Grace. Much was needed while recording this week’s episode. The month isn’t going the way we planned for but we will continue to move on and keep striving. Get ready for some advice and us going off tangent a lot.

Word of the Week: GRACE

Instagram accounts mentioned in this episode

The Holistic Psychologist: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/?hl=en

Stone of the Week: Sodalite - focus your energy on feelings of improvement and turn them into thoughts that will produce positive actions (source: www.crystalvaults.com)

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We don't mess around when it comes to sleep. Sleep is vital for life and right now it is stopping Jernell from living her best life (and if you know Jernell -SHE LIVES HER LIFE). In this Solitaire Session she discusses what steps and routine she's taking to be at her optimal best. No one wants a Grumpy Gemini.

Hidrate spark water bottle - https://hidratespark.com/

Adrenal reset diet - The Adrenal Reset Diet: Strategically Cycle Carbs and Proteins to Lose Weight, Balance Hormones, and Move from Stressed to Thriving https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0804140537/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_I0pjEbPAPV3XK

Sleep cycle - https://www.sleepcycle.com/

Valerian https://g.co/kgs/4SpfMX

Sleep hygiene - https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/sleep-hygiene

Discipline. This word tends to get a negative connotation but lately I have been learning a little discipline is my key to freedom. In this Solitaire Session I talk about mini daily goals I have created for myself and how I’m keeping track of them.

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Books, Shows, Movies, Makeup, Skincare…talking about the hits and misses of the year.

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So a new year is coming...hmmm *scratches head*

In this episode Jernell and Shanika discuss how they don’t really care that it’s going to be a new year, new decade (even though it should really start at 1 but whatever). They aren’t really making resolutions (Well, Shanika wants to increase her Doc Martens collection) but they realize they are doing what they want to do and it’s pretty f*cking awesome. This podcast turned into a bit of therapy session we both needed.

Oh, get yourself a weighted blanket, ‘kay?!

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Winter is here and just like the writing on the last season of Game of Thrones, it won’t let our skin be great. This week we talk about what products and techniques we’re using to battle the hot and cold of this season. We also talk about where we’re shopping and some of our stye icons.

Mentioned in this episode:

CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion: https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Moisturizing-Lotion-Hyaluronic-Fragrance/dp/B000YJ2SLG

Danessa Myricks Love & Light Beauty Oil: https://www.danessamyricksbeauty.com/product/love-light-beauty-oil

N07 Hydraluminous Water Surge Gel: https://www.no7beauty.com/uk/skincare/day-creams/hydraluminous-water-surge-gel?gclid=CjwKCAiA8ejuBRAaEiwAn-iJ3txKWebyioZzPK_7A3ONflKheuQSjtBbGZqeedBPzK862vZyIZYpgBoChe0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Urban Skin Rx Even Tone Super Glow Serum:https://www.ulta.com/even-tone-super-glow-serum?productId=pimprod2004074

ChantecailleVital Essence: https://chantecaille.com/products/vital-essence

Burt's Bees Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream :https://www.burtsbees.com/product/soap-bark-and-chamomile-deep-cleansing-cream/VM-88999-00-1.html

Sebastian Harper Nourishing Oil: http://instagram.com/sebastianharpershop

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Crystal of the Week:

Celestite: Celestite increases self-expression, artistic creativity and healing. This stone helps the Throat Chakra by allowing for honesty, openness and listening

Source: https://www.peacefulmind.com/top-10-crystals-for-winter/

We’re baaaack!!

Living our days the way we want

Doing a major social media clean up

And reading Demi Moore’s latest tell all.

Not interested in being in the drama, but we still want to know it all.

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This week we speak with Make Up Artist Erica Doswell. We met Erica during Pout’s Spring Trend Beauty Event and instantly booked her to be on the podcast. In this episode Erica tells us where one should save and splurge (more like low, medium, and high). She also talks about how to get in to the makeup industry (not the answer we were expecting) and why Shanika needs to step away from exfoliating on a daily (she’s in recovery, y’all!)

Mentioned in this episode:

Foundation: www.elfcosmetics.com, www.revlon.com, https://www.lancome-usa.com/, https://kjaerweis.com, www.hourglassfoundation.com

Mascara: save :Maybelline Great Lash: https://www.maybelline.com/eye-makeup/mascara/great-lash-washable-mascara

Lipstick: Sephora collection: www.sephora.com

Nars Audacious Lipstick: Audacious Lipstick

Eyeliner: STILA www.stilacosmetics.com

Concealer: largely unneccart

Makeup brushes:save https://realtechniques.com/base/c/base-brush-sets

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Jade: jade is idyllic for smoothing wrinkles and tightening loose skin. This stone has always been predominantly used to cool and calm the irritation and inflammation.

Source: https://www.skingymco.com

After having a scary (and emotionally scarring) experience with learning how to swim, Jernell decided it was time conquer her fear. While her main goal was to learn to swim and be comfortable in the water, Jernell got something much more and meaningful.

Listen to the latest Solitaire Session and learn how swimming lessons turned into life lessons.

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Spring has finally arrived and we have the pollen-dusted cars to prove it. This episode is all about plants (Or is it? Y’all know we love to go off tangent) and we discuss which plants are our faves. Ok, let’s start that over. Shanika discusses her favorite plants because Jernell is a plant killer (and doesn’t feel bad about it. Kidding!) We, er, Shanika also discusses which plants are great for beginners and we also list off the plants NASA suggest for you to have in your home to have the air as pure as possible. We also discuss gardening and how petty squirrels can be.

Mentioned in this episode:

Best Air-Cleaning Plants, According to NASA: https://lifehacker.com/this-graphic-shows-the-best-air-cleaning-plants-accord-1705307836

Stone of the Week: Green Aventurine

Placing green aventurine in the soil near a plant overnight and holding it in the morning is thought to allow Mother Earth to replace depression and anxiety with clarity and hope. The stone is often placed in areas where growth is desired, like a child's room or garden

Source: http://www.crystaldictionary.com/crystals-by-color/green/green-aventurine.html

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