LINK-END ROUND-UP: August 12, 2022

Happy Friday! Another Friday I’m so happy to see! Last Friday was rough because Aunt Flo had pulled into town and as soon as she left I caught a head cold from my nephew. So, the beginning of the week was rough. I even had to leave work early one day. However, I’m glad that it was just a simple head cold and not Covid, which still freaks me out. At the moment, I’m about 95% back to normal. We got some heavy rain over the last couple of days, which stirred up my allergies. So, the occasional sniffles show up most mornings, but I feel great.

Although the first day of Fall doesn’t happen until next month, some people are acting as if it’s already here. The fact that kids are going back to school may play a role in it, too. As a happily single and childless woman, I’m sad that kids are back in school. The morning and afternoon traffic has been a headache! However, I know it will take me a couple of weeks to get used to and things will feel normal again.

I’m starting to see pumpkin spice things hit the shelf, which makes me instantly roll my eyes. Sorry, but I can’t consume and enjoy anything pumpkin spice until the temperatures start getting in the low to mid sixties. The high today is in the low 90s, which means I’m no where near ready for my first PSL drink of the season.

My weekends plans are just to relax and fully recoup my life from being out of it for a week. This mostly means me needing to deep clean and sterilize my apartment – spray every thing down. Ugh…and laundry, too!

Please check out the links below, because these were some really good reads I found while nursing my cold.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: August 12, 2022

• Safest sunscreens to use – TIME
• How to use self tanners on dark skin – Womens Health
• Starbucks dupes you can make at home – The Everygirl
• Explaining being laid off during a job interview – The Cut
• Aura nail art is my favorite design of the moment – Bustle
• This hibiscus margarita recipe is on my to-do list – The Stripe
• Tips for buying prepared food from the grocery store according to a prep cook – Apartment Therapy

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LINK-END ROUND-UP: August 5, 2022

Me saying that I’m so glad that today is Friday and the last work day of the week is an understatement. How has your August 2022 started off?

Well, my month started off with a true Monday of Mondays. So, everything that was supposed to happen at work either didn’t or barely. Luckily, Tuesday was amazing, because everything that didn’t work on Monday did on Tuesday. Wednesday?! Oh that day was a blur, because I had to spend 4.5 hours at the Walmart Auto Center. I had to go get my 2 back tires repaired that I bought from them last summer a month ago. However, when I was heading to work, one of the sensors instantly popped on for one of the recently repaired tires.

I’m still so annoyed by that whole situation, but I’m glad that they were able to fix it…again. I’m also super glad that the tire didn’t go out when I drove to Dallas a couple of weeks ago. That road hazard warranty has been coming in clutch!

As for this weekend, I plan to hit up a couple of estate sales with the bestie tomorrow morning. This trip is going to be my first estate sales and I’m amped. Also, I’m wrapping up my one week of no-meat fast. I can’t remember if I told you about that, but I might give you a small recap and take away from it next week.

In the meantime, I hope you have a great weekend and check out the reads in this week’s Link-End Round-Up.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: August 5, 2022

• Mastering the art of influence – Cup of Jo
• 4 types of rich people and their top habits – CNBC
• The most stylish plants of 2022 – Apartment Therapy
• Trying this sheet pan pizza recipe tonight – Bon Appetit
• Should you get another Covid-19 vaccine booster? – Vox
• What does it feel like to get your nipples pierced – Allure
• Farmers market fashion is here and I’m intrigued – Refinery 29

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Link-End Round-Up: July 29, 2022

Happy Friday! I took most of last week off from the blog, because I wanted to have a true week off from all work. Plus, the time off gave my mind time to recharge, which is just what it needed. It was totally worth it and I can’t wait until I can do it again!

I’ve been very much looking forward to this weekend, because it’s Tax Free Weekend here in Tennessee. That means that you will not be taxed on clothing, shoes, and computers starting today and ending at midnight on Sunday. Of course, this weekend was created to help relieve a little financial stress for parents as they begin their back to school shopping. However, us single and/or childless people enjoy it, too. It would be extra nice if say furniture and groceries were tax-free, as well. We can’t win them all.

So, I’m hoping to find some pieces to help me transition from summer to fall. However, the way these forecasts have been looking, it’s more heavy on the summer. This summer weather isn’t going anywhere any time soon. The struggle continues for my energy and hair, which I plan to wash tonight with a curly hair shampoo.

Other than trying not to break my bank and budget, this is going to be another chill weekend of laying low and staying cool. As usual, please check out this week’s Link-End Round-Up.

LINK-END ROUND-UP: July 29, 2022

• Traveling while black – Cup of Jo
• Three levels of self-awareness – Mark Manson
• Difference between tequila and mezcal – Liquor
• How to spot short term daters – Psychology Today
• Productive things you can do at night – Business Essays
• That 70s Show spinoff is coming with all the original cast and I’m hype – Variety
• How to stop your shoes from smelling and keep them that way – Apartment Therapy

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