My night routine is entirely non-negotiable. Even on the nights when I’m exhausted, busy, or just lacking motivation, I still show up for it. I’ve simply learned the hard way that skipping it means a miserable tomorrow. Want to know what helps me wake up hydrated, glowy, and happy? Here’s how I end every night—

A night shower/washing my hair every day

Night showers win over morning showers every time. I love to do both on any days where time permits, but if I’m choosing one, it’s the one that takes off all of the day’s germs before getting into my nice, clean bed. Plus, it’s super relaxing to shower before bed. Part of my nightly shower is washing my hair. Yes, I was my hair every single day. I don’t feel clean unless I do, and I couldn’t imagine submerging myself in the shower without getting my hair wet. I feel like I’d just be cold? I actually have noticed my hair grows quicker and looks better when I wash it every day, and I don’t mind doing it, so it’s a must every night for me.

Skincare routine

My skincare routine is the most consistent thing in my life. I could get home super late or be half-asleep, and I will still be doing my skincare routine immediately after my shower. I enjoy my routine and find it really relaxing, so I don’t ever see it as a chore. While I believe skin is mostly genetic, I owe the remaining credit to being so consistent with my routine.

The Routine: I wash my face in the shower with my Rhode Pineapple Cleanser, then once I get out, it’s the Rhode Glazing Mist, Rhode Glazing Milk, Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum, YTTP Superfood Skin Drip, Rhode Barrier Restore Cream, the Biossance Eye Serum, and lastly, the Rhode Peptide Lip Mask. There was a short period of time when I tried mixing it up, but I quickly realized it wasn’t for me, and back to my staples I went.

Drinking tons of water

All I drink is water (not a fan of the taste of anything else), but I make sure to drink even more water at night. I feel like it sets up my skin to be extra hydrated and fresh in the morning, and it stops me from snacking late at night. I feel a difference in the way my body feels in the morning when I drink more water at night vs when I don’t.

Ten-minute clean-up

Before I shower, I always do a quick room cleanup. Even if it’s just ten minutes to pick up whatever I didn’t have a chance to put away during the day. I love coming back to a perfectly clean room after my shower, and I wake up in such a better mood when I’m waking up in a clean space rather than a disorganized one.

A sweet treat & something to watch

I’m doubling down here because they’re a package deal. I have an insane sweet tooth. A small percentage of my overall happiness comes from indulging in something sweet every day. Some days I try to be healthy about it; some days I don’t. Either way, I need something every night before bed. I’m aging myself so badly here (I’m 27), but there’s nothing more relaxing than being freshly showered, skincare done, with a full water bottle, a sweet treat, and a TV show to end your night. I prefer a show or a movie over scrolling on my phone, so I always have something to watch.

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If you’re looking for your next read, you’ve come to the perfect place. I’ve searched for the best beach reads and have compiled them into a list below. Download them on your kindle, or head to your nearest Barnes & Noble—we’re reading this summer ladies!

Our Perfect Storm By Carley Fortune

When Frankie is unexpectedly left at the altar, her estranged best friend George convinces her to take the honeymoon anyway—with him. Set against the dreamy backdrop of Tofino, this friends-to-lovers romance follows two lifelong friends as they navigate heartbreak, buried feelings, and a chance to rebuild what they've lost. Warm, emotional, and full of longing, it's a story about friendship, healing, and finding love where you least expect it.

The Night We Met By Abby Jimenez

After a single decision at a concert changes everything, Chris finds himself on the sidelines of the life he wishes he was living. As Larissa builds a relationship with his best friend, he’s forced to navigate loyalty, longing, and the cost of staying silent in this emotionally charged romance about timing and impossible choices.

Rules For The Summer By Meghan Quinn

A summer rom-com about a fake engagement gone wrong, a failing candy shop, and two unexpected neighbors who find themselves thrown together in a chaotic small-town summer. As Renley tries to rebuild her life and Theo escapes his own mess, forced proximity turns irritation into something neither of them planned for—raising the question of whether their summer escape can become something real.

Just For The Summer By Abby Jimenez

My favorite read from last summer

Justin has a “curse” that went viral online—every woman he dates ends up finding her soulmate right after they break up. When he connects with Emma, who has her own strange romantic streak, the two agree to date each other with a simple plan: break up quickly and cancel out their bad luck. A summer fling on a private island in Minnesota was supposed to solve everything, but between unexpected family responsibilities, personal complications, and growing closeness, their carefully planned arrangement starts to feel a lot more complicated than either of them expected.

The Off-Campus Series By Elle Kennedy

Recently watched this on Prime, and now I want to read the entire series!

A college rom-com about a fake dating arrangement between a focused student trying to get her crush’s attention and a cocky hockey captain desperate to save his GPA. What starts as a mutually beneficial deal—tutoring in exchange for a pretend relationship—quickly becomes complicated after an unexpected kiss changes everything.

There’s something about contemporary romance that always feels grounding in the best way—easy to sink into, quietly comforting, and deeply transporting. In the midst of summer, these stories become their own kind of escape. Happy reading!

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The passage of time, the melting of all that was once heavy, a flower may not be in place, but there are roots. Roots absorbing all it can, all it needs to stimulate growth.

You can be all you want to be, especially in June. The sun is warm and supportive. The water is refreshing and reviving. The grass is grounding, yet freeing. Fully embrace what the month has to offer, and step into it ready to bloom.

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You’re tired, blame it on the lack of sunlight, but you forbid yourself to stay inside any longer. You push through the walls, you claim the fresh air, you take it upon yourself to make things happen. You can enter as your old self, but you must believe that you are not forced to stay that way.

And it’s okay if you’re still looking for the exact spot that the sun hits. Where you’ll feel the most warmth, the most radiance, the place that will renew the energy that you’re in search of. Because April is a smooth transition. It is patient and breezy. It understands highs and lows; it defines transformation.

It will allow you to dance in the rain and bask in the shine. It will remind you of the importance of remaining present, of remaining faithful

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January feels fresh. Free—wings anew as you fly over all that awaits your landing. You fly alone, moving faster than ever before. You’re enjoying the journey, reaching new heights, finding new places to be.

And it’s cold outside. Sharp winds remind you of where you once took off from. But this time, the gusts push you forward instead of weighing you down. They propel you—your memories teaching you how to keep flying.

And each time you land, it will be graceful. Filling in your shadow as you’re gently placed into spaces written especially for you.

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It was sought through the seasons. In winter, I was fooled into believing it was still present. Distracted by the “new” I tricked myself into believing was a right of passage. In spring, it had escaped, though rumor said it had just settled. And by summer, the high humidity had swallowed it whole.

But it has returned, as did fall, and it is kind. The comfort in familiarity is my earned reward. How poetically planned, to find me again during the month of grace. Not perfect—leaves not yet turned—but hopeful.

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We tend to put the most pressure on ourselves this time of year. We’re in the home stretch. As each leaf starts to fall, we turn it over and read off all the things we had promised ourselves when things were still frozen in place, waiting to be defrosted in the moment fate had planned.

Self-reflection? It’s good. It’s great, really. But when does it become too much? Like a self-cleaning machine that’s on all day, every day. Going over spots that didn’t even have a chance to just…be yet.

September is restorative. It’s tending to things with proper care. It’s meant to be soft even if the air is sharp. Self-reflection does not allow for self-doubt or harsh criticism. It shows us reality. It offers us a moment to process.

It reminds us of this:

We can be okay, even when we are searching for our path. We can find joy in the present, knowing we can not control the past. Knowing that we are still looking for more.

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