Author: Guest Post

  • How To Incorporate Self-Care Into Your Week (Without Feeling Overwhelmed)

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    Editor’s Note: Hi, everyone! We’re psyched to feature Thalia-Maria Tourikis of Notes by Thalia today. She offers a refreshingly low-maintenance approach to wellness we can really get behind, and we hope you do too. By Thalia-Maria Tourikis One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding self-care is that it has to be long. Open Instagram or TikTok…

    the sunset in upstate new york, overlooking trees
  • How to Stop Doubting Yourself (for Real!)

    By Michelle Joy If you’re looking for a motivational self-helpy book that is also humorous and “real,” this is the book for you. If you’re not looking for that, this is still the book for you. Honestly, everyone should read and/or listen to Jen Sincero’s You Are A Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start…

    How to stop doubting yourself and find your inner bad@$$ (Photo: Julia Caesar/Unsplash)
  • Reclaiming Mondays Playlist: What to Listen to After a Long Day

    By Sheila Blackwell I like to rock out hard after a long day at work. Upbeat music is a must, because nothing shakes off stress like something you can sway your head side to side to.  Even the crappiest day doesn’t stand a chance against these songs. Blast this Reclaiming Mondays playlist on your commute home. Open your…

    Reclaiming Mondays Playlist (Photo: Thomas Lefebvre)
  • Frontiers: 6 Places You’ll Love in Dallas, TX

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    You’ll want to plan a trip to Dallas, TX immediately after seeing the droolworthy and delightful places the city has to offer.

    Photo: Aide Sierra
  • How Ipsy, Birchbox and Allure Sample Society Stack Up

    By Meggy Masters Get a side-by-side comparison of what Ipsy, Birchbox and Allue Sample Society sent subscribers this past month, and snag the latest discounts, in case you’re interested in trying them yourself. (FYI: Post contains referral links.) Birchbox – March 2015 Cost: $10.00/month or 1 year for $110. Coupon: Use code “GAP10” to get…

  • Frontiers: 6 Places That Will Make You Want to Move to Nashville

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    Carly Stewart gives us a local’s tour of the can’t-miss destinations in Nashville—and trust us, you’re going to love ’em!

    Nashville city skyline - Photo: Michelle Stewart (Instagram: @meeechelle16)
  • How to Get the Best Deal on a Subscription Box

    This is the second half of our two-part series on Everything You Need to Know About Subscription Boxes. You can check out Part 1 here.  By Meggy Masters Now, how do you find a box you like without spending a ton of money on useless items? Here is a list of tips (and discount codes!)…

    Birchbox, Feb. 2015 Haul - Photo: Meggy Murn
  • 7 Toppings That Make Taco Night 10x Better

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    Ah, Taco Night. It’s right up there with serving spaghetti or macaroni and cheese as a comfort dinner that never disappoints. And it gets bonus points for taking almost no time to make. If you really want to make it feel like a party though, try mixing things up with a few new toppings. We…

  • Frontiers: A Gothic Tour of New Orleans

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    In our second installment of Frontiers, blogger Meghan R. Rose lets us tag along on her trip to New Orleans (AKA NOLA), where she takes in all the city has to offer, from beignets to voodoo museums. Frontiers: New Orleans, LA For the last months of 2014, my man and I had been planning a trip to New…

    The balcony of the Hotel St. Marie in New Orleans (Photo: Meghan Rose)
  • Frontiers: 8 Reasons You Must Visit Chicagoland

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    Introducing a new series at Life Between Weekends: Frontiers! We’re convinced that everyone has their own version of the city they live in — places they love to eat, visit and hang out at that you absolutely can’t miss — so in each edition, we’ll ask one person to give us a tour of their…

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