January Favorites

Hey friends! New year, new(ish) me. Going to start sharing with you all my favorite things every month! Here’s my January faves!

Hair Care

Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Defining Hair Cream and Sculpting Gel

$7.99 each @ Ulta

I freakin’ love this cream and gel. I went a long time without using styling products on my hair post-shower. Crazy! I use these on my wavy/curly hair as soon as I get out of the shower, first cream then gel. I run these products through my hair with my fingers and then scrunch with a microfiber towel. On non-wash days I re-wet my hair with a squirt bottle and scrunch my hair with both again and it keep my curls looking fresh and bouncy!

 

Skincare

Vitamin E Oil

$4.99 @ Target

I keep this on my bedside table and rub a small amount on my face before bed. I can’t believe how much of a game changer this has been for my dry Colorado skin this winter. I wake up and my skin feels moisturized and glowy. Not to mention, it’s SO affordable. I sometimes even put a little bit on after my showers when my skin feels dry and it immediately makes a difference. I HIGHLY recommend for anyone with dry skin or scalp!

Beauty

Kylie Lip Glosses

$15 @ Ulta or Kylie Cosmetics online

I’ve talked about these before on my insta but I have been loving the Kylie glosses lately! I’ve always been a fan of her liquid matte lipsticks but for the winter those have just been to dry on my chapped lips. These are a great alternative when I want some color. Plus, they are the longest lasting glosses I have ever used, especially the red shade I have! The two I have are Candy K (nude) and Naughty (red).

Book

Chasing the Dragon

My mom got me this book probably a year or two ago for Christmas but it had been on my shelf collecting dust for…. A WHILE. Finally decided to whip it out and I have been thoroughly enjoying it. Long story short, this book is about a woman who moves from her home in the UK (at a 20 years old) to one of the most dangerous, poor, and sinful cities in China. Really amazing read for the Christian missionary.

 

Style

Turtlenecks

I’ve just been loving a good turtleneck lately. Easy, comfy, and makes you look like you really have your life together.

 

Teddy Coat

$22 @ Zaful

Comfy and trendy af! SUPER affordable and good quality!

Health

Yoga

My cousin and I have been really enjoying taking yoga together the past few of months. Stepped it up this month and have been going at least twice a week and it feels great! Never thought I’d be one to like yoga but it’s really quite enjoyable.

Our yoga mats

$25 on Amazon

 

 

Faith

Eat this Book: One Year Bible with Daily Psalm 

Free on YouVersion Bible App

Last week I decided I wanted to complete a Bible in a year plan. Every morning when I wake up the first thing I do is get on my app and listen and read along to my readings for the day. I like this particular plan because it includes a Psalm everyday (this is really nice while I’m reading the wacky Old Testament 😉 )

Yummies

Trader Joe’s Veggie Crisps

Didn’t think I’d like these as much as I did but I’m an ADDICT,  Vegan, gluten-free, and 150 calories in a serving.

Lime Flavored La Croix

Fun fact I HATED La Croix the first time I tried it. Thought all these white people were lying to me because it tasted like hairspray. However, after moving in with my cousin Alyssa (a La Croix addict) I started catching on (aka forcing myself to drink them) and now I’m hooked! The Lime flavor is especially yummy (shout out to my friend Alexia who recommended.)

 

Apps/Social Media

Unfold App – free with in app purchases

Love this app when I want my insta story to look particularly trendy.

T.V/Movies

Friends

Can you believe I waited 23 years of my life before watching Friends. I’ve been ending almost every night with at least 4 episodes. Even got my cousin hooked and we laugh our butts off together every night because of this silly sitcom!

Miscellaneous

Blue Light Glasses

$16 on Amazon

I’ve seen a lot of people on social media with these lately and decided to give them a try. Found a very affordable pair and I was not disappointed! Worth it if you spend a lot of your day looking at your phone or on the computer.

 

Rose Gold Coach Necklace 

I was given this necklace by my dad and his fiance for Christmas and I’ve worn it nearly everyday since. Sweet, dainty, and goes with just about everything.

Also, my bab sister is my favorite.

25 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Self-Growth + Care

I’m a little late but HEY, we’re only a day into the New Year! I’m not usually one for New Year’s resolutions but this year I wanted to commit to something. I think my long endured singleness is getting ti me.

That being said, here are 25 attainable New Year’s Resolutions that don’t totally suck. Enjoy!

1. Read more. (My personal choice this year. I have small goal of reading 12 books this year. Starting with the book I’ve been meaning to finish the past week…)

2. Call friends more often.

3. Drink more water.

4. Only engage in meaningful relationships.

5. Start sleeping with your phone away from your bed.

6. Start budgeting.

7. Always keep fresh fruits and veggies in the house so you’ll be motivated to eat them.

8. Cook more.

9. Take more baths.

10. Plan a trip with your best pal.

11. Practice another language.

12. Go dancing with your friends more often.

13. Sign up for yoga classes.

14. Find a place you can use your talents to volunteer.

15. Nail down a hair-care/skin-care routine that you love.

16. Spend more quality time with family.

17. Start listening to a Bible in a Year plan on the Bible app every morning or night   before bed.

18. Floss regularly.

19. Buy a new planner and write in all your foreseen events for the year.

20. Become a plant owner.

21. De-clutter your closet.

22. Shop for a new pair of workout sneakers.

23. Get a facial.

24. Reduce cell phone usage by setting time limits for the apps on your phone.

25. Intentionally pray everyday.