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The Importance of Positive Self Talk

January 17, 2020 By ashleestuart Leave a Comment

I'm not going to lie, I talk to myself more often than a person should. Half of it is because I'm just strange, and the other half of it is because my dogs care about what I have to say. On a real note though, a lot of us forget just how important positive self talk can be to our mental health. If you are struggling to find positive in every day, keep reading. It's More Than Just A Trend There are some people out there who think that self-love as a whole is just a trend. I'm here to report that it is not. The way that you speak to yourself is going to have an impact on your mind and ...

My Top Tips for Planning A Disney World Trip in 2020

January 15, 2020 By ashleestuart Leave a Comment

Disney World is somewhere that I have visited more than I probably ever should have. We used to go multiple times per year, but since have narrowed that down. When planning a trip, it can be overwhelming to know where to stay, where to eat, and even how to get there. Here are your top tips for planning a trip to Disney World in 2020! Stay Within Your Budget Disney World is one of those places where you can blow your budget before you even get there. Rooms range anywhere from $80 to $1000s per night. Before you begin planning your trip, you need to set a budget and stick to it. Disney ...

Podcasts That Are Getting Me Through Winter

January 13, 2020 By ashleestuart 8 Comments

Podcasts are one of my favorite things to listen to when I am chilling out or even when I am doing something. I love how a lot of them almost turn into hanging out with your best friends, and you can learn something as well! I've mentioned some podcasts in the past, but these are the podcasts that are getting me through winter! My Favorite Murder I'm about three years behind on loving My Favorite Murder, but wow! If you are a lover of true crime, mysteries, or anything of the sort, this is perfect for you. Georgia and Karen deliver real-life stories from history and listeners twice ...

My Winter Haircare Favorites

January 10, 2020 By ashleestuart 8 Comments

Winter does some rough things to my hair, and I know I'm not the only one! My hair is already pretty dry, breaks easily, and is incredibly thick. Winter only makes these attributes worse! Luckily I have finally found a winter haircare routine that has let my hair live its life! Shampoo and Conditioner I was my hair around once a week since I was able to train my hair to not need constant washing. When it comes to shampoo, the Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo is my go-to shampoo right now. It feels invigorating on my scalp, and like it actually is cleaning my hair. I also ...

3 Things I’m Giving Up in 2020

January 8, 2020 By ashleestuart 16 Comments

After thirty years on this planet, I realized that I suck at following up with resolutions. Mine usually revolved around my getting back into shape, and I definitely never actually get back into shape. Instead, I'm choosing previous habits or activities that I am giving up in 2020. Weekday Drinking I'm one of those weird people that actually think gin and tonics taste great. If we went out to eat during the week, I would always have some fun drinks while we were eating. I also have a bad habit of treating myself to a French 77 while watching jeopardy. I'm giving up weekday ...

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