At my last dentist appointment, I asked the doc about professional teeth whitening. He told me, "No can do since you're pregnant...but in the meantime, you could try Crest Whitestrips." SAY NO MORE, Doc. #RealTalk - I've got a list of beauty "treatments" to explore post-partum (including things like microblading, skin lasering, etc), and … [Read more...]
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My Go-To Snack/Drink Pairing for Extra Energy in Summer
Hey girl hey - happy Tuesday! How is your week so far??? I sometimes think Tuesdays can be worse than Mondays - yannno the feeling? Mondays have a bad rap, sure. But Tuesdays? People EXPECT Monday's to be really Monday-ish. Then Tuesday sneaks up like BAM. The week isn't even close to being over, the weekend is far in the rearview - you're not even … [Read more...]
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My Fitness Journey + Current Workout Routine (ft. CorePower Yoga)
Whoaaaa baby. This post has been along time a-comin'. For as much as fitness/working out as been a part of my life, it's pretty rare to see fitness-related anything around these rosy parts (unless it's us relating on the whole pizza versus gym struggle, which we all know ends in #PIZZA ;) ). But I've actually gotten quite a few requests lately for … [Read more...]
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The Cleanse that Made Me More Confident in a Bikini
I've partnered with Renew Life to create this post about a Renew Life Cleanse - enjoy!Time for some #RealTalk. When was the last time you felt truly ~confident~ in a bikini?Really.Think of the time.Was it last week? Last month? Last YEAR? ...can ya even remember???When was the last time you felt truly *good* about you, … [Read more...]
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15-minute (Indoor) Full Body Summer Workout Routine
Is anyone else sorta...over the dog days of summer? Don't get me wrong - I'm all about a swim sesh, a giant family BBQ, and some experimental cocktails. But the heat's a bit unbearable, and it tends to dampen more than my browline - it gets hard to handle. Even a mere 15 minute workout outside becomes a 30 seconds … [Read more...]
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How to Handle Burnout (+ prevent it from happening to you!)
Tee: Burlington // Fringe Skirt (promo code AROSTYLE to get this skirt for under $28) // Wedges (similar, similar) // Kate Spade Bag (similar) Exhaustion. Overcommitment. Melt Down. Breaking Point.Whatever the symptoms, the diagnosis is the same: burnout.I am too familiar with this kinda B.O., and lemme tell you - it really stinks. Whether … [Read more...]
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“Smiling’s my Favorite!” – Teeth Whitening with Crest
9 days until Christmas! 9 days until Christmas! Can you hear the jingle bells? You've hopefully heard this a hundred times already this season: Buddy the Elf knows best! 'Tis the season for laughing and being merry and jolly and sharing toothy grins and wide smiles from dawk to dusk. Really, what's there *not* … [Read more...]
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How to Not Get Sick in College: 13 Tips
*This how to not get sick post has been sponsored by Massive Sway and Kleenex Brand. As always, all opinions and thoughts are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Coming Up Roses! Hey there, flu season! You are here, and you are not welcome. As anyone in college - really, anyone in any group setting - knows, … [Read more...]
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The Perfect Breakfast for the College Girl On-the-Go
*This post is sponsored by Zing Zero and Her Campus Media. As usual, all thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Coming Up Roses! I’m a sucker for breakfast. In my dream world, I wake up every morning to the smell of fresh coffee and enjoy a solid hour of relaxation, waking … [Read more...]
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7 Sleeping Tips for getting your Best Night’s Sleep
*This sleeping tips post has been sponsored by Breathe Right®. I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Breathe Right®. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. As always, all opinions and thoughts provided are entirely my own. Thank you … [Read more...]
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How to motivate yourself to workout when you just can’t.
*I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Orgain. I received product samples as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. As always, all opinions and thoughts are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Coming Up Roses! Whoa there Friday, you’ve been a … [Read more...]
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Talking Smiling + Teeth Whitening
"I just like to smile, smiling's my favorite!" I think if I had to pick out my own favorite physical feature, it'd be my smile. Hollah to the parents for years of braces and cracking down on teeth brushing within 20 minutes of every single meal. I really value the power of a smile - the power it has to raise others up in a flash, to make people … [Read more...]
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