2018 Favorites: March

March just like February, has flown by! In just a couple of months I will be graudating and I can't wrap my brain around it. More post about graduation will be coming soon. Anyway, her are a few things I've been loving this month.

My first favorite is the book Sad Girls by Lang Leav. It is kind of hard to explain the book with out giving anything away so I will just say this; it is a book of young love, dark secrets, and tragedy. If you have already read this book comment below what you thought of it without giving anything away.

I never thought I would have another favorite city besides Rome, but alas, I really enjoyed my Spring Break trip to Toronto. Toronto is a city with friendly and rather strange people which I think is why I enjoyed it so much. People weren't afraid to be themselves and I love that.

My last favorite is the movie March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step which can be found on Hulu. The first March of the Penguins was mind blowingly amazing (I may be biased) and the second one not so much, but it had it's own character and showed just how strong of a bird the Emperor penguin actually is. The movie is narrated by Mogan Freeman and shows the typical struggle father and son Emperor penguins face when trying to survive in Antarctica.

Thanks for reading! Comment below what you have been loving this month.

P.S. I am currently selling Sad Girls on Depop and Poshmark. Check out my shops if you would like to purchase this great book.

2018 Favorites: February

It's already the end of the month, can you believe it? February is one of my favorite months because of Valentine's day and all the love it brings, but also it is Black History month! So, I want to start this post with one of my absolute favorites, in honor of Black History Month, and that is...*drum roll*

BLACK PANTHER!

I am not one to enjoy superhero/action movies but this movie was incredible. Just like books I have a hard time re-watching movies that I have already seen. But, I could see this movie a million times over. I am tempted to buy it on DVD when it comes out and I don't even have a DVD Player. Now I am being a little over the top but you catch my drift; the movie is great and you should go check it out.

My next favorite is this very affordable nail polish that I found at CVS the other day. It is by the brand pop-arazzi and for a drugstore brand nail polish, it actually is very nice, on my nails at least. The color lasts for about 5-7 days without a top or base coat.

Find at CVS!

I got mine in the color Info Red which is a vibrant red color. The nail polish as of right now retails for about $2.99.

Books. That is all I can say. Once I started to force myself to make time in my schedule to leisurely read, I have fallen back in love with reading. My favorite book for this month is Turtles All the Way Down by John Green. The book is a nice easy read but my favorite book by John Green is still Looking For Alaska. So far that book has had the most impact on me over all his other books. Give Turtles All the Way Down a read though.

Buy it on Amazon.

My last bit of favorites are all music. The first song is by the talented, Drake. I bet you can guess which song it is...if you guessed God's Plan then you were right. Drake filmed a portion of the music video at the university I attend and I may or may not make an appearance in it. You will have to check it out to see.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpVfcZ0ZcFM

The next song I've had on repeat is by artist LianeV, the song is titled Curious and it just puts you in your feels, both good and bad, well at least for me. Give it a listen and let me know what you think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLzYZVHfSK4

So, you know how Spotify has Discover Weekly? They have really been giving me all the hits with new artists and songs. Thanks to them I found the amazing Sylo Nozra. He is a Toronto based R&B singer and I am in love with his song Right Here on his current album Fervor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAdfvdyjvRw

Last but not least, is the song SUTRA by Colombian singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra and Dalmata. Now that I am trying to become fluent in Spanish I listen to more music from Spanish speaking countries. You may not understand the words but the beat and flow will get your body moving.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPLmhYlLkfk

That is all for this month's favorites. I hope you enjoyed! Comment below what some of your favorites were from this past month.

You can find me on Instagram: @kristinedillon and Snapchat: @kristinedillon7

Also, check out my Depop and Poshmark shop. I sale some of my favorites and other items there.

3 Ways to Make Quick Money

It is a new year and after the winter holidays, I am broke! Being a student at a university has its perks as well as its downsides. One of those perks is having a month-long winter break but, the downside is not many jobs are willing to hire for a month. So this is what I did to not stay broke during and after the holidays without a full-time job.

The first thing I did is to sell my unwanted items. We all have clothes or jewelry or electronics that we no longer love. As the old saying goes, "One mans junk is another man's treasure.". Thanks to the digital age we now live in this can be done super easily. I have been using apps such as Depop and Poshmark to sell my items and it is super simple. The following links explain how easy and some tips to have success when selling.
Depop: http://ciaraodoherty.com/my-top-tips-for-selling-on-depop/
Poshmark: https://poshmark.com/posh_guide

The second thing I did was tutor but, you can also petsit or babysit. Surprisingly, a lot of parents want their children to get ahead in school and are willing to pay for a tutor during winter break. Petsitting is another great way to earn a little extra cash. Many families like to go on vacation during the winter months, especially those living in the North. Most are not willing to take their pets nor are they willing to pay expensive prices for Pet Hotels, this becomes a perfect opportunity to use your love for animals at an advantage. Another great way to make money is by babysitting. Check out Care.com to see what families are looking for babysitters. If you love children this won't even feel like work.

The third and final way I made a quick buck is to do odd jobs here and there. Shovel some snow, clean out your parent's garage or basement. Do odd jobs that people hate doing. You might also hate it but you will love the money in return.

I hope these three tips on making a quick buck were useful. Comment other ways you can think of when it comes to making money. You can follow my Depop and Poshmark shop: @kristinedillon

Happy money making!