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April 2020

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Under $20 Fashion Finds to add a little spice to your Work from Home life

April 16, 2020

I know that we’re technically working from home (if we’re working at all!) and it doesn’t really matter what we wear, but I had a moment the other day when I went to put on the same old ratty t-shirt and sweats yet again and I just wanted to cry. No surprise, I’m seriously lacking in the informal wear department because in non-Covid times I basically go to work, go to dance or stay home in my PJs. I’m not wanting to spend even a penny right now and I certainly don’t want to invest in an entire leisurewear wardrobe, but I got a 20% off code from ASOS this weekend and down the rabbit hole I went. All told, I spent $28 on three new items that filled my heart with a brief dose of consumerist joy that I want to share with you all.

Oh, and if you’re wanting to head over to ASOS to do a little shopping of your own, here’s an affiliate link for you to get 15% off your first order. If you buy something, I’ll get 15% off too. I’m trying to shift to more sustainable fashion, but I will always love ASOS because they are so size-inclusive and always have been.

First up is this simple light sweater for $13. I want to live in this every single day. Let’s be honest, I definitely will…

I also love this little baby blue number. So soft, so simple, but I feel like the flutter sleeve brings a lil’ somethin’ to the party. $4.50!

Last, but certainly not least, Tie Dye! I’m doing it. My teenage self is mortified that I am dipping my toes in these waters. I thought: I’ll get a SUPER oversized t-shirt, like a men’s XXL so it can be all loose and flowy and maybe I’ll just wear the t-shirt by itself like a dress a la the Kardashians. And then it came and it fit me like a normal shirt and I laughed and realized that sizing is totally whack, but I still dig the shirt.

Thanks for letting me share my mirror selfies with you all. I’m seriously happy to have a couple of new items to wear these days. It’s the little things that brighten the day-to-day.

Do you have any fun work from home clothes? Please feel free to share your favorite resources in the comments! I’m all about it…

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The Internet is Magic, Volume IX

April 13, 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of The Internet is Magic! I think we can all agree that some awesomeness is happening online these days, but I still wanted to pop in with a little link round up to brighten your day. Enjoy!

As a lemon bar aficionado, I really loved The Kitchn’s popular online lemon bar recipe review. I’ve made Deb Perelman’s before and really enjoyed them, but I must admit that the author made quite a compelling case for Martha’s. I’ll take any excuse to make a lemon bar….

I thought it was heartwarming to see medical workers putting their photos on the outside of their PPE.

Now I want to watch Insecure and I also like Issa Rae even more than before. Her list of current projects is exhausting. How does she do all that?

If you want some escapism, may I recommend The Little Magpie’s Italian road trip series from last Summer? Italy is truly my dream destination and photos like these are why. I read and I sent love to Italy and everything they have gone through with Corona.

I dream of owning a hot tub one day. Hungry Runner Girl is making me so jealous with her family hot tub content right now. What I wouldn’t do to have a hot tub to escape to in my backyard after these long boring days…

That’s it for me these days. I figure you’ve seen pretty much everything on the internet lately….do you have anything you want to share with me???

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Thank you

April 11, 2020

On this beautiful Saturday, I wanted to pop in and say thank you, truly madly deeply, from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you for reading here.

Thank you for allowing me to freak out with excitement over my new juicing hobby.

Thank you to whoever it was that used my Girlfriend Collective affiliate link and gave me a free pair of leggings that I wore today as I danced around my living room to Samar’s shimmy pop class. Spending even $20 on myself is hard these days, so having an amazing new pair of leggings that came from you all is something I will cherish forever.

Thanks for giving me this space to share my love for food and for cooking the recipes I share.

Thanks for letting me use this space to process my pain.

Thanks for giving me the chance to pursue that small voice in my heart calling me to writing. Being here has lit up my entire existence again. I feel hopeful about the future and just completely full of joy.

How do you even begin to thank someone for that kind of gift?

xoxo,

MeeshyD