GR Girl: Traverse City Weekend Guide
Upon hearing the news that Ricky would be completing a part of his orthotics and prosthetics residency in Traverse City, I was saddened. "Great. The long distance relationship continues," I thought to myself sulkily. I was not looking forward to…
Why I Started A Blog
Part of me thinks this blog post is a little overdue, but another part of me says that there is no better time to write about this than during my 31 Days Of Blogging Challenge.
Review: The Ordinary’s 3 Bestsellers
Before I take the plunge and buy a skincare product, I heavily research it, read reviews from those who have the same skin type as me, and then I sit back and longingly think "do I really need this" until…
72 Self-Care Ideas
Self-care is a lifestyle. I can go on and on about that, but you can read all about how I came to that conclusion here. Yet, when we think of self-care, images of sheet masks and bubble baths float through…
Your Summer Will Be All Good With This Sunscreen
Michigan may have gotten off to a late start with Summer, but now it is in full swing! The clouds have dissipated and the sun is on full blast. You know what that means! SPF, SPF, SPF! Taking care of…
The Difference Between “Hard” and “Soft” Self-Care
When people think of self-care, I believe they often get caught up in visions of K-beauty inspired sheet masks, long luxurious bubble baths with Lush products, and naps (my personal favorite). And while it is true that these acts fall…
My Favorite Photo Editing Tools
For some bloggers, their photo editing technique is a closely guarded secret, but I am more than happy to share. I would consider myself to be fairly low-tech when it comes to my content creation and editing process. For example,…
The Empties: June Edition
It's been four months since my last empties blog (February Empties), and since then I have certainly accumulated some well-loved products and empty products.
40 Of My Favorite Self-Love Affirmations
I talk a lot about self-care and how it is important, but another component of a healthful lifestyle that is dear to me is positive self-talk. A single negative comment directed towards yourself has the potential to ruin your entire…
How To Graciously Accept A Compliment
Compliments are tricky. They make us feel happy. They make us feel awkward. They make us feel like Regina George is about to play mind games with us. I don't know about you, but it's hard for me to accept…