How’s your week been? Mine has SPED by. Like at NASCAR style speed. Have you guys been watching the DNC coverage? I’m not a political person even a little bit, but I can’t stop watching it. The speakers have been so so good. Don’t you worry – not even about to go remotely political on this blog, promise! Ok, let’s get to these links, shall we? Lots of good reads for you. Have a great weekend, friends, and hope to see you Houstonians on Sunday at the Mamas and Makers Market!
My sweet friend, Rachel, who has been on this blog before, published her first blog post this week, and it nearly brought tears to my eyes. She is one of the most inspiring people I know and has such a good heart.
I’ve nailed the at home mani (pun intended), but the at home pedi I’m not so good at, so I’m definitely bookmarking this DIY Pedicure. Great tips!
I don’t have kids, nor do I know if I definitely want kids, but this ice cream party!!? I mean, COME. ON. It is the most colorful, most adorable, and most fun thing EVER. Esther and Lyndsey did an EPIC job. And those kiddies are the cutest. Next time I hope they do one for adults. Inviting myself!
Interested in the art of fragrance combining? I am! Loved this little read from my dear friend, Monica.
I mentioned this on my Instagram the other day, but it’s worth another mention. If you do one thing only today, let it be this. Go and listen to this episode of The Lively Show. It’s transformative. I listened to it twice, and the second time I even took notes and sent them off to my family. No joke.
Life is too short for the haters. Surround yourself with only positive people who support you and believe in you. Be done with the ones who bring you down.
If you follow me on Snapchat (username: jlb4567) you’ve seen I’ve been quite the Ina Garten recently. I don’t know what’s come over me, but I’ve been cooking up a storm lately, and one of the fan favorites, thus far, is this Quinoa Taco Meat. I’ve already made it a couple times, and it’s delicious. I also started a fun Pinterest board for yummy vegan recipes that I’ve tried and loved. No, I’m not vegan. I’m a vegetarian, but I like to cook vegan at home!
As I’m sure you’ve seen on one million blogs recently, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is going on right now, and it’s pretty great. At the moment, I’m stocking up on workout pants, and then I’m going to hit up the shoe department (give me all the booties!).
In case you missed it, my latest is up on The Huffington Post: What Success Really Means. And I’d love to know what it means to you, so share in the comments below if you’d like!
I mentioned earlier this week that I’ve partnered with ClassPass again for a really fun challenge, but first, we’re doing a giveaway and you still have a few days to enter! You can do so here.
See previous Lineups here.