03 May 2020 Beauty

Makeup to Boost Your Mood

It can sometimes feel pretty pointless to get dressed up and made up to sit at home. Even before social distancing, this was a question on my mind as I worked from home. However, there’s something to be said for keeping a bit of a routine and getting ready for the day so you feel good about yourself. This has been especially important to me, lately, with social distancing. I’ve found that, whether I’m inspired from boredom or want to perk myself up, doing a bit of makeup can really help. Check out my favorite makeup to boost your mood here!

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30 Apr 2020 Cat Mom Life

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, a holiday intended to raise awareness for shelter pets in need of homes. I am a huge fan of rescue pets. In fact, all three of our cats are rescue cats! Read about why, if you’re planning on getting a pet, you should consider adopting a shelter pet and how to celebrate the day here!

27 Apr 2020 Beauty

My Current Loves: 13th Edition

Welcome to my Current Loves! Check out all the things that I am currently loving in my daily life, including a great clean beauty hand wash, a new crochet craft, and more!

26 Apr 2020 Entertainment

Me & Orla’s Sara Tasker

My second Female Founders Series edition covers Sara Tasker – the creative behind the blog and Instagram account, Me & Orla. Tasker is “passionate about helping other women and creatives find their voice online.” Through her coaching, podcasts, artistic words, and online courses, Tasker works to empower people to take charge of their creative endeavors and businesses. Read more about this Instagram expert and creative business coach here!

21 Apr 2020 Beauty

Herbivore Botanical’s Prism Exfoliating Glow Serum

I’m now on my second bottle of Herbivore Botanical’s Prism Exfoliating Glow Serum. The long and short of it: I really like this product’s reformulation. The new Prism formula features lighter fruit AHA concentration (more on that below), along with the UV-protective bottle. Furthermore, it’s now available at a lower price, so it’s more affordable. Read the full review of Herbivore Botanical’s Prism Exfoliating Glow Serum here!

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14 Apr 2020 Entertainment

Working From Home Playlist and Ambiance Resources

Sometimes, silence is even more distracting than noise! With more and more people working from home, many of us are probably realizing just how much we rely on background noise to concentrate. Whether that’s simple white noise or actual music, having something on in the background to passively listen to can make a big difference in our ability to concentrate. I’ve put together a soft, 25-song playlist to help bridge the gap between silence and noise for working from home. If you are someone who prefers wordless background noise, I also detail my new favorite resource, Ambient Mixer, which offers “atmospheres” designed to follow certain themes, feelings, or genres. Read more about the Ambient Mixer atmospheres, and get the link to my free playlist, here!

13 Apr 2020 Lifestyle

Health Benefits of Getting Outside

Being cooped up inside can be taxing on our mental state. With social distancing, I’m sure I’m not the only one feeling a little stir-crazy from being in the house all day. In the meantime, though, we can and should still prioritize getting outside. Getting outside helps our health quickly and efficiently. Read about how getting outside benefits us, and get tips on easy ways to squeeze in time outside, here!

12 Apr 2020 Food and Drink

Home Cooking Essentials

Cooking from home can feel like a chore, but it doesn’t need to! If you have some nice basic tools, then the meal prep and cooking process can actually go quite smoothly. In my experience, home cooking essentials should be three things: easy to use, easy to clean, and easy to store. Check out my 4 home cooking essentials here!

10 Apr 2020 Beauty

My Experience with Beauty Pie

Beauty Pie is a revolutionary beauty subscription brand based on providing quality, science-backed, clean beauty products at affordable prices. Some of my favorite products feature super gentle but effective retinol, while others are truly plant based beauty. Read my honest review of Beauty Pie here!

08 Apr 2020 Food and Drink

Polenta with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Since I’ve committed more to eating a plant based diet, I’ve been looking for different bases for my meals instead of always turning to rice or pasta. I decided to try to make creamy polenta with roasted brussels sprouts. Read about my experience with cooking polenta, and get the recipes for the dish, here!