Amanda Burnett

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My June Goals

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Its a new month so it’s time for some new goals! Goal setting is very important to me. It allows me to think about what I want and need to accomplish for the month and I become focused to complete as many as I can.

Recap on May

May has been one of the best and worst months of my year so far. It was my birthday month (I had a great birthday!) but I was also robbed a week after. Thankfully, my Macbook and a card with no money on it were the only things stolen. It could have been a lot worse for sure. I also got my first credit card and gave my blog a makeover! It’s been a roller coaster of a month for sure. Which is why I’m excited about a clean slate this month. What will June bring me?

Personal Goals

  • Drink more water. This goal has been in many of my previous goal posts. I still haven’t quite conquered this one as well as I’d like.
  • Start a new book. Last month, my family and I went down to the local library and got library cards. I’ve realized I really need to start reading again. Leave any suggestions on what I should read in the comments!
  • Create a workout routine. I have fallen out of touch with working out for the past couple of months and I need to get back into it!
  • Put $200 in my puppy savings. I mentioned a while back that I’m saving for a puppy. I already know what breed I want and I’m super excited for when I have enough!

Social Media Goals

  • Twitter: 2,000 followers
  • Instagram: 1,000 followers
  • Blog: 20 email subscribers (I switched to MailChimp so I went from having 300 subscribers to 11 – love that)
  • Tailwind: I have a free month of Tailwind so I’m excited to put it to use!
  • I’m also going to be more engaging on all of my social media accounts. I want to connect more.

Those are my goals for the month! I don’t have a lot and they’re all pretty simple this month which is totally fine. You don’t need to have big goals every single month. I personally think that would wear you out especially if you have other things going on in your life. But it’s all up to you! Tell me in the comments if you like to make monthly goals and one goal you want to accomplish this month. ♡

My Erin Condren Planner

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About a year ago, I got really into planning and making goals. It has become a lifestyle for me. Something about it makes me feel so organized then accomplished when I complete them. I’ve been buying planners from Walmart and Target but then I saw Erin Condren planners online. I first thought, oh my goodness those are so pretty! Then I noticed how many people take their planners and decorate them with stickers and make them unique. How creative! I realized that starting this July, I’m going to need a new planner so I decided to purchase the new Lifeplanner from Erin Condren. I want to show you an in-depth look at my planner!

Customization

There are so many customization options for these planners! There are about 70 different designs you can choose from and most designs have further customization options as well! You can choose from different colors and print your name if you’d like.

I personally gravitated towards the cover that says “Brave, Powerful, Brilliant, Radiant” because I knew I would love looking at those words every day. I then changed the color of the cover to a pretty lavender color and the font color to black. Then I chose to have my name on the front as well.

Next, there are different layouts you can have your weekly spreads in. Vertical, horizontal, and hourly. I personally chose vertical because that’s the layout I’ve always had in previous planners so that is what I’m comfortable with. If you’re a person who has a lot of deadlines/appointments in a day, the hourly would most likely be more suitable for you.

The next thing I chose was the coil color! Every planner initially has silver coil but they have a gold, rose gold, and black option. Of course, I needed the rose gold! The only downside is that the coils that aren’t silver are $10 more. To me, it was worth it.

Choosing The Theme – Neutral/Colorful

Every year, Erin Condren has a different theme for her planners. This year, the theme is Kaleidoscope. I really like the design and there are two color themes you can choose from. Neutral and Colorful. The colorful is just that – very colorful. It’s pretty but something in me just wasn’t totally loving it.

I looked at the neutral version and surprisingly I noticed that it’s still colorful, the colors are just slightly muted and more pastel. I love pastel colors so this was perfect for me. Also, I noticed the font in the neutral planner is a pretty cursive, unlike the colorful version which has a plain boring font.

The Inside

Quotes

Year At A Glance

Monthly Planning

Monthly Note Page

Dot Grid + Monthly Productivity Page

Monthly Calendar

Weekly Layout

The rest of the planner pretty much looks like this for upcoming months and then we get to the back of the planner.

More Note Pages

2 Coloring Pages

Inspiration Board

Contacts Page

A Year At A Glance for 2021 (crazy)

STICKERS!

A Storage Pocket + A Perpetual Planner

Well, that’s my planner! Cute right? I’m so excited to start using this in July. My life just got so much more organized. Are you obsessed with planning like I am? If you use a planner, tell me what kind you use! If you need a planner and are interested in checking one out from Erin Condren, click here!

Thank you so much for reading. ♡

My May Ipsy Bag | A Full Review

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Welcome back to my blog! This week has been crazy. I was hoping to have this post up last week but long story short, my computer was stolen. I will most likely make a YouTube video better explaining everything that happened. I’m just happy to be blogging again. Now let’s look at this month’s Ipsy bag!

On May 11th, I opened my mailbox to reveal my favorite pink package from Ipsy. This was more exciting than usual because it was a day before my birthday so it kind of felt like a birthday present!

The Bag:

Glitter heaven! This bag is my favorite bag I’ve received so far! I’m obsessed with all things sparkly so this bag is a dream. I usually put my collection of Ipsy bags under the sink for when I need a travel bag but this is way too pretty to just put aside. This will be sitting pretty on my counter full of my everyday products!

The 5 Products:

Nature Cartel Multi-Purpose Stick in GlowBal Awakening

When I first tried this product, I wasn’t too impressed. It’s a very subtle highlight with not too much pigment and I guess I was hoping for it to be more dramatic. If you’re wanting a subtle highlight, it is actually pretty. I also thought the tone would be pink because the product itself looks pink. Surprisingly, it’s a golden tone!

Alterna Haircare Bond Repair Leave-In Hair Protection Spray

I explained in my previous hair blog post that I don’t like to use heat on my hair so I thought I wouldn’t have a use for this product. Although, it’s getting warmer outside which could dry out our hair so I spray this when I’m going to be outside for long periods of time. It smells so good and makes my hair feel soft! It’s also vitamin-enriched so you can feel good about spraying this all over.

F.A.R.A.H Brush in 22E Shade & Blend

Brushes are always good to have and I’m loving the double ended brushes! As you can tell, I’ve been using this brush a lot already! I always end up packing these when I’m going on a trip. Two brushes in one – very convenient! The bristles are extremely soft and apply product beautifully.

Pixi by Petra H20 Skindrink

When I saw this product in my bag, I squealed. I absolutely love Pixi beauty, I even made a blog post about my Pixi collection. I’ve heard great things about this H20 Skindrink so I applied it and was pretty impressed! This contains aloe vera, green tea, and rosemary extract. It smells amazing and it made my face so smooth and soft. It felt truly hydrated! I can’t wait to order the full sized.

INMO Velveteen Dream Eyeshadow in Super Bass

I’ve been wearing this eyeshadow almost every day since I opened it up! It’s such a pretty sheer pink. It’s great for everyday wear. The texture is very silky and stays on the lids without creasing.

That’s my May Ipsy bag review! Overall, I’m very happy with everything that I got in my bag this month. Especially the bag itself! Again, I’m sorry this post is up so late. Things are starting to fall back into place. Thank you for your patience!

If you’re interested in getting Ipsy, I have a referral link just for you! Check it out.

About Me From A to Z

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Hello, lovelies. Today, I am officially 22 years old! I was originally going to do a “22 Things I’ve Learned in 22 Years” post but I wanted to do something a little bit more creative and fun. For my birthday last year, I did do a 21 Things I’ve Learned In 21 Years post if you’d like to check that out.

I came across a blog post from Believe In Bumble and was inspired! She did an “A to Z of Me” and I think that’s such a fun way for readers to get to know you better. She is a great blogger so I definitely suggest checking out her lifestyle blog. ♥︎

About Me: From A to Z

Animal Lover – I am a huge animal lover. Domestic and wild. They are all precious to me. Also, who else has a complete meltdown when an animal dies in a movie? Heartbroken for days!

Blogging – Starting my blog is the best decision I’ve made. It’s my favorite way to spend my time. This blog has become my baby and I love watching it grow.

Creative – I’m very creative and have been ever since I was young.

Dreamer -I am your typical daydreamer turning her dreams into reality.

Empathetic – I’m very sensitive when it comes to other’s emotions.

Foodie – I love food. Ask me what my favorite food is and I just can’t come up with one. Okay, maybe comfort food. I also love trying new foods and recipes.

Goals – I love making goals. Whether it’s for the week, month or year, goals have become an important part of my life. I would be a mess without having goals to complete.

Hearts – Hearts are my favorite symbol. I used to just doodle hearts all over a piece of paper and now I use hearts as bullet points, overuse heart emojis, and incorporate a heart wherever I can. ♥︎

Introvert – I’ve never been somebody who’s been super outgoing or needed a lot of people to be around. I’m quiet and find comfort in being by myself.

Jammies – When I don’t have anywhere to go, you can find me at home in my jammies! I honestly think I have more pajamas than regular clothes. Comfort is my thing.

Karma – I’m somebody who believes in karma. Good and bad.

Laughter – Laughter is the best medicine and my favorite way to cure a bad day.

Makeup – When I was 5 years old, my mom always found me digging through her makeup. I was fascinated about it all. I’m now 22 years old and have a huge makeup collection. Safe to say I was always makeup obsessed.

Nature Lover – I love going on walks and discovering new places to explore. I would often go to my grandpas house when I was younger which is on 40 acres of woods and I believe that’s where my love for nature first started.

Optimistic – One of my strongest traits about my self is how optimistic I am. I’m always looking for the bright side of every situation.

Purple – Purple is my favorite color. To be more specific, a dark eggplant purple and a soft lilac purple are the two shades I like the most.

Quotes – If you’ve looked at my Instagram, it’s clear that I love positive and feel-good quotes. This goes along with my optimistic side. A good positive quote makes my day.

Roses – My favorite flower would have to be a rose. I’m also obsessed with anything rose scented!

Simplicity – I’m a very simple person. I avoid chaos, clutter, and find enjoyment in the littlest of things.

Target – Target is my second home. If I’m broke, blame Target. The new cute room decor? Target. New beauty finds? Most likely from Target. I’m not home? Check Target.

Unique – A word I would describe myself would be unique. I mean, I’m 4 ft tall at 22 years old, deaf in one ear, and I’m left handed. I’m unique and I wouldn’t change a thing.

Visual – I’m a visual person. In school, notes and demonstrations were a must. I also do my best work when I imagine and plan what I want my project to look like in my head first.

Washington – I was born and raised in Washington State!

Xylophone – It’s hard finding a word that starts with X. Anyway, I had a toy Xylophone when I was younger and it was one of my favorite toys.

Youtube – I always end my night catching up on YouTube videos. I also have a YouTube channel!

Zucchini Bread – One of my favorite things to bake is zucchini bread!

That’s some fun facts about me from A to Z! I hope you enjoyed this post. It was super fun to make.