I finally conceded to the jogger pant life about three months into this pandemic. I had fought the urge to live in loungewear and finally caved and never looked back! Jogger pants can be stylish and are perfect for working from behind a computer, to grocery store runs, and at-home workouts.
Sure you can shop this style on Amazon, however, for a little bit more you can shop vetted brands during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I assure you these will not lose their shape, rip, or fade the way some of the fast fashion on Amazon will.
I love gift-giving. You read that right, I am one of those people who likes to find the perfect gift for someone and often sends a gift just because. We have all been in a situation where we needed a gift that would be nice, thoughtful, and affordable?
When I discovered Masala My Life, my heart smiled. It’s the perfect gift box for a hostess, get well soon or those fun women in your life. There are so many ways to share the magic that comes in these boxes that they truly are the perfect gift.
To me, the perfect gift is around $40-$50. These gift boxes are not imposing on someone’s style or aesthetic and are thoughtful and fun. For example, I can see myself gifting the LUXE Mango Gift Set to my Mother in Law or an Aunt. I could also share it with someone whose house I may be going to for the first time. It has a cute kitchen towel, candle, a bar of soap, and a cute pair of earrings. It just feels unique and thoughtful and that is what I love about it.
Founder Anu Mannar didn’t stop at putting together cute boxes, she thoughtfully put together each piece of these curated boxes that make you feel good about the purchase. She uses recycled saris in her jewelry, creates everything in the USA, has environmentally friendly packaging, works with local artisans to create unique pieces, AND donates a portion of her proceeds to the South Asian American Digital Archive. It is the whole concept of things coming together to help the community at large which makes is box truly special.
As a South Asian female entrepreneur, I commend Masala My Life for representing the best of our community.
Next time you need a thoughtful gift that will make someone feel great while supporting local artisans, and giving back to the community, consider shopping from Masala My Life!
Your Chick,
Rina
** This post has been sponsored by Masala My Life, but the review and opinions are all my own.**
I am one of those people who believes I am capable of many things, but I can be a little ‘all over the place.’ Lately, I have been asking myself what is next for me- professionally, spiritually, and emotionally. In trying to sort through all my feelings and the confusion around my goals, I got an email from my friend Serene Hebert. Just in time to catch me before I fell, she reminded me that self-doubt and goal setting do not go hand in hand. She said, “If you are watching others achieve their goals and wondering when it will be your turn, it’s time to take the wheel.” I knew right away that I needed more of Serene in my life!
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I am one of those believers in affirmations; I have the Gratitude App to inspire and guide me daily. I also turn to places like YouTube for tutorials and ideas. These are all great, but they are things that I pop in and out of, and my confusion continues to cycle every few months.
Serene gave me some tools to get started on my journey of figuring out what is next. Some were easier than others:
Surround Yourself With Go-Getters (it will rub off)
Focus every day on your goals, work a little bit every day to build the confidence to take the steps head-on.
Practice Gratitude.
Make a decision, just do it! One way or another and move on.
Prepare to work harder than you have ever worked before because nothing comes easily or quickly.
Serene is a High Performance and Motivational Coach with tools to help you and literally HOLD YOUR HAND through the entire process. She won’t let you lose sight of where you want to be. Sometimes we need that kind of accountability. Similar to my personal trainer, Serene is there to ask the tough questions like, “What have you done lately to achieve your goals?”
In addition to the free tips she offers in her Facebook group, you can join her “Banish Limiting Beliefs™ workshop now for $27!
The workshop includes:
✅ 5 digestible, impactful core video trainings to banish limiting beliefs ✅ 2 self-assessments to benchmark and measure your progress ✅ A 7-day personal mindset pivot challenge that works! ✅ A custom-tailored workbook to help you apply the concepts to your own life immediately ✅ Audio training option for on-the-go learning
For now, my goals are mostly professional, but goals can be mental and spiritual too! For a fraction of what I pay my personal trainer, Serene helps me be a better me. I am hopeful that in my journey of self-discovery she can motivate me to stay on my path by staying on hers.
Learn more about High-Performance Life Hacks and Life Coaching from Serene by joining her closed Facebook Group today!!
Your Chick,
Rina
**This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Renegades 2.0**
In case you are looking for some retail therapy that doesn’t break the bank, look no further. Target has partnered up with some pretty amazing designers and is carrying so many unique dresses that are simply too good to NOT share.
