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Health is not skin deep and I’m here to share all my latest advice on maintaining it through and through so you can feel your best while kicking butt!

  • Managing and Maintaining 3A Curls
    If you have curly hair with extreme frizz, low volume, or both, we may have more in common than you think. My hair hasn’t always been as healthy as it is, and I can thank a handful of lifestyle changes for the transformation my curls have undergone in the past several years. That being said,…

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  • 20 Words of Advice for 20-Year-Olds
    Turning 20 is quite a milestone and is something many look forward to celebrating. Though, the expectations placed on the shoulders of 20-somethings can be overwhelming. Here are 20 words of advice for every soon-to-be or already turned twenty-year-old: #1 – Stop comparing yourself This may seem obvious, but it can be difficult to remember…

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  • 10 Journal Entries for Self-Discovery
    Responding to a variety of writing prompts will help you think deeper about your emotions, wants, needs and priorities as well as provide a productive pastime. Journaling doesn’t just mean responding to prompts you find online! It can mean making lists of future goals, accomplishments you’re proud of, or even your favorite highlighted moments of…

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  • How to Grow Your Nails Long and Strong
    Growing out long and strong, healthy nails is a dream for many of us, but not everyone knows what they really need to keep them that way. Here’s how I went from having short, brittle, dry nails to having strong, healthy nails that grow out relatively quickly! Remember, there is no real way to grow…

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  • How to Deal with Burnout as a Student
    Regardless of what age, where you live, how many classes you are taking, or how stressful your job may or may not be… This is for YOU! If you keep up with my social media, you may already know that I am a high school senior taking on a few college classes this year to…

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  • New Decade. Same You?
    With such a sought-after year finally starting, the resolutions made this month have huge potential. For many, this means rushing to buy a gym membership or cleaning out the attic… But what about those habits that sneak up on us and take everything back to square one?This year, aim to be more of a reflection…

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  • 12 Low-Waste Alternatives for Your Home
    Wishing you could waste less like all your favorite zero-waste role models? Great news!I am excited to continue my zero-waste habits into 2020 and boy have I learned a lot since starting out this year! To celebrate my first full year making this change in my life, I’m sharing some recipes and products I learned…

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  • Turning to a Natural Eczema Treatment
    While weeding through our flowerbeds, my mother and I found a familiar weed that is most recognized for its shape and color. This purple-leafed, square-patterned plant that tends to grow out of control when not intervened has taken over our flower gardens, leaving us with many sunny afternoons of yard work. Rather than just tossing…

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  • It’s Time You Find Food Freedom
    We’ve all been there—fresh from a new diet and feeling good, we think we’re making healthy decisions for ourselves no matter how unrealistic it is to keep up with the new lifestyle changes. They’ve been called holy grails, life-changing, and my personal favorite, fads. But how do we get away from them? By finding food…

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  • A Portrait of Myself
    This year has been a lot for many of us. Between the threat of killer hornets and the oh-so-awaited 2020 election, it’s felt like this year may never end. I was lucky enough to still get *some* interaction online in my college courses that started back in August. One course really had me excited for…

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  • 12 Mantras of December!
    With a new month comes new goal-setting and meditation practice. Personally, I like to set new mantras to repeat, starting at the beginning of the month. Sometimes they change in the middle of the month based on my needs, but I like to start with a list of some to choose from. Meditation has become…

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