Lindsay Smith

Everyone has different definitions of healthy. I try to go for things with whole ingredients and minimal processing, but I’m far from perfect! These are some somewhat ~healthier~ recipes that I love and can eat again and again. Ya girl is unfortunately a bit picky so finding things I won’t get sick of is difficult but rewarding!

In a slump after finishing the A Court of Thorns and Roses series? Been there🥲 Here’s what to read next, courtesy of both my reading experience and hundreds of other romantasy lovers! Many of these recommendations are super popular, but there may be some you haven’t heard of. Which are you adding to your TBR list?

Fort Collins is such a fun town! I lived there for three years and miss it every day. I also took great pleasure in reading the Heath Department restaurant inspection reports, so ya girl knows where to stay away from🙃 Here are some real dining gems!

I'm a picky girl when it comes to what SPF touches my face. I don't want whitecast, sunscreen smell, or greasy skin. These are all formulas that I've tried, enjoyed, and used to the very last drop! Let me know if you have any suggestions on what I should try next!

Dry skin can be SO FRUSTRATING. I have pretty dry skin and lived in the high desert for three years. Here are the things that got me through it!

One of the most stressful parts of backpacking is making sure you have everything you need. It can be expensive and confusing. Here's everything that's in my backpacking kit- it's all tried and true! Hopefully this helps you plan your kit, get gear ideas, or inspires you to get outside again soon🙂 As a side note, my kit is NOT perfect. There are plenty of things I would tweak if I had unlimited money to do so. But that's part of backpacking culture- making do with what you've got and getting a bit scrappy with it!

Clean girl, no-makeup makeup, minimalist looks are pretty, but ya girl wants some COLOR!! Here are some of my favorite ways to get a little crazy and add graphic liner, pops of color, and other fun details! Make sure to click each product to see more shades- it often shows the neutrals as default :) I also HIGHLY suggest using things non-traditionally- eyeshadow makes a great blush when you want something different ;)

Who said central Michigan was boring?? Not me, babe. Here are date night ideas in and around Lansing.

Home decor inspired by nature and the outdoors! As I biologist, I love to fill my home with low-key science inspo. These are all things that make my scientist heart happy! It's kind of hard to find, and I usually just stumble across random collections. Make sure to follow this list so you don't miss out on neat things :)

Structured manicures are the best!! They utilize builder gel, which goes on much like a gel polish but is SUPER strong. Structured manicures let your natural nails grow as long as you want without worrying about breaking. I keep my nails short, but I still love the strength builder gel gives me. Here are some tools and educational resources to get you started on structured manicures! They'll change your life🥹

Drugstore makeup that I reach for again and again! Great makeup doesn't have to be expensive :)

Taylor Swift makes amazing music in general. But when she goes acoustic?? Incredible things happen. Death by a Thousand Cuts live fundamentally changed me as a human being. Here's a list of all the acoustic versions of her songs I can find!

Things I use to do my nails at home! After a few too many unfortunate salon experiences I decided to start doing my own nails at home. As a beginner I don't need the fanciest or most expensive products- I just need things that will work! Everything below is something I purchased, enjoyed, and continue to use on my own nails☺️

My dog Lily and I love to get out and explore! This stuff keeps her safe and makes our lives easier while camping, backpacking, hiking, or just wandering around town.

I am so incredibly picky about how things fit into my workflow and daily tasks. I've spent years trying and giving up on tools that don't give me the structure AND flexibility that my ADHD brain needs. But I've found some absolute gems that I love and hope you will too! These are tools that have consistently helped me stay productive and organized🙂

Etsy purchases I loved then and still love now! I waded through all the duplicates and drop-shippers to find the good stuff :)