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Acrylic Nails Tips and Tricks

October 12, 2018
It’s been about a month since I got acrylic nails for the first time. For years my nails have grown curled downward. I tried everything from various oils to nail strengtheners to training them to grow straight. Nothing worked. My nails were only straight when they got wet like in the shower or bath. Once they dried, they curled again and stayed like that. I hated the way they looked and one day I asked the nail tech at my salon what I could do about it. Pretty much nothing.  ...

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Adventures, Travel and Vacation

Chapter Fifteen Travels: Hilton Head, SC

July 16, 2018
Featured Photo Outfit Details: Swimsuit • Hat Visit Now: The best times to visit are in the late spring and summer. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. In the spring, the island is much less crowded so there’s hardly a wait for restaurants and attractions and very little traffic. However, that’s considered the offseason, so some restaurants aren’t open, making the options a little limited. The summer has the opposite problems, everything is open, but since  ...

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Your Path is Okay

January 29, 2018
  I had my life figured out. Get my B.A. in psychology, graduate. Get my masters, graduate. Get my Ph.D., graduate. Move to Boston, work as a clinical psychologist on the psych ward floor at Mass Gen. Meet a doctor in the lunch line of the cafeteria, get married, move to the suburbs, that whole American dream. That was my path. None of that happened. I did graduate with B.A. in psychology but I decided not to go for my masters or Ph.D. I moved back home to Pittsburgh and not to  ...

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Pittsburgh’s Whiskey Moon Boutique

January 16, 2018
I love a good boutique. That’s a known fact about me. I’m all for shopping at small stores with unique clothes. Anytime I travel, I’m always looking for somewhere new to shop. And I’ve found some amazing places but back here in Pittsburgh, there are just as many cute, local stores to get a boutique fix. The latest one I’ve found is called Whiskey Moon and it’s a cute, trendy store specializing in women’s clothing, home decor, accessories, and  ...

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Gift Guides

Holiday Gift Guide: For the Traveler

December 15, 2017
  Shop this post: Travel Shot Glass Set • Metalic Duffle Bag • Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel Travel Journal • Memory Foam Neck Pillow • Triangle Coin Purse Jet Set Passport Holder • Jewelry OrganizerJewelry Organizer • Fujifilm Instant Camera Reusable Crumple Map • Hanging Toiletry Case • Stainless Steel Travel Mug Bon Voyage Print • Travel Blanket and Pillow Set • Carry-on Cocktail Kit   Wishing you and yours a very merry and bright holiday season! -Alex of Chapter Fifteen Blog

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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Homemade Whipped Cream Icing

November 20, 2017
So here’s a little secret, I don’t like pumpkin pie. It’s nothing against pumpkin pie, I don’t really like pie all that much. I know, I know. Kind of unAmerican right? Well, for all you other pie-dislikers (I know I can’t be the only one out there), who don’t want to be left out on Thanksgiving, here’s a pumpkin cupcake recipe that will (almost) take the place of a pumpkin pie. Or for someone who wants to shake things up or for someone who  ...

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Thanksgiving Favorites

November 14, 2017
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it’s the only one where my entire family is together. Though a lot of my family lives in the same city as me, a good portion lives out of state. I love having everyone come together to celebrate and be thankful for each other and everything we have. The fall color scheme of the decor is gorgeous, everything is warm and cozy, and the food is delicious. I’ll be in the kitchen cooking with my grandma or laughing with my cousins in  ...

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Adventures, Just for the Weekend

Apple Picking and Apple Recipes

October 17, 2017
This week, I’m in New England celebrating a joint birthday weekend with my best friends and a fall adventure vacation. My first stop was Rhode Island, to visit my friend. It’s the first time I’ve been to this state, and, though small, it’s beautiful this time of year. My first day here, my friend took the train from Boston and met us in Rhode Island. And when trying to figure out how to spend the day, I suggested apple picking. We found an orchard online, set the  ...

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