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Oh MAY goodness, this month is going by so fast. I always share these "top blog posts" posts halfway through the month and today's happens to be on my sissy's birthday! It was nice to actually celebrate a birthday for once this year since both JJ and I were sick on ours.. womp womp. If you're new to these posts, they're a recap of the most popular blog posts here on TKD for the last month. I always say it's nice for me to see the type of content you all are liking but the icing on the cake is that you all seem to like these recaps too. Here are the recent faves!
1. SHE WAS A SKATER GIRL - The quarter-life crisis has been going strong! Last month I got a wild hair to start roller skating (lol, idk you guys) and while ya girl is rusty, it's been a lot of fun so far. This blog post is a little chat about said quarter-life crisis and of course, a haul. I bought these adorable skates + all the protective gear because we sadly aren't 12 anymore... lol. On a serious note, it's been really neat to pick up a hobby and try something new. I've also actually seen (felt?) myself getting a little better as time goes on which is really cool!
Read here: She Was a Skater Girl
2. APRIL READING LIST - How sad is it that I didn't end up reading ANY of these books in April?? I'm still trying to get my reading groove back. I always have grand envisions every month and while I don't always read everything I want to, I do tend to come across some great books for my TBR list. I'm still really excited about all of these, especially Mary Jane and One Italian Summer for some beachy reads.
Read here: April Reading List
3. MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS - I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend! Mother's Day is over now but you can still treat yourself (or your Mom!) to something relaxing any time... ;) I love all of the items from this year's Mother's Day Gift Ideas and have a few on my wish list. These PJs and candle are at the top!
Read here: Mother's Day Gift Ideas
4. I WALKED 10,000+ STEPS EVERY DAY FOR 3 WEEKS - Something I have done without fail for almost *three!!* years now is walk at least 10,000 steps every single day. There are countless benefits to walking and being active when it comes to your overall health, aging, etc. I also think there's something that mentally the magical "10,000" number does for me, however I've also heard that even 6,000-7,000 steps a day is effective/optimal for health.
There are some days where I b*tch and moan a little about still "needing to get my steps in," however most days it's just another daily habit. Like brushing my teeth. I think it's also something most us of can easily incorporate into our daily life. I wrote this blog post after my first three weeks of walking 10,000+ per day with my experience + tips to start walking more. If you're looking to be more active, walking more is always a good place to start!
5. OURA RING UNBOXING - Lately I've been trying to work on getting more sleep. Ya'll know I'm a night owl through and through so going to bed early can definitely be a challenge for me. I constantly rave about it but the Oura ring has become an essential part of my day now. I wear it pretty much 24/7 unless I'm taking a shower, working out or letting it charge. If you've been curious about buying one or improving sleep, I would highly recommend. It provides you insight after each night's sleep on how you're sleeping, information on your sleep stages + areas to work on. Now if I could only stick to going to bed earlier, LOL.
What has been your favorite part of this month?
I love sharing my picks with you all! Should you click on or make a purchase through the links in this post, I'll earn some money to keep on shopping! Pretty cool, huh? :)
I hadn't heard of DAMDAM previously but the reviews on their products are insane. Pretty much everything gets a five-star so I have high hopes. Here's everything that comes in the kit:
+ DAMDAM Nomad's Cream Purifying Cleanser (1.05oz/30g)I love the assortment of products-- I use all of these "types" of skincare on a pretty regular basis. It's nice to have both a cleansing oil to break down + take off makeup, as well as a regular (in this case "purifying") cleanser to wash. The Mochi Mochi cream is described as a "potent yet weightless" lightweight formula which sounds nice for the spring & summer. I've always had pretty normal-to-dry skin so I tend to like a richer formula. Like most sprays, the Paradisi Mist is a two-in-one hydrating mist and setting spray.
I can't wait to try everything out + will definitely keep you posted on how they work!
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What are some of your favorite skincare products?
I love sharing my picks with you all! Should you click on or make a purchase through the links in this post, I'll earn some money to keep on shopping! Pretty cool, huh? :)
It's time for a little book shopping! Target and Amazon are both fighting for our business right now with a buy one, get one 50% off sale on select books. These sales are always the perfect opportunity to stock up on your wish list + save a little extra money. Right now we can all use a little extra saving wherever we can get it! With summer coming up, I'm excited to pick up some fun beach reads. I always have an ongoing list of books I want to read + buy so it feels a little bit like Christmas! Here's what I have my eye on/is in my cart right now.
**PS-- ya'll know I always have to remind you to use Rakuten if you're shopping online! If you aren't signed up, it's 100% free (and legit, lol) and gives you cash back on all of your purchases. It takes you directly to whatever retail site you're shopping + you checkout on there so it's safe + secure, you just get some $$$ back! Right now they have an offer to get $40 back on your first purchase of $40 or more if you use my referral link. It also gives me $40 back too-- win win! I'll link my referral here if you want to sign up!**
I love sharing my picks with you all! Should you click on or make a purchase through the links in this post, I'll earn some money to keep on shopping! Pretty cool, huh? :)
