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Hey ass kickers! Well, after nearly 10 years of blogging, 5 years and 229 podcast episodes, I’m FINALLY doing a favorite things episode! I tried to record both as a regular podcast episode AND video, but alas, I had an technology FAIL on the video side, so these images will have to do!
So, without further ado, here are some of my favorite things…
Misc.
Golden Girls coasters. I don’t even think I need to sell you on this one.
Hair and beauty:
Nume Curling Wand– When I do actually do my hair, I use this curling wand. I’ve had a few different ones, and this one by far is my favorite. I often get comments on my hair and on one occasion was chased down in Target by a breathless woman asking me how I got my curls.
Lush’s Sea Salt Spray— I’ve tried several Sea Salt sprays, even a big brand name that will go unnamed, but they’ve all been a huge waste of money, until I tried Lush’s brand. The smell is amazing, it’s not sticky, and works great.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix— I use the powder (BTW, that link will take you to my shade, NC30, but you probably want to go somewhere where they sell it so someone can match your skin tone). Super easy to put on (I use a brush) and I use to even out my skin tone. Add a little blush, eyebrow pencil, and mascara and I’m done.
The bralette- Two of my favorites are here and here. Great for the small to medium breasted women who don’t need a whole lot of support.
Gold bond hand cream– I feel like such a grandma with this, but… I have really dry skin and can’t stand it when my hands feel dry. I’ve tried approximately 17,000 different hand creams and this one BY FAR is my favorite. It’s not greasy (unless you use way too much), and it works, even through a hand washing. I keep the small tubes in different drawers all over my house, in my purse, and in the car.
I don’t consider myself a super techie person, but these are the apps I can’t live without AND they’re all easy to use.
Apps I use:
Audible– Great for audiobooks! Need I say more?
Goodreads– Organize all the books you’ve read, are currently reading, and want to read. I use it especially for logging books I want to read, and reading reviews from people I know– as it syncs with Facebook.
Voxer– I’m obsessed with this app and have been for years. It’s changed my relationship with my friends for the better! It’s a walkie talkie app that allows you to also text, send images and videos, and gifs. I also use it with my private clients.
Podcast app- Duh.
Venmo– Pay people and get paid easily with NO FEES. Super easy to set up and use. (I don’t know if I would recommend this for business, but check with your CPA.)
Insight Timer– GREAT for meditation, especially for beginners.
YogaGlo– Get access to loads of different teachers for yoga and meditation, all from the comfort of home! (Get your first two weeks of YogaGlo FREE when you sign up on YogaGlo.com/KICKASS.)
Yoga Studio- Super easy to use Yoga app. The reason I love this is the simplicity. Not a lot of choices, but just enough to get the job done.
gTasks Pro– Essential, especially if you use Google Calendar. It syncs to the “tasks” portion of your Google Cal, and is SO easy to use.
Books I love:
I Thought It Was Just Me: Making the journey from “What Will People Think” to “I am Enough.” By Brené Brown
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go Of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. By Brené Brown
Daring Greatly: How the Courage of Being Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead By Brené Brown
Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms The Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead By Brené Brown
Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone By Brené Brown
Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find– And Keep– Love. Find out why you behave the way you behave in relationships and how you can fix when it’s not working. So very eye-opening!
5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. An oldie but a goodie. Easy read and good to find out how you receive love. Great awareness to have not just in romantic relationships but friendships as well.
Facing Love Addiction: Giving yourself the power to change the way you love by Pia Mellody
Codependent No More: How to stop controlling others and start caring for yourself by Melody Beattie
Getting the Love You Want: A guide for couples by Harv Hendrix
Keeping the Love You Find: A personal guide by Harv Hendrix
Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters: How the Quest for Perfection is harming young women by Courtney E. Martin
You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the mindset of wealth by Jen Sincero
Documentaries:
There are SO MANY great documentaries out there, and to be honest, I haven’t watched that many lately, but here are three that have stuck out to me immensely:
Miss Representation. Watch this with the men in your life and with your daughters (appropriate age is around 13 years old.) Then, talk about it.
The Mask You Live In. Again, watch this with the men in your life and with your sons (again, appropriate age is probably 12 or 13). Then, talk about it.
13th. This is such an important film. According to common sense media, 16 is an appropriate age for this one.
Resources from this episode:
YKAL Podcast Amazon Book List
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