October 2017 Monthly Nutshell

Hey, all! Time for another monthly nutshell blog post!

Enjoy reading!

October 1st, 2017: Had a nice but much needed GYST day; errands; fried chicken for dinner.

October 2nd, 2017: Did a chapter for my current story I've been working on. Made Inspiration Boards (photos all in black and white- <3); began a personal journaling challenge this week- began it yesterday (10/1).

October 3rd, 2017: Program outing to go bowling, errands and getting coffee.

October 4th, 2017: Worked on a chapter of my story; had tacos for national taco day; got some "healthy" sweets from my mom as an unexpected surprise.

October 5th, 2017: Progam outing to get some England trip stuff, chick fil a for lunch, got cold brew coffee at Starbucks, and some dog treats for my doggies. 

October 6th, 2017: Watched Wonder Woman from Redbox; took a nice hot bath; had my therapy session today.

October 7th, 2017: Went away to my grandparents' house today; worked on some stuff for my trip this month.

October 8th, 2017: Went and walked on the Ocean City boardwalk with my parents; drove home today and unpacked.

October 9th, 2017: Did a chapter of my story today; made appetizers up for the baseball game on TV.

October 10th, 2017: Program outing to Ulta Beauty, Fresh Market, Barnes and Noble, and Starbucks. Birchbox and Ipsy both arrived in the mail today.

October 11th, 2017: Began some packing for my trip; did laundry.

October 12th, 2017: Program outing to the bowling alley, grocery store, and Starbucks.

October 13th, 2017: Did some last-minute chores prior to leaving tomorrow; ate out with my parents.

October 14th, 2017: Today's the day I leave for my trip to London, England with my grandparents, dad, and sister for a week.

October 15th, 2017: Arrived in England (was very cranky, jet lagged, and all I wanted to do was sleep)- did a bus tour of England (couldn't keep my eyes open for the life of me), and went to a nice pub called the Old Swan for dinner (Fish & Chips).

October 16th, 2017: Went and did a walking tour of England at Piccadilly Circus and spent a majority of the day there.

October 17th, 2017: Went and did the London Eye with my dad and sister; ate at a local pub for lunch; did afternoon tea with my grammy and sister.

October 18th, 2017: Did a lovely scenic boat cruise with my dad and sister along the Thames river (stopped in Greenwich for some sights and food).

October 19th, 2017: Toured the Westminster Abbey, went and saw "celebs" at Madame Tussauds' wax museum, and explored in Harrods (may I add a dangerous store to walk into- they sell everything in there!)

October 20th, 2017: Visited Hamley's toy store, got Starbucks (the chai tea latte over there is sweeter than in the US) and got lost in Sainsbury's.

October 21st, 2017: Did Portobello Road Market, visited the Twinings shop in Covent Gardens, and ate at a local pub for lunch.

October 22nd, 2017: Last day in England; jetted off home to Maryland; unpacked before bed and was very grateful to sleep that night. The trip was something exciting...

October 23rd, 2017: Had a major GYST day; did some errands out with my mom.

October 24th, 2017: Program outing to Target and Starbucks and Whole Foods; pasta for dinner.

October 25th, 2017: Washed and dried all of my bedding; errands run; tacos for dinner.

October 26th, 2017:  Program outing to Giant, TJ Maxx, Wawa for coffee, and boardwalk.

October 27th, 2017: Therapy session; got Starbucks; ate out with my parents.

October 28th, 2017: Picked my sister up from the airport; celebrated my Dad's birthday; cleaned the house up; errands run with my momma.

October 29th, 2017: Cleaned my bathroom; errands run with my momma.

October 30th, 2017: Made up the candy bags with my mom and sister for tomorrow night; errands run per usual.

October 31st, 2017: Program outing to the mall (Bath & Body Works- treated myself to a new medium candle; Starbucks- double tall vanilla latte with almond milk); I was Mario from Super Mario Bros. for my costume (everyone in my neighborhood LOVED it!); Goulash for dinner- <3.

Tune in for November's post- see you all soon!

Lauren

September 2017 Monthly Nutshell

Hello, all!

It is time for a monthly nutshell blog post.

I do hope you enjoy reading this month's nutshell.

Enjoy!

September 1st, 2017: Therapy session; ordered B&BW candles; chef salads for dinner.

September 2nd, 2017: Breakfast burritos; Target run (new candle in the process) and Panera bread for dinner. 

September 3rd, 2017: GYST day today (chores, beauty stuff- face mask included, and working on a story of mine I've been putting off); ordered a "Coffee Talk" mug from All Things Koze.

September 4th, 2017: Grocery and Starbucks run; face mask night; new passport case for an upcoming trip in October.

September 5th, 2017: Finally got my haircut off! Yay! Walmart and Starbucks run.

September 6th, 2017: Starbucks and Giant grocery store run; rainy day; soup, salad and baked potato for dinner. 

September 7th, 2017: Program outing to Target and Starbucks; my B&BW candles came in the mail (in case you were wondering, I got Sweater Weather- smells amazing- burned it up and Leaves).

September 8th, 2017: Room rearrangement; salmon for dinner; chores.

September 9th, 2017: Grocery, Walmart and Starbucks run with my mom.

September 10th, 2017: Starbucks run once this morning and this afternoon too (it was my mom's treat that morning to go); GYST day happened; treated myself to flowers and nail polish (having one of those days...).

September 11th, 2017: Passport for an upcoming trip came today, Birchbox and Ipsy also arrived; filmed a YT video today for my channel; homemade chicken noodle soup for dinner. 

September 12th, 2017: Took one of the dogs for a quick walk; worked on my story; errand run with my mom.

September 13th, 2017: Worked on my story today; had delicious enchiladas for dinner.

September 14th, 2017: Went to a fun Nationals game this day; my play by Sephora box came in the mail as well.

September 15th, 2017: Therapy session (met at Starbucks- got me a almond milk cold brew coffee with cinnamon and stevia and one pump vanilla syrup added to it). Grocery store run; began the start of "Good Will Hunting" (never seen it before).

September 16th, 2017: Visited my cousin and family today as we were blessed with a new bundle of joy named Lucille. Target and Starbucks run; Roy Rogers for dinner.

September 17th, 2017: GYST Day today; finished up "Good Will Hunting"; curated a new pinterest board dedicated to coffee & tea.

September 18th, 2017: My new All Things Koze mug came in the mail today (and I freaking love it! Test drived it at Starbucks- got an almond milk chai and caramel apple loaf).

September 19th, 2017: Worked on my story today; baked some cookies.

September 20th, 2017: Continued to work on my story (had a cinnamon dolce latte from Starbucks as I wrote it- thanks to my mom for that!); pulled pork for dinner.

September 21st, 2017: Program outing today to Target and Bath & Body Works (got some new candles at B&BW- Autumn and Marshmallow Fireside).

September 22nd, 2017- Happy first day of Fall! Re-watched a YouTober playlist from Kalyn Nicholson from 2016; watched "Five Foot Two- Lady GaGa" on Netflix.

September 23rd, 2017: Chores day! Got some netflix in; seasonal allergies decided to show up today (had tea for it as well).

September 24th, 2017: GYST Day Today; sat and read a book (with coffee first and then at bedtime with a peppermint tea) in bed called "The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight" (so good so far!).

September 25th, 2017: Giant grocery and Starbucks run today; burgers for dinner.

September 26th, 2017: Program outing to the Gym (treadmill, various ab and leg exercises, kettlebell swings, and stretched at the end), Wawa for coffee, and Boardwalk.

September 27th, 2017: Laundry all done and managed to motivate myself to work on a chapter of my story; continued to read my current book (see 9.24.2017).

September 28th, 2017: Program outing to Wawa to get coffee and browse in TJ Maxx; enjoyed chicken fajitas for dinenr.

September 29th, 2017: Therapy session today; celebrated National Coffee day by having four coffees (two caffeinated, two decaf).

September 30th, 2017: Visited my cousin and her baby girl Lucille today with my mom; grocery store run; had roast for dinner and homemade peach tart for dessert. 

See you all for October's post!

Bye!

-Lauren-

July & August 2017 Monthly Nutshells

Hi, everyone!

Been a bit behind on these monthly nutshell(s) for you all!

So here you go...

Enjoy reading.

July 2017:

July 1st, 2017: Got some things done around the house and treated myself to a face mask and foot lotion.

July 2nd, 2017: Made some homemade granola and baked up some cookies.

July 3rd, 2017: Went to a fun Washington Nationals game with my family.

July 4th, 2017: Got some things done, bible read, and watched Macy's 4th of July fireworks on TV with my sister.

July 5th, 2017: Grocery and Walmart run with my sister.

July 6th, 2017: Outing to Target and Trader Joe's for my program today. 

July 7th, 2017: Got a YouTube video filmed for my channel (which was a haul video).

July 8th, 2017: Chores and made time aside to read The Little Book of Hygge. 

July 9th, 2017: Made appetizers for my family's arrival home and watched our Redbox rental John Wick Chapter 2.

July 10th, 2017: Errand run with family; prepped some things for an event tomorrow (which was nerve racking on the inside for me- just the planning aspect).

July 11th, 2017: Did my event and my mood slipped down some as well (cause of those stupid nerves) but did get better as the day went on.

July 12th, 2017: Therapy session day! Fun errand run to Target and Starbucks with family. 

July 13th, 2017: Outing day to Giant, TJ Maxx, and Starbucks for my program.

July 14th, 2017: Went away to my Grandparents house this weekend.

July 15th, 2017: Did loads of prep before my cousin's baby shower the next day; rode on a tricycle around my Grandparents neighborhood.

July 16th 2017: Today was the day of my cousin's baby shower and of course my nerves flared up once more (but all in all, the shower was nice).

July 17th, 2017: Came home today from my Grandparents' house; pizza for dinner.

July 18th, 2017: Errand run (and my mom got me some fresh cut flowers in the process) and also Starbucks run, too.

July 19th, 2017: Errand run (yet again!) and my Play by Sephora box came in the mail as well.

July 20th, 2017: Program outing to Target, Bath and Body Works, and Starbucks; #RIPchesterbennington

July 21st, 2017: Got some chores done (while I was doing those, tried a hack to refresh a mattress- yes I know weird) and got a new food blog post up.

July 22nd, 2017: Errand run; burrito bowls for dinner.

July 23rd, 2017: Sunday errand and Starbucks run; got rid of travel items I wasn't using anymore; new bathroom cabinet got installed today.

July 24th, 2017: Baked some apple carrot zucchini bread for my mom; cleaned the house; made an acai bowl for breakfast.

July 25th, 2017: Fun errand run to Trader Joe's, Ulta, Starbucks and Giant with family.

July 26th, 2017: Therapy session day (recieved a wonderful crystal from her- natural quartz crystal cluster); my family and I did eye masks and face masks to treat our nutured souls today.

July 27th, 2017: Made some delicious banana "nice cream" and flourless peanut butter chocolate chip cookies; also made up a cold brew coffee kit I got from Starbucks.

July 28th, 2017: Made a healthy dinner consisting of baked chicken, veggies and sweet potatoes and salad; watched my favorite concert DVD- the boys of zummer tour fall out boy (yet again).

July 29th, 2017: Got rid of clothes I wasn't wearing anymore and organized the rest of the clothes I have in my closet; the cold brew coffee kit I made up- GOOD! 

July 30th, 2017: Internet went out on this day so I treated myself to cold brew coffee, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and cleaning out my magazines. 

July 31st, 2017: Celebrated Harry Potter's Birthday today (made him a cake inspired by the Sorcerer's Stone film) and binge watched Midnight texas with my sister.

August 2017

August 1st, 2017: Treated myself to a new candle (later ended up returning it- saving money!); added music to my laptop; saw a gorgeous sunset today.

August 2nd, 2017: Grocery run for the month; re-wrote a list up for an outing Thursday.

August 3rd, 2017: downloaded a e-book called #feels by Kalyn Nicholson; had my important meeting and outing today to Target.

August 4th, 2017: Therapy session day! Made homemade pizzas for dinner (made mine vegan and it wasn't too shabby...)

August 5th, 2017: Got some Fall room decor started on; had a delicious dinner of steak, veggies, and pasta. 

August 6th, 2017: Errand run; face mask and eye mask night; leftover baked ziti for dinner.

August 7th, 2017: My sister did my makeup for just random fun; cleaned the house up.

August 8th, 2017: Made PSL inspired donuts (got the ingredients for that); tried the medicine ball drink at Starbucks (green tea with peach herbal tea, lemonade, shot of peppermint, and honey all in hot water).

August 9th, 2017: Got some YouTube filming done; made pumpkin chocolate chip walnut muffins; took a sunset walk with my mom.

August 10th, 2017: Got Vance Joy's Dream your life away album in the mail from Amazon; fun program outing to Panera, Giant, Starbucks and TJ Maxx.

August 11st, 2017: Filming more for my YT channel; got a new lamp for my room at Lowe's.

August 12th, 2017: Fun outing with my sister and her friend to go see Dunkirk and shop around the mall and Target.

August 13th, 2017: Celebrated Hyatt's 6th birthday and watched Moana on Netflix.

August 14th, 2017: Planned stuff out for 2018- goals and such; new Play by sephora box came in the mail; errand run.

August 15th, 2017: Downloaded the first the 1975 album today; got some netflix in (current fix- Gilmore Girls) and while watching netflix, made a coffee for it.

August 16th, 2017: Made a homemade cinnamon dolce latte; enjoyed CMA fest on TV with my family.

August 17th, 2017: Program outing to Target & The mall today (Starbucks included, too).

August 18th, 2017: Errand run and therapy session day; re-decorated my room some.

August 19th, 2017: Made some more Fall wall art; got some housework done; planned a GYST day for tomorrow (in terms meaning, get your s--- together- got this idea from Kalyn Nicholson's YT channel- featured in a video of hers).

August 20th, 2017: Made a delicious green pumpkin spice smoothie (since the waffle idea I had failed); got my GYST day over with today; my grandpa passed away today; treated to fresh cut flowers and tea in the midst of that news from my family.

August 21st, 2017: Took care of personal things today and also viewed the solar eclipse and began planning for a trip to London in October 2017.

August 22nd, 2017: Still planning for England today; talked to my grandmother today.

August 23rd, 2017: Made lists, got packing done for this weekend, did some yoga, and even made a special Airplane music mix on my Spotify account.

August 24th, 2017: Went down to my grandparents house today.

August 25th, 2017: re-wrote a list up for England and made up some tea to get that done; watched some Netflix while I was in "one of my moods". 

August 26th, 2017: Bike ride with my momma; jeep week outing with family; began packing for home tomorrow.

August 27th, 2017: Wrote up and thought of a new video idea for my channel on YT; watched a very horrible Video Music awards (sorry it was...).

August 28th, 2017: Hyatt's walking time; found a new coffee creamer- dairy free vegan pumpkin spice from Silk.

August 29th, 2017: Filmed my new YT video idea; edited photos on VSCO on my ipod; burrito bowls for dinner.

August 30th, 2017: Chores; errand run; pasta for dinner; watched CMT Crossroads: Florida Georgia Line and Backstreet Boys with family.

August 31st, 2017: Housework done; as of yesterday we have my late Grandpa's dog- Susie so my mom got her all new dog stuff; took a mental health day today.

See you all for September's post! Bye!

-Lauren :)-

June 2017 Monthly Nutshell

Hey, everyone! Time for a monthly nutshell post!

Hope you enjoy reading!

June 1st, 2017: Had my progam outing today (walmart, taco bell- not me- UGH!!!!, the bank, starbucks, and Sweetfrog); uploaded a new food blog post.

June 2nd, 2017: Went on a fun outing to the mall and Michael's today as bonus program outing day. 

June 3rd, 2017: Chores; Starbucks; groceries. Played some of Settlers of Catan with my family.

June 4th, 2017: Groceries; watched the One Love Manchester livestream with my family (really great show! <3); finished our Settlers of Catan game up.

June 5th, 2017: Dentist apppointment (no cavities for me! Yay!); groceries (treated myself to some fresh cut flowers as I was having a rough day that day).

June 6th, 2017: Starbucks; groceries; Walmart (needed some new shampoo and conditioner); viewed a pretty sunset tonight. 

June 7th, 2017: Chores; Starbucks; began packing for a small trip to my Grandparent's house that weekend.

June 8th, 2017: Program outing (returned some stuff to the mall; bought my dad a new dress shirt; Target run). 

June 9th, 2017: Finished packing for my small trip this weekend; Starbucks; groceries; Walmart. 

June 10th, 2017: Went and headed to my Grandparent's house today; went out to dinner (tried bison- not bad). 

June 11th, 2017: Fun errand run today (kinda sorta)- marshall's, ulta, bed bath and beyond, jewelry store, and yes, Starbucks. 

June 12th, 2017: Went out for the afternoon to Homegoods, Hobby Lobby and Starbucks; my grandparents hadn't seen the new Beauty and the Beast so we all watched that (they both loved it by the way).

June 13th, 2017: Made and prepped a vacation checklist for Universal studios this month; errand run to Michael's, Starbucks, and Peebles; went out to eat for dinner; evening boat ride with some neighbors, and all of my family. 

June 14th, 2017: Left to go home today from my Grandparents house; began some packing for Universal Studios trip; got some YT videos filmed too.

June 15th, 2017: Play by Sephora! came in the mail today; program outing (Target run and Wawa for gas for the car; Starbucks); did some Holy bible app prep prior to my next summer vacation.

June 16th, 2017: Finished up the Holy bible app prep today; therapy session; watched the film Max. 

June 17th, 2017: My dad came home from his business work trip to Hawaii (brought back Kona coffee <3); finished on the remaining packing things for Universal Studios.

June 18th, 2017: Left for our trip to Universal Studios today (stopped halfway in SC, browsed in the mall nearby our hotel, Target run and even got Olive Garden for dinner). 

June 19th, 2017: Made the actual 2nd part to our trip to Orlando, FL for Universal Studios down today (explored universal as we had to get our tickets there; got Hard rock cafe for dinner at the park). 

June 20th, 2017: Headed to Hogsmeade at Wizarding world of Harry Potter at Universal Studios (breakfast; walked around other parks; got wands at Ollivander's shop).

June 21st, 2017: Universal park day! (walked around in shops; saw a cute animal live show; went to Volcano Bay water park- one of my favorites at the park!). Went to TGI Friday's for dinner.

June 22nd, 2017: Diagon Alley for our (yes but sad) last day at Universal Studios- went to Leaky Cauldron for breakfast, explored and shopped; said our goodbyes. Until next time...; went to the pool at the hotel we stayed at.

June 23rd, 2017: Made the journey up to my Uncle's house in SC; got some groceries; ate pizza; swam in the pool at his house.

June 24h, 2017: Swam in the pool for the majority of the day; CVS run with my mom.

June 25th, 2017: Finally today's the day we went home! (even read two books I had brought with me- You are a bad a** by Jen Sincero and Note to Self by Connor Franta); unpacked and just settled in the for the night.

June 26th, 2017: Hyatt's departure from the kennel; lost internet off and on today; baked some delicious chocolate peanut butter cookies.

June 27th, 2017: Went for a nice morning walk with my mom on the boardwalk; internet continued to go out off and on today (but did come back for good). Starbucks & groceries; got a new YT video up.

June 28th, 2017: Made some lists up for next week; errand run with my family; watched the movie The Choice from Redbox (good movie if I may add).

June 29th, 2017: Program outing today- Giant (my program lady was nice enough to buy me some fresh cut flowers as I was having a rough week this week); TJ Maxx; Starbucks (treated myself to a iced coffee).

June 30th, 2017: Therapy session went well; got groceries, went to Old Navy for our 4th of July shirts (and then some...), and Starbucks.

Hope you enjoyed this month's nutshell! Tune in for July's post!

Bye!

-Lauren- 

May 2017 Monthly Nutshell

Hey, everyone!

It's time for another monthly nutshell for May!

Enjoy reading!

May 1st, 2017: Re-did some room art for my room; grocery store run; got some ice cream and coffee from McDonald's.

May 2nd, 2017: Went to a Washington Nationals game with my family. Did enjoy myself!

May 3rd, 2017: Therapy session went well and my mom was nice enough to pick up some things for me in Target while I was at my session. Baked some delicious cookies, too.

May 4th, 2017: My program outing happened today (Hallmark for cards, TJ Maxx for room stuff, Walmart for room stuff and things for me, and Giant for groceries).

May 5th, 2017: Made some banana bread and energy balls. 

May 6th, 2017: Went to go see Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with family (funny movie) and also went to Target and Starbucks.

May 7th, 2017: Chores day; grocery store run; decided today to depart from social media for a while until I've decided to go back on (I got positive feedback from friends and family on this).

May 8th, 2017: Starbucks (tried the new mint mocha frappuccino- not bad), car wash and Giant for groceries. Netflix time before bed!

May 9th, 2017: Hyatt's walk! Got Starbucks and went to Walmart; worked a food blog post and uploaded it.

May 10th, 2017: Had a nice evening to myself whereas my family went to a Nationals game.

May 11th, 2017: Helped my sister with a mother's day project for my mom; treated myself to a yoga video.

May 12th, 2017: Birchbox and Ipsy both came in the mail today (did film it, and work on the pictures for that blog post). Errand run; filmed another YT video today as well.

May 13th, 2017: Began working on my new room theme today (got it all done!); made a matcha latte and lavender lemonade (the matcha latte was okay, but the lemonade was good). Watched Chicago on netflix.

May 14th, 2017: Prepped for my Mother's day event I was surprising my mom with. Had a delicious dinner consisting of salmon, asparagus, and smashed potatoes. 

May 15th, 2017: Hyatt's walk! Errand runs; continuing to re-read You are a bad a**. 

May 16th, 2017: Had a nice outing with my sister to Old Towne Annapolis.

May 17th, 2017: Therapy session went well and made a grocery run on our way home. 

May 18th, 2017: Uploaded a new video today to my YT channel; went to a fun concert event with my mom and dad. 

May 19th, 2017: Play by sephora box came in the mail today; errand runs; made guacamole. 

May 20th, 2017: Chores day; looked at possible clothes to buy next month; took a lovely epsom salt bath, too.

May 21st, 2017: Planned, prepped and edited a video lost all my footage due to a backup on one of my devices. Enjoyed watching the billboard music awards 2017 with family.

May 22nd, 2017: My mom's birthday! Helped my sister with cupcakes; errand runs.

May 23rd, 2017: Got some lists together for this week; errand runs.

May 24th, 2017: Hyatt's walk! I wasn't feeling so hot today so I went with my mom on another walk on the boardwalk. Drew myself a nice himalayan salt bath and just relaxed in it.

May 25th, 2017: My program outing happened today (had an important meeting, met one of my program lady's cilents, went to Giant and Starbucks).

May 26th, 2017: Papa Johns' for dinner! Yum! Errand run.

May 27th, 2017: Watched Hidden Figures from Redbox; went to the movies and saw Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales and even got Panera for dinner! Whoo hoo hoo!

May 28th, 2017: Made some delicious paleo-inspired cookies; wrote down some new YT video ideas. 

May 29th, 2017: Errand runs; had delicious banana creme parfaits for dessert; watched some of the National Memorial Day concert on TV. 

May 30th, 2017: Therapy session today; Starbucks- almond milk chai tea latte- my favorite! Netflix movie time!

May 31st, 2017: Finally got lists finalized for the rest of the week and any online orders I need to do, too. 

See you all for next month's post!

Bye!

-Lauren- 

April 2017 Monthly Nutshell

Hello, all! It's that time again I share with you some highlights of this month! Enjoy!

April 1st, 2017: Took a nice walk with family; watched movies- Passengers and Fantastic Beasts and Where to find them.

April 2nd, 2017: Did another nice walk with family; made some energy balls for my mom.

April 3rd, 2017: Hyatt's walk today! Ran to CVS and Roland's grocery store with my mom cause I needed some things. 

April 4th, 2017: Ran some errands with family; had chef salads for dinner.

April 5th, 2017: Cooked dinner and toasted my mom as she went for a new job (cause she has earned it).

April 6th, 2017: Had my program outing today- went to see Beauty and the Beast (this was my 2nd time seeing it by the way and I have no shame of it). 

April 7th, 2017: Went to go get my eyes checked and discovered I need reading glasses (and I'm also near-sighted, too). 

April 8th, 2017: Yet again, went with my family on an outing to see the sing-along version of Beauty and the Beast (yes, three times for this movie- I don't mind actually seeing it 3 times); did get a new candle and bath stuff at Bath & Body works while I was out on this day.

April 9th, 2017: Headed out for breakfast (treated myself to a mimosa- it was good); went for a walk on the boardwalk afterwards. 

April 10th, 2017: My Birchbox came in the mail today! Filmed an updated skincare routine video for my YT channel.

April 11th, 2017: Hyatt's vet appointment; made iced coffee at home; played Guitar Hero Live.

April 12th, 2017: Filmed my Birchbox and Ipsy video today; headed to my grandparents house this weekend.

April 13th, 2017: Got a very nice pedicure; went out to dinner at Ruth Chris' Steakhouse (delicious food!); went to a casino after dinner and I ended up winning some money (I had no clue what I was doing and ended up being a winner).

April 14th, 2017: Ran with mom to do some errands; sat outside on the dock at my grandparents house and listened to music.

April 15th, 2017: Went to the Farmer's market this morning and found some fun items; went out to Berlin, MD for the afternoon for some shopping and sightseeing; went on the Ocean city boardwalk and had ice cream there, too; dyed some Easter eggs. 

April 16th, 2017: Recieved a nice easter "basket" from my grandparents; took a nice walk with my momma; began packing for my road trip home. 

April 17th, 2017: Sat outside with my morning coffee and took the scenery in as I watched the water from my grandparents dock. Did get my Play by Sephora box in the mail while I was away this weekend (and of course magazines from my nice neighbor).

April 18th, 2017: Got my new reading glasses today (Vera Bradley in case you were wondering), had a nice therapy session, and had my favorite drink from Starbucks (but iced)- Cinnamon Dolce. 

April 19th, 2017: Made lists up for my outing this week; had delicious burrito bowls for dinner. 

April 20th, 2017: For me personally I made a self-care kit (it includes a candle that smells like the beach, various teas I like, fuzzy socks, a mix cd with happy music on it, and quotes I love- in case I need a pick-me-up); finally tried the pink drink at Starbucks (it was good) and as this day was rough, I treated myself to flowers, almonds, and water while I was out today (and even another starbucks drink, too).

April 21st, 2017: Tossed out some magazines I was no longe reading. Uploaded my Birchbox and Ipsy video to YT today; cooked a salmon dinner. 

April 22nd, 2017: Went out for breakfast for my neighbors' Christian girl scouts at Applebees' (coffee never tasted so good at breakfast this day). Watched Sing from Redbox; played Yahtzee with family. 

April 23rd, 2017: Had a delicious breakfast burrito for breakfast today; went and did some errands with my mom; took Hyatt for a walk; took a nice hot bubble bath.

April 24th, 2017: I don't know why but organizing all of my pinterest boards today felt good; tried new coffee nut m&ms.

April 25th, 2017: Had soup, sandwich and salad for dinner; tidied my room up.

April 26th, 2017: Took Hyatt for a walk; colored a page out of my adult coloring book; took a nice Himalayan salt bath (also tried dry brushing); finished my current read- Yes Please by Amy Poehler.

April 27th, 2017: Did a new blog post on my personal ways of living healthy; enjoyed my program outing (found some new stuff for my new room idea I'm working on...); made some cinnamon crunch banana bread.

April 28th, 2017: Ran errands with my mom; made some strawberry mango crisp for dessert.

April 29th, 2017: Test drived a new recipe- tofu scramble (and in the process did a new food blog post on eating mostly vegan for the day); ran out with my mom to do things; had delicious (yet again) burrito bowls for dinner). 

April 30th, 2017: Cleaned and I mean really cleaned the bits and pieces of our deck; did laundry and cleaned my bathroom; finished La La Land from Redbox (it was good as I hoped it would be); took a nice Himalayan salt bath. 

Well I hope you enjoyed today's post!

See you all in May for the next monthly nutshell!

-Lauren- :)

March 2017 Monthly Nutshell

Hey, all! I share with you the things I've done for this month! Enjoy!


March 1st, 2017: Therapy session; grocery shopped; wrote a list on how to kick a rut.

March 2nd, 2017: Some of my morning routine changed to outside; worked on a piece of writing I've been putting off; had delicious vegan bean veggie soup.

March 3rd, 2017: Worked on more of my writing; made frosted sugar cookies.

March 4th, 2017: Stretched this morning; watched Arrival from Redbox; grocery shopped.

March 5th, 2017: Watched Allied from Redbox; went for a walk on the Boardwalk.

March 6th, 2017: Re-watched for the millionth time with my sister- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 (one of my favorites too).

March 7th, 2017: Made a delicious "skinny" taco salad for dinner; worked on some more of my writing.

March 8th, 2017: Yet again, worked on some more of my writing and managed to get a chapter up on Wattpad. Finished Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and began my next read- History is all you left me.

March 9th, 2017: Grocery and Wal-Mart shopped with my sister.

March 10th, 2017: Took a nice but much needed walk; made some meals up for this weekend (slow cooker quinoa steel cut oatmeal); made and baked a frozen gluten free pizza for dinner (extra cheese, please; plus it was pretty good.)

March 11th, 2017: Doing chores (which got done); family came home from a short visit with my Grandpa; Ipsy bag also came in the mail, too.

March 12th, 2017: Made some energy balls and white chocolate chip craisin oatmeal cookies. Worked on my story; watched some Grace & Frankie on Netflix (one of my fun but very random Netflix finds).

March 13th, 2017: It was a 2 cup of coffee kinda day today; my sister recieved new limited edition Beauty and the Beast teas from Twinings of London (so excited to try).

March 14th, 2017: Made some more energy balls; read some more of History is all you left me; went for a walk to clear my head; did a yoga video before bed.

March 15th, 2017: My Play by Sephora box came in the mail today; errand running; packed for a weekend getaway; made some homemade doughnuts.

March 16th, 2017: My Birchbox came in the mail plus some ah-mazing! crystals from Marissa Lace's (YouTuber I enjoy watching) crystal shop Light Love and Lace (I got amethyst, rose quartz, and serpentine); therapy session.

March 17th, 2017: Left to go to my Grandparent's house this weekend- traveled there, got there, and unpacked and relaxed.

March 18th, 2017: Went out on a nice outing with family and grandparents today; hot bath time; Netflix time.

March 19th, 2017: Did a quick errand with parents; packed up and went home. Got takeout for dinner; unpacked and relaxed.

March 20th, 2017: My Soul searchers handbook came in the mail from Amazon; made some banana nut muffins.

March 21st, 2017: Went and got rid of magazine articles today; continued History is all you left me.

March 22nd, 2017: Errands with my mom (new flowers too).

March 23rd, 2017: Outing with my program lady to Whole Foods and Target.

March 24th, 2017: Sister made me a vegan grilled cheese for lunch; went and checked out the cherry blossoms in DC; had a delicious banana split milkshake from Checkers; treated my feet to a nice foot soak (as my feet were really aching after the walking we did in DC).

March 25th, 2017: Saw Beauty and the Beast with my mom and sister today. Also grocery shopped at Wegmans, too.

March 26th, 2017: Made some flourless chocolate chip peanut butter cookies; did laundry.

March 27th, 2017: Worked on my story and got two chapters up on Wattpad; made iced coffee today (as the weather was very warm today); began a new read- Yes Please by Amy Poehler (funny so far!)

March 28th, 2017: Made a mug cake for breakfast; took my dog Hyatt for a walk; made salads to accompany dinner.

March 29th, 2017: Therapy session and had pizza for dinner.

March 30th, 2017: Went out for my program outing to the library (to have our packed lunches there), Giant (for some groceries), and Starbucks.

March 31st, 2017: Went on a fun outing with my mom, my sister's friend, my sister to Starbucks, Giant, and CVS; made delicious fudgy brownies and did make a mean salmon dinner tonight, too.

Hope you enjoyed this month's monthly nutshell!

Tune in for April's post soon!

-Lauren-

February 2017 Monthly Nutshell

Hello, all! Here is my monthly nutshell for you this February! Enjoy!


February 1st, 2017: Laundry; therapy session went well; hot bath kinda night.

February 2nd, 2017: Went on my program outing to Target, Whole Foods, and Giant (got new pillows for my bed and the rest of it was groceries).

February 3rd, 2017: Had the house to myself this night- even cooked myself dinner and did wash sheets, pillows and stuff, too.

February 4th, 2017: Acai bowl for breakfast; laundry (again!); Netflix watching- Grace and Frankie.

February 5th, 2017: Super bowl snack prepped (and the game ended up being not what I hoped it be plus the halftime show slayed! Loved some Lady Gaga!).

February 6th, 2017: Had delicious teriyaki chicken stir fry for dinner and watched Jack Reacher (our Redbox rental for the night).

February 7th, 2017: Program outing to Target, the Fresh market and Trader Joe's (found some awesome flowers at Trader Joe's called dianthus, a cousin of the carnation).

February 8th, 2017: Smoothie for brekkie! Bedtime yoga video 👍🏻

February 9th, 2017: Important program meeting today; ran some quick errands.

February 10th, 2017: Recieved some nice valentines' day cards from my grandparents ❤️; made some brownies for national brownie day.

February 11th, 2017: Grocery shopping time (found ingredients to make some iced coffee at home);  made some energy balls for my mom and I; watched the jungle book 2016 version of the classic disney film (our Redbox rental for the night).

February 12th, 2017: Made some banana nut muffins, a DIY homemade lavender chamomile vanilla body scrub, and Honey Lavender stress relief tea cookies. It was a baking/DIY kinda day. The Grammy Awards this year wasn't too bad at all.

February 13th, 2017: Helped with a DIY valentine's day gift (plus my favorite tea- Tazo Zen- my mom brewed it up for me as I did this).

February 14th, 2017: Had a "love yourself" kinda sorta me day today- hot bath, face mask, and my favorite pick me up movie- the perks of being a wallflower. Plus I got chocolates, flowers and a card in case you were wondering.

February 15th, 2017: Therapy session went well (ran an errand to Starbucks first for coffee- but first, coffee! then to giant for some groceries and stuff for dinner, too.)

February 16th, 2017: Program outing! (Target, Wawa, and Walmart).

February 17th, 2017: Got all my packing together and left with my mom and sister to my grandparents house (this was a girls' weekend) and arrived safely.

February 18th, 2017: Went out for the afternoon and also went out to dinner tonight with family.

February 19th, 2017: Did some errands, got some coffee at Starbucks, and went out to dinner.

February 20th, 2017: Heading home today (packed up for my trip home; even got ice cream on the way home).

February 21st, 2017: Cleaned out all my magazines, & watched some Stranger things on Netflix with my sister.

February 22nd, 2017: Thoroughly cleaned out things in my room and threw them all away (not everything thankfully); yoga video/foam rolled; laundry.

February 23rd, 2017: Program outing (chipotle for lunch- it was yummy!; tj maxx; Giant; Starbucks).

February 24th, 2017: Made Iced Coffee (since our coffee maker broke this morning- it wasn't bad iced coffee either!); my cleaning of my bathroom and linens of it, too; watched Trolls with family as we had pizza/wings.

February 25th, 2017: Went out to lunch and the grocery store with my parents today; planned out my week for next week plus my to-do list.

February 26th, 2017: Went to a bowling charity event for autism (I spoke the 50/50 number out: the amount was $300! Plus I won a medal) and even stopped by Target and Starbucks that same day.  Hot bath kinda night, too. One day I'll never forget.

February 27th, 2017: Smoothie and avocado toast time for brekkie! Blog post went up for Birchbox and Ipsy battle of the beauty subscription services; made energy balls; read through (again)- How to be a wildflower (recieved it as a birthday gift last year; it's a beautifully artistic book I love it!).

February 28th, 2017: Had some delicious (but healthy-ish) pancakes for national pancake day! Took my dog for a nice walk (since the weather on this day wasn't too bad).

See you for next month's post!

-Lauren :)

January 2017 Monthly Nutshell

I share with you the things that happened in January of 2017! Enjoy reading!


January 1st, 2017: Put lots of Christmas things away and enjoyed watching HGTV Dream Home 2017 on HGTV.

January 2nd, 2017: Ran errands with family (even got ingredients to make a new smoothie recipe!); Made chicken n dumplings soup- YUM!

January 3rd, 2017: Went on my new program outing to Whole Foods and Target (hadn't been to Whole Foods in quite sometime so it was nice).

January 4th, 2017: Therapy session went well and even got Starbucks! Yay!

January 5th, 2017: Went on my program outing to Giant and Starbucks (tried the new Cascara Latte at Starbucks- it was pretty good).

January 6th, 2017: Made some new recipes- spiced nuts, and buttermilk blueberry muffins. As I was with my mom this weekend, we binge watched the 2nd season of Fuller House on Netflix (7 episodes!).

January 7th, 2017: SNOW!!!!!! Finished up the 2nd season of Fuller House on Netflix and began watching Gilmore Girls with my mom (I've seen most of the episodes I watched with my mom).

January 8th, 2017: Continued some of Gilmore Girls on Netflix with my mom; got fun new beauty items.

January 9th, 2017: Program outing to Target, Trader Joe's and Giant.

January 10th, 2017: Did my long list of main needs and finished it up; made some energy balls for my mom (oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, coconut shreds, & dairy free mini chocolate chips).

January 11th, 2017: Hyatt got his trail walk today! Family errands! Bedtime yoga!

January 12th, 2017: Program outing to the gym, library, Giant, TJ Maxx, Safeway, and Starbucks.

January 13th, 2017: Watched Sergeant York (my dad's suggestion)- not bad for an old timey movie.

January 14th, 2017: Watched the 2016 version of The Magnificent Seven; had delicious Turkey burger sliders for dinner; my ipsy bag came in the mail; also watched the 2016 version of Disney's Pete's Dragon.

January 15th, 2017: Made some chocolate chip banana bread; helped my sister and her friend with cupcakes.

January 16th, 2017: Went on a fun outing to Target, Walmart, and Wei's; my family and I binge watched some of This Is Us.

January 17th, 2017: Sat and took the time to finish one book and finish another book i've been meaning to read (1st book- Universe Has Your Back; 2nd book- Grace Not Perfection).

January 18th, 2017: Therapy session went well! Enjoyed the People's Choice Awards on CBS.

January 19th, 2017: Program outing to Giant and Target; my play by sephora box came in the mail and earlier this month my Birchbox came, too.

January 20th, 2017: Prepped and packed for my weekend getaway to my Grandpa's house. Also caught up on some bible reading, too; did film and edit a new YT video for my channel.

January 21st, 2017: Went to my Grandpa's house! Went to Target, and Starbucks; watched a couple red box movies.

January 22nd, 2017: Potluck dinner on my dad's side of the family; unpacked and came home today.

January 23rd, 2017: Starbucks run! Read some of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.

January 24th, 2017: New YT video went up! Made peanut butter chocolate chip cookies for my sister, honey lavender stress relief tea cookies for me, and oatmeal raisin cookies for my mom.

January 25th, 2017: Program outing to Target and Trader Joe's.

January 26th, 2017: Program outing to Barnes & Noble, Ulta, Starbucks, the Fresh Market and Giant.

January 27th, 2017: More energy ball making and made banana bread (but came out raw).

January 28th, 2017: Made a happiness / unhappiness list today; went and saw A Dog's Purpose (good), and my dad and sister saw Hidden Figures (they really liked it).

January 29th, 2017: Made lists up for this week; Hyatt's trail walk! Got my new shower head installed today- love it!

January 30th, 2017: Watched Lifetime's remake of the classic 80s film Beaches (what a tear jerker! but good movie though). Took a nice hot bath, painted my nails (Essie's Flowerista) and made honey roasted balsamic brussels sprouts for dinner.

January 31st, 2017: List making continued and I also typed them up too.

Hope you enjoy this post today!

See you for February's post!

-Lauren-

December 2016 In a Nutshell

Sorry this post is a bit late but here it is: my december 2016 monthly nutshell!

December 1st, 2016: Went on my new program outing today (got some Christmas room stuff and gift ideas at Target).

December 2nd, 2016: Ran and did some errands with my mom; sent out some Christmas cards.

December 3rd, 2016: Did some more errand running with my mom; put some new garland on the stairs in my house.

December 4th, 2016: Did more errands and also got a new Christmas tree today and began decorating that, too.

December 5th, 2016: Had an unexpected program outing today (Target and Trader Joe's); ran out with my mom and sister to CVS and the store.

December 6th, 2016: Did some journaling and listened to OneRepublic's new album Oh My My (my sister got the OneRepublic album for her birthday).

December 7th, 2016: Got my December 2016 birchbox in the mail today; dealt with some seasonal allergies (even got a new tea at Target to cure my allergies for it). Enjoyed Hairspray Live! on NBC with my family tonight.

December 8th, 2016: Had my program outing today; helped my mom out with dinner.

December 9th, 2016: Wrapped some christmas presents in my room; did some errand running with family; decorated a gingerbread house and watched How the Grinch stole Christmas (Jim Carrey Version).

December 10th, 2016: My December 2016 Ipsy bag came in the mail; errand running; more gingerbread decorating.

December 11th, 2016: I decorated my own gingerbread house today; my football team ended up winning their game; finally watched Frozen the whole way through with my family.

December 12th, 2016: Wrapped some more christmas presents today; errand running; watched The Polar Express  for the first time tonight.

December 13th, 2016: Went on an unexpected program outing (even managed to find something for my sister for christmas; also went to Trader Joe's and Target).

December 14th, 2016: Helped my sister decorate a gingerbread tree; filmed a new YT video for my channel today.

December 15th, 2016: Had my program outing today (Target, Starbucks and Giant I went to for some things).

December 16th, 2016: Got a YT video filmed today; went and hung out with my dad and sister on a small outing.

December 17th, 2016: Got my creative juices flowing today- made some vision boards for 2017, found gift ideas for my mom, etc.); filmed my Birchbox and Ipsy video for my YT channel.

December 18th, 2016: More christmas present wrapping! Watched Home Alone with family.

December 19th, 2016: Began packing for my Christmas vacation to my grandparents house this week; got a new book I ordered from Amazon- Grace Not Perfection by Emily Ley.

December 20th, 2016: Went on a new program outing (Barnes & Noble- got some stuff for journaling in 2017, Ulta Beauty- got me some new beauty goodies, Bath & Body Works- christmas present for my mom, Victoria's Secret- another christmas present for my mom; Target- needed some things here).

December 21st, 2016: Made some pumpkin chocolate chip oat bars; got some pizza hut for dinner. Even more christmas present wrapping!

December 22nd, 2016: No program outing today but I got some some more present wrapping done.

December 23rd, 2016: Went ahead to go to my Grammy's house today; also got to go out to dinner to a new restaurant with family- it was good food, too!

December 24th, 2016: Errand running with family! My football team wins a game (finally!) My mom made a delicious new snack- spiced nuts; opened a christmas eve present too- Christmas themed tea cups with dogs on it from Pier 1. Loved them!

December 25th, 2016: Opened stockings and a buttload of presents from Santa & my sister. Had my family over for a small Christmas get-together.

December 26th, 2016: Had some family and neighbors for a Boxing Day get-together (opened a surprise present from my Grammy; took a walk to clear my head; played Pie Face; got a 4th of July santa claus as my Chinese gift exchange gift).

December 27th, 2016: Errand running with my family; drew myself a nice hot bath; watched The Secret Life of Pets with family.

December 28th, 2016: Left to go home today; picked my doggy up from the Kennel. Got all of my unpacking done, too.

December 29th, 2016: Went to my Grandpa's for a small get-together with family I haven't seen in a while (took a walk with most of my cousins on the train-tracks, ate delicious pizza; got a fun gift exchange gift set, enjoyed some decaf coffee on my way home from the event); also played most of Big Bang Theory monopoly with my family.

December 30th, 2016: Errand running with family! Took all of my Christmas stuff down today; watched Finding Dory with family. Finished up Big Bang Theory monopoly (I came in 2nd place- my dad won!).

December 31st, 2016: Made some spinach artichoke dip for NYE; did laundry; enjoyed NYE with my family.

I hope you enjoyed this post!

-Lauren-