What to do when the winter winds blow!
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Stay INSIDE! I'm thankful for the seasons, I truly am. It's one of the reasons why I won't move out of the tristate area (for now), because I don't believe that other areas of the United States can experience the seasons in their totality. But this weather right here (anything under 40 degrees) is NOT for me!It-is-cold! And not just that kind of cold where you can throw on a cute fur jacket or your ugg boots and be good! It's the type of cold where you really shouldn't leave your house, and if you have to leave, you need to wear leggings under your jeans and multiple sweaters; not cute!My only feasible option on how to deal with this weather is to stay inside, but if you must face the cold winter air, you should have one of two things with you!TEA or COFFEE! Funny thing is, if you would have spoken to Kelsley 2-3 years ago, neither of these two items would be in my personal pantry. I try to avoid caffeine at almost all costs because of the effect I've seen it have on my skin. As far as tea goes, I've always thought that only a particular type of person enjoys tea, because it's always been nasty to me! But as of lately, that's been the only two consistent things in my diet!
I may be a little biased when I say this, but Wholesome Pantry's mint tea is by far the best mint tea I've ever had! I find myself drinking two cups a day which is definitely not the norm for this non-tea drinking girl! I can't pinpoint what it is, but it has just the right amount of mint to soothe my mind, body and soul!
GIVE ME CAFFEINE! Like a said above, I really do try to avoid caffeine, but when I need it, I try to stick to the coffee in my house (dunkin and starbucks give me the jitters) and I add a tonnnnnnnn of sugar! Because in my personal opinion, it's not the taste of coffee that keeps people coming back, it's the low key addiction that they're in denial about. Coffee never tasted good to me until now. Peets dark roast coffee is delicious, it's the only coffee that I've been able to drink with no sugar, no milk, no nothing! And the best part of it all, is that it gives me the boost of energy I need without feeling like I'm going to have a heart attack!So if you're currently staring out your window at the frigid winter air then grab a cup of tea or coffee, your choice, kick up your feet and stay cozy inside!
These Winter Winds keep blowing...
Xoxo,
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Tip 1: I know, I know you're probably thinking, but what if there's something I absolutely love that isn't on sale? Well, you can definitely cheat here and there if you like, but I make it my upmost priority to not buy anything unless it's heavily (40% or more) discounted! And being that I was raised by the bargain queen (my mother) it hasn't been hard to stick to.Shopping the sale not only allows you to get more for your money, but it also builds a discipline to not buy everything that you see and think it cute. Great sales don't happen everyday, so if you stick to just shopping when you find something you LOVE that's on sale, you'll ultimately be saving some money, money that will most likely need to go towards your bills!Now, when it comes to sales, you have to pay attention. I don't shop any sale, I shop ridiculous, never gonna come by again type sales. My two go-to shops for amazing sales is 
Tip 2:Mix and match. One of the biggest ways to feel as if you constantly have new and cute outfits to show off is to mix and match them. Personally, I love mix and matching super inexpensive items, with regular-smegular priced ones. It changes up the look and brings in that "quality" feel.This trick will have people fooled. No one will be able to guess that your outfit is no more than $30 when you style it in a way that makes it look high fashion!Tip 3: If you still have access to your parents closet, RAID IT. I've taken items from my mom, dad, brothers time and time again. I'm particularly fond of my parents' closet. Why? Because as the saying goes, fashion really does repeat itself every 10 years. So why choose to buy that $100 houndstooth blazer from wherever, when you can simply take your dad's jacket FO FREE! This not only saves you money, but it also keeps that vintage aspect that is very much apart of the DNA of Fashion. WE love VINTAGE!
Tip 4: My last and final tip is to BUDGET! Whether you budget out your money weekly or monthly, create a budget! After that budget is created calculate what you'll need for your bills/responsibilities and based on what's left over take a small portion (and I mean small) for yourself with the rest going into savings (even if it's $20, it'll add up). I've found that I'm not recklessly spending my money on things that I don't need and can't afford when I budget a small amount that's just for me. It'll help you feel as if you are "treating" yourself even if it's not a grand amount!I hope that you got new tips or at least a few laughs on how to stay fashionable when your bank account is on E!xoxo,
Aren't these just the cutest! I think in addition to all my other addictions, I have a cute notebook addiction! I'm always looking for excuses to buy them! Good quotes, bold colors or pretty much whatever, I'll buy them just for the fun of it! These cute notebooks are by 
