Shayla McDaniel

If you’re looking for the real Texas—the flavor, the charm, the unforgettable vibes—this list is your golden ticket. These are my handpicked, can’t-miss favorites across the Lone Star State: from small-town gems to legendary landmarks, from mouthwatering eats to shopping spots full of soul. ✨ Inside you’ll find my recommendations for: – Hidden gems and hole-in-the-wall eats that locals swear by – Epic landmarks like the Alamo and Enchanted Rock that leave you speechless – Charming towns, street markets, and one-of-a-kind shops full of heart – Beaches, BBQ joints, rooftop views, mural walls, and memory-making stops you’ll never forget 🗺️ Whether you’re planning a road trip, a weekend escape, or just want to fall back in love with your state, this list is built from the places that made me stop, smile, and say “wow.”

These different outlets are powerful tools that help you stay in a healthy happy state of mind. I use them regularly to keep my healing journey on the right track and it’s a perfect way to help incorporate self care into your routine without it feeling like you’re being selfish! This list of recommendations include: 1.) journals that are great quality and help you process your emotions and events. 2.) great tips on how to journal effectively, because if you can master journaling you have the gained the power over your emotions! 3.) My personal favorite products I use in different self care times. You can do anything for self care as long as it involves you relaxing, enjoying yourself, and you’re recentering your spirit. 4.) This also includes my personal recommendations that I give my clients on ways to make self care apart of your everyday lives. 5.) Multiple resources and programs that offer support and guidance when you really need it!

If you want products that makes your skin look amazing, glowy, and youthful, then check these list out! Every product are my personal favorites that have helped restore my even skin tone and gotten rid of embarrassing acne scars, and made my skin look healthy again. You’ll finally have that glass skin glow you’ve been wanting! In this list I’ve recommended: 1.) Skin care products that have stopped my aging process and given me back the facial sculpt and the youthful glow that I had in my 20s. (I’ve also included in tips on how to have an effective skincare routine for those who are new to it😊) 2.) Makeup Holy Grails that I cannot live without! These are a list of the makeup products I keep in my vanity and carry in my makeup in a daily basis. I only recommend products that I truly believe in and know for a fact they work from personal experience only!

🛍️ Where I Shop IRL & Online – My Go-To Stores That Always Come Through This is my ultimate shopping list—equal parts in-person favorites and online obsessions. Whether I’m strolling the aisles of Target with a coffee in hand or clicking “checkout” at 1AM from my couch, these are the stores that never miss. ✨ What’s inside: – In-store spots that spark joy—think Target runs, boutique finds, and retail therapy that feels like a reset – Online gems I keep going back to for affordable fashion, home hacks, beauty faves, and self-care upgrades – A mix of style, function, and feel-good energy—because shopping should be more than just stuff. It should feel like you. 💫 If I’m recommending it, I’ve tried it, loved it, and probably told three friends already. These are the stores and sites that help me feel more put together, more inspired, and more me—one cart at a time.