MAY READING LIST

MAY READING LIST:

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+ One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

+ Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

+ Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover

+ The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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What are you reading this month? 

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SPRING + SUMMER SANDALS | 2023

Clear Strap Heels // Blush Embellished Slides // Taupe Puffy Slides // Black + Gold Buckle Slides // Beige Raffia Heels // Tan Caged Heels // Beige Puffy Heels // Tan Leather Slides 

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IF I WERE BOUJEE

Bottega Mini Jodie Denim Bag // Byredo Bal D'Afrique Fragrance // Khaite Bambi Belt // Tiffany Interlocking Circles Pendant // Zimmerman Corset Midi Dress // Prada Wicker Mini Bag // Celine Sunnies // Loewe Sandals // Alice + Olivia Denim Jacket

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A HEALTHYISH SNACK HAUL | 4.26.23

I went on a little snackie spree this week + restocked some of my favorite snacks. I also grabbed a couple of new things to try so I thought you might be interested in a little haul. I love to snack but sometimes it can get me into trouble... I definitely have those days where I eat pretty well and then I completely ruin it once getting home. It's always the in-between time after work and before dinner that gets me! 

One silver lining is that most of the time I try to buy healthier snack options that I can at least feel better about, lol. You know I'll always be a Cheez-it gal through and through but now I try to limit those purchases to just every once in awhile. Instead, I focus on buying snacks made with cleaner ingredients and/or that offer a little bit more nutritional value. Obviously a snack still has to taste good for me to eat it but now you can find some delicious options at the grocery store. Here's what came home with me this week! 

SNACKIES:
+ Chomps Turkey Sticks 

+ Little Secrets Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Wafers

+ Quinn Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels 
+ Simple Mills Banana Bread Bars
+ Simple Mills Carrot Cake Bars
+ Simple Mills Rosemary Crackers 
+ Two Good Greek Yogurt

Everything I’ve ever tried from Simple Mills has been delicious. All of their products are made with clean, simple ingredients. I picked up a few boxes of their bars to eat before my morning workouts. They are so yummy— hearty with a chewy, dense texture I love. My favorite flavor is the Banana Bread but I also really like the Carrot Cake and the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip. Their crackers are also good and a great alternative to your normal regular cracker. I’ve never had the Rosemary before so that's a newbie for this week.

It should also be no surprise that another bag of the Quinn Peanut Butter pretzels made it home— these are a staple snack for me. I’m not gluten free but I love how they taste. They're a little bit crunchier and less sweet than a regular peanut butter filled pretzel but so good. A little sweet, salty + crunchy. 

For a sweet treat/dessert option, I love these Little Secrets Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Wafers. They’re delish and super light. I also love the mini size for the perfect little bite but you can also get bigger bars + other flavors! 

I'm still working on upping my daily protein intake so I thought having a few higher protein snack options would help. I picked up a few more of the Two Good Yogurts (12g per container!) and these mini Chomps Turkey sticks (5g per stick). They also make beef sticks too! I really liked the yogurts and smoothies which are great for breakfast, snacks, etc. The higher protein + low calories/sugar is a win win. 

That's the lineup for this week! I'll add & link everything in my Amazon here if you want to shop them :)

What is your favorite snack? Tell me!! 

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A LITTLE CLOSET ORGANIZATION

My relaxing weekend did in fact consist of a little closet organization (see Friday’s post here) which was a much needed win! As much as I hate cleaning, it feels so good to have a tidied + organized space. My dad helped me build these new shoe shelves I purchased a few weeks ago which led to a mini closet clean-out & re-organization.

My closet is very small & while I have some built-in storage, my shoe situation was getting a little out of control. I had them scattered all over the place both in + out of my closet. I bought two of the shoe racks which gave me another four shelves for shoes & also matches very closely with my other shelves. They’re a little wider but fit perfectly in between my hamper & low clothing bar. At only $17 each, I think they’re a steal and add so much extra storage! They were also super easy to assemble.

It’s amazing how a small little change can make a huge difference— I wish I had taken a before photo but just envision stacks of shoe boxes, loose shoes, dust + clutter!

I was also using my hamper as more of a shelf than an actual hamper, lol. I had random clutter stacked on top of it too so now that’s it’s cleared off, maybe it will start serving its actual purpose? Lol. I primarily would stack extra boxes of feminine products there so I also grabbed this mini divided storage bin to house those. It was only $8 and easily slides out of the way under my clothes. Another simple, affordable tweak that looks better & is less messy.

If you’re also limited on space like me, I think staying organized is the key. It makes a huge difference both in design/functionality but also mentally. I feel so much better and I’m excited to tackle a few other areas in my bedroom and bathroom. I’ll keep you posted on those as they happen! 

How do you stay organized at home?

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WELLNESS WEEKEND | 4.21.23

Food for the soul -- one bright spot in this crazy week. It's the little things, lol.

Helllllo Friday. I am waving my white flag today, ya’ll. It’s just been one of those weeks so I'm happily welcoming this weekend and a little extra r&r. I don’t know about you but most of my days are on the go. Cliche, but there's always something to get done or somewhere to be. I don’t take a lot of time to “just be” or always prioritize relaxing. Even during my off times, I always seem to have a million other things to get done. While I love being productive and feeling accomplished, sometimes I just need to slow down. Sit still. It’s important to be intentional with your time and still take care of yourself in the midst of the day-to-day.

After this week, that’s the plan for this weekend! I’m excited to rest, take it slow and do more fun things. Not my typical "wellness" agenda, but I think giving yourself both a physical + mental break counts!

Here’s my little “weekend wellness” to-do/plan:

+MOVIES - Last night I just needed to watch a cute movie. Something lighthearted + romancey to check out from the world, social media, Tik-Tok, etc. I found a cute one on Netflix and it was just so to just fully dive into the movie. I think Tik-Tok especially has ruined most of our attention spans when it comes to entertainment but once I get into a movie/show, I'm invested and forget about everything else. It's honestly the best. I loved it so much, I'm crossing my fingers I can squeeze in a few more this weekend. Movies are one of those things I always want to watch but have to prioritize or I won't watch them. It's on for this weekend!

+READ - Right alongside the movies are books, lol. My reading slump drama is old news at this point but I've been (slowly) reading Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey. I usually only read at night which is hard when I'm tired so I've been pushing myself to just read at least 1-2 pages a day. I've been really enjoying the book so far too so sitting down and reading this weekend sounds like a good plan. Like movies/shows, books are also a great way to escape the real world when you need to. 

+SKATE - I shared in a post from a few weeks ago that I've started roller skating, haha! This one definitely came out of left field but I'll link the blog post here if you want to read more (and see my new skates!). I've been practicing a little bit every few days and it's so much fun, ya'll. I also can tell I'm getting more comfortable (and hopefully more stable, lol) which has actually been really cool. I think the older you get, the more you just write off doing certain things but it's never too late to start or learn! It's also great exercise so maybe I'll tone it up a bit too! 

+SWEET TREATS - This is probably my emotions/PMS talking but I'm in the mood to make something yummy for a treat. I love dessert and sugar ALWAYS (definitely a love/hate relationship!) but it's been a long time since I've made a dessert from scratch. Lately I've been seeing carrot cake + banana pudding all over IG which I die for. I also LOVE the good ole chocolate eclair dessert/cake that is more assembling than it is making but it's so good.  

+CLOSET ORGANIZATION - Alright this one is a little bit of an "I want" and an "I need" to do. My bedroom and closet are always a mess, one issue being I have more shoes than I do space. I ended up buying these shoe racks which I hope will give me more space + organization in my closet. I've been putting off putting them together (lol) but it seems like a fun little project. It also would *technically* help me clean up a bit which isn't the most relaxing but ultimately makes me feel better mentally (once it's done, HAH). We'll see! 

That's as far as the list goes today, ya'll. I think the moral of the story here is that I just want to do some of my favorite things, haha. Something to boost those serotonin levels, ya know? I always believe the "bad" moments are necessary to remind you to embrace and be grateful for the good ones, however we could all use a little more of what we love more often too. 

What are your plans this weekend? 

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WHAT I WANT | APRIL

Aritzia Babaton Bodysuit // Sunski Baia Sunglasses // Madewell Linen Shorts // CHANEL Glow Stick // Caslon Striped Smock Dress // Lele Sadoughi Claw Clip // Alameda Turquesa Beaded Sandals // Vanity Organizer // Chantecaille Tinted Moisturizer 

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