PlanwithLaken

I have always loved to read. From spending my Saturdays curled up with a book to attending midnight releases of my favorite series, reading has always been a part of my life. Then I became an adult. Finding time (or energy or desire) to read became much more difficult. If I discover a fantastic fiction… Continue reading How I Make the Most of my Commute

Since starting my YouTube Channel, weekends have transitioned from light household chores, socializing, and mostly Netflix binging to hustle. While I do get some work done during the week, sometimes after a long day at my full-time job, I don’t have the brain capacity to be very productive. I’ve shifted that productivity to the weekends.… Continue reading Weekend Vibes

I wish every month was Self Care September.  And it should be! It's not realistic to pretend I'm going to do a "blog-able" action item every Sunday and add a new habit every week, but taking some time to focus on myself this month made me realize just how important it is. This month was… Continue reading Self Care September Wrap Up!

For my last Self Care Sunday action item, I had planned to go to the store and buy myself a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. It would make my apartment smell amazing and result in pretty blog pictures. Then I got promoted at work and my boss bought me flowers! So, since this blog post doesn't… Continue reading Actually Taking Care of Myself

My rainbow loving heart is so excited about this one. When Stephanie Fleming started her health Instagram, @iamhealthyandhappy, I was so inspired to re-focus on eating healthily. When she became a sponsor of Self Care September, I knew one of my habits needed to be centered around healthy eating. At some point in our grade… Continue reading Self Care September – Habit 4 – Rainbow Eats!

Nothing brings your spirits up quite like a delicious ice cream cone and some time with a sweet friend. This week's one time self care item was setting aside time on my busy, full of prep Sunday to walk to my favorite upper east side ice cream shop. This place is full of incredible flavors… Continue reading Third Self Care Sunday – Ice cream & friend time.

This one is going to be VERY difficult. Partially because I'm currently binge watching every past episode of SVU on Hulu. Partially because I sleep next to someone who's also binge watching every past episode of SVU on Hulu. We have all read time and time again - don't look at screens an hour before… Continue reading Self Care September – Habit 3 – Reading before bed!