Lynds in Real Life

From Lackluster to Luscious; How Joico’s Defy Damage Line Transformed My Hair

My hair is usually a huge mess. It’s summer in Las Vegas, which means daily temps are over 100°F. Take that heat, add in humidity during Monsoon Season (AKA now), and like I said, my hair turns into a HUGE MESS. My long hair becomes frizzy and unruly. I have dry, damaged hair, yet I have oily hair at the same time (what?!). Not to mention, the sun ... Continue reading

What It Takes To Feel Confident In Your Own Skin

Feeling confident in your own skin can often be something that takes a lifetime to achieve. We all want to feel confident while we’re young and in our prime, but there are so many things that make us feel bad - like magazines only showing super slim, photoshopped women, and the media telling us we’re too much/not enough constantly. Yes, being ... Continue reading

Wood Watches for The Modern Millennial + Giveaway

There are two things that are very important to me: being on time, and looking good while doing it! Between my various jobs, my days are busy. Basically nonstop. I have specific times I need to be here and there and everywhere, plus deadlines to meet. I need a watch to get through my days. Sure, I have a cell phone that shows the time, but there ... Continue reading

Eat Food and Have Fun: Easy Ways to Stay Healthy This Summer!

Picture source Enjoying food with friends is always fun, but if you’re following a healthy eating plan it’s easy to want to isolate yourself to avoid temptation. But it doesn’t have to be the case at all, there are ways you can stick to your goals while enjoying delicious dishes with those you care about. Here are some ideas! Look into ... Continue reading

The New Wave Of Home Gourmet Chefs

We all recognize the importance of incorporating organic and whole foods into our diet, but there is no need to spend all day in the kitchen. Instead, it is time to replace ‘homemade’ with ‘hand touched’. https://pixabay.com/photos/mediterranean-cuisine-eat-food-2378758/ We don’t all have the time to make a meal from scratch nor do we ... Continue reading

4 Ways to Adopt Healthier Eating Habits This Year

You vow to yourself every single year that you are going to be healthier and happier, no matter what. By the time early February rolls around, you haven’t achieved any of your goals and you’re (okay I’M) eating pizza on the sofa every single night. You realize that you might be setting unrealistic goals for yourself, so you’re determined to do it ... Continue reading

5 Ways To Get Your Garden Ready For Guests

Image Credit: Pixabay License CC0 Who doesn’t love summer? You get to enjoy longer days with more light. The sun shines, making you feel good about the world. This all provides plenty of opportunities to socialize with friends and family. There is no better place to do this than from the comfort of your garden (think: Garden Party episode of ... Continue reading

Mindfulness and the Metaphysical

metaphysics /mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ noun the branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space.“they would regard the question of the initial conditions for the universe as belonging to the realm of metaphysics or religion.” an abstract theory with no ... Continue reading

7 Things You Can Do Today That Your Future Self Will Thank You For

Image by Ryan McGuire from Pixabay As you get older and understand more about life, learn about yourself, and plan for the future, you hopefully won't have any regrets. However, the more you learn and grow, the more you realize what you could have done differently and what you might do differently in the future. There are a few things you can ... Continue reading