Month: August 2017

Posted in A Better You

Ten (More) Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

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“Great things never came from comfort zones.”

How often do you push yourself out of your comfort zone? It’s not easy, I know. After all, there’s a reason it’s called the *comfort* zone and not the *uncomfort* zone. (Okay, uncomfort is not a word. I know. Whatever.)

About four years ago, I did a post titled “10 Ways to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone.” Today, I want to share ten *more* ways you, the person reading this, can step out of your comfort zone.

It’s scary and challenging and thrilling, all at once. And maybe it won’t be worth it, or maybe it will. The only way you can know is to try…

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Posted in Reviews, TV

The Bold Type Is Must-Watch Girl Power TV

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The Bold Type / Facebook
The Bold Type / Facebook

What’s not to like about Freeform’s newest show, The Bold Type? (And did I type that in bold to be ironic or not?) Seriously, folks, if you’re not watching this show – you’re missing out!

The Bold Type surrounds the lives of three working women (portrayed by Katie Stevens, Meghann Fahy and Aisha Dee) in New York City, who happen to be best friends and all work at Scarlet magazine. The show’s premise is based on the lives of writers at the real-life Cosmopolitan magazine, and the show is the perfect mix of feminism, fashion, social issues, girl power, journalism, NYC life, romance and friendship.

How often do we see such authentically-portrayed friendships between women on television? These characters – Jane, Sutton and Kat – are so real that it’s easy to identify with them. And though they’re all trying to make it in the world, they’ve put their friendship as a priority, too. At the same time, each character has its own personality.

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Posted in Food, Health & Fitness, Reviews

LUSH Product Reviews: Bath Bombs, Face Masks & More!

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The LUSH Cosmetics store closest to my house recently reopened after renovations! This is great news for everyone (well, except my wallet, which will feel the pain.) Naturally, I had to stop by and check out the “new” store and pick up some more items as well!

I bought two items: a new bath bomb, “Lava Lamp,” which I’d never seen in the stores before; and “Mask of Magnaminty” face & body mask. I also picked up a sample of “No Drought,” LUSH’s dry shampoo. Here’s my quick review of these items!

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