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Simple Living: 10 Ways to Simplify Your Life

Simple Living: Ways to Simplify Your Life

Simple Living: 10 Ways to Simplify Your Life We waste a lot of time debating the “what ifs” of life. Rather than flowing with our lives, we constantly resist. By doing so, we create frustration, stress, and overwhelm. Once you make an effort to simplify your life, you begin to create more of that white space in life. This means removing distractions, it means not wasting time doing things you don’t feel like doing, and finally overcoming overwhelm. I like…

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Practicing Gratitude on a Daily Basis: How to Make Gratitude a Part of Your Daily Routine

Creating a gratitude routine

We always seem to want more. More of everything, and we want it now. I’ve come to realize that “more” doesn’t always equal “happy.” There are so many things in your life, right now, that you can’t imagine living without; yet most days, you don’t give those things a second thought. As I type this, my laptop battery is about to die. I’m wearing leggings, two pairs of thick socks, sweatpants, a long-sleeved shirt, a hoodie, and I’m covered with…

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Sensitive Skin: a Handful of Favorites

The following content includes referral links and/or gifted products (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. Sometimes, it’s the simplest of products that can do wonders for your skin. Take my favorite moisturizer for example- it’s good old Cetaphil in the tub and no other moisturizer, high-end or otherwise, has helped my skin as much as this baby. It wasn’t really until I got off Accutane that my skin became a lot more sensitive than it once was. I can’t tell you…

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7 Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself

How to Be Kinder to Yourself

Growing up, we were constantly told to be kind to others. To be polite, nice, and accepting. I don’t know about you, but I was never thought much about being kind to myself. There are so many different relationships you have in your life. Some are more complicated than others; some require some work while others feel effortless. Undoubtedly, one of the most important relationships in your life is one you have with yourself. So, how do you nourish it?…

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What’s In My Makeup Bag: February

Makeup Bag

The following content includes referral links and/or PR samples (*). Read my disclosure policy for more info. Raise your hand if you’re excited about spring! Truth be told, we didn’t have too much of winter this year, and recently, the weather has been just so beautiful, warm and… uplifting. While usually, it seems like the winter is dragging its feet, this year, at least to me, it seems like it flew by. I love seeing more sunshine, warmer weather and there’s just something…

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