Keratosis pilaris (KP) is caused by the buildup of keratin — a hard protein that protects the skin from harmful substances and infection. The keratin blocks the opening of hair follicles, causing patches of rough, bumpy skin (Mayo Clinic). It’s also known as “chicken skin“. I first noticed I had keratosis pilaris in 6th grade…
My 6 Favourite Thrifting Tips
Thrifting is something I enjoy doing and to be honest, it’s a guilty pleasure of mine that I am sometimes afraid to admit to my close friends. People deem thrifting as a ‘poor/cheap’ way to shop, but in all honesty, thrifting is just about saving money and the environment (not to mention finding cool vintage…
Monthly Reads | May 2023
Check out some mini book reviews for the month of May and let me know if you’ve read any or if any of these peaks your interest! All links directs to Goodreads. A Stone’s Throw: Memoir of a Dope Fiend by Scott A. Spackey Rating: 3/5. I honestly stumbled across this memoir while trying to…
How to Handle Friendship Breakups
One of the most underrated breakups is friendship breakups. Nobody talks about how breaking up with your best friend can hurt this much, and sometimes, even worse than breaking up with a partner! As we progress through our twenties and thirties, many of us are going to find ourselves at a crossroads with our best…
First Trimester | Pregnancy Diary
I know I dropped off the face of the planet sometime last year and resurfaced today but I’m happy to share a few things in my life that kept me offline for a bit. Work and school have been insanely busy; I recently got promoted to Senior and I officially have just one more semester…
Millennial Money Diary of a Human Resources Professional for September 2022
I don’t know about you but I love CNBC’s Millennial Money and Refinery29’s Money Diaries. Maybe it’s because I love to snoop but there’s something about learning how someone spends their money is interesting. I’d figure since I enjoy it so much, I’d share my monthly money diaries! Without ado, here’s my September 2022 money…
Forget what you’ve heard about brazilian waxes – an honest bikini waxing experience
Do you cringe when people mention bikini waxes? The thought of all that pain as the esthetician rips the hair out of one of your most sensitive areas? That was me several years ago… hell, that was me up until a few months ago! I thought that any type of bikini waxing would hurt beyond…
5 Affordable Activewear Brands
Here’s the truth – working out can be expensive. From the gym or studio memberships to the fancy workout equipment to the nice workout attires. To give you an idea, back when I was a member of Pure Barre, I was paying nearly $90/month, plus fancy sticky socks that range from $15-25 per pair. But,…
