Stained Couture’s weekly series, Link-End Round-Up, features interesting reads I read from around the internet this week.

Yo, I’m feel so amazing this morning! I’ve been trying to exude and overflow with happiness. I truthfully believe that was you give out comes back. It’s karma! Actually, for the most part, I try to give off good vibes, even when I’m exhausted. Even if I don’t feel good, if I say I’m good, I feel a little better. Mind-tricking myself has become one of my latest hobbies.

This weekend, I plan to attend the Essence My City, 4 Ways event and I’m a little excited. I think I’m going to go by myself and just doing some people watching and absorb some Memphis culture. Should be fun.

Over the past week, I’ve been very perplexed with the upcoming holidays. My sister and I decided that we will not be attending any family Thanksgiving dinners. She has to work that evening and I don’t feel like being bothered with getting dressed and all that jazz. So, we decided that we would just make our own little Thanksgiving meal and spend the day lounging and eating in the comfort of our PJs…at home. However, we have been pondering doing a Friendsgiving dinner next weekend for our small group of mutual friends. The verdict is still out, though.

Well, as you can tell, I have a lot of things on my mind right now, including thinking of gifts for loved ones. Ugh, I’m not about to jump that rabbit hole right now, but I have been thinking about. Actually, I already have an idea of what I’m going to get everyone. I wish my brain would just chill for a while.

Anyway, I hope you all have a great weekend and let’s chat some more next week!

LINK-END ROUND-UP: November 10, 2017

• Where to find wide calf boots.
• How to build a skincare routine.
• An easier way to reach your big goals.
• Benefits of opening an online savings account.
• 10 tips for taking care of your skin while traveling.
• How many of these commonly misused phrases do you misuse?
• This dairy free buffalo ranch chicken recipe is on my Sunday to-make list.

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Stained Couture’s weekly series, Link-End Round-Up, features interesting reads I read from around the internet this week.

How was your week? Hopefully, good, because mine was pretty decent. Thankfully, this week went by pretty fast, but I still can’t get over how soon people are pushing Christmas down my throat. Okay, I can’t lie, I have been listening to the Christmas music station occasionally while driving. I mean, if you can’t beat ’em; join ’em.

I’ve already started mapping out my holiday shopping plans, which helps me curve my spending. Luckily, my list is roughly 10 people, but I have no clue what to get them. I have some ideas for some people, but I still have plenty of time.

I’m still feeling a little under the weather. So, I might wander into a walk-in clinic to see if they can prescribe me something  to help finally kick this thing. Also, this weekend, I’m going to start my fall/winter cleaning. It’s kind of like spring cleaning, but it involves putting away all of my summer clothes, too. This also allows me to switch up my home scents. Goodbye fruity scents and hello warm aromas.

Anyway, here’s to a great weekend and let’s chat some more next week.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: November 3, 2017

• Why it’s time to make a mood board. I’m making one this weekend.
• 5 ways to improve your body image, confidence, and mental health.
• The power of a privately praying woman.
• How common are your holiday spending habits
• ‘Ghosting’ is leading the World’s Mental Health crisis.
• How to structure your day better.
• Ways to negotiate your work hours. It’s possible!

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Stained Couture’s weekly series, Link-End Round-Up, features interesting reads I read from around the internet this week.

The weather has been getting cold, which explains why I’m a little sick. After spending almost all of August sick, I’m back at it with the cough medicine and nasal spray. So, that explains why I’ve been a little quiet on the blog and the timelines. Therefore, I’m planning to spend another weekend on my sofa watching horror movies and sipping hot green tea with honey.

I have a hopeful feeling that I can knock this cold out this weekend. I broke out my humidifier last night and it helped me tremendously with my sleep. Also, the tablespoon of NyQuil was pretty clutch, as well.

Sorry to cut this post short, but I need to finish up some work, because I’m planning to leave work a little early. I need some rest. So, here’s to a calm and cool weekend.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: October 27, 2017

• 3 simple tips for the best at-home pizza.
• 13 things to give up to live a successful life.
• Most popular TV show the year you were born.
• 7 Day Plan to look and feel your best before a big event.
• How to remove period stains from fabrics, including mattresses.
• Black girl-friendly Halloween makeup looks from black makeup artists.
• Mental blocks that could sabotage your workouts. This kicked me in the butt, FRFR!

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Stained Couture’s weekly series, Link-End Round-Up, features interesting reads I read from around the internet this week.

Happy Friday! My week started off a little rocky, but once I changed my mind frame it got better. Earlier this week, I shared my plans on how to end this year on a high point. One thing I didn’t mention or elaborate on is that I want to work on be more in the moment. I have a tendency to let my mind and energy wander off to work on other things when I should focus on what I’m already working on. I think all of those years being programmed to be have the ability to multi-task has caught up with. However, that’s another conversation for another time.

I’m so excited for this weekend, because The Walking Dead finally returns on Sunday night. So, my sister and I have already planned to spend Sunday nestled on the couch binging last season. This has been out tradition for the past couple of years. We load the coffee table with snack and bottles of water while watching Rick and ’em kill so walkers. It’s almost therapeutic, at this point.

I hope you all have an amazing weekend and let’s chat some more next week.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: October 20, 2017

• People are painting their walls white for Instagram likes.
• The best ways to detangle curly hair.
• How to choose and cook the right beef cut.
• What some of today’s successful women were doing in their 20s.
• Currently trying to curate my own oven fried chicken recipe. This is my current fav one.
• The definitive guide to day drinking
• As a Memphian, this letter from Tony Allen to Memphis was beautiful and touching.

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