If you’ve been on the internet over the past two years during these unprecedented times, you know that “self-care” has become one of those buzzworthy phrases, and you also know what self-care entails, right? You can check out the “5 Ways to Practice Free Self-Care” article, but bubble baths with wine, candles, unplugging from social […]
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It has been about 12 years since I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (I-L-L-I-N-I) with a degree in Media Studies and a double-minor in Gender & Women’s Studies AND Sociology. Now while I loved my major and minors, I can honestly say that I barely remember any of those specific classes I
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My goal every day is to be a better version of myself than from the previous day. I say this, but let’s be realistic, some days I’m just grateful that I made the bed that morning (if I even got out of bed). However, the goal remains the same – just being consistent in at
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So here at City Girl Savings, we believe in spending your money in the most intentional and efficient way possible to live your best life. We believe that in order to reach our financial goals, there may have to be some temporary sacrifices needed to be made to get to your desired goals. However, sometimes
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The past two years, during a global pandemic, “self-care” really became one of those buzzwords, as more people started to take their mental health and well-being more seriously. But what exactly is self-care? Well, I believe it can mean whatever you want it to look like, for it’s truly dependent on the individual. For me,
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Repeat after me – We Will Not Let Anything We Cannot Control Rob Us of Our Joy This Year!! We have all been through enough these past couple of years to enjoy our peace of mind, our mental well-being, and our joy! Unfortunately, sometimes we have those moments where we see something online, or what
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Whew…our 20s. What a magical time, we’re young, but not old enough to rent a car (or a hotel in some cases). Our metabolism is still intact, our skin is vibrant and youthful, and we can go out and party with our friends until the wee hours of the morning, and still get up for
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Oh social media…what a blessing it has been to us, right? Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok have created a plethora of ways to connect with family, friends, start businesses, create extra income (or a full-time job), and have changed how we interact in society. However, social media can also magnify insecurities, reduce productivity,
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It seems like every day, a new makeup brand launches! From our favorite celebrities (who just happen to love wearing makeup), to elaborate brand collaborations, to popular beauty influencers…it seems like EVERYONE is entering the makeup arena! This means there’s more competition for our hard-earned money and more temptation at Sephora, Ulta, Target, Amazon…and our
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