitness goals.
Weekly Ls
1.)Not waking up early. I’ve been trying to wake up around 6am every morning, but it just did not happen this week. I’m getting myself used to a morning routine so I have time to meditate, spend some time surfing the internet, work on my blog and take my time while getting ready for work. Next week, I’m committing to going to bed between 10:30 and 11pm. I know next week is my week to master this.
2.)Blowing my budget. Since it was my birthday week, so I gave myself permission to blow the weekly budget and eat out way more than I should have. Now I'm ready to get back on my meal prepping game and save some precious deniero.
3.)The House of Horrors in California. If you haven’t heard, 13 siblings were held captive and tortured by their parents. It’s a blessing that one of the siblings escaped and now all 13 siblings are receiving medical and psychiatric help. But damn! This family has been through hell. These siblings will never have normal lives, no matter how much professional help they receive. Here is an article breaking down how we can help them. If you guys have found other, legitimate sites that allow us to donate to this family, please link them below in the comments. It’s going to take a lot of financial resources to help them establish a healthy lifestyle, and they deserve it after everything they've experienced.
1.)Not waking up early. I’ve been trying to wake up around 6am every morning, but it just did not happen this week. I’m getting myself used to a morning routine so I have time to meditate, spend some time surfing the internet, work on my blog and take my time while getting ready for work. Next week, I’m committing to going to bed between 10:30 and 11pm. I know next week is my week to master this.
2.)Blowing my budget. Since it was my birthday week, so I gave myself permission to blow the weekly budget and eat out way more than I should have. Now I'm ready to get back on my meal prepping game and save some precious deniero.
3.)The House of Horrors in California. If you haven’t heard, 13 siblings were held captive and tortured by their parents. It’s a blessing that one of the siblings escaped and now all 13 siblings are receiving medical and psychiatric help. But damn! This family has been through hell. These siblings will never have normal lives, no matter how much professional help they receive. Here is an article breaking down how we can help them. If you guys have found other, legitimate sites that allow us to donate to this family, please link them below in the comments. It’s going to take a lot of financial resources to help them establish a healthy lifestyle, and they deserve it after everything they've experienced.
Quote: “Nothing new can come into your life until you are grateful for what you already have” - Guest on an old episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show
As always, thanks for taking a part of your day to read this. I hope you found some useful information, and if there's a new category that you want me to add to my weekly update/finds, let me know in the comments! I hope you have a lovely weekend! Lots of love my dears!
As always, thanks for taking a part of your day to read this. I hope you found some useful information, and if there's a new category that you want me to add to my weekly update/finds, let me know in the comments! I hope you have a lovely weekend! Lots of love my dears!
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