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8 Good Money Habits That Will Help You Secure Your Bag All 2021
In an effort to start January off right, I spoke with Gabrielle Oates from Smart Girl, Smart Money about good money habits to bring into the new year. Here are a few takeaways from that interview. For more good money habits and financial advice, tune into episode 10 of Beauty, Brains and Baggage. 1) Say no to Afterpay! Good Money Habits Require a Mindset Shift Buy now, pay later programs are becoming increasingly popular. Most retailers offer an after pay option where consumers can opt to pay for an item in installments. Here’s the catch: these programs can’t help your credit but they can hurt your credit if you miss…
Topicals: The New Kid on The Skincare Block You Need In Your Routine
I’ve been using Topicals Like Butter and Faded for the past four months and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. You’ll want to add these two heavyweights to your skincare routine ASAP. My Topicals is a women of…
Skincare Product Reviews To Expect from Your Good Sis in October
Here’s a little preview of the skincare product reviews coming your way in the next few weeks. These three skincare brands gifted me with products earlier this month and I can’t wait to review them for you all! As someone…
Healing While in a Relationship: Is it Possible or Toxic?
We always hear that “healing isn’t linear,” but what exactly does that mean? Is healing while in a relationship possible or are we kidding ourselves? I’ve been seeing so many tweets either talking about how dating someone while you’re not…
Cystic Acne: My Holy Grail Products that Keep It Under Control
Cystic acne is one of the most stubborn forms of acne and can feel incredibly difficult to manage at times. As someone with severe cystic acne, I am here to share some tips that I use to keep my skin…
Korean Skincare: My Everything but the Kitchen Sink K Beauty Review
These Korean skincare products will add the hydration and exfoliation you need in your skincare routine. From moisturizers to serums, these products are sure to become your new faves. Figuring out how to deal with and manage my acne has…
How to Practice Self Love After a History of Depression
Learning how to practice self love isn’t always easy. It sounds so simple in theory but in reality we all have those days where we feel less than our best. Practicing self love is so vital to finding personal and…
Your Family Hates Your Boyfriend: Should You Break Up With Him?
What do you do when your family hates your boyfriend? Is breaking up with them the only option? Maybe your family doesn’t always know what’s best. I definitely relate to this. It can be hard figuring out what to do…
Dealing with Fat Shaming and Fatphobia in the Latinx Community
Dealing with fat shaming and its impacts on body image is a huge burden for women and young girls. Particularly in Black and Brown communities, these snippy comments from family members are the ones that can hurt the most. Many…
Back2BU 2020: The Complete Guide to Everything You Need to Know
With new social distancing guidelines, testing procedures and re-imagined residences the guide for Back2BU 2020 feels a little overwhelming. This article answers all questions about BU’s Back2BU 2020 Move-In process and campus life this Fall. Hello! It’s your friendly Resident…
How to Flirt and Why You Should Always Shoot Your Shot
Sometimes learning how to flirt can seem more scary than simple, but here are a few strategies and tricks you can use to make it easier, and even fun. “Flirting” feels like a loaded word these days. There are so…
