Kimberly's Chronicle

Self-Care 101: Explanation, Tips, & Ideas

2016-02-01T10:30:00.001-05:00

When the majority of your time and energy is spent or focused on helping people, being there for people, making peoples lives better... you start to get burnt out after a while. You still love what you're doing of course, but it's your body and mind that get run down. Self-care picks you back up again. People in helping professions already know all about this, and self-care, so let this be a gentle reminder to do it! But for everyone else who maybe haven't heard about this? I'm talking about parents, stressed out college kids, people with fast-paced jobs...Take a second and read this. You need this.
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5 Tips For Managing an Unmanageable Schedule

2015-11-08T00:18:00.000-05:00

Today's post goes out to all of my fellow over-achievers who load themselves up with ridiculous tasks/schedules, and are struggling to stay sane. Maybe you're a college student balancing an extra class, or an internship, or working, or... all three! Or maybe you just have a lot going on right now, and you're forgetting things because you're stressed and only human. I got you. I feel you. I'm going to help you. Insert praise hands emoji here, am I right? Let me help you manage your unmanageable schedule.
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Football for Dummies

2015-02-01T02:59:00.003-05:00

So. You do not even somewhat understand football. Let me help you my friend! Below is a breakdown of some football basics, so you can at the very least sound like you have an idea about what's going on this football season.
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My Chore Chart / Weekly Cleaning Schedule

2015-01-28T00:00:00.000-05:00

I think by now it's safe to assume that you all know how schedule/list obsessed I am. I have assignments written in my planner for the rest of the semester, a budget that goes through May, and I even have a schedule (kinda) for this blog. Surprise surprise, I also have a cleaning schedule/chore chart. It's completely for myself, and I don't follow it 100% of the time, but it helps me stay on top of cleaning around my apartment. If you want a breakdown of my chart, keep on reading!
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Easy Dairy Free Hot Chocolate Recipe

2015-01-09T00:00:00.000-05:00

Burr! It's been freezing here in North Carolina. I feel like I'm back in New England! All I want when the weather is cold like this, is to snuggle up in a blanket, watching Netflix, and drinking yummy hot chocolate. Thanks to my milk allergy, I can't have any of the normal powder packs of hot chocolate. Boo! Luckily for me (and you) I've figured out a super easy, super chocolaty dairy free hot chocolate recipe to whip up on cold days and nights. Let's get to it!
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Top 10 Christmas Movies

2014-12-18T00:00:00.000-05:00

Christmas is almost here! Today I'm finally giving you a Christmas Movie Guide! There are so many Christmas movies out there, so many classics, but I find myself watching the same 10 movies every year. Before I ramble on, here are my favorite Christmas Movies!
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Black Friday Guide | Store Hours Guide (2014)

2014-11-23T00:00:00.000-05:00

Black Friday is less than a week away! Today I'm making your life easier, and sharing my Black Friday research with all of you. That's right... Here I have a concise list of what time popular stores are opening! No thanks is in order, just send Santa to my house this Christmas.
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Black Friday Guide | The Essentials

2014-11-17T01:01:00.002-05:00

Black Friday is almost here! Even though the start time of Black Friday changes every year (like 6pm on Thursday this year), the essentials you should carry remain the same! Here are some things to check off your list, before you head out on your Black Friday shopping adventure. (With some help from the Crazy Target Lady).
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Black Friday Guide | Tips & Tricks

2014-11-10T01:52:00.001-05:00

Hello there fellow crazy shopping friends! Today I'm sharing some of my best Black Friday Tips & Tricks with you, in the hopes that you have a happy, fun, and successful BF shopping trip! These may not be everyone's style, but they've worked well for me in the past! We have 18 days left (and 17 until yummy Thanksgiving!) so get ready!
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Easy Halloween Costume & Outfit Inspiration

2014-10-26T01:06:00.000-04:00

Hey guys! Can you believe Halloween is in 5 days? This month has totally flown by! I know there are some people that just aren't into wearing Halloween costumes, so I put together some outfits/costumes that are simple but still festive. I hope this helps!
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Ultimate Halloween Movie Guide!

2014-10-02T00:01:00.000-04:00

I've been waiting for this day for so long. Get ready, because here are my favorite Halloween movies! They're mostly family friendly, and lucky for you (and me), you won't have to sleep with the light on after watching these. I recommend watching one a day to get yourself in the Halloween spirit!
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Top 8 Feel-Good Movies!

2014-09-13T00:00:00.000-04:00

If you're anything like me, you have your happy pants on because it's almost the holiday season! All I want to do is watch those fun, feel-good movies, but I can't justify watching Betelgeuse or The Santa Clause just yet. Until that blessed day (October 1st to be exact) is upon us, here are my favorite non-holiday feel-good movies. Let's begin!
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How To Make Delicious Cupcakes From Scratch | Guest Post

2014-07-15T08:24:00.002-04:00

Hey Dolls! I've been really swamped with work and getting ready to move, so Emma from It's Emma Elise was nice enough to write a guest post for you all! I've been a longtime lover of her blog, and I'm sure you'll love it too! Especially after this delicious post...yum. So head over to It's Emma Elise and show her some love! After you read this post of course.

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How To Make Delicious Cupcakes From Scratch

The 5 Stages of Sickness

2014-02-17T07:00:00.000-05:00

Who has an amazing immune system and never get's sick? Not this girl. It seems like the flu has decided on a rematch, and is kicking my butt. Round one was short lived and manageable, so of course round two has to be torture.
Anyway, since I'm feeling bratty about having the flu, I thought I would share with you my 5 Stages of Sickness, as told by my my favs from Supernatural. Enjoy.
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Ultimate Girls Night In Movie Guide!

2014-01-10T18:04:00.001-05:00

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Ahhh, the beloved girls night in. Whether it's a party of one, with pals and some wine, or just you and your trusty dog, there WILL be a time when you are hankering for a good ol' chick-flick. Here's my short and sweet list of my favorite girls night in movies!
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Milk (Dairy) Allergy for Dummies

2014-01-08T00:07:00.001-05:00

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So you, or someone you know has a milk allergy. Understanding a milk allergy can be incredibly confusing, because not many people know about it. Milk allergies aren't very common. A very small amount of babies are born with a milk allergy, but about 80% of those babies grow out of it by the time they are 6. The remaining even smaller amount of babies will have their milk allergy in adulthood. So hey, you're one of those lucky few! God know's how confused I was when I was first told I had a milk allergy, so hopefully I can clear some things up.

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Top 10 TV Shows to Watch (Just Because)

2014-01-07T21:53:00.000-05:00

So. You're in a show-hole, or are just cruising for a new show to start binge watching... Say no more! This is going to be part 1 (a part 2 will come later) with just some basic classics that *hopefully* have graced your screen in the past.

1. Supernatural

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