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February: A Month of Self Love | This month, join me on a journey of #selflove and #selfcare. Focus your energy inward and take care of you. Self care doesn't require money, just a little bit of time each day to invest in yourself.

February is always a tough month for many reasons. It’s the last full month of winter–where the weather always seems dreary and cold. We crave warm and sunshine and new life. Then, there’s Valentine’s Day, which is always a struggle for many people. However, instead of focusing all that love and energy into someone else–why don’t we focus it on ourselves? This month, I want to go through a…

How to Cleanse and Charge Crystals with the Moon -- is live now! I love my crystal collection dearly. Do you have any? What are your favorites?

Crystals are such a hot commodity lately, but do you know what to do with them? Crystals have been in use for centuries and coveted for their energetic properties and use in spiritual rituals. However, crystals must be cared for properly and have their energy aligned. In honor of the most powerful lunar phase encroaching, the full moon, today will be a complete guide on how to cleanse and charge…

New Post! Tuesday Tunes: Deftones Greatest Songs! Check out the playlist on the blog tonight

Welcome to Read Velvet and welcome to the newest weekly addition here on the blog: Tuesday Tunes! Every Tuesday, I’ll post a curated collection of music that I love. Be warned: my taste isn’t for everyone, but that’s okay too. We can all broaden our horizons every once in a while. This week, I wanted to kick things off with one of my tried and true favorites: Deftones. Now, if you aren’t already…

Manicure Monday: Welcome to Fall with Essie Playing Koi

Hello and welcome back to Read Velvet! Usually, Mondays are reserved for all things music and playlists, but I think its time to switch things up a little bit. So, this week, I’m introducing Manicure Mondays!

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Music Monday + Life Update | It's been a while! Catch up with me and check out a chill playlist for April's first #MusicMonday .

Happy Music Monday! Welcome back to Read Velvet!

It’s been a while since I’ve done a Music Monday post and today just seemed like the day to dive in. I’ve been neglecting the blog, again. Honestly, it’s been kind of neglected since the start, hasn’t it? Anyway, now seems like as good of a time as any to dedicate myself to this. I mean, the world has topped turning at this point, what else am…

Negative Self Talk: How to Go from Harmful to Helpful | Thought Piece Thursday: Negative self talk can be one of the most harmful things we can do to ourselves. How do we identify it and stop it?

Hello and welcome back to the blog! Today, for #ThoughtPieceThursday, I wanted to go over a topic that I struggle with on a daily basis: negative self talk. I’m sure everyone in the world struggled with negative self talk to a certain degree, however, some of us can take it too far. What happens when being down on yourself causes toxic behaviors?

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February Fitness: Workout with Me | Sometimes, you just need a redo. That's what I'm doing with the month of February and I would love it if you came along with me! Check out the #FebruaryFitness Challenge on #ReadVelvet for a month of workouts!

Ah, the first day of a new month. Admittedly, they’re always my favorite. What can I say? I love a new start. Speaking of new starts, I haven’t gotten 2020 off on to the best foot–yet! This year, I’m using February as my reboot month to get my ass in gear and get shit accomplished. Fitness is not a huge priority in my life and it definitely needs to be. I’ve never been one of those people that…

Hello, February: The Month of Love | With the first year of 2020 under our belts, it's time to dive a little deeper in to caring for our minds and bodies. What are your #goals for #February?

Hello, February and good-bye January! Can you believe we’ve already completed the first month of 2020? I know, I know–it’s so cliche, but where does the time keep going? January was a whirlwind of a month and honestly, I’m not too mad it’s over. The gloomy weather has been getting the best of me. Don’t get me wrong, I love “gross” weather. However, no sunshine for 5 days hurts the soul after a…

Perfectionism Battles: Mother Knows Best | Welcome to #ThoughtPieceThurdsday on #ReadVelvet . Do you struggle with perfectionism?

At least, that’s what they say, right? Sometimes that can be a painfully accurate statement, others not so much. Today I’m choosing to believe in the painfully accurate side of things. Thankfully, I have an excellent relationship with my mom and a ton of respect for her. She knows my struggle with perfectionism and fear. So, let’s give her advice a go for once, shall we? Welcome to Thought Piece…

Let's get a little bit grungy this Monday with some throw back tunes from Nirvana, Hole, Soundgarden, Bush, and more! LIVE NOW: Circa 1990 | Music Monday

Welcome to another edition of Music Monday! This week’s theme is “Circa 1990”. And if I’m being honest here, I have a sweet spot for music made in this decade. Keep reading to find out what made the cut this week!

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Erin Condren Haul: Sneak Peak | Tonight on the blog, I'm giving you guys a sneak peak of my Erin Condren Haul! Come check out Blogtober Day 13 to see the goodies.

Well, I did it again. I somehow ended up on the Erin Condren website last night to purchase my new LifePlanner for next year. Low and behold, I ended up with a hell of a lot more than a life planner. Keep reading to check out my Erin Condren Haul Sneak Peak.

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Current Skincare Routine | With drier weather comes different skincare. Check out what I'm currently using to keep all my skin issues at bay while the weather changes.

Skincare: some love it, some hate it. Some follow it religiously and others not at all. My skin is a temperamental bitch, so she has to be dealt with regularly. Especially when the seasons are changing and the cold and dry air is starting to come through. Tonight, I’m sharing with you my current skincare routine that keeps everything nice and balanced.

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Join me tonight for a fun Fall Favorites Tag! Let's get to know each other with all things fall for Blogtober day 11. | Fall Favorites Tag

Ah, my favorite time of year–and it finally feels like it here! Granted, Tennessee usually gets a couple of weeks of fall if we’re lucky. Then, we shoot straight to winter. But nevertheless, I’ll take what I can get and love every second of it. Today, I’m sharing with you my Fall Favorites Tag!

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Annual World Mental Health day is October 10th. This year, the focus is suicide prevention. We discuss intervention + prevention methods.

Each year on October 10th World Mental Health day is observed. The goal of this day is to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world. World Mental Health Day brings attention to mental health and how to better provide support. Additionally, it allows mental health workers a platform. It is important for us all to understand their work and how to better care for people. World…

This week on Music Monday we're taking a trip down memory lane for an anniversary edition. Rolling Stones, Sublime, and more. | Music Monday: Anniversary Edition

Welcome back to another week of Music Monday! This week is my 4 year wedding anniversary, so I thought I would give you guys a little playlist to commemorate the date. Of course, it’s a bit eclectic as always. I hope you enjoy going back 10 years with me on this one!

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The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle | Book Review - Spoiler Free| This book is a unique and suspenseful ride in a wild world created by Stuart Turton in his debut novel. This book really has a little bit of everything. Murder, time loops, & so much more.

The 7 ½  Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle is a unique and suspenseful ride in a wild world created by Stuart Turton in his debut novel. This book really has a little bit of everything. Murder, time loops, and so much more. I don’t even know where to start! Keep reading for a spoiler free review of 7 ½  Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle.

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Internet Introvert: Navigating Digital Introversion | How does an introvert stop being a digital wallflower? Tonight, we go over some helpful tips to get yourself out there.

I was sitting outside today with my phone in my hand, blankly staring at Twitter, wondering what the hell to type. I started to write something a couple of times but kept deleting it. Eventually, I just decided I didn’t have anything of interest to say and forgot the whole thing. After a few minutes went by, I began to wonder; why is this such an issue for me? Why can’t I just communicate on…