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Work/Study From Home Tips

I have always been a study at home kind of gal. I do appreciate an intense library study sesh, but love my own desk, chair, and stuff, haha. During undergrad, I disliked studying at the library because it was always packed, and could get loud even on the quiet floors 😑. I mostly went to the undergrad library because it has a coffee shop on the first floor, and the second floor looks like the Hogwarts Grand Hall. Now a days, we are all (mostly) at home studiers/workers [and here's where I give a big thanks and non-contact hug to the essential, frontline workers!]. We are quite far into staying at home, but I think tips at any stage of the game are helpful to gage if you are actually doing ok or not. 1. Set a schedule. // This will help with motivation and productiveness. Try to treat each day like you are at work/school; watch lectures when you normally have the class, work your normal work hours, have a lunch break, etc. You might think you have all the time in the wo

Spruce up your Work From Home Space

Working/studying from home might be the new normal for now. I have always thought that having a space that makes you happy is very important for productivity and attentiveness. I know that when I worked at the clinic, I brought some things in to make my desk a bit more, well comfortable and homey. There's no time like the present to spruce up your home work space, even it is just a table against the wall in an odd place in your home! I think we will be at this longer than we know, so might as well get comfy. Here's a fun mood board I put together for your inspiration!   Art print   |   Note pad  |   Sticky notes   |   Pen jar   |   Organization tray  |   Ginger jar   Trinket box   |   Storage bin   |   Desk I really think you can do this on a budget, too. I found lots of goodies here from Target that ship! You can also look around your home and see what you can repurpose for your home office space- a mason jar for your pens, a napkin baske

Mini Glossier Review

I am not a beauty guru, haha. But, I do like make-up and skin care things, and love trying new to me brands. Way back in the beginning of March, I popped into the city to visit the Glossier Flagship store. I had been eyeing some things I wanted to try, but didn't want to order online for my first go. [For the record, what finally sucked me into the Glossier world was the constant Instagram ads I was getting 😂!] Ok, first off, the flagship store is SO aesthetically pleasing, no wonder all the trendy IG gals flock there. I knew I really wanted to try the Boy Brow, but had no clue what shade to get, same for the Cloud Paint. After testing them and chatting with one of the showroom girls, I went for this set - it has Boy Brow, Cloud Paint, and the Lash Slick (mascara) for a bundled price! I really recommend the sets if you are new to the brand! I have been reaching for these three products most during quarantine. Wearing them makes me feel more like myself, and put together, an

A Dress to Elevate Your WFH Style

To be honest, most days I get up, and decide which Dudley Stephens fleece I want to wear. But, I am feel more inspired to actually get dressed each day because I really feel more myself when I do. I am also getting more inspired about clothes as we inch are way towards warmer weather, and my favorite: summer!  If you are worried about not being comfy in your getting dress for work from home, I have the best solution: an effortless, chic but still comfy maxi dress! I know I have given that piece of advice before, but it is really a good one. This is a new dress from Gal Meets Glam - it's called the Rosie, so I had to take some photos in it by the pretty flowers! It meets all of my long, chic, comfy dress requirements: being flowy, somewhat fitted, and the feeling like you can wear it all day. I would say it is a perfect dress to elevate your work from home look. Gal Meets Glam really does the effortless, chic maxi dress well, and a lot of my favorite dresses are from GMG! No su

Quarantine Recipes We've Made + Loved

I am still not sure what day it is, but I am sure that this quarantine time has led us to make some delicious dinners! We have been cooking about every few days, and make enough to have leftovers for a couple of days after. This cuts down some stress about cooking in this already stressful time. The dinners we crave are warm, healthy-ish, comfort foods. And that's exactly what we have gone for! I am sharing the recipes we have made so far. We have loved them all! [we've also made all of these in the instant pot, and this is the one we have.] Breakfast recipe of my own creation: sautéed mushrooms and spinach + scrambled egg whites topped with avocado+everything but the bagel seasoning and salsa! I have also been more lenient about dessert every night, lol, and really want to give a shout out to my favorite/the BEST gluten free cookie dough: Sweet Loren's. I have tried many a pre-made GF cookie dough, and these are the winners!!! Detox Moroccan Lentil Soup I

What I'm Loving no. 14

Pajamas  |   Needlepoint canvas Happy April! I think it is safe to say that we did not need to celebrate April Fool's Day this year. We have been trying to make the best of the situation, and been walking, playing games, doing work, cooking yummy dinners, and finding interesting things to watch at night. We just Finished Tiger King, and OMG..so wild!! My favorites list looks a little different this month because most of it was spent social distancing. But, these are things that have brought me the most joy, and have kept the spirits up. DUDLEY STEPHENS FLEECE // I have been rotating through my fleeces, and been wearing one every single day for the past 2.5 weeks. I love these fleeces so much!!! Lately, I have been very into their terry fleece as the weather starts to slightly warm up. I also love that purchasing one is supporting a women owned small business. Here is a link for $25 off your first fleece ! GOING FOR WALKS // If you can get outside every day, you