We are one month in to 2014… how do you feel? Check out fun/interesting/cool/thoughtful stuff I found all over the interwebz this week! I’m really loving this whole large-scale ethereal art trend. Up now: beaches. Well, this is one way to bring attention to garment worker struggles. Since I was a wee pre-teen, I’ve loved silly quizzes. I still love them and take them any … Continue reading Friday Finds: 1/31/2014
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I like short quotes because they unpack and uncover solutions to complicated things in a simple and pleasing way. Life is complicated. It’s hard to escape from the web of external pressures, internal pressures, wants, needs, motivations, and obligations we all experience on a daily basis. If we can have a few minutes of clear contemplation because we read a good quote, I say that’s … Continue reading 5 Simple Quotes to Contemplate
Don’t miss out on these cool articles/videos/websites I’ve found interesting this week: If you or someone you know has experienced (or is experiencing) depression, this video is worth a watch. I just bought a spiralizer and then discovered this amazing blog (h/t to one of my other favorite food heroes, Against All Grain). Gotta go! So. Much. Spiralizing. To. Do! Learn about cute animals. Nuff … Continue reading Friday Finds: 1/24/2014
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When I’m not updating this blog regularly – like (ahem) lately – you can find me sharing my opinions on social media! Get your dose of Meredith Tested on Twitter for mini reviews, cool articles, quotes, recipe finds and more. Follow Meredith Tested on Pinterest for interesting finds in Beauty, Style, Food & Drinks and some funny photos thrown in for good measure. Plus, I’ll … Continue reading Crickets…
Welcome to the first “Friday Finds” of 2014! I missed last week due to being one of the thousands of people who had their travel plans disrupted (to put it mildly) due to the massive snow and ice storms in the Midwest and East Coast. Luckily I was “stuck” in Seattle with family so I was able to make the most of it! Cool stuff … Continue reading Friday Finds 1/10/2014
Though I’m a fan of starting a new resolution whenever you feel motivated, whether it’s a new year or not, I love the electric feeling that new years brings. There is a collective desire and excitement to be better, do better, live better, and support each other. Plus, fireworks. Any time there are fireworks lighting up the sky I turn into a giant 6 year … Continue reading Happy New Year!
Hello lovelies! For your enjoyment, the scientists here at Meredith Tested have developed this highly curated, scientifically developed list of Friday Finds for your viewing and reading pleasure. Bon appetit! This family rocks their creative, hilarious and adorable video Christmas card. Fa-la-la-ha-ha-ha! On another note, check out this idea for how to end homelessness in one year. Hint: it involves plastic bottles…Wha?? What do you think? … Continue reading Friday Finds (12/20/2013)
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This is the post where I reveal my go-to holiday outfit and makeup. Basically this is what I wear to family gatherings, not necessarily the office party. OK, probably the office party, too. This outfit and makeup is designed to be unfussy so you can easily go from rolling around on the floor with your 2 year old niece to sitting with the grown-ups gossiping over a cocktail.
Reasons behind my “formula” are basically two-fold:
1. I don’t want to go out a buy a new outfit just for the occasion because I am trying to live better with less, and this time of year money always seems to be tight, no matter how well you plan.
2. I want my day to be focused on spending time with family and friends playing games, watching movies, chatting, sledding, recovering from sledding, baking cookies, and whatever else we dream up. I don’t want to be tugging/adjusting my outfit all day or feel like I need to touch up my makeup every 5 seconds.
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