tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46737426755747300062024-03-12T20:04:44.704-05:00Love, LenoreJacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09681459479486834841noreply@blogger.comBlogger978125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673742675574730006.post-66662682559727533602019-02-27T21:11:00.002-06:002019-02-27T21:11:25.290-06:00Vacation Packing List (and Picks)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As you may have seen on Instagram, I'm currently on a getaway to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree with Jo for her bachelorette trip! I thought I would share some of the things I've packed for my trip, as well as some other cute finds for an upcoming vacation! </span></div>
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Jacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09681459479486834841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673742675574730006.post-18123372962981858142019-01-28T20:28:00.001-06:002019-01-28T20:58:39.493-06:00Cleansing Veggie + Protein Bowl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've been experimenting with this recipe for the past few weeks, and am so excited to share it with you! It's packed with five different nutritious veggies, and features some lean & clean protein and healthy fat as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After going off of birth control recently, I'm making every effort to balance my hormones and repair my liver and gut (since hormonal birth control can take a serious toll on both). One thing I'm doing is eating lots of cruciferous veggies and fiber. This recipe has lots of both! It has a double dose of cruciferous veggies in the cauliflower rice and kale. The onion and garlic are great for gut health. Seriously, there are so many good-for-you things packed into one meal!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm not a chef or food blogger, so none of this has exact measurements or anything, but it I can make it, it's easy š This makes 3 solo meals for me, and I sauteed a new batch of kale + tomatoes each time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1lb organic ground chicken</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In one pan I start by prepping my ground chicken. I drizzle some oil in the pan and add the ground chicken, diced onion and diced bell pepper. As this is cooking I season the mixture with the salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I then start my cauliflower rice in another pan along with the minced garlic. I season this with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder then cover with a lid to steam it for a few minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When the cauliflower rice is done, I push it over to the side of the pan, drizzle a bit of oil in the open space, and add 2 cups of kale + a handful of cherry tomatoes. I sautee these for a couple of minutes, and season with a bit of salt & pepper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I add 1/3 of the cauliflower rice to the bottom of my bowl, then 1/3 of the ground chicken mixture. I then top with my kale, tomatoes, and a sprinkling of cheese. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>And <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">VoilĆ !</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">That's it. I simple sautee 2 more cups of kale + a few tomatoes each time I reheat my leftover cauliflower rice + ground chicken mixture. Easy, healthy, delicious.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Please let me know if you try this!! Send me a snap on Instagram or tag me in your story - I would love to know how you like it!</span></span></div>
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Jacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09681459479486834841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673742675574730006.post-54274509317590636182019-01-17T22:36:00.004-06:002019-01-17T22:36:58.198-06:00What I'm Working on this Year<style type="text/css">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">However, I have been quietly setting goals for the year as they come to me during day-to-day life, and I thought I would share a few with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Get my hormones and skin in check (through testing and a holistic treatment plan)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Read more books (<a href="http://bit.ly/2TqDalo" target="_blank">this</a> + <a href="http://bit.ly/2TqOq16" target="_blank">this</a> are at the top of my list)</span></div>
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<br />Jacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09681459479486834841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673742675574730006.post-67702891066715178162019-01-03T06:00:00.000-06:002019-01-03T06:00:00.515-06:00All of My Favorite Things from 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy 2019! Just want to quickly say how much I appreciate you being here! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I thought I would do a round-up of lots of my favorite things I discovered and purchased in 2018! I meant to do this sometime during that Christmas to New Years time warp, but I ended up taking time off from my laptop, which was glorious! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have three of these, but my favorite color is "George"! It's a great everyday mauve-y nude. I love these because they're clean beauty, and they're not as drying as most liquid lipsticks.</span></div>
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<b><u><a href="http://bit.ly/2P6mzRS" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">MAC Fix+ Spray</span></a></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was always skeptical about setting sprays, but this spray made me a believer! Not only does it make my makeup last longer, but it makes it look better! It gives everything a smooth, glowy finish. It's amazing!</span></div>
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<b><u><a href="http://bit.ly/2MCMun6" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tarte Tartelette in Bloom Eyeshadow Palette</span></a></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love love love this palette! The colors are gorgeous and can all be mixed and combined with one another. I also find it to be super blendable and long-lasting.</span></div>
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<b><u><a href="http://bit.ly/2OBCcUI" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lawless Seal the Deal Loose Setting Powder</span></a></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is another clean beauty product that I love! It sets makeup beautifully, and creates a really nice glow. I have the "brightening translucent" shade.</span></div>
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<b><a href="http://bit.ly/2BQBGwF" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Farmacy Beauty Honeymoon Glow AHA Night Serum</span></a></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">With skincare you rarely see immediate results, but every single time I use this I wake up with smoother, more glowing skin. This is a holy grail for me for sure!</span></div>
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<b><a href="http://bit.ly/2Tg26fe" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Acure Brilliantly Brightening Cleansing Gel</span></a></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is hands-down my favorite cleanser I've ever used, and it's affordable + non-toxic! It's perfect for sensitive skin, and great at removing makeup. Bonus: you can pick it up at Target.</span></div>
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<b><a href="https://www.paiskincare.us/products/rosehip-bioregenerate-oil?variant=35942437898" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pai Rosehip Oil</span></a></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is so nourishing for your skin! And it helps to regenerate your skin, so if you have any scarring or hyperpigmentation, rosehip is a great oil for that! It's also noncomedogenic, so it won't clog your pores or cause acne.</span></div>
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<b><a href="https://gunillaofsweden.com/product/lerosett-organic-acne-clay-spot-treatment/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gunilla of Sweden LEROSETT Spot Treatment and Clearing Mask</span></a></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love this mask so much that <a href="http://bit.ly/2RqiglT" target="_blank">I wrote an entire blog post</a> about it! I use it as a mask and then a spot treatment every night and it really helps my blemishes to clear up more quickly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is pricey for a lip balm, but lasts forever and works SO well. I get super dry lips, especially in the colder months, and this is the best product I've found so far!</span></div>
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<b><a href="http://bit.ly/2NuHZqB" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Pantene Pro-V Charcoal Shampoo + Conditioner</span></a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2LNvSEQ" target="_blank">I wrote a blog post featuring this duo</a> over the summer, and they're still in my weekly rotation. I truly love them so much and nothing else makes my hair feel cleaner! You also can't beat the price point and pump-tops as well.</span><br />
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<b><a href="http://bit.ly/2F2f6SH" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Leave-in Conditioner</span></a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've been gradually trying products in Kristin Ess' product line (anyone else obsessed with her??), and have found a lot that I love, but this one is probably my favorite so far! I have very fine hair that gets really tangled, but this + my wet brush are a dream team after showering. I love that it really is weightless and doesn't leave my hair greasy at all.</span><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.lovehair.com/products/volumizing-dry-shampoo" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Love Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo</span></a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I just started using this a few weeks ago, but it's quickly taken over as my favorite dry shampoo so far! It soaks up oil at my roots, adds volume, and doesn't give me the nasty product buildup that so many aerosol dry shampoos do. I also love that it's organic and cruelty free! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I don't know why I waited so long to try these, because they really, really work! Not only do they look like you got a gel mani, but they last so much longer that your normal at-home nail polish! I've found that if I re-apply the top coat every couple of days that it lasts even longer.</span></div>
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<b><a href="http://bit.ly/2MCIiUo" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Herbivore Coco Rose Body Polish</span></a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This was easily my favorite body product of 2018! While it is pricey, I feel it's 100% worth it because it makes your skin so much smoother and it's a clean beauty product! I've always had nasty bumps on the backs of my arms, and this is the first product that's ever helped. The packaging is also beautiful, so it makes for a lovely gift!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="http://bit.ly/2CLkTJL" target="_blank">Schmidt's Natural Deodorant</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of my best changes in 2018 was switching to natural and aluminum deodorant! It was definitely an adjustment period, but now I'll never go back to conventional deodorant. I've tried a few brands, and so far my clear favorite is Schmidt's deodorants. I'm currently using the charcoal & magnesium one and it lasts alllll day for me (and through sweaty spin classes).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've said it before and I'll say it again... These are my favorite pair of jeans I've ever owned! They fit like a glove (no alterations needed in the waist š) and they're super, super slimming. Madewell jeans are 100% worth the investment in my opinion!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="https://shopwithbelen.com/collections/frontpage/products/cameron-turtleneck-black" target="_blank">Belen Cropped Turtleneck</a></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This top hasn't made an appearance on the blog or my Instagram yet, but I just got it and am so obsessed! It's the perfect fit, super comfy and soft, and I can't wait to get it in white as well. This is a staple I foresee myself wearing countless times and styling countless ways.</span><br />
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<b><a href="http://bit.ly/2R32lxI" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Outdoor Voices Hudson Shorts</span></a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hands-down the best workout shorts I've ever owned! They fit well, they're flattering, and they're high-waisted! I got the pink this summer in Austin, and will definitely be adding the black to my workout wardrobe this year. I love my other Outdoor Voices pieces as well!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>My Teddy Jackets + Coats!</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My very favorite teddy coat is now sold out so I can't link it for you girls, but I love my growing collection! They're warm but chic at the same time and I feel so much cuter in them than in traditional coats.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This year I discovered the affordable sunglasses brand ZeroUV and I don't think I bought anything else all year! <a href="http://bit.ly/2DGqsYa" target="_blank">This pair</a> is definitely my most-worn pair of sunglasses to-date!</span><br />
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<a href="https://xohanalei.com/collections/necklaces/products/saint-christopher-coin-necklace" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">XO Hanalei Coin Necklace</span></b></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This was my favorite necklace of the year, and the quality held up beautifully! It's the perfect delicate necklace to wear everyday and to layer with other necklaces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I can't even tell you how long I've wanted a Lack of Color hat, and I finally got one this year! Their hats are fantastic quality and are so stinkin cute! I wear <a href="http://bit.ly/2TmI6Yn" target="_blank">mine</a> all the time and always get compliments on it. </span><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ARANJEWELS" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ARANjewels Earrings</span></a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I discovered the ARANjewels Etsy shop through a blog reader, and ordered a couple of pairs of stud earrings to layer in my piercings, and they're amazing! I rarely take them out to shower, but they haven't tarnished at all and still look brand new months later. I definitely plan to order more jewelry from this shop this year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thrive Market has been a game-changer for me this year! Living in a smaller town in the Midwest I don't have easy access to a lot of healthy food brands, wellness products, and clean beauty. Through Thrive I've gotten to try so many amazing products, and they're shipped quickly to my doorstep! Some of my very favorite products that I order over and over again are <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/brand/doctor-in-the-kitchen" target="_blank">Flackers</a>, <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/brand/primal-kitchen" target="_blank">Primal Kitchen</a> everything (especially their salad dressings), <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/neocell-super-collagen-powder" target="_blank">this collagen powder</a>, and lots of amazing <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/brand/traditional-medicinals" target="_blank">herbal teas</a>. I get lots of clean beauty and home products through there too. You can try it for free and get 25% off your order <a href="http://thrv.me/47Hgn4" target="_blank">here</a>! I can't recommend it enough.</span><br />
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<b><a href="https://share.ritual.com/x/vfpOmh" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ritual Vitamins</span></a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I looked into these for months before finally biting the bullet, but I'm loving them so far! I love that my two capsules per day have a fresh, minty taste and focus on the main deficiencies most women have (no extra BS!). They aren't unpleasant to take like most vitamins are. Try them for $5 off <a href="https://share.ritual.com/x/vfpOmh" target="_blank">here</a>!</span><br />
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<b><a href="https://vitruvi.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Vitruvi Essential Oils</span></a></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've tried several brands of essential oils, and so far Vitruvi oils have been my favorite! Their quality is excellent and I love their packaging (<i>so chic</i>). I have one of their diffusers on my wish list!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've had my eye on this sofa for a few years now, and we finally purchased it this fall! It's beautiful, comfortable, high-quality, and was shipped to us very quickly. I'm so impressed!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm a little late to the game with my gift guides, but hopefully some of you have procrastinated and will still find this helpful! š I decided to put my ideas all in one post this year, so that it can be your one-stop holiday shop! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">These are some general ideas for the gal pals in your life, whether it be friends, your sister or your mom/mom-in-law - there's a little something for everyone here! A few of my favorites are <a href="http://bit.ly/2RTmnXw" target="_blank">these wine glasses</a> (I have and love), <a href="http://bit.ly/2RlXJyI" target="_blank">an Instant Pot</a> for gals who like to cook, <a href="http://bit.ly/2Liwe77" target="_blank">these cute fuzzy slippers</a>, and <a href="http://bit.ly/2PPthjQ" target="_blank">this soft thermal</a>. You can also never go wrong with a spa or mani/pedi gift certificate either!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As a wellness-obsessed person myself, I couldn't leave out some healthy girl gift ideas! You definitely can't go wrong gifting some cute <a href="http://bit.ly/2RMWPLM" target="_blank">Outdoor Voices</a> pieces, and I would love <a href="http://bit.ly/2UD4iid" target="_blank">this pretty NutriBullet</a> for daily smoothies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And....stocking stuffers! Always some of my favorite gifts to pick up. I love <a href="http://bit.ly/2PNRJCe" target="_blank">these scrunchies</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2Qtq1uM" target="_blank">this lip balm</a>, and <a href="http://bit.ly/2Qps4A7" target="_blank">this portable charger</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Guys can be so hard to shop for, am I right?? Trey's favorite gifts are usually experiences (sporting events, concert tix, etc.), but I like to mix in some other gifts as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As much as I hate cold weather, and short, gloomy days, I'm trying my best to find the perks of this time of year! The holidays, hot tea, cozy sweaters, and a little more downtime snuggled at home watching tv, reading, and listening to music. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because I'm 27 years old and still obsessed with making music mixes (some things haven't changed from my high school days spending hours on Limewire), I like to make playlists for each season. My Sweater Weather playlist just feels like the right vibe at the moment. I hope you love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've been dying to share this magical skincare product with you guys because it is seriously transforming my skin (and no, this isn't sponsored or gifted)! A couple of months ago my sister told me about <a href="https://gunillaofsweden.com/product/lerosett-organic-acne-clay-spot-treatment/" target="_blank">the LEROSETT clay mask by Gunilla of Sweden</a>, and I ordered it that day. Now I'm on my second tube because it really is that good and I use it every single day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So you know acne has unfortunately been my companion for many years, and I'm constantly looking for ways to clear it up holistically through nutrition, skincare, supplements and more. Most topical products don't do much for me, but this is one that I saw a difference from in just a couple of days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">LEROSETT is a mineral-rich ionic clay, which is literally magnetic. According to Gunilla of Sweden's website, w<span style="background-color: white; color: #242424;">hen activated by water, the clay particles "act as a (- charged) magnet to pull (+ charged) pimple-causing impurities (like oil, and dead skin cells) and toxins onto the clay particle and out of your skin." And...</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #242424;"> the high levels of zinc and other minerals help minimize oil production and aid in healing damaged skin.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you have active breakouts, they recommend applying a very thin layer of the mask allover both morning and night and leaving it on until it dries (usually only about 5-10 minutes for me). As your skin starts to clear over time, you can experiment with cutting back a bit. To this day I still use it every night after taking off my makeup and washing my face, and I use it some mornings as-needed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I use this as a spot treatment on any active pimples every single night and without fail, I always see a huge improvement by the morning! I find that if a pimple does come to the surface, using this spot treatment will speed up its life cycle and make it go away <i>so</i> much faster (I'm talking like half the time if not even less). It's be far the most effective spot treatment I've ever used!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Needless to say I owe my sister BIG TIME for telling me to order this! It's been my best kept secret lately, but I had to share with you guys. <i><a href="https://gunillaofsweden.com/product/lerosett-organic-acne-clay-spot-treatment/" target="_blank">Have I sold you on it yet</a>??</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love cyber week sales for picking up things I've had my eye on as well as for Christmas shopping! There are lots of fantastic sales this year and you can shop them from your couch - a total win-win! I plan to keep updating this post through Monday as sales change out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">** Just updated this post again for Cyber Monday! **</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><u><a href="https://shopluxclothing.com/" target="_blank">Shop Lux</a></u></i> (one of my favorite boutiques!) - 30% off site-wide with code CYBERMONDAY</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><u><a href="https://gunillaofsweden.com/" target="_blank">Gunilla of Sweden</a></u></i> (awesome skincare - get <a href="https://gunillaofsweden.com/product/lerosett-organic-acne-clay-spot-treatment/" target="_blank">this mask</a>!) - 25% off</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As you may have noticed, I'm just a </span><i style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">little</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> bit obsessed with teddy coats and jackets! I've always hated wearing coats and feeling stuffy/bulky, but this is a trend that's equal parts comfy and chic. </span><a href="http://bit.ly/2P4YtHr" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank">This is the coat</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I'm wearing in these pics (highly recommend grabbing it before it sells out again). I also own </span><a href="http://bit.ly/2IZnQYT" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank">this budget-friendly tan jacket</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, and just added </span><a href="http://bit.ly/2QweiYj" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank">this black teddy jacket</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> to my collection (use code BRI20 for 20% off).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Most of these are under $100 and quite a few are under $50!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Health is all about balance, and doesnāt mean you have to eat strictly salads and do an hour of cardio every day. I certainly don't do either of those! Health and wellness mean soooo much more. Itās a balancing act and sometimes you just have to start small, and make a series of positive choices. Here are 5 simple things I do and that you can do to have a healthier day today and every day!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><b>Hydrate, first thing!</b> As we sleep our bodies are working hard to digest food, regenerate cells, detox the body, and much more. So, when we wake up weāre actually dehydrated. I like to start my mornings by immediately hydrating! This gives me more energy and makes me feel so much better in the mornings! I used to feel terrible every morning - dizzy, exhausted, etc. After I go to the bathroom and take the dogs outside, I make a cup of hot lemon water or herbal tea, and also fill up my tumbler with ice water (often with a lemon slice and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt for electrolytes).</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><b>Go for a quick walk.</b> To be honest, I donāt get in a ton of steps day to day. I work a desk job, and also work on my computer every night at home, so other than photoshoots and workouts Iām not moving tons by any means. So, I like to incorporate some quick walks when I can to stimulate my circulation, refresh my brain, and burn a few calories. Most days I donāt have time for a 30-60 minute walk, but I do try to walk the dogs nearly every day (usually just a 10 minute walk to the field at the end of our street and back)! I do this mostly for them, but I sneakily benefit as well. Also, if Iām feeling stressed, anxious, or bored/cooped up at work, Iāll take a quick walk around the block! Itās such a nice way to break up a day full of sitting and staring at a computer. Sometimes Iāll throw in headphones and listen to music or a podcast, or other days I just want some silence away from the office for a few minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Add leafy greens to a meal.</b> My skin and health have improved so much since incorporating more leafy greens into my diet (even though theyāre not my favorite to eat in all honesty). Because I donāt love eating spinach on its own, I like to sneak it into my meals. For example, I put a cup of spinach in my morning smoothies, and like to put some in scrambled eggs as well. At lunch and dinner Iāll often make myself a little side salad, and instead of tacos I make taco salad bowls. Itās all about sneaking in your greens when you can!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Park in the furthest parking spot.</b> My dad has done this my whole life, and while I found it bizarre growing up, I now appreciate his eccentric practice! It forces you to move more! However, I do skip this when Iām alone at night :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"><b>Put your phone away a little bit before you go to bed.</b> I used to lay in bed staring at my phone every night, and not only did I get less sleep, but I was probably doing harm to my eyes and my brain as well with all of that blue light. Now, I set my alarm, plug in my phone, and turn it to silent before I even crawl in bed. Then I set it down and donāt look at it anymore, which helps me get to sleep a lot quicker (and have better sleep quality)!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">I love a routine and any ritual that makes my day more pleasant and calm. My morning and nighttime routines change up a bit throughout the year and depending on my schedule, but lately I have a calming fall nighttime routine I thought I would share with you today! Keep in mind this usually takes place after a busy night of dinner, clean-up, [sometimes] workout, shower, and a few hours of work on my laptop (either blog work or photo editing), so I <i>need</i> these little rituals to help me slow down at the end of the night.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">I try to do this year-round, but I especially crave my evening cup of hot tea in the fall and winter. I usually drink peppermint tea later in the evening and/or before bed because itās really relaxing and promotes healthy digestion. <a href="http://bit.ly/2QFNEw8" target="_blank">This one</a> is my favorite!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">I love doing my nighttime skincare routine and find it so relaxing! At night I always apply a good moisturizer + oil at the end of my skincare routine so my skin gets re-hydrated overnight. This fall Iāve been using <a href="http://spr.ly/ONDWFF28" target="_blank"><span class="s1">Olay Regenerist Whip Fragrance-Free</span></a> and my skin is loving it! I wake up dewy, but not oily or greasy due to the lightweight texture, and it makes my skin so soft and smooth. You girls know how sensitive my skin is, so I was so excited when Olay released a fragrance-free version of the Regenerist Whip. Itās definitely lived up to the hype and my skin is glowing now more than ever! And I love that I can pick it up at <a href="http://spr.ly/ONDWFF28" target="_blank"><span class="s1">Walgreens</span></a> whenever I need to restock it.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">I keep an essential oil diffuser in our bedroom and love to diffuse oils before we got to bed and while we sleep. Not only do they give off a lovely aroma and create a calming atmosphere in our bedroom, but essential oils have many health & wellness benefits too. Most of the year my go-to is lavender oil because it calms you and promotes good sleep (and lavender is one of my favorite scents)! Lately Iāve also been diffusing lots of Thieves oil because it is great for the immune system and has a really nice fall/winter scent to it.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">I know a lot of wellness experts say not to have a TV in the bedroom, but Trey and I love to watch a show in bed as we fall asleep. I think this is one of those things thatās different for everyone! We personally find it super relaxing and usually throw on an episode of Friends, The Office, or That 70ās Show.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's sweater weather y'all! Like it or not, chilly days are here (at least in Missouri) and it's time to cozy up in some cute sweaters! Now, I'm pretty picky about sweaters... they have to be flattering and they can't be itchy. I can't personally vouch for most of these sweaters, but I do own a few of them (which I'll point out below), and have ordered several of these too! Looking at my closet, I would say most of my sweaters are from <a href="http://bit.ly/2CWzHpL" target="_blank">H&M</a>. You definitely have to weed through the good and the bad, but year after year they have awesome ones at a steal of a price! I actually ordered a few while writing this post last night!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also, I can't link from these some sites in the widgets below, but definitely check out some of my favorite online shops, <a href="https://shopluxclothing.com/collections/sweater-1" target="_blank">Shop Lux</a>, <a href="https://shopmaude.com/collections/sweaters" target="_blank">Maude Boutique</a>, <a href="https://www.lulus.com/categories/10_224/sweaters.html" target="_blank">Lulu's</a> and <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/woman-knitwear-l1152.html?v1=1074618" target="_blank">Zara</a> for cute and affordable knits as well!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ahhh...my favorite! I could probably own 20 cream and tan sweaters and still want more versions. I just ordered <a href="http://bit.ly/2P4qrag" target="_blank">this one</a>, I've worn <a href="http://bit.ly/2QNVap1" target="_blank">this one</a> tons already, and I have last year's version of <a href="http://bit.ly/2P0Df1t" target="_blank">this sweater</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've always been a neutrals-only kind of gal, but this year color has been growing on me! I have several of these in my cart!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You girls know I love my black clothing! I have <a href="http://bit.ly/2OMgePz" target="_blank">this sweater</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2OrGKxr" target="_blank">this sweater</a> and can vouch for their amazingness! I ordered <a href="http://bit.ly/2P23CEc" target="_blank">this cozy gray turtleneck</a> last night too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I don't usually go for a bold sweater, but I can't get <a href="http://bit.ly/2NYxv2w" target="_blank">this one</a> out of my head! Probably need to go ahead and order it! I'm also in love with all things leopard at the moment and love it in sweater form <a href="http://bit.ly/2CVEXKi" target="_blank">here</a> & <a href="http://bit.ly/2P2lEWU" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I feel like there's not much worse for the confidence than a bad hair day, am I right?? My hair is super fine, so my bad hair days tend to be when my hair is flat and lifeless. This makes me feel <i>so gross!</i> I end up fussing with my hair all day and wondering if I should just chop it off! Turns out you guys absolutely hate bad hair days too. This is what some of you girls had to say about how a bad hair day makes you feel:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"<b>Ugly</b>"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Fidgety, like I can't stop playing with my hair"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Low self esteem"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>"Gross"</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"<b>Less confident</b>, worried about how I'm being presented, messy. Even if everything else is good."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Vulnerable, <b>self-conscious</b>, less outgoing"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Frustrated and frumpy"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Like I want to go home and bury myself in bed"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"A little discouraged. Like I already know the day will suck."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">"</span><b style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">It plays with my confidence</b><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">"</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">WOW. Can you believe the impact a bad hair day has on our confidence?? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>According to a survey by Yale University, only 1 in 10 women experience a great hair day regularly. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That means our hair is affecting our confidence <i>all the time</i>. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I hate that so many of us feel this way so often.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When Pantene reached out about joining their <a href="http://spr.ly/14DayChallenge-390006" target="_blank">14 Day Challenge</a>, I was anxious and excited to see if I would have more great hair days! I used their <a href="http://spr.ly/14DayChallenge-390006" target="_blank">Hair Advisor</a> guide to pick the best shampoo and conditioner for my hair needs, and went with the <a href="http://spr.ly/14DayChallenge-390006" target="_blank">Sheer Volume Shampoo and Conditioner</a> to give my fine hair a boost. I used it for every wash over the course of two weeks, and definitely saw some positive changes. My hair held volume and curl way longer than it had been before! My styling lasted all day, rather than fading by the afternoon. This was a game changer for me because I'm used to my hair falling flat and feeling gross within a few hours! Somehow, even with more volume, my hair was smoother and softer than usual too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Overall, I definitely had more good and great hair days overall, which was an amazing feeling! I felt more confident, more attractive, and I didn't go through my day just wanting to throw my hair in a messy bun. And guess what, I'm not the only one who feels SO much better when I have a good hair day! Here's how they make YOU feel:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"<b>Empowered!</b> Ready to take on the day."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Unique"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"The best and like I can conquer the world!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"<b>Put together</b>"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"The day is going to be good!"<br />"Happy and <b>positive</b>"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"LIKE I CAN DO ANYTHING"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Like I won the hair lottery, swishy and comfortable, <b>more confident</b>"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Like a kweeeeeeeenn"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Like I want to see everyone I know and catch up!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"It is a <b>mood booster</b>"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Like I can do anything. But really it just makes me like my hair more and not want to chop it off."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Isn't it amazing to see the difference?? Our hair really plays a huge role in our confidence, our happiness, and how social we want to be! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I want all of us to feel this way more often! I encourage you to check out <a href="http://spr.ly/14DayChallenge-390006" target="_blank">Pantene's 14 Day Challenge</a> to find the right shampoo and conditioner for you so you can have more great hair days too!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">As much as I love to cook my healthy meals at home, sometimes life is crazy and weāre forced to grab takeout, or sometimes we just want a night off to grab a bite together! And thatās ok! Honestly, I sometimes struggle when I donāt have control over every ingredient Iām eating because I look and feel my best when Iām eating āmy foodā at home. But balance and moderation are key, and itās itās absolutely okay to eat out sometimes! However, if you eat out multiple times a week, then you probably wonāt want to splurge every single time (although there is absolutely a time and a place for that too). </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Beyond special occasions, I try to make the healthiest choices I can when eating out and am excited to share 10 of my tips with you!</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Evaluate what kind of night it is</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Is it your birthday dinner, anniversary or other special occasion? Girl, get the pasta youāve been craving and drink a glass of wine with it! Is it a random weeknight when you donāt feel like cooking? That may not be the best time to carb-load. If you eat out multiple nights per week, then splurging every time is really going to add up over time, so figure out what balance works for you and pick and choose when you want to splurge.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">I often like to go in with a game plan or make sure a restaurant is a good fit for me ahead of time. For example, if there are zero gluten free options, then I wonāt pick that restaurant. I also find that when I look at a menu ahead of time and come up with a few healthier options, then itās easier to stick to one of those when it comes time to order. </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Stick to water</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">In general, I stick to drinks that donāt have calories because Iād much rather eat my calories. I love water, so I have no issues with drinking it at dinner or any other meal - and itās free! Iād rather spend my money on food or activities most of the time anyways! If Iām on a nice date night with Trey Iāll get a glass of wine or a tequila cocktail sometimes, but I never drink soda or other āfancyā drinks on the menu that are typically full of sugar.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Modify, modify, modify</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Again, everything in moderation, but I personally choose to make modifications to most of my meals to make them gluten free and/or lower in carbs. I always order a burger or sandwich without a bun/bread, eat fajitas or tacos without the tortilla, keep the croutons off of a salad, and sub in a salad or vegetable for the fries. I find that all of these little swaps really add up and keep me on track with feeling and looking my best.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Unless itās your birthday or anniversary, I recommend picking between drinks or dessert instead of doing both. This will help prevent a huge blood sugar spike (which make us gain weight)! If Iām with Trey we usually opt for drinks, and if Iām with a friend (i.e. Jo), then we will usually splurge on gelato.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Build a breakfast/brunch around eggs</span></b><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Regardless of where I'm eating breakfast or brunch, I always get an egg dish. I skip on dishes like french toast or pancakes, especially now that I'm gluten free, but also because those are like eating a massive dessert for breakfast (totally fine here and there btw). If I'm at a nicer brunch spot I'll get an egg dish, then add some avocado or greens on the side (and maybe some bacon or smoked salmon). This ensures that I'm getting some fiber and greens alongside my protein and healthy fat. If I'm at a casual, diner-type spot, I'll usually opt for an omelette and I look for one with lots of veggies in addition to my protein. I now skip the toast on the side, unless I'm on vacation and there's a really good gluten free option available. If I can't get greens or avocado on the side, I try to eat half (or less) of my hash browns or breakfast potatoes. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Iām sure itās not as common everywhere, but people in the midwest sure love their fries and carbs! I'm constantly subbing in different side dishes! I love to do side salads and steamed or roasted vegetables for my sides. These mimic a more normal meal for me, help me to eat more vegetables and fiber, keep the calories down, and help me to feel good.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Go for grilled/smoked rather than fried</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Fried anything is no longer an option for me since Iām gluten intolerant and fried foods have always given me an instant stomach ache anyways, but skipping fried meats and foods is a good way to go at least 80-90% of the time. Not only are fried foods packed with carbs, calories and unhealthy fats, but the grease will really weigh you down, and in my case, cause a major stomach ache. I personally feel so much better when I stick to grilled or smoked options for my protein!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Restaurant salads are often calorie traps and in fact, I donāt order a dinner salad that often. Often times restaurant dressings are packed with sugar and calories, and sometimes the toppings arenāt doing you any favors either (fried chicken, croutons, tons of fruit, cheese, etc.). Definitely weigh your options, but I often find I can put together a healthier meal (i.e. grilled chicken or bunless burger + a side salad or side of veggies) from other parts of the menu.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Iāve recently started eating a bit slower, and also chewing my food more. Many of us tend to shovel our food down (especially if itās super tasty), and Iām definitely guilty of that. Eating slower gives you time to not only savor what youāre eating and enjoy someone's company, but also allows your body to keep up and properly signal when youāre full. Many of us also donāt chew our food thoroughly, but spending a little more time chewing works wonders for the digestion!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">I hope you enjoyed these tips and found a couple of takeaways you can apply in your own life! Leave me a comment below about what you're planning to try or if you have some tips of your own!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This post is <i>so long overdue</i>, but I'm finally breaking down my makeup routine and favorite products for you! Most of these products I've used for quite some time (and many for years now), so believe me when I say I love these products and believe in them (also, none of these are gifted - they're all things I've purchased). In some categories I couldn't pick just one product, so I've shared everything I use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also, this is everything I use for a <i>full</i> face of makeup. There are many days where I leave out a few steps to get out the door quicker or to achieve a more "natural" look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Okay...let's dive in!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I haven't always used a primer, but ever since discovering the magic that are Supergoop! SPF primers I'm hooked. I'm currently using <a href="http://bit.ly/2LLQBMw" target="_blank">this one</a>, but have also used and loved <a href="http://bit.ly/2BZ44I1" target="_blank">this one</a>. They both have an SPF of 40, and create a smooth surface to apply your makeup on. They're not cheap, but last for months and months (and don't break me out!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I couldn't pick just one foundation to share with you, because there are a few I love and use for different looks! I've used the <a href="http://bit.ly/2v1Ju9b" target="_blank">Revlon Colorstay foundation</a> for well over a year now, and it's a great full-coverage foundation that isn't heavy or thick! It still feels lightweight but is very buildable, and it's matte without being crazy matte (ya know what I mean?). I recently purchased the <a href="http://bit.ly/2OvsCmc" target="_blank">Lawless "Woke Up Like This" Flawless Finish Foundatio</a>n, and it's a great product too! It's full coverage (covers blemishes and hyper-pigmentation <i>really</i> well), but dewy, which is something I've never found before. It's also completely non-toxic! Unfortunately on its own it's a little too dewy for me for most days (oily skin is a bummer sometimes), BUT for the past several weeks I've been mixing it with my Revlon Colorstay foundation and creating my own perfect foundation! I also have to mention Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation. I haven't bought it in awhile since I found such a great <a href="http://bit.ly/2v1Ju9b" target="_blank">drugstore foundation</a>, but it's still my all-time favorite foundation!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Application tip:</i> I pump my foundation onto the back of my hand then apply in little dots all over my face. Then I use <a href="http://bit.ly/2IxEyy8" target="_blank">this brush</a> to stipple it into my skin. This is the best application I've found for a natural, yet full coverage look!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've had very dark circles since I was a little kid, and they've always been a struggle to cover. Once I tried <a href="http://bit.ly/2Qp3sCU" target="_blank">Tarte Shape Tape</a> a couple of years ago there was no going back! It's the best I've found to cover dark circles, plain and simple. And a tube lasts me a long, long time! I used to apply it with a blending sponge, but now I just lightly blend it in with my ring fingers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I next use setting powder to set my "wet" makeup products before moving onto powder products. I've tried a few over the years without having a diehard favorite, but I've recently been using the <a href="http://bit.ly/2OBCcUI" target="_blank">Lawless "Seal the Deal" Loose Setting Powder</a> and I love it! It's another non-toxic product and is free of talc, a harmful ingredient found in most setting powders. It has a really soft, natural finish! I use the color "brightening translucent."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Next I jump to eye makeup, and first up is my brows! This is probably my favorite part of my makeup routine because I've really embraced my thick brows, and feel like a defined brow can make your whole face! My all-time favorite brow pencil is the <a href="http://bit.ly/2OvwELc" target="_blank">Anastasia of Beverly Hills Brow Whiz</a>! It adds a lot of thickness, while still looking natural and staying put all day. As an alternative I will sometimes use the <a href="http://bit.ly/2K8ClbJ" target="_blank">L'Oreal Brow Stylist Definer</a>, which is a great dupe. It doesn't stay put quite as well, but I still love it! I'll use it when I'm out of my Brow Whiz or if I'm not doing a full face of makeup. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I don't wear eyeshadow every day, but I do love to play around with different colors! My all-time favorite palette is <a href="http://bit.ly/2zMywqE" target="_blank">this one by Tarte</a>! The colors somehow all blend with one another in a ton of combinations and are super flattering. I also love <a href="http://bit.ly/2OvwtzG" target="_blank">this Tarte palette</a>, which is slightly cooler toned. If I'm in a hurry or don't feel like doing a full-blown eyeshadow look, I'll often swipe on a bit of my <a href="http://bit.ly/2OAtFB6" target="_blank">Becca highlighter</a> or one of <a href="http://bit.ly/2IyjyHL" target="_blank">these cream eyeshadows</a> with my ring finger to achieve a subtle glow on my eyelids. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I don't wear eyeliner every day, but when I do I almost always wear liquid liner! I recently bought <a href="http://bit.ly/2IzqrIW" target="_blank">this liner by W3ll People</a> (a clean makeup brand) and really like it, so I'm planning to stick with it for now! I've always just used drugstore eyeliners and have never had any issues or a reason to go high end in this category. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've found a drugstore primer + mascara combo that I haven't strayed from in over a year now! I use <a href="http://bit.ly/2P77JuD" target="_blank">this primer</a> on the front, then back, then front of my lashes, and then use <a href="http://bit.ly/2IxztG5" target="_blank">this mascara</a>! I apply on the front, then pull through the back, then do two more coats on the front. This mascara keeps my lashes nicely separated, while also adding length and volume! On the occasion that I want even more volume, I'll add a couple of coats of <a href="http://bit.ly/2OvjVIl" target="_blank">this mascara</a> on top. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Application tip</i>: applying my primer and mascara through the back of my lashes makes a huge difference! I learned this tip through Courtney of <a href="http://www.byobeauty.com/" target="_blank">Bring Your Own Beauty</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm on my second <a href="http://bit.ly/2OtdPsd" target="_blank">Benefit Hoola Bronzer</a>, and I love how easy it is to contour with! It's matte and cool-toned, which recreates the look of a shadow or natural contour. The packaging could definitely be improved, but the product is so good that I deal with it (hah). I use <a href="http://bit.ly/2IAxlO7" target="_blank">this brush</a> to lightly contour my cheekbones, and then use the thin brush it comes with to contour the sides of my nose.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This may be high maintenance, but I use a second bronzer to a) blend out my contour and b) add warmth and a bit of tan to my face! You may have seen on my Instagram Stories that I recently bought a new compact of <a href="http://bit.ly/2yd16jg" target="_blank">MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Global Glow</a> to replace my old one that was 3.5 years old. Yes, you read that right - it lasts forever! I use <a href="https://www.morphebrushes.com/products/r0?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googleshopping&variant=22539129857&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrszdBRDWARIsAEEYhrefcbEjY68qIDkouxx_R923RN5tBa3BOFIgrArHUYe3Gb7TdIf_pUAaAgnpEALw_wcB" target="_blank">this brush</a> to dust it along my hairline, as well as to lightly blend out my contour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I got a <a href="http://bit.ly/2O4EHiU" target="_blank">Tarte Amazonian Clay blush</a> for free for my birthday in 2017 and haven't looked back. I now have two colors ("paaartay" and "exposed") that I rotate depending on the time of year, and I absolutely love them both! This is by far my favorite blush I've ever used. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My friends Jo and Brianna talked me into splurging on the <a href="http://bit.ly/2OAtFB6" target="_blank">Becca Pressed Highlighter</a> about a year and a half ago and I'm so glad I did! Not only does it give you a beautiful, subtle glow, but a little goes a long way! I still have a ton of product left, so I feel like this was a good investment. I use the color "opal."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am a late adopter to setting sprays (as in the last few months), but am now a believer! I recently picked up the <a href="http://bit.ly/2P6mzRS" target="_blank">Mac Fix+ setting spray</a> that several friends raved about to me, and it really does make a difference in my makeup! It helps my makeup to last longer and to have a nicer finish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I hope you found this post helpful and found a few new products to try! I'd like to experiment with some mini tutorials on my IG Stories and IGTV channel - so let me know if you'd be interested in seeing something like that and if you have any specific requests!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I love the look of messy, lived-in waves, and feel like it's kind of become my signature look! After years of experimenting and figuring out how to style my hair, I'm finally sharing one way I style my hair to get the effortless, messy waves I love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I first apply a heat protectant spray all over, then comb or brush through my hair so that it's nice and smooth. Then I simply take a small section (between 1/2 in. to 1 in.), clamp my <a href="https://tap.fit/rJv1rB2DQ" target="_blank">Panasonic Nanoe Flat Iron</a> near the root and twist about 180 degrees! I pull gently down the strand of hair (holding the twist) until I reach the bottom inch or two, and then I release the iron. It takes a little bit of practice, but it becomes super easy and quick to do - I promise! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>I always curl my front few pieces away from my face, but for the rest of my hair I alternate which direction I curl, which is key to the natural wavy look!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Then I simply finish up with some texturing taffy or pomade, a dry texture spray, and a quick mist of hair spray! I have super fine hair, so texturing products are key for me to get that messy, lived-in look. I don't like for my hair to look too perfect! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What I love about the <a href="https://tap.fit/rJv1rB2DQ" target="_blank">Nanoe flat iron</a> is that I get the messy look I love, but my hair is still smooth and shiny. It's not frizzy or damaged at all! The nanoe technology infuses moisture into the hair while you style it, rather than drying it out. Nanoe ions retain approximately 1,000 times more moisture than a regular negative ion and are so tiny that they can actually penetrate your hair and add moisture! So cool, right??</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This iron is also great for waves because it's rounded and because the ceramic plates are super, super smooth. I'd always been hesitant to curl my hair with a flat iron because I don't want my hair to get caught or stretched out, but <a href="https://tap.fit/rJv1rB2DQ" target="_blank">this one</a> glides through my hair effortlessly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Do you ever curl your hair with a flat iron? I love mixing this in with my other hair styles and feel it's the best for getting natural looking messy waves!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of my favorite sales of the year kicked off this morning (and goes through Saturday, 9/29) and I'm so excited to shop it! During the <a href="http://bit.ly/2ObqP5y" target="_blank">Shopbop VIB Sale</a> you can get 20% off purchases under $500 and 25% off purchases over $500 with code <a href="http://bit.ly/2ObqP5y" target="_blank">STOCKUP18</a>. It's a great time to stock up on fall pieces and denim, or to splurge on something you've been eyeing. <a href="http://bit.ly/2QNVap1" target="_blank">My favorite sweater of the fall</a> (pictured above) is included too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Below I've shared all of my favorite pieces I've ordered from Shopbop (all are staples for me!) as well as my <i>huge</i> wish list! Now I just need to narrow down what I'm ordering! </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Sometimes I find myself in a straight up bad mood and I HATE feeling that way. Generally I think (and hope) I'm a pretty agreeable, cheerful person, but sometimes stress wears on me or PMS kicks my butt. Obviously no one wants to be around me when I'm grouchy, and I highly dislike myself for it too, so I try to break out of a bad mood as quickly as possible! Here are some tips I swear by: </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">With my busy schedule and ongoing guilt about downtime this is hard for me to do, but sometimes itās just essential. Beyond sleep, our bodies and minds need time to simply rest. To just "be." A little self care and relaxation go a long way! If Iām having an anxiety-ridden day or week, Iāll try to set aside an evening where I donāt open my laptop and simply eat dinner, read or watch TV, put on a face mask, and just rest.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">When Iām grumpy, anxious or tired the last thing I want to do is workout. I usually want to curl up on my couch under a blanket and binge-watch TV. And while thatās definitely okay and even healthy to do sometimes (see above), most of the time I know I would be better off doing a workout first. Almost always once Iām working out the endorphins and sense of accomplishment kick in, and I feel SO much better about myself.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Iām definitely guilty of bottling up my stress and emotions because I donāt want to burden anyone...but then that can end up in an anxiety attack or tears later on. Not the best way to go about things! Sometimes we do need a little bit of outside encouragement or to just talk things out. This is when I talk to Trey or call my friend Jo or my mom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">This may be an unexpected tip, but after years of hating and fussing with my undergarments, itās a relief to finally have go-to pieces I can put on in the morning and not think about the rest of the day.<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;"></span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">Working full time in PR and having two side hustles means I wear a lot of hats, but I try to do it all with grace. Itās important to me to feel good in what Iām wearing as I transition between roles and outfits throughout the day. When I purchased my first </span><a href="http://campaign.theshelf.com/be3a6c65-c886-4cca-a151-fc258a848107" target="_blank">Natori</a><span style="font-size: small;"> bra last fall it was such a relief - I had finally found a bra that </span><i>actually</i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> fit me. But beyond that, it was gorgeous and laid nicely under all of my clothing - no gapping, no bumps and lumps, no more ugly, plain designs. </span><i>I was so excited that a few weeks later I bought one for my sister for Christmas!</i><span font-size:="" new="" quot="" roman="" serif="" small="" times=""> Now Iāve expanded my collection and I wear a </span><a href="http://campaign.theshelf.com/be3a6c65-c886-4cca-a151-fc258a848107" target="_blank">Natori</a><span style="font-size: small;"> bra nearly every day. I have two of the <a href="http://campaign.theshelf.com/62df7842-5640-47ab-8d0e-9bf4cfda6afc" target="_blank">Feathers design</a> and also have the <a href="http://campaign.theshelf.com/f732f44d-5cd3-4420-b36b-68a37895112a" target="_blank">Flora</a> (worn above), and love them equally (and they're so, so pretty). This makes getting dressed each day so much easier because I know my bra will be great under all of my outfits! Whether Iām at the office, taking blog photos or photographing a client, itās nice to know my bra will take me through my entire day.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">As much as I love my physical planner, I honestly couldnāt do all of this without my Google calendar (although I put it off for quite awhile). My work calendar is through Google, and now that I've moved everything else over I like that I can also have my personal calendar, work calendar, blog calendar and photography calendar combined in one place! Iāve found itās the best way for me to keep track of everything because I always have my phone with me. Adopting this method has been <i>key</i> for efficiency and good planning!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Iām no wizard at this (I know there are people out there who have everything planned out for the week down to their Thursday afternoon snack), but Iāve found that putting in a little time on the weekend to plan our meals for the week not only saves me time each day, but also helps us eat healthier. For example, if I have a photo session after work one day, then I know I need to have a meal planned thatās extra quick and easy or to plan a slow cooker meal. For my breakfasts and lunches I keep my fridge and pantry stocked with smoothie ingredients, eggs, salad fixings, and other basics I can mix and match quickly to put together a meal (check out my āclean eatingā highlights tab on my Instagram to see some breakfast and lunch ideas).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Iāll do a dedicated post on this soon, but when meal planning I look at our schedules for the week, decide which nights I can realistically cook, and then plan a variety of meals from there. I like to do my meal planning and grocery shopping on Sundays for the most part so that I can enter a new week with a game plan and stocked fridge. Putting in a little time on the weekend makes my whole week run much, much smoother!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of my favorite things about 2018 so far has been having a wellness accountability partner in my friend Jo! Iāve made so many healthy changes (both mentally and physically) this year, and I can owe a lot of that to having an accountability partner and several encouragers in my life. Whether itās a friend, your partner, a family member or a trainer or health coach, Iām a big believer in accountability partners and hereās why:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I think itās really important to put your goals out into the world, and sharing them with your accountability partner is a great (and non-scary) way to do that! Maybe your goal is to reduce your amount of stress, or to build more lean muscle, or to increase how many veggies you eat in a day - regardless, put it out there! Vocalizing your goal makes it real and puts you into action. Instead of thinking about doing something, youāve shared your goal, which is a great kick-start. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Share your goals with someone you trust who can then follow up with you on your progress and encourage you as you meet those goals!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jo and I are long-distance friends, but fortunately with smart phones at our fingertips itās easy to hold ourselves accountable to be active! However, if your accountability partner is local you can also schedule active activities together! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of my favorite things to do when I catch up with friends is to go on a walk or hike together. Not only do you get plenty of time to talk Real Housewives or have a serious life conversation, but you are also getting in some movement and enjoying nature at the same time (instead of your couch and a bag of candy). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If youāve been nervous to try a new workout class, signup with a friend! Classes are really fun when you have someone by your side to laugh with and figure things out with. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If your accountability partner isnāt local, then you still have someone you can text or call about your activity of choice! Sometimes I need a push from Trey or a friend to get up and workout, and I also love getting to report that I got in a good workout. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Iāve made some significant changes to my diet this year, and honestly donāt think I could have done it without Jo or my sister! Jo and I each tried a Keto-ish reset at the same time and texted one another our food diaries every single day! Sheās also helped me piece together that sugar intake is a huge contributor to my acne. While Jo and I donāt exchange our food diaries every day right now, at times this has been vital for us in implementing healthy changes. Having to show someone what you ate in a day definitely helps you to make healthier choices too! Suddenly that 5pm post-work junk food binge doesnāt seem like a good idea. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We can always use a little more encouragement in our lives, #amiright?? Last night Trey and I went to bed early and I felt guilty for not staying up and working, but Jo encouraged me to just go to bed and get some sleep! Whether itās someone who can say āwow, you incorporated so many veggies today!ā or āIām glad you made a little time to de-stress and take care of yourself this evening,ā itās so helpful. Some days itās hard to make healthy choices and some days stress us out to the max, but having someone who can send you a healthy reminder or a little bit of encouragement is priceless. And, having someone to celebrate milestones with you makes the journey even sweeter! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have you ever had a wellness accountability partner? Do you believe it makes a difference?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also, if there was a service where you could pay an affordable monthly amount for an accountability partner or health coach, is that something you would be interested in?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Today kicks off the Sephora Beauty Insider event, and since most stuff at Sephora is on the pricier side, I will definitely be taking advantage of my discount (even though I'm only on the 10% level). I thought I would share some of my personal favorite beauty favorites that are sold at Sephora, as well as what I'm buying from the sale and my [very] long wish list of things to try in the future!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My current beauty obsession is the clean skincare brand <a href="http://bit.ly/2PRVrqS" target="_blank">Herbivore</a>! Their <a href="http://bit.ly/2Pj9Fji" target="_blank">Lapis oil</a> has improved my skin more than I can even tell you. If you're acne and inflammation prone, this is a great oil for you. It's an investment for sure, but I've used mine 1-2 times a day every day since mid March and I'm just now starting to get low, so it does last awhile. I recently added their <a href="http://bit.ly/2BRFopJ" target="_blank">Prism Exfoliating Glow Potion</a> to my routine, and over time it's supposed to help resurface your skin and get rid of hyperpigmentation and acne scarring (and I need lots of help in this department!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2BSvgNF" target="_blank">The Supergoop! Unseen SPF + primer</a> is what got me to start wearing SPF every day! It's truly amazing, and I love that it's a 2-in-1 product. I've <a href="http://bit.ly/2LuwhLm" target="_blank">this blush</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2MCMun6" target="_blank">this eyeshadow palette</a> nearly every day this summer, and <a href="http://bit.ly/2BSuMXR" target="_blank">this pencil</a> is the secret behind my brows!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here are <i>all</i> of the products I use and love from Sephora:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My Sephora wish list is so dang long, but maybe someday I'll get through it and try everything (haha)! I'm definitely ordering <a href="http://bit.ly/2P97wqc" target="_blank">the Lawless foundation</a> (a new, clean makeup brand!) during the sale, and am also thinking about getting either <a href="http://bit.ly/2MAge4d" target="_blank">this Herbivore moisturizer</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/2MBbhYP" target="_blank">this oil</a> to try.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Other items at the top of my wish list are <a href="http://bit.ly/2P98T8k" target="_blank">this Phyto-Retinol Serum by Biossance</a> (a natural alternative to retinol), and anything by The Ouai, but especially <a href="http://bit.ly/2MBc38b" target="_blank">this wave spray</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here is my full Sephora wish list (taken straight from my Favorites list on their site):</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What are you planning to pick up from the sale?? I love to chat beauty products, so leave me a comment below!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And don't forget to enter my giveaway for an <b><a href="http://bit.ly/2NxMqBm" target="_blank">$800 Sephora Gift Card</a>!</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Iām definitely a believer in looking for the good in each day, and I also love little routines, so the simple things in life often bring me so much happiness! Of course traveling to amazing destinations and celebrating life milestones make me incredibly happy, but those donāt happen all the time, so I think itās important to find what makes you happy and what youāre grateful for in your everyday life.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">I thought I would share 10 things that make me happy in everyday life, and I challenge you to make your own list!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Iām still fairly new to the essential oil world, but the past several months Iāve loved diffusing them in our home each day! Not only do they make our home smell better and create a relaxing atmosphere, but they have a number of health benefits such as purifying the air and relieving headaches or stress. I have a few diffusers, but <a href="http://bit.ly/2MyK3SC"><span class="s1">this one</span></a> is my favorite (and by far the cheapest), I use Young Living oils because the quality is the best Iāve found (a little goes a long way)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Iām so bad about this, but when I find new music I love I have the listening habits of a 14-year-old girl and listen on <i>serious</i> repeat. Lately Iām loving Mac Millerās new album āSwimmingā and the song āGive a Littleā by Maggie Rogers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Our dogs are definitely our babies, and even though our furniture would look 5x better if they werenāt allowed up there, we canāt help but to enjoy snuggling with them every day. Russell, especially, loves to cuddle and most nights he sleeps curled up against my stomach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">So, this technically only happens once a week, but I love starting out a new week with clean sheets. Itās such a calming feeling!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Iāll share more about this in a future post, but ever since I started carving out a bit of quiet time in the mornings Iāve felt so much more awake and calm going into each day. Itās such a nice way to ease into the day, and I love to sip on my <a href="http://bit.ly/2siFNKP"><span class="s1">hot lemon water</span></a> during this time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">I love having a bit of life and greenery around the house, and am so fond of my house plants! I had one die last week and Iām so sad about that poor little cactus! However, it does give me the excuse to pick out a new one :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Trip planning has recently become such a fun activity to me, and fortunately I have quite a few to research and plan over the course of this year! I love everything from researching beautiful spots to visit to finding amazing restaurants to planning out which outfits Iāll bring (and photograph). I recently started making Google Docs and Sheets for different locations so that when I happen to find something cool or see a great recommendation I can add it to my list for that destination!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Even though we donāt spend every moment together when weāre both home, it still makes me so happy when we both get to be home for an evening! Even simple things like watching a tv show while we eat dinner or researching a trip together make me super happy! And the dogs love it when weāre both home too :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">This summer Iāve really gotten into a hot tea habit (probably a weird time of year for that!), and itās a habit Iām really happy about! I find herbal teas to be so soothing, and many have wonderful medicinal purposes as well. You can read about a couple I love to drink <a href="http://bit.ly/2siFNKP"><span class="s1">here</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">I promise Iām working on a blog post where Iāll break down my skincare routine, but anywaysā¦ I really do find calm in going through this routine every night. Am I excited to get off the couch and take off my makeup? Not necessarily. But once Iām in the swing of things I find it really relaxing, and I especially love applying <a href="http://bit.ly/2FUgLX7"><span class="s1">my favorite face oil</span></a> at the end.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">My first year out of college I was actually meeting with a doctor about getting rhinoplasty. Two nose breaks (one as a kid and one in college thanks to my dog Lulu) have left me with a deviated septum and somewhat stuffy nose most of the time. However, my main motivation was that I have a fairly large nose (thanks Dad!) and I also have a bit of a ābeakā now thanks to the breaks. At that time of my life my nose was probably my biggest insecurity and I absolutely loathed it and couldnāt wait to have a different nose. However, over the course of that year Trey and I got engaged and decided to buy a house, so my life savings went to a down payment instead of to my nose (thank you Jesus for good timing). Nearly six years removed and Iām actually really glad I didnāt go through with it. Do I still lust after a cute, scoopy nose instead of my dadās nose? Well, yes. But itās my nose and Iāve grown to accept it and move on (with the help of some light contouring haha).<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">In college and in my sorority I would witness these huge groups of girlfriends that looked SO fun. For some reason I just didnāt quite fit into them and it used to bother me. Nearly everyone was <i>so</i> nice, they just werenāt my best friends, you know? I wondered why I didnāt have gobs of friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">If you told 23-year-old Jacy that 27-year-old Jacy would be more into sneakers and flats than into heels my jaw would have dropped to the floor!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">I used to be allll about heels. Heels to work every day, heeled sandals to dinner, heeled ankle boots to a football game. I think I wanted to make a statement everywhere I went, and I desperately wanted my legs to look longer and thinner. Now don't get me wrong, I still love and wear heels (especially ankle boots), but my love of flats and sneakers has really grown in the past year or so and I've found they can be super flattering and stylish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Maybe it's because I've relaxed a bit as a person and may it's because I'm busier than ever, but I want a more chill, low maintenance, comfortable vibe lately while still being fashion-forward (because I will always love fashion). One of my favorite ways to get this look is by pairing a dress or skirt with a pair of sneakers. In this outfit I'm wearing my new pair of <a href="http://goic.io/ry_5Bf" target="_blank">Reebok Classics</a> (don't you love all of the old trends making a comeback??) and I love that they're crazy comfortable but also stylish. There's something to be said about a cool and classic sneaker. This pair can take me from a skirt or dress to an athleisure look in a breeze, which is exactly the ease I need these days between my job and side hustles and travel. Versatility is key! If you love the look of Reebok Classics too, be sure to check out the selection at <a href="http://goic.io/ry_5Bf" target="_blank">DSW</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Do you remember hearing this phrase as a little kid and imagining yourself turning into a slice of pizza or an asparagus and thinking it was a bizarre thing to be told? Fast forward to adulthood and I get it now. While itās still a funny little saying, thereās definitely truth to it. Eating a piece of fried chicken versus a piece of grilled salmon will definitely have different effects on your body and how you feel!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">When I started looking at nutrition as fuel it made it much easier to choose lean protein and leafy greens over white pasta and other starches. And the same goes with beveragesā¦ When I thought about cleansing my body (internally) and having clear, plump skin it made it easier to choose water over a soda. <i>Think about thisā¦</i> if you put a bad quality gasoline or oil into your car, itās not going to run optimally right? The same goes for us. We canāt expect to be running at our best off of soda, sugary granola bars, and french fries. <i>What we choose to put in our bodies fuels us for our busy lives!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></i><i><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></i></span></div>
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</style>Jacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09681459479486834841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673742675574730006.post-40337769550056879082018-08-15T06:28:00.000-05:002018-08-15T06:28:09.033-05:00Tips for Hydrated Summer Hair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It can definitely be hard to keep your hair hydrated in the summer with all of the heat and sun exposure, especially if you color it! Ever since I've been blonde my hair has definitely been dryer overall, but I've been figuring out how to keep it hydrated, healthy and shiny regardless. I thought I would share a few tips that have worked well for me this summer! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Deep Condition Every 1-2 Weeks</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My hair is definitely healthier when I remember to do a deep conditioning treatment every one or two weeks! I don't usually have the time or patience to do a full-blown mask outside of the shower, but I'll use a deep conditioner in the shower while I shave my legs and such to repair damage and hydrate my hair. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Since adding more healthy fats into my diet this summer I've seen a HUGE difference in my hair and skin! I aim to eat lots of salmon, avocados, eggs and almonds each week and cook with organic olive oil, avocado oil and ghee. I also started taking a fish oil supplement daily and that's helped too! My hair is healthy and growing, and my skin is definitely plumper (and glowing)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Wear Your Hair Up a Few Days a Week</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I used to heat style my hair pretty much every day, but now that I've realized the magic of top knots, I wear my hair up at least 3 days a week. I think it definitely helps to give my hair a break from my straightener and curling wand. Now I just need to get better at braiding!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Update Your Hair Dryer</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I used to rarely use a hair dryer because they would dry out my hair so badly, but the past couple of months I've been using the <a href="http://bit.ly/PanasonicHair" target="_blank">Panasonic EH-NA65 Nanoe Hair Dryer</a> and I cannot believe how smooth and hydrated it leaves my hair. This hair dryer uses nanoe technology to infuse moisture into your hair while you blow dry, rather than drying it out. It uses nanoe ions, which </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">retain approximately 1,000 times more moisture than a regular negative ion, so as you blow dry your hair it becomes smoother, shinier and more hydrated. These nanoe ions are so tiny that they can actually penetrate your hair and add moisture! I thought it was too good to be true, but my hair is truly so soft and shiny after using <a href="http://bit.ly/PanasonicHair" target="_blank">this hair dryer</a>!</span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I also love that it comes with three attachments: a diffuser for curly or wavy hair, a quick-dry nozzle for an extra fast blow dry, and a concentrated nozzle for sleek blow-outs (what I used above). I had only used a standard hair dryer before, so these attachments have been fun to play with and have helped me learn how to style my hair in new ways!</span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And you know what else is great about it? You can purchase your own Panasonic Nanoe Hair Dryer at my favorite store šIt's available in select Target stores and on <a href="http://target.com/" target="_blank">Target.com</a>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do you have any tips or products you swear by for keeping your hair hydrated, especially in the summer? </span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Panasonic. The opinions and text are all mine.</span></i></div>
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