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The May Goddess Provisions box was all about alignment, and wow did it land on my doorstep just in time. I remember driving home from my internship the day the box arrived, the Hoan Bridge was extremely foggy that evening and it seemed I was driving into an endless abyss of white nothingness. Naturally, this caused my brain to have a minor freakout and my heart began to race. Annoyed by the feeling of sudden discomfort I arrived home feeling a little unnerved. Alas, I checked the mail and beautifully perched upon my stoop was my monthly Goddess Provision box, hooray! Little did I know the items I was about to unbox would help soothe my mind, they were just what I needed. The name of this month's box was, "get rooted" and it was the best. Liliac & Willow Candle:  I was patiently awaiting another candle after quickly burning through the delightful Cottagewicks one featured in the  February box . Luckily, with a fresh, floral scent this cedar and flower blend f...

Name: Jenna Buege City: Milwaukee  Sun, moon and rising signs: Leo, Taurus, Sagittarius https://bit.ly/2LiZgD3 Favorite Book? Weird Wisconsin Favorite ice cream flavor?  Ice cream is life. My personal fav. is the Tonight Dough by Ben and Jerry, the chunkier the better. What’s your most embarrassing childhood memory? As my family will be quick to point out, I thought I was a cat for the first 6 years of my life so that's cute. What are your 3 Favorite Movies? 1. Zoolander 2.  Harry Potter 3.  Lord of the Rings What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?  Too many to choose from, but Trempealeau, Wisconsin has a special place in my heart despite not being very exotic.  What accomplishment are you most proud of? My recent work at UW-Milwaukee and my internship. I've also been working hard to stay up to date on my blog and other creative endeavors.  Who would you like to live like for a day?  Fox Mulder, ...

Over the past few weeks, I've been totally neglecting my blog. My days have been jam-packed with school, an internship and everyday life resulting in a lack of inspiration. And in a world of being burnt-out for days on end I kept scolding myself, "ah, I have to update my blog!" Alas, here I am, unleashing my brain and letting my fingers type wildly. So how about a life update? You know what I've been totally obsessed with lately, smoothies. Yup, I've been Pinterest deep-diving into all things delicious and smoothie-related for the past few weeks and it's been the bomb-diggity, ya'll. What's so great about a smoothie you might ask? Well, they're fast, portable and absolutely scrumptious and if that's not enough to sell you on it you're certifiably bananas (which are coincidentally an essential ingredient in most smoothies). I'm not quite sure what sparked my sudden irresistible desire to blend, but I had a Ninja hanging out in my pan...

Is it really the start of a new month already?! Where does the time go... Well, we made it to April and you know what that means, it's time for my monthly Goddess Provisions review!  This month's theme was higher chakra ascension and it was a goodie. So, let's dive right in, shall we?  Kailo Organic Chakra Therapy: Crown Essence- Ok, this little scent roll-on do-dad is intoxicating, it smells like a mix of black licorice and heaven and I'm here for it. A  little goes a long way with this essential oil blend. Roll a bit on your wrists and prepare to bask in the goodness of this upliftingly, sweet scent.  https://bit.ly/2GLe270 Little Moon Essentials: Clear Skies Mist- Need to chill out stat? This Clear Skies Mist from Little Moon Essentials will help get you there. I like to mist it over my head to help me relax after a long day. https://bit.ly/2qgIACg Spirit Whisperings: Crystal Grid- This fun-sized crystal grid is just what I've bee...

As you might recall from my "Goals for 2018" post, I wanted to get serious about committing to a meditation practice. I'm happy to say my resolution is still going strong! I took the initiative and have been meditating almost every day since the beginning of January (aside from a few hungover mornings and out of town weekends). Surprisingly, it wasn't too hard to commit to my new habit. I began by taking 5 minutes out of my morning before getting ready. I'd prop myself up in my most ergonomic pose atop the toilet seat (lol, hey I never said it was glamorous) and focus on deep breathing in an attempt to calm my wild mind. This strategy was ok, however, I can't say I reaped too many benefits from my beginner's approach. No, the real magic began once I downloaded the Headspace app. https://bit.ly/2hyR1rZ Headspace was an app I'd been wanting to download for a long time, but my previous phone wasn't anything fancy and had little to no storag...

Everything Must go! Or not... Upon making the decision to go cruelty-free things can feel a little overwhelming. As people, we have a tendency to hoard beauty, skin care products, and makeup. Much of which, unfortunately, isn't cruelty-free. So what's one to do when beginning this transition? Trash everything and start fresh? If you're able to great. However,  this would probably cause many of our bank accounts to scream and spiral into oblivion. To prevent this tragic scene, I recommend allowing products to complete their natural lifespan. Use something until it's gone, then find a new, cruelty-free replacement. https://bit.ly/2tMFIxU Sticker-Shock When I first told people I was deciding to go cruelty-free many of them had the same response, "that's so expensive though." Sure, it can get a little more pricey. On the flip-side, it totally doesn't have to be. Upon making this change you'll probably have to do some searching to disc...

Pacifica:  I love discovering new cruelty-free beauty brands, Pacifica is my latest obsession. My first experience with Pacifica was a nifty little product the "Rainbow Crystals Liquid Mineral Strobe" highlighter-wand which I received in the February Goddess Provisions box. After a few swipes of that bad-boy, I was hooked. I've been working hard to establish a simple skin care routine that works for me. So, I decided to go all in and purchase a few key-items from Pacifica to get my skin glowing. After browsing the online shop I ended up with 1 Crystal Youth Gem Infused Face Lotion, 1 Crystal Power Hydro Mist, 1 Gem Serum Radiant Drops and 1 Gem Water Crystal Infused Micellar Cleansing Tonic in my cart. I'll admit I dropped a little more dough on this purchase than I normally would in one sitting, but I had just gotten my tax return and was feelin' the need to treat myself. So what's the verdict? Overall, I'm satisfied with my purchases. Sadly I wasn...