I decided to film a little haul from the products I've bought and used so far this June.
I'm hoping you'll enjoy! 

Have a wonderful week, sweeties!

xo.
Kayson

 Hey errbody, hope you're all having a fantastic Sunday! Here's my first ever video. Let's hope at some point I become less inept at filming. Until then, enjoy my incredibly awkward skincare routine!

TESSA
Where Will We Go - IAMDYNAMITE
     So my father thinks he's really cool because he introduced me to this song a few weeks ago and I heard it on the radio the other day on my way home from work and haven't really stopped listening to it since. I linked a lyric video because the actual video is a little weird for my taste, but whatever floats your boat. Anyway, this song is super catchy and one of the first alternative songs to catch and hold my attention in a while. I haven't looked up anything else by them, so I'm not sure if they're a one-hit wonder for me or if they'll become one of my favorites. I guess we'll find out eventually. But in the mean time, listen to this song.
TORI
Merry Happy- Kate Nash
     As we all know, boys are stupid. A phrase I've heard many times from my manager at work is, "boys are stupid, throw rocks at them." Kate Nash does a lovely job with this song from 2007 in having a strong, hopeful outlook about crushing on a guy who just couldn't really be bothered to like you back, which is just a bitchtastic situation. With lyrics like, "you make me merry, make me very very happy, but you obviously, you didn't want to stick around," and "I can be alone, yea, I can watch a sunset on my own." And let's be quite honest, this is a much less depressing track in comparison to Nicest Thing. So. Yea.



RACHEL
Time – Pink Floyd
     Alright, I think it’s long overdue that I post a Pink Floyd track. My mother has informed me that Floyd was a total stoner band (as if this was difficult to deduce) which all of the W.U.B.Bs in her high school listened to. In case you were wondering, that stands for “We Users Buzz Better” and represents the kids who apparently stood at the top of the bleachers during assemblies yelling “FREEEEBIRD!” So if you don’t trust seventies stoners to guide your music taste, who can you trust? Anyhow, I chose “Time” because it’s currently my favorite of theirs. Never enough British musicians or lengthy guitar solos in my life. (Speaking of, if you’re a fan of said guitar solos check out the kickass one at the beginning of “Hey Friend” by JEFF the Brotherhood – all thanks to Tori for introducing me to this band).


JEN
Breezeblocks - Alt-J
     So this song was originally introduced to me by my friend Kevin when he just had to show me the kickass video, and it's been my obsession ever since. I am beyond livid that I can't see them in concert because I'll be halfway across the country already. So bitter. Anyway, this song is absolutely amazing. The lead singer's voice is really interesting which is something I look for since I'm a singer as well. This song is so easy to get stuck in your head and randomly start humming and singing around work (I totally have NOT done that...). The rest of their debut album is just as amazing and has a great mix of upbeat and slower tracks that are just perfect for a lazy summer afternoon. This band is also recommended by Tessa so even more reason to check them out!


  KAYLEY
Young and Beautiful- Lana Del Rey
     So, like most of you I'm sure, I saw and read The Great Gatsby. The movie was not only great, but the soundtrack was even better. One of the tracks includes "Young & Beautiful". I like this song because it's such a powerful and personal song to me. I haven't always been the biggest fan of Lana, but she's definitely got me interested with this song. She's the perfect voice and person for this song. I recommend it indefinitely. 

   So everyone knows how difficult it can be to live with your parents during high school. Things seem to only get harder after you leave for college and are used to the freedom of living on your own. When you return for breaks it seems like all of your parents' rules are made to make your life a living hell (sometimes this is true). In general though, they are just doing what they know and that is to parent you even though you're a grown ass adult. So here's my tips and tricks for surviving the summer (and any other breaks).

1. Help out around the house.
     Seriously guys, parents love this shit. You do your chores when they ask you to and they will love you forever. Also, doing random things around the house like cleaning up once in a while or doing the dishes when they've stacked up earns bonus points. If you demonstrate that you're contributing to the family without even being asked, it rings a bell in your parents' heads that you are growing up and are able to take care of yourself.

2. Spend time with your family.
     Yeah, yeah, I know this one can be annoying. But realize that sooner rather than later this will be the last time you'll see your family on a day-to-day basis. Once you're out of college and (hopefully) living on your own, you're likely to only see your parents once a week. Take it from someone who goes to school out-of-state, you'll miss your family more than you know. And they super appreciate it when you ask to spend time with them. My parents LOVE when I set aside time just to hang out and watch a TV show or something because it makes them feel needed still.

3.  Be respectful.
     It works for some parents if you just rebel against everything they say and eventually they leave you alone. But I've somehow figured out how to be respectful AND still get the result I want. Try to be on good terms with your parents during the summer. Follow their rules, don't backtalk (unless they're being completely unreasonable, then I give you permission), and generally just don't be a bitch. It won't get you anywhere. Bottom line is that if you treat them with respect, they'll do the same to you. And just maybe let you go to Lawrence randomly on a weeknight.

4. Keep yourself busy.
     I promise you WILL go insane if you lay in your room all day... no matter how amazing Netflix is. If you make yourself busy your parents are likely to give you less chores and nag you less as well. How would you feel if your college student came home and did nothing all day while you had to be at work? Yeah, I wouldn't be too happy either. Find a hobby, get a part-time job, anything just to make it seem that your life is jam-packed. Otherwise, you're asking to get nagged.

     Those are just some of my tips for a successful break with minimal fighting. It has worked for me in the past and I hope it helps even just one of you!

xx
Jen

     There have been a lot of changes in May; the major one including my hair! I had about 8 inches cut off (donated to Locks of Love, of course) and I had it lightened...a lot. With that being said, my first May favorite is a hair product.



1. Lee Stafford Bleach Blondes toning shampoo and conditioner

     Here's me talking about my June Birchbox! All links are in description box on the video! Let me know what you want to see next in the comments below or comment on the video!

xx
Tessa