Author: Lifeasleahknows

6 Hair Products for Bouncy Messy Curls (and the Internal Struggle to Discuss Beauty)
Anytime I wear my hair in these loose messy ringlet curls, I get the following comments/questions: “Is that your natural hair?” That is a definite NO. “Is it a perm?” Again, nope! “Do you use curlers?” Never have, (probably) …
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Calling All Catholics….Can You Please Stand Up?
Starting with a Disclaimer: Before I dive in, I feel like I have to be very clear. I know I have readers from many different faith backgrounds, from aethiest to non-catholic Christians BUT as the title suggests, the intended audience …

To my husband on his 34th birthday, I don’t love how you treat me.
I love birthdays. I love that birthdays celebrate a person as an individual, simply because of who they are and the fact that they exist. I believe birthdays are a celebration of humanity. The older you get, the ‘humanity’ it …
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Keep Austin Weird
Austin, Texas has been on my bucket list for a LONG time. This weekend, I finally got to check it off my list! (Woohoo, cue music, ‘Another One Bites the Dust’). I will have to preface this post with the …

To the Woman on the Plane
I have really been battling, no, struggling internally with what content I want to put out there for the world to see on this blog. Yes, I love posting the fun stuff (i.e. pretty travel photos, cute bags, new outfits, …

5 Travel Must Haves
5 Travel Must Haves Full disclosure, I am totally THAT girl at the airport who is just traveling for a couple days that packs the 100lbs bag, along with her oversized purse, stuffed book bag, and whose husband is carrying …

7 Truths About My Personal Faith Journey
Why include this? I have always believed in running this blog 100% transparent. I will level with you, I debated whether or not to include this section for fear of creating controversy. I was worried that some people may be turned away …