Long time no blog, ugh!!
You guys, I don’t know what is wrong with me and I have no explanation for not blogging, since not having enough time is truly not an excuse. It makes me sad that Instagram has gotten the best of me and I somehow think that posting on there is equally as good as coming on here and writing a post — and it’s not.
ANYWAYS, let’s get to my beauty favorites of last month since this is really one of my favorite things to write about.
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Happy Sunday all!!
I’ve been MIA on the blog lately…….
I write when I am inspired, I write when I have time and I write because I want to. Sadly and unfortunately, I haven’t had any of that recently. However, instead of being upset about it (I was for like, 2 mins), I’m just going to accept it and move on.
That’s why, I am writing to you TODAY! It’s a Sunday and I have nothing to do, so I am going to write…about Valentine’s Day of all things! I know last year I put out two gift guides, and that was awesome and you all really liked it. However, when I think about what I just wrote about inspiration, I did not feel inspired to write a gift guide this year and here’s why…
Valentine’s Day is awesome and for the most part, I really enjoy it. Mostly because I am in a relationship and have a reason to celebrate love, but also because a day devoted to love and commitment is really nice and chivalrous in a way, which we don’t see much of anymore.
However, I wanted to just go back to the basics this Valentine’s Day and instead of promote my favorite things and the best gifts, just talk about ways to share an evening with the person you love.
I get home from work really late every night so I don’t get to see my significant other as much as I would like. That’s why this Valentine’s Day, if he dropped by with some roses and a hug and asked me to hangout and watch one of our Netflix shows, I would be more than happy with that idea of a V-Day. Come the weekend, if we wanted to grab a bite to eat and share a glass of wine together, I would love that too. It seems like this year more than any year, the holidays, my birthday and Valentine’s Day all seem really close together. The last thing I need is another gift — if I am being completely honest. (I’ll regret saying that when it’s the middle of July and I’ve gone gift-less for five months and still have another 6 gift-less months ahead of me). I guess it’s because the fact that I am working full time now, time just seems to fly by. The bottom line is, what I want most this Valentine’s Day is to spend time with my guy, enjoy a glass of wine and relax. I’d like to reflect on love, and that’s how I am taking it back to the basics this year.
No gift guide, no favorite things — just plain ol’ blogging and loving.
Xx, Rae
Every year it seems my circle of friends gets smaller and smaller and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m not being cynical or closed off, I’m simply growing up, and I love watching it take it’s course.
If you don’t have a Valentine this year, that’s okay…I think it’s an important time to also reflect and appreciate the close friendships you have in your life. A little bit about me and my galentine (we both have Valentine’s, too, but can always be each other’s galentine’s). Taylor and I met back in 2012 (? WOW !) when we were in HIGH SCHOOL! We were both on the field hockey team and kind of hated every minute of it, so we bonded. We got closer and closer over the years and it’s one of those friendships that has truly never fizzled out. We make time for one another, we don’t have to do anything to have a good time, and enjoy one another’s families. Our boyfriends have gotten to be good friends as well, so it’s really fun!!
Over the past couple years, the word Galentine has been thrown around a lot and honestly, I love it. Long are the days where only people in relationships can celebrate on a certain day — let’s all celebrate. If you have a Galentine or are celebrating anti-Valentine’s in any sort of way, tell me about it!! I think it’s such a fun time of year to celebrate all love.
Xx, Rae
Take a look at some of our oldest photos together!!!
Today is my birthday and I am so excited! I just wanted to pop on to say hi and share a little bit about my aspirations for 23.
Happy Wednesday everyone!! As I am preparing to turn 23 tomorrow, I wanted to come on here and share a few of my favorite things of 2019 so far!! I got a ton of stuff for Christmas that I am loving and found some old gems that I’ve found a new appreciation for. Let’s get started!!!!
Happy New Year, everyone!! I hope you had awesome celebrations last night, I had a couple friends over to hang out at home and we had a blast! Chinese food, Sangria, games and of course, the New Year’s show! Not only is a night in fun, but it’s also safer and cheaper…so yay!
I wanted to take this time to reflect on 2018 and lay out some of my plans for 2019. This was an awesome year, but it went by sooo fast! When I look back at my year I would definitely have to say my biggest accomplishment was graduating college in May. This year was full of ups and downs, and the biggest thing I learned was to go with the flow.
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Dressing on trend can be really fun and “in the moment”. However, what happens when you spend all this money on trendy clothes..and then it goes completely out of style? I KNOW! You lose out on money!
That’s why a lot of times I won’t buy something that I have a feeling won’t be around for a long time. Well, lately I’ve really wanted some trendy clothing, so I’ve found a way to get it for less. That way I can enjoy it while it’s in style, but when it’s gone, I won’t feel so bad never wearing it again.
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Now that we got the Men’s Gift Guide out of the way, I have some awesome ideas for the woman in your life! Whether it be your girlfriend, sister, mom, aunt, grandma, sister-in-law or whatever, I have compiled gifts in allll price ranges to make sure you find something for that someone!
Happy last day of November everyone! I don’t know about you, but I cannot believe it’s going to be December and that 2018 is already almost OVER!
This year, I made a Christmastime bucketlist that I thought I would share with you all, because I know it’s hard to think of things you want to do before it’s all over. I know personally, Christmas usually comes and goes and I’ve barely watched one Christmas movie or even have seen the lights in my own town…how sad?! That’s why this year, before Thanksgiving, I sat down with my cute little Kate Spade notebook and really thought about what I wanted to do!
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The time has come, my friends! That’s right, it’s time we start shopping (or thinking about it) if you haven’t already! The holidays are here and I for one, am super excited about this year.
This year is the first time in four years that I am not in school and actually get to spend time at home leading up to Christmas and New Years and not just a couple weeks. I’ve made a Christmas bucket list and really hope to cross some things off of it! One of the items on my bucketlist, however, is to have all of my shopping done by December 15th…haha. In all seriousness, though, I do wanna have it all done (and wrapped) so that I can not worry about it and just relax in the week or so leading up to the holiday.
