aked Nutrition y'all chile! I couldn't wait to share what protein powder has really been kicking up the nutrition in my diet. Keep reading for more!
I have always hated protein powders for the sole reason that I chalk was never meant to be eaten! I'm super big on food textures and tastes, and I've instantly been turned off by plenty of protein powders until Naked Nutrition MASS!
In addition to protein powders taste, lately I've been paying keen attention to what I put into my body. I've found in the past that while some powders were helping me build muscle and maintain weight, I often felt sluggish after consuming them.
Let it go! That's the song that comes to mind when I'm ice skating! Such a freeing song and often a romantic experience. If you like to be active, try ice skating this year for Valentine's Day! Nothing beats skating with under the night sky with the one you love. Looking for a place to go? Visit Bryant Park or the Central Park Rink. (You can always visit an indoor ice rink if the weather goes against ya)
I could eat at any given point in a day! So instead of cooking at home, attend a class a learn how to make a new dish... together! Cooking classes can often be great fun because you watch your dish come to life. Switch it up, get dressed up and attend a cooking class!
Classics will always be it for me! Nothing beats a candlelight dinner and a nice restaurant. Be sure to book a reservation early as everyone is most likely looking to book a table on the 14th!
Now ladies, you may not be a sports fan like he is but he will surely appreciate you for this! Take him to a sports game, whether it's his favorite team, your favorite team or a competitive team. Sitting in the stands with ya man or woman brings back first date vibes and reminds you of your love!
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." What's more romantic than poetry? Take your lovey to a Poetry night for dinner or dessert! The dim lights, the sweet words will certainly bring a you into a romantic mood!
I've seen the Lion King more times than I can count! Broadway shows are something everyone should experience, and it would be even better on Valentine's Day!
Dance the night away with your boo at a professional dance class! I'm looking to learn Rumba and tango this year...professionally! My parents are pretty good at salsa, merengue and such but I'd like to leave these two dances to the professionals.
What plans do you have for you boo this 14th? Let me know in the comments below.
Get them the gift they'll love! Here's the valentine's day gift guide you'll need this year!
Ladies first, I know that we often seem complex but I find shopping for women is sometimes easier than shopping for men. Here are some ideas to help your shopping trip be better!
For Her:
Bath Bomb
Stress Relief Lotion
Makeup Palette
Boss Book
Silk Pillowcase
Champagne Gummies
Phone Case
Jade Roller
Heated Bear for PMS
Find him something that you know he'll use! It doesn't have to be over the top but practicality and a little bit of fun will do the trick!
I love me a good suit, but moreover, I love the people behind them! SUIT UP!Who said male suits were just for men? Fun fact: when I was younger I said to myself..." self, what job requires you to wear suits...whatever job that may be..pick that one." And that my friends is how I decided I wanted to work in NYC for a corporation that allows me to wear fashion suits daily (ehem cue Devil Wears Prada)!A good suit provokes a boss mentality! I can't help but feel great in one! And I am loving the new trend of women in suits. Just solidifying the era of WOMEN! We are all great, we all have something great to do, whether you're in a suit or not, but I mean the suit does take it to the next level!What are your thoughts on women wearing suits? Let me know in the comments below!Photographer: Elyse Keturaxo,
Every December, the talk begins. What I will accomplish in the new year? What I'll do away with etc. 2017 and 2018 were the first time that I successfully completed my goals... read more to find out how!
New Years resolutions, goals, whatever you call them always overwhelmed me which is why I dreaded doing them. Although I'm a planner at heart, planning too far ahead was something I had difficulty doing.
So in 2017, I decided to take on this approach a little differently. First step, doing away with the year long goals.
Attacking your goals in strides is better than trying to attack them all at once. So I broke them down, in 2017 I focused on my goals quarterly. Only printing or writing down the ones for the next few months. At the end of the quarter I'd review and adjust. If I didn't complete one it would be added to the next quarter.
For 2019 I'm doing something similar! I'm attacking my goals month-to-month. For January, I have a goal to not spend my money eating out. I realized last year that I was becoming a little excessive with this expense. So far so good, if I misstep it's easy to fix because it's the main goal that I'm focusing on for the month.
In February, I hope to be more organized with my day job and my blog job. Planning as far ahead as possible. I realized towards the end of 2018 how much peace I gained when I scheduled my work far in advance. It's the only type of super planning ahead that works for me.
The last thing I learned about resolutions is that it is okay if they carry over to the next year. I think sometimes we are too hard on ourselves and expect to check off every box, but if you're working towards something that can still be measured as success as well! Take it in strides.
xo,
Kelsley Nicole
fabulously living for less.
ABOUT ME
Just a millennial figuring out how to live a purposeful, fabulous life without breaking the bank. Come along as I share what I’m learning and collecting along the way—through fashion, beauty, travel, and everyday inspiration. xo, K
Staycation should be a bigger thing than they are! I love flying but it was honestly so nice to getaway and not deal with the hassle of the airport, Uber, ears popping, babies crying and all the other nonsense when you’re trying to fly out. I also know that some people aren’t quite ready to fly yet but she should take your vacation days sis!
Let’s start out with a bit of honesty shall we. Vegas has always been on my bucket list, not because I’m super in to anything that it has to offer, but mainly because it’s VEGAS and everyone should see it at some point of in their life. But to my surprise, I LOVED Vegas! So so much and I really do believe like LA it’s a place that I could visit regularly and not get tired of. The west coast lifestyle is always so different from the east coast and I think it’s a sweet escape to visit Vegas every once in awhile.
As for most of my travel tips, I’m going to break this trip down by budget, activities and nightlife. So if you’re looking to visit Vegas for an extended weekend then this is the post for you!
Planning trips can be both a blessing and a curse for me. Over time I've realized that what makes them worth it is the tips and tricks I can share after I travel! Looking for the best Montreal Travel Guide for first-timers? Keep reading!
The initial purpose of this spontaneous trip was creativity! A group of creatives and I wanted to go to Montreal for a photo and video shoot! Figured the city is beautiful enough that we could get a plethora of good content while there.Of course for me though, if it's my first time in a city, I want to enjoy the city. Which leads me to my must-have for every trip I'm on — an itinerary.
I like to save! It's something I inherited from my mom, saving money is like hitting the jackpot for us. Here are some times on how I planned a trip to Barcelona and Ibiza on a budget.I decided I wanted to go back to Spain in November. It was a promise I made to myself five years ago after studying abroad in Barcelona. Making that a promise a reality and affordable means that I had to plan ahead.
Photographer: Elyse Keturaxo,
Staycation should be a bigger thing than they are! I love flying but it was honestly so nice to getaway and not deal with the hassle of the airport, Uber, ears popping, babies crying and all the other nonsense when you’re trying to fly out. I also know that some people aren’t quite ready to fly yet but she should take your vacation days sis!