No Spend November

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  I’m doing something that scares the heck out of me this month: NO SPEND NOVEMBER. This is where you don’t buy anything that you don’t NEED for one whole month. I got this idea from an Instagram friend, Patti, who has done this in the past. I made up a few “rules” for myself to make it a little more attainable, which […]

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The Best Affordable Drugstore Makeup

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  Does anyone else wonder why some makeup is so expensive? Like what is in there… gold? magic? the secrets of the universe? Don’t get me wrong, I do love my $47 foundation and $25 mascara, but I really hate spending that much money on stuff that gets washed down the drain every night! That’s why I usually save my high-end […]

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Ludington, Michigan

If you’re from Chicago, I’m sure you’ve been to some of the Michigan Beach towns along the shore of Lake Michigan before. I have been to a few myself (Saugatuck, Holland, St. Joseph) But this year, I visited a new town that I surprisingly never heard of called Ludington. It is only about a 4 hour drive from Chicago! *Worthy […]

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Review: Leo Mazzotti Bracelets

“Beauty can be found in Simplicity”   Some Background Info: Leo Mazzotti is a jewelry brand owned by two brothers. They started their company in 2016 and it has been quickly gaining popularity from social media, like Instagram! Their jewelry combines Italian class and beauty, with Swiss design and precision. Their motto, “Beauty can be found in simplicity”, embodies their […]

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Summer Bucket List

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  This year, I am trying to make the most of my summer! To help me with this, I wrote down the top things I hope to do this season and created this summer bucket list. If you want more ways to make the most of summer 2019, check out this post. Yes, I realize it’s already the end of […]

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Things I’m Doing to Be More Eco-Friendly

Earth Day is April 22nd and I challenge you to take some time and think about different ways you can be a little more eco-friendly. Whether it be in your home, your clothing, makeup, or everyday tasks, there is always some area where you can make a change. Big or little, any change can have an impact. Being eco-friendly can […]

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Current Favorites: March

March Current Favorites

March is probably my favorite month because it’s when the weather finally starts to get warmer (occasionally), it’s daylight savings time, and it’s my birthday month! This March went by so fast and I’m honestly confused. I skipped a favorites post last month. I will probably be doing these more like every other month because it’s hard to keep up […]

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25 Thoughts After 25 Years

  I turned 25 recently. It’s weird to think about because when I was young, I always thought I would be so old by the time I’m 25. I figured I’d have a career, be married, thinking about children, you know have my life together… you may be reading this at 25 and have all of that which is great! […]

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Ulta 21 Days of Beauty: What’s Worth Buying

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*Bookmark this page and come back each day, the sale price will not show until the day of*   It is time for Ulta’s Semi-Annual 21 Days of Beauty Event! During this event, Ulta has 3-7 different products 50% off each day. The products are only on sale for that day only and they sell-out quickly! The sale goes from March […]

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