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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Update :: September Challenge

The first step is always the hardest, right? I nearly had to drag myself out of bed this afternoon to complete Day 1 of the 30 Day Yoga Challenge with Erin Motz on DoYouYoga. Of course, after the session I feel so stretched out and happy I started this journey today.

If you are looking for a small step in the right direction, you can start her e.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Challenge :: September

I've decided on a challenge for this September. I'm going to take on the 30 Day Yoga Challenge with Erin Motz and DoYouYoga. Here’s four reasons why:

I’ve started this challenge before, but never finished it.

I would like to start working on a daily fitness routine.

Yoga is a gentle way to get moving and connected every day.

Erin Motz is an amazing yoga instructor, even when separated by a screen.

If you'd like to join me or just try the challenge for yourself, the sign-up page can be found here! I'll be posting weekly blog updates on my progress to keep myself accountable. Let's do this!

Seeking :: Suggestions from Ladies

Ladies, I'll be honest with you. Every month, my cramps are awful. When regulated with hormonal birth control I can avoid going to the ER, but they still hurt. For some reason, this month I have been incapacitated for two days instead of the usual one. I get awful heartburn from ibuprofen, advil, and some types of Midol.

Currently, I use heat and essential oils to ease my cramps. My go-to options are ThermaCare heat wraps for my lower back (and even with the coupons, these are quite expensive) and Lunaroma Menstrual Cramp Relief Aroma.

Do you have a holy-grail product that you use during that time of the month? I'm looking for suggestions for new products to try. I need to mix things up a bit, and try something new. Let me know in the comments if you have any suggestions!

Friday, August 28, 2015

Lists :: September Project

I consider fall to be my springtime - a fresh start and a chance for new beginnings. I'm trying to decide on which 30 day project to kick off fall with. I already have a few daily personal challenges I will be locking down on, but I would like to complete a structured 30 day challenge as well. Some options I have been mulling over include:

I'll decide on a project for September by this Sunday!

Friday, April 17, 2015

Sale :: DeploymentProblems

One of my absolute favorite online shops is having a Spring Cleaning Super Sale tonight at 5pm CST. If you haven't already heard of DeploymentProblems, you should check her out on Instagram (@deploymentprbs) and Twitter (@DeploymentPrbs) while her website is down to prep for the sale launch.

Moo is a firecracker and I adore her!

I have a few personal favorites from Deployment Problems - a camo bow to match my boyfriend's favorite hunting gear, a Patriots glitter hair bow to rally in the fall, and an adorable stars-and-stripes knit infinity scarf. Her products are an amazing quality for such a great price, and I can't stop coming back for more!

If you love: strong coffee, plenty of glitter, cute scarves, supporting our troops

Go to: DeploymentProblems at 5pm CST!!

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Trend :: Coconut Water

Coconut water has been on my radar for a while, but I've been holding off because the memory of The Great Juice Cleanse Disaster of 2013 is still fresh in my mind.

If you like coconut water, read no further.

I bought a box of Vita Coco's Pure Coconut Water at my local grocery store. It was vile.

but it looks so damn good with an Instagram filter

I chilled it, but it still somehow tasted like warm saliva. I couldn't even look at it after forcing myself through a quarter of the box - I buried it in the dark depths of my fridge, waiting to find a suitable cocktail recipe that might be it's saving grace.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Lists :: Things I am desperately in need of

1. a mani-pedi

2. a hot stone massage

3. a hair cut, color, and blowout

4. an eyebrow wax

Since working at a hair salon, I have been a very loyal customer to a few local businesses. When I am able to afford to pamper myself, I go to a certain shop to see a certain person. But lately, I've been itching to try something new. Maybe it's the limited availability of my old favorites with the holidays fast approaching, or maybe I just need to step outside my comfort zone. Either way, any suggestions for local VT businesses that offer great services within my post-grad budget would be greatly appreciated!

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