I am an Amazon aficionado. I'm a compulsive shopper, which is very bad for me, but it's good for you because I've become the apex predator of online shopping. I know how to tell real reviews from bought ones, how to find the best prices, and how to sift the gold from the millions of … Continue reading amazon favorites for beauty (makeup & skincare)
top ten amazon must-haves for mental wellness and living with ADHD
Howdy, friends. I'm going to just make this list as concise and easily digestible as possible because we all want the goods with no fluff, right? I don't have time to read my own longwinded posts, so I'm sure you don't, either. Let's try to do this the Buzzfeed way! this timer or this timer … Continue reading top ten amazon must-haves for mental wellness and living with ADHD
a blue christmas
I know that there plenty of real reasons for people to have a hard time over the holidays, emotionally speaking — thinking of those who aren’t here to celebrate, dealing with family that doesn’t feel so much like family, having all the memories of holidays past plastered in your mind as points of comparison to … Continue reading a blue christmas
Etsy holiday favorites 2022
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your eyeballs! I have a very exciting list for you humans with taste 😉 Seriously, though, I am an Etsy aficionado -- just ask my family. I have made each member of my family cry happy tears, whether it be from laughter or from emotional impact, in recent years, and … Continue reading Etsy holiday favorites 2022
sustainable period care
Okay, just don't read this if you're going to be grossed out by explicit mention of female anatomy and menstrual cycles. Uterus-bearing humans have a period every 28 days (usually), so it shouldn't be the end of the world for me to write about how I've learned to tackle that time of the month. Again, … Continue reading sustainable period care
Sephora sale items I want to gatekeep
Okay, Sephora has some deals going on right now that are so mind-boggling that I actually considered keeping them a secret for myself. As we all know, once sale products are gone, they’re gone for good. It almost physically hurts me to see some of these products in the sale section because, well, I’m a … Continue reading Sephora sale items I want to gatekeep
how I make sure my betta fish is healthy & happy
Disclaimer: I am not purporting to be an expert or an ichthyologist! I’m simply a girl who developed a borderline unhealthy manic obsession with betta fish in recent weeks, and I’ve learned how commonly mistreated they are. When I say I’ve done a lot of research, I mean I haven’t done much else for like…days. … Continue reading how I make sure my betta fish is healthy & happy
a beginner’s guide to composting (a.k.a. worm farm)
Recently, my worm friends (family) have been doing rather well, and I've been getting some questions about where I got my supplies and how I started. I'm going to link some of the products that have worked for me and to go over some basic info to know how to get rolling. Strap on your … Continue reading a beginner’s guide to composting (a.k.a. worm farm)
the most random favorites with no explanation
mystery harry potter dudesthis natural bug zapperthis student printer this multipurpose non-toxic cleaner this flipping essential oil this bidetthe best masksa most flattering tank (great layering piece too) world’s best concealer for a wopping $6how cute are these lil dinosaur dryer balls? And you’re saving the planet (dryer sheets are terrible for your body and … Continue reading the most random favorites with no explanation
my favorite podcast i’ve done maybe
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iDlZ4FqhISUuBR1YE1Uqv?si=786x8v5oSA6RFfMDjcriVA If you know me, you know how much my mom means to me. The way she handled my mental illness is why I'm standing here today. Please consider giving this a listen if you or a loved one has been going through it. This would be great for parents looking for guidance!
mental health awareness month challenge
mental health awareness month challenge
Before I get started, however, I want to dedicate this post to someone I've never met before but who has nevertheless changed my life forever. I want to honor the memory of Lee MacMillan, a "van life" social media influencer whose travel vlogs I've watched for years. She actually ended up moving to Santa Barbara, … Continue reading mental health awareness month challenge
that loud girl 