Monday, April 28, 2025

SPRING + SUMMER SANDALS | 2025

Square Rubber Flip flops // Bow Slides // Toe Loop Rubber Slides // Pointed Toe Heels // Buckle Slides // Rivet Birkis // Lace-up Heels // Raffia Platforms 

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Friday, April 25, 2025

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

STRAW BAGS I LOVE



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Monday, April 21, 2025

PERSONAL GROWTH BOOKS ON MY READING LIST | 4.21.25


 PERSONAL GROWTH BOOKS ON MY READING LIST:

You can read the synopsis + shop each book by clicking on the title below: 

+ You Deserve This Sh!t by Jordan Tarver

+ Blessed Are the Spiraling by Levi Lusko 

+ The Science of Likability by Patrick King

+ What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter Ph.D 

Are there any new book releases you're looking forward to? 


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Friday, April 18, 2025

HAPPY EASTER WEEKEND

Friday's good 'cause Sunday's coming!! Happy Holy Week and Easter Weekend, friends. What a special, sacred week it truly has been. I often find it hard to wrap my mind around the true magnitude of this week. My level of understanding and gratitude never feels enough for the ultimate sacrifice made by our Lord Jesus Christ. If it did, I would never pay any mind to the ebbs and flows of my own little world. How insignificant and irrelevant they truly are. Flawed and imperfect though we are, His love is boundless and He never leaves us. He also has a way of always reining me back in when I need it. Just last night, I was riding through some waves of anger and resentment from one of those situations where you just find it really difficult to find forgiveness. I'm mulling over my thoughts as you do and typically the longer that goes on, the more worked up and upset I become.

Sometime after, the story of Judas came up on my TikTok feed. If you know the story, you know Judas betrayed Jesus for thirteen pieces of silver after The Last Supper. Despite knowing this betrayal was coming, Jesus still ate with and washed the feet of all of His disciples- even Judas. How many of us can say we would or even could act in alignment with this? Despite still holding my emotions, He immediately helped to shift my perspective and turn my focus on Him. My "troubles" and feelings suddenly seemed so silly.

"A little more like Jesus, a little less like me." It is something I constantly fight and challenge myself on and yet I still often fail. Sometimes making light of trivial moments and reminding myself of Matthew 5:39 helps, other times I'm the one who needs forgiveness. 

Holy Week has given me this wonderful reminder of Jesus' selfless love and how He cares for us. How grateful I am for His help and the sacrifice he made for our salvation. Like in Matthew 18:12-14, He too will leave the ninety-nine to come find the one. There have been times in my own life where I've experienced feeling completely alone except for the presence of Jesus and God. He has yet to fail me in a time of need and will always work things out for you if you let Him. 

I wanted to spend a little time in today's post reflecting on my thoughts about the week and wishing you a Happy Easter weekend. I hope you get to spend some special time with your loved ones! 

"Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen." Luke 24:5-6

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

WEEKLY PUBLIX HAUL | 4.16.25


Welcome back to another weekly Publix Haul, ya'lllllll. They really did the d*mn thing this week with these Easter BOGOs. I was tempted by at least another 5-10 items from the sale but if you don't buy it, you won't eat it haha. Other than blacking out in the baking aisle for cookie mix, *most* things are on the healthy spectrum and actual food I can eat (aka not just snackies).

It's also always a good time when you can find staples on sale- this week that was all of the produce + greek yogurt. I'm an Oikos girl but since Chobani was on sale, we'll give it a go. I also love a good easy peasy salad mix for dinner. The Pear Gorgonzola one is very good if you like a fruity salad vibe. I haven't tried the Truffle Caesar before but I don't think I've ever regretted trying anything with truffle. 

My impulse buys of the day were the Savannah Bee Honeys- I grabbed the Honey for Cheese and the Whipped Honey with Cinnamon. PS- if you like hot honey, their's is so bomb. 

Alright the cookie biz is what we call MODERATION. Sometimes you just need a lil' sweet treat, you know? Also putting Reese's in peanut butter cookies is ALWAYS the move- trust!

DAIRY
+
Chobani Zero Sugar Vanilla Greek Yogurt

PRODUCE
Green Beans
+ Mini Yellow Potatoes 
+ Strawberries
+ Raspberries 

PROTEIN
+ Boar's Head Black Forest Ham 

GRAINS/BREAD
Rana Cheese Tortellini

MISC:
+ Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves 
+ Savannah Bee Honey (for Cheese + Whipped Cinnamon) 
+ Siete Sea Salt Potato Chips 
+ Creamy Truffle Caesar salad Mix
+ Pear Gorgonzola Salad Mix 
+ Betty Crocker Cookie Mix (Peanut Butter, Oatmeal + WC Macadamia) 
+ Reese's Peanut Butter Cups 
+ Mayo 

What are your plans for Easter weekend?

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Monday, April 14, 2025

TOP 5 MOST POPULAR BLOG POSTS | 4.14.25

Hello, hello! Today's post is all about the current top 5 most popular blog posts here on TheKristenDiary.com! I swear it feels like I was just writing this post for March... the time sure is starting to fly right on by again. Why the winter drags and the rest of the year speeds up is wild. It must be something with the time change, idk! Anywho, here's what's poppin' here on TKD- a few forever faves + a few new additions! 

1. SALT & STONE DEODORANT REVIEW + RESTOCK HAUL - All of my clean ingredient girlies (and guys), the Salt & Stone deodorant is where it's at. I've talked a lot about my natural deodorant journey here on the blog and so far, this is still the best formula I've found. Be sure to read the post here for my full review + all of my fave scents! 


2. REVIEWING YASSO GREEK YOGURT BARS - If you're looking for a healthier dessert/snackie, Yasso is where it's at. I love these- they taste delicious and are a great alternative to regular ice cream. Perfect for these hot summer days coming up!


3. OURA RING UNBOXING - Today I saw a TikTok of a girl saying one popular item she refused to buy is an Oura Ring... brokeeeeee my heart, ya'll. Honestly, I get the vibes though. I swear I'm conditioned now to automatically scroll whenever I see a TikTok shop video. I too have constantly raved on and on about mine but after almost three years with it, I definitely feel like I'm qualified?? I know I snatched one up way before they became hyped up on TT. Also if it wasn't clear before, I have zero rag-rets and I wear mine everyday! For me it's just nice to keep up with what's going on internally + a nice way to check in. Like with anything, I'm sure the data isn't always 100% fool proof or an exact science, however it's more insight than I'd have without it, no? I can't speak on the Oura vs. others but I've been happy with the Oura and it's still going strong for me.


Read here: Oura Ring Unboxing 

4. TOP 5 MOST POPULAR BLOG POSTS OF MARCH - Okay it's definitely unusual for one of these "top 5 posts" to make it into another top 5 post, lol. Something must've been happening in March because last month's round-up made the cut! 

Read here: Top 5 Most Popular Blog Posts of March 

5. NEW AT ABERCROMBIE - I love me a good Abercrombie find. I'd actually go so far as to say they might be my favorite place to find clothes right now? Definitely in the top 5! They've made a major comeback over the last several years and I can always count on them for good jeans + basics. Every so often, I like to share a what's new post with all of my favorite Abercrombie finds. I'm obsessed with all of the fun graphics in this post + tank vibes for summer! 


Read here: New at Abercrombie 

How's your April been going?

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