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In this post, I confess the truth behind the Beachwaver products. Today, I confess if the Beachwaver is worth the hype! This curling iron has been all over my Youtube feed, and I’m here to tell you my honest thoughts on if it works. This review isn’t sponsored, and this is coming from someone with super straight hair! I first saw the Beachwaver on a video ad that popped up on my YouTube channel. Not only did it look super simple to curl your hair with a Beachwaver, but it also had that flawless curly look that I always thought…

Today is the day for my author interview, Karen McManus. That’s right! The bestselling author of One of Us is Lying joins me to chat all about her latest book in the bestselling novel series, One of Us is Back. Take it from someone who has read this book…it was worth the wait. I love these characters! And Karen is great! I interviewed her on my YouTube Channel a few years ago and did an IG live, and she’s great! You can also check out my 6+ Best Karen McManus books to read! But before I ramble on about why…

This post is all about the 6+ Best Karen McManus Books to Read. Karen Mcmanus’s books first introduced me to young adult thrillers. I bought One of Us is Lying. As soon as I read it (in a day, I might add), I went out and bought every single one of her books. I couldn’t get enough of her riveting plots, fast-paced writing style, and twisty endings where everything came together making her books irresistible to my bookshelves! I have read all her books and love each one of them. However, I will say some of them I love the…

My struggle with self-confidence and how it took me years to stop stuttering and be okay with being myself. It was not easy, and this is a story I’ve never shared publically before. But with so many people on social media, it can be easy to lose your self-confidence. Whether your comparing yourself to an influencer or trying to achieve the latest trends. Take it from someone who has been there. You will be way happier just being yourself. Don’t let the world change you. You change the world! I always say now red is my confidence color. It’s bright,…

This post is all about the Sparkle and Style: 10 Amazing 4th of July Outfits for Women to Rock Independence Day. A fun fact is I love the 4th of July! What I love more are super cute 4th of July outfits. From rompers to dresses to shorts to tops, there are so many looks that you can rock for your 4th of July outfits. What I do now is I start wearing my red, white, and blue looks. It’s never too early. That way, I can wear more than one 4th of July outfit. I will say years ago,…

Here are the 14+ Best Mascaras to Try in 2023! I love wearing makeup when I go out and sometimes during the day. But what can mess up my makeup is putting on the wrong mascara. If I put on mascara that’s too clumpy or smears easily, I ruin my whole makeup. My eyes are also super sensitive since I’m always writing on the computer or working on my website. So picking out the best mascara is tricky for me. I’m always not a fan of always wearing false lashes when I wear my makeup. So I always look for…

Today, author Rey Teriero joins me to chat all about his novel, Northranger! I’m so excited to chat with Rey and can’t wait for all to meet him and hear him chat about his new book. Rey, welcome! Tell us more about Northranger. REY: Northranger is a graphic novel about a young Latinx boy, Cade, growing up in a small town who has to go work on a ranch one summer. Secretly, he’s gay but also hopeless in rural Texas, so he spends his time watching scary movies. But when he meets the ranch owner’s son, Henry, he falls head…

Today, author Willow Aster joins me to chat all about Unforgettable! I can’t wait to chat with Willow about this release and find out more about the upcoming books in the series. Willow, welcome! Tell us more about your new romance read, Unforgettable. My latest book, Unforgettable, is the first book in my new small-town Landmark Mountain series. Jamison and Scarlett have an unforgettable night together and expect to never see each other again, so imagine their surprise when they find out they have to work together! What are you most excited for readers to read in Unforgettable? I’m excited…

I have gotten so many requests to share some new makeup articles, so today, I’m sharing the 15+ Best Highlighters of 2023 I always recommend wearing! It can be tricky to find the right highlighter for your skin. Now, there are liquid highlighters, powder highlighters, and even stick highlighters. I’ve tried them all, and I will admit it’s tricky. Some are super sticky, while others just don’t stay on and fade. Below are some of the best highlighters I’ve tried. I will say for summer. I tend to do more of the bronze highlighters, while in other months, I like…

Today Aytekin Tank joins me to chat about his latest novel, Automate Your Busywork. I’m excited to learn more about his latest release and how he narrowed down the most essential things for you all to know to save time. So without further delay, let’s welcome Aytekin! Aytekin, welcome! I’m excited to have you join us. Tell us more about Automate Your Busywork. Automate Your Busywork is a book that helps readers understand the power of automation in their daily work routine. It covers the basics of automation and how it can help boost productivity, reduce burnout, and ultimately lead…

Today author Erik J. Brown joins me to chat all about his latest novel, Lose You to Find Me! I can’t wait to dive into this interview! When I read about this book, I immediately added it to my TBR! Erik! Welcome! Tell us more about Lose You To Find Me. Lose You to Find Me is a coming-of-age romcom about first love, second chances, and third courses. Tommy is working as a server at a retirement community to get kitchen experience for culinary school, and in the summer before his senior year, the first boy he ever crushed on…

Today, author Jessica Lemmon joins me to chat all about her latest release, America’s Sweetheart. I cannot wait to get started in our chat! Jessica! We are so excited to have you join us! Tell us more about America’s Sweetheart. Jackson Burke and Allison Murphy have spent a decade apart on opposite sides of the country. As college sweethearts, each of them chalked up their relationship as one that just didn’t work out. When Allison is shunned by her fellow actors and actresses, she heads home to lick her wounds, but instead of finding her parent’s home, she finds her…