“Whew.” That’s all I can say about this past week. However, unlike the past couple of days (i.e. no post the last couple of days), I have found the time this morning, sans coffee, to slide in and share with you this week’s Link-End Round-Up.

I took on some major projects these past couple of days at the office and time was going by so fast. However, I was able to hop on to Twitter on Wednesday, just in time to tune in live to Kanye’s twitter rant. I’m still in awe over that mess.

What else happened this week? Oh, I bought a couple of more books, which I shared on my Instagram page to help me stick with my 2016 goals and aspirations. I already read one of them, because it was a very quick and easy read, but it was also very useful in helping me stir my creative juices. Oh, and Rihanna finally dropped her new album, which I’m quite enjoying, so far.

I hope you had a memorable week, chill weekend, and enjoy this week’s list of Link-End Round-Up.

• I love these ideas for homemade coffee creamers. I’m thinking of some flavors I can concoct.
• The Wedgie Fit Jean is real and here.
• I’m always intrigued by other creative people’s process, including this one.
• Tips on adding greenery to any space.
• Items you should have in your winter health kit.
• I’m so obsessed with these fringe heel sandals!
• List of websites that will make you smarter.

I’ll be back here Monday with the biggest cup of coffee that I can find, because my fast ends this Sunday night!

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We made it to Friday and the latest Link-End Round-Up!

At this moment, I’m cuddled up in bed with my Chihuahua working from home, well trying to work from home, because my office is having it’s first snow day of 2016. Storm Jonas came through my neck of the woods overnight before turning into a possible blizzard and heading up to the east coast. Stay warm and safe east coasters.

In the meantime, here are some reads from around the interwebs that I enjoyed this week. For my east coasters, hopefully this week’s Link-End Round-Up will help your days go by a little faster. Enjoy!

• I really want to improve my heart health. So, after my fast, I’m thinking about trying the DASH Diet.
• Timeless list of signs that you are doing better than you think you are.
• Thinking about getting bangs? First, find out the best bangs for your face shape.
• Everything you need to know about creating a minimal wardrobe.
• Lessons on happiness from a therapist. Good read!
• At-Home Dermaplanning is accessible now.
• Don’t forget to ask these questions in your next job interview.

P.S. The fast is still going along and I hit a small bump in the road, but nothing too serious. And yes, I still miss coffee.

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Yay, for Friday and Link-End Round-up!

Mini update on my fast: it’s rough and I miss coffee. More updates at a later date.

I will admit that I’m not really looking forward to this weekend. Although the weather should be pretty decent for a winter day, I’m still trying to figure out how and what I’m going to do during the day to keep myself occupied and not tempted to eat anything.

However, I have a couple of options. I could stay up late and sleep throughout my fast OR stay active and busy to help distract my desire to swing through a drive-thru. The latter is the best option, but the idea of sleeping all day does sound very tempting.

Well, here’s this week’s edition of the Link-End Round-Up. Enjoy, have a great weekend, and stop by next week to chat some more.

• As a fellow southern lady, this modern take on southern manners is hilarious.
• I made this recipe for Lemon Butter Chicken and it was amazing! So good, I could eat it everyday and I will as soon as this fast is over.
• How are those resolutions holding up? Here are tips on how to keep them going strong. Stay strong.
• I’ve redeveloped my fascination with detox and this read about holistic detox program is really interesting.
• Note these 5 things to include in your cover letter. Very helpful tips.
• Here’s why you need to create a nightime routine. I stand by nightly routines.
• Great suggestions on simple things you can do this weekend to improve your life.

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I hope you had an amazing week! My week was pretty good. It was my first full week back in the office in the past few weeks as well as everybody else’s. Started off a little rough, but it feels like everything and everyone is back in the full swing of things including the return of Link-End Round-Up.

Oh, this was also the first full week of consistent cold weather, which I never thought would show up. It’s supposed to rain this weekend. So, I’m not doing anything that requires me to leave my house. Takeout, Netflix, and wrapped in my down comforter is all I’m going to know for the next couple of days.

Here’s to a chill weekend and enjoy this week’s (first one of 2016) Link-End Round-Up:

• Here are some stretches for sitting at a desk for majority of the day.
• Detox your uterus is a ‘thing’ and it sounds very interesting.
• Cystic acne is a devil to have, but learning to cover cystic acne can help with dealing with it.
• Kind of obsessed with this folding basket. You can reshape it to fit multiple needs. Love it!
• The ultimate guide on how to hand sew basic stitches
• This recipe for homemade makeup remover pads is easy, quick and affordable.
• Feeling unproductive? Well, maybe you are doing one of these unproductive habits.

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