Category: Lifestyle
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A Scent for Every Mood: How My Fragrance Style Evolves Throughout the Month
A personal take on how fragrance moods evolve through the month — from amber to floral to gourmand. Featuring current fall/winter favorites like Kayali The Wedding Santal 35 and Armaf Club De Nuit Intense.
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I Used to Be Cool… Now I Say Things Like “Ugh, I’m in My Luteal Phase”
Once upon a time, I thought I was cool. I was spontaneous. I had energy for days. I could survive on three hours of sleep, iced coffee, and bad decisions. Now? I catch myself saying things like, “Ugh, I’m in my luteal phase” — and I don’t even fully understand the luteal phase. All I…
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So You’re Thinking About Homeschooling This Fall? Here’s What I Wish I Knew in 2020
Back in 2020, when the world suddenly shut down, I found myself staring at the unknown. Like many parents, I had no idea what the future of education would look like. Schools were closed indefinitely, and everything felt uncertain. At the time, my oldest daughter was only three—but she could already read, and I knew…
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My Body Isn’t a Problem to Fix: Reclaiming Beauty on My Own Terms
After years of toxic beauty standards, purity culture, and postpartum insecurity, I’m learning to love my body—not when it changes, but as it is. I’m joining Dove’s #UnseenBeauty campaign to help others feel seen.
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New in PR: Deep Cleans, Hair Microbiomes & Banana Jellies?!
This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my content! There’s nothing like a good mail week — and this past one has been packed with some seriously exciting PR packages. From…
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Top 5 Amazon Body Skincare Must-Haves You’ll Keep Reordering
Let’s talk about body care—the kind that makes your skin feel soft, nourished, and protected all day long. As someone who’s tried her fair share of lotions, scrubs, and shower products, I’ve narrowed down my top 5 Amazon finds that actually do what they say. Whether you’re rebuilding your routine or just want to upgrade…
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Be A Friend To You
Clap for Yourself—Even When No One Else Does If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I truly believe everyone is capable of achieving the impossible. I’ve always seen myself as a hopeful cheerleader, rooting for anyone with a dream, a spark of passion, or the desire to live life fully. But…
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A Kid-Free Weekend in Quebec City: Celebrating 10 Years of Love and Little Escapes
After ten years of marriage, three beautiful children, and a whole lot of life in between, my husband and I finally did something we hadn’t done in far too long—we took a kid-free getaway. And let me tell you: it was everything we needed and more. This special trip was in anticipation of our 10-year…
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Finding My Voice Through Motherhood, Natural Hair & Community
Posted on April 24, 2025 • By Sandy Esprit Long before I became a mother, I had already started losing my voice. Between a chaotic upbringing, the weight of religious trauma, and the quiet pressure to mold myself into the “ideal” wife and mother, I slowly began disappearing. I was existing, but not fully living.…
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My Vlogmas Journey: A Festive Adventure
As the festive season rolls in, so does one of my favorite traditions: Vlogmas! For those unfamiliar, Vlogmas is a challenge where creators post a video every day leading up to Christmas. This year, I’m not just diving into the daily video uploads; I’m using it as an opportunity to rebrand my social media platform…
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