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The Ultimate Black Lives Matter Resource List
Hey y’all! If you saw our Instagram post last week, we muted ourselves for the week in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement to learn, listen, and research on racism as well as our white privilege. We took the challenge to heart and decided to put together a resource guide for everyone who wants to continue to help abolish the racism that is so deeply ingrained in our society. We know that this is hard, challenging, and uncomfortable, but that is when change can really happen. Organizations to follow Antiracism Center: Twitter | Instagram Audre Lorde Project: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Black Lives Matter: Twitter | Instagram…
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The Ultimate 30 Day Mental Health Awareness Challenge
We have missed you all so much! We decided that between the tornado hitting our town and the coronavirus that it would be best to take a little break from blogging. Today starts mental health awareness month and we decided that it would be a perfect time to touch base with everyone. We have put together The Ultimate Mental Health Awareness Month Challenge. Every day this month we have an activity for you to complete. Each day we will be going onto our IG story and showing you our completed activity for the day. When you complete the activity, be sure to tag us and use the hashtag…
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What Is PCOS and Why Does it Affect So Many Women?
We here at XOXO, CB have touched a little on PCOS and how it affects one of our founders daily life, however we haven’t delved into what PCOS is and how it affects the 1 in 10 women that are diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. We are starting a series that is just over PCOS. We’re going to cover the symptoms, struggles, and even the products we like to use to help combat the PCOS struggle. Today we’re talking a little about what PCOS is and why it affects so many women. What is PCOS? PCOS is a condition that affects women’s hormone levels and reproductive systems. It affects…
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THE Ultimate Guide to Navigate the Impending Streaming Wars
Have you sat down recently and added up what you’re actually paying for all your services? Between live TV streaming options from cutting your cable off, and just plain old streaming services the average person is spending $50-$100 a month on streaming services alone. That’s not including the TV networks that are getting in on the streaming game and pulling all their content from streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime. Live TV Streaming Options More and more people are cutting their cable off and turning towards streaming Live TV. This used to be a cost cutting measure and now it’s right up there with cable as far as…
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Stupid Simple Guide to Visiting New Orleans Mardi Gras 2020
Figuring out how to spend your time while you’re in New Orleans for Mardi Gras 2020 can be daunting. Luckily we’ve been there, done that, so you don’t have to. We’ve gotten a list together of everything to do, see, and eat while you’re in New Orleans. What to Do Choosing between all the things to do in New Orleans can be a bit of a headache, especially if you don’t have a lot of time. We’ve put together a more comprehensive list of Must Do’s while you’re in New Orleans. WW2 museum We didn’t get to do this one but it’s on my list. The tours are led by…
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How To Make Self Care a Part of Your New Years Resolutions
I know..I know…every year starts off the same right? New year..new you..then more than likely you’ll settle into a new routine for a few months but it never seems to stick. I’ve been there and done that…a lot. You want to be the best version of yourself and you hit the ground running with all your resolutions and the excitement to change. Then around 2 or 3 months later, you’re burned out and don’t want to do anything anymore. Have you ever thought about why that is? It’s because you don’t include things you love doing. You just look up the best-looking regimen for whatever your resolution is and you…
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9 Amazing Books That Will Get You Into the Winter Vibe
You should know by now that we love to read here at XOXO, CB. Sometimes I can go through an entire book in about 6 hours. That being said, we’ve curated a list of books that we’re reading over the Winter season and we thought that we should share our list with you! Take a Chance on Me By: Jill Mansell From Amazon: Cleo Quinn doesn’t have the greatest track record when it comes to men, but now Will’s come along. Handsome and attentive, he could be her Mr Right. Things are definitely looking up for Cleo… apart from one small problem with a rather large ego. Johnny LaVenture, sculptor…
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16 Epic Winter Movies That You Can Watch All Season Long
I don’t know about y’all, but we’re always looking for Winter movies to watch that give us that winter vibe. No, we aren’t talking about Christmas movies. Yes, we love them, but they’re a bit much when they’re on TV just days after Halloween. We’ve put together 16 movies that you can watch all winter long and not lose your mind! The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Four siblings play a game of hide and seek and wind up entering a magical land. Once there, they discover a world inhabited by beasts, dwarfs, and giants and find themselves in a battle to defeat a…
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30 Gifts Under $30 Any Hogwarts House Will Love
We all know that shopping for your favorite Harry Potter obsessed friend can be tedious at times, but never fear, we have 30 gifts under $30 that any Hogwarts House member will appreciate. These gifts will work for practically anyone and they don’t discriminate between houses. Headmaster’s Office Candle Frostbeard Studio $18 You solemnly swear you’ve been up to no good. Take a trip up to the old wizard’s office with this cozy, woodsy scent. Slightly sweet with a touch of lemon drop, this candle smells just like a magical adventure through the wizarding world. HP Tervis Tumblers Tervis $20-$30 Harry Potter has descended onto Tervis! They have some…
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7 Stupid Simple Tips and Tricks to Survive Your Trip to Disney
Being an avid Disney fan, I’ve been to the parks a few times. It really is pretty magical. That being said though, I’ve definitely had my fair share of hiccups. Here are some tips and tricks to survive your trip to Disney! WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES I know this seems like a no brainer, but I can’t tell you a time where I’ve been going into Disney and thought my clothes were comfortable and they WEREN’T. I’m not saying that you need to wear workout gear and nothing else, it’s just that you’re going to be doing a lot of sitting, getting wet, having to dry off, and there will…
