It’s pretty amazing when you can have a 9-5 job and make money on the side doing something you’re passionate about. If you have a side hustle to help pay for everyday living expenses or if it’s your extra fun money…it’s important to manage both, keep a social life, along with your sanctity. Here are …
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Have you heard of the saying that if you can’t beat them, join them? I think that’s a lot of the reason why (simply put) people move to Southern California (or SoCal to introduce you to some lingo) or don’t leave. After all, how many songs have been written about California? A lot, I know. …
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My happy place? Trader Joe’s. Specifically the cheese section at Trader Joe’s, I am a firm believer that Trader Joe’s has the best cheese. There is no shortage of high quality and speciality cheeses at a very reasonable price. In fact, most of Trader Joe’s cheese is less than $10 per pound. From soft cheeses …
DRUMROLL PLEASE!!!!! Hello everyone & welcome to the launch of my new and improved website for Blonde out of Water! Amanda here, the blonde behind the blog, and I am beyond excited to share with you more of what Blonde out of Water has to offer. The amount of ideas, life hacks, Beautycounter secrets, travel …
I recently listened to Rachel Hollis’ RISE podcast episode, how to choose joy (yes, even today) with Rachel Hollis & Gretchen Rubin, and like most of what Rach says, it resonates with me. In today’s world, it’s hard to find joy and happiness. We’re all affected one way or another by COVID19 and it’s a …
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As most of you, I’ve been spending a lot of time at home, and to avoid the inevitable of being bored and going stir crazy I’ve been doing a lot of cooking, baking, and cocktail creation. This blood orange margarita recipe has quickly become one of my favorites! The best part? It’s easy and delicious. …
Remember when you were little and the best thing you gave your Mom every year was a hand-painted frame or a handmade card that she probably couldn’t read? Breakfast in bed, having an at-home spa day, or doing the chores for a month without complaining? When it comes down to it, not much has probably …
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Does anyone else spend their free time dreaming of where they will next travel to? I’ve always had a case of wanderlust and now it seems to be worse than ever. Here are the top places I want to travel to after quarantine and when travel restrictions have been lifted. Wanderlust Dreams Santorini, Greece Greece …
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Date night looks very different in social distancing and quarantine. In these uncertain times where we can’t and shouldn’t go outside, that doesn’t mean that date night with your significant other goes away either. No, you can’t go to the movies or concert, split a bottle of wine together at your favorite restaurant or go …
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I’m in my (almost late) twenties…dare I say it?! As I’ve started my clean beauty transition, I’ve also started my anti-aging routine. And Beautycounter is of course on top of it. But let’s back up a minute..why care? Well for starters, our skin is the largest organ in our body and it only takes 26 …
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