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Things To-Do While in Isolation

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Things-To-Do During COVID-19 Isolation

Globally we are going currently going through a virus crisis known as Coronavirus (COVID-19). This pandemic has us kept indoors while we all practice “social distancing”.  A lot of people are working from home and others are working from home while simultaneously watching their kids (as possible as that is). All of our situations are different but one thing we all have in common is the fact that we have a lot of extra time on our hands. Times like this can cause a lot of stress, anxiety, and boredom, which is why finding things to occupy your time with is so important. 

We are sharing different things you can do depending on what it is you are needing. Our tips range from fitness to relaxation and hope that you find one or two that speak to you and your family!

Health and Fitness

  • Stream free workout videos or invest in a new subscription if you find one you really love!
  • Try out a new fitness activity that you have been considering but never gave a shot – we recommend yoga!
  • Jump rope to get your heart rate up and shake the stress away – check out this article to see the benefits of jump roping.
  • Give meditation a try! Lots of guided versions on YouTube, Podcasts, and apps. 
  • Get up from your workstation once an hour and do between 25-50 squats, pushups, sit-ups and or jumping jacks. Small increments can make a big difference!
  • Go for a walk or run – if you have a dog, then this should be your daily go-to!
  • Incorporate more stretching into your day.
  • Look up new recipes or finally try out the ones you have had bookmarked forever- Our Pinterest features a ton of healthy recipes!
  • Scour Pinterest for new workouts and/or recipes. 

Productivity

  • Organize your closet and get a donation bag going. This is a great time to give to those in need.
  • Each day pick a new room or area to organize – by the time we beat this virus you’re home will be looking amazing and clutter-free!
  • Pull out the couches and hard to reach entertainment areas and do a deep cleaning.
  • Organize your pantry.
  • Color code your library collection.
  • Clean up your resume.
  • Teach yourself new skills that you know you need to better your career (PowerPoint, Excel, etc). There are ENDLESS videos on YouTube for pretty much anything you want to learn.
  • Go through your bills and make sure everything is up to date.
  • Clean out old photos from your phone.
  • Go through your junk drawer and make it an organized drawer.
  • Clean up your email and make new folders for important docs.
  • Organize your mail and make a new designated area/folder for the stuff you need to follow up on. Don’t ignore those bills.
  • Set reminders in your email to reoccur for important dates each month (i.e. bills, birthdays, meetings and appointments).
  • Unsubscribe from unnecessary emails that you get. 
  • Clean out and rearrange your garage. 
  • Put together a photo album of all the loose pictures you have. 

Self Care and Relaxation

  • Read a book.
  • Soak in the bath.
  • Binge watch a new show- click here for a great list on binge-worthy streaming!
  • Start journaling. If you don’t have a notebook, you can use your computer or Notes app.
  • Have a stay in date night with your significant other. You can even include the kids and have them be your waiters.
  • Give yourself a deep conditioning hair mask – you don’t have anywhere to go so leave it on for as long as you want!
  • Try out a DIY face mask.
  • Light candles and incense and put on your favorite lunge clothes and watch a movie, new or old.
  • Give yourself a pedicure.
  • If you live with your significant other – give each other massages.

Beat Boredom

  • Play a board game with your partner or kids. You can even ask a neighbor if you can borrow one of their game boards. 
  • Find a new game on your phone or computer.
  • Call or FaceTime someone you miss and that will put a smile on your face. 
  • Write a letter.
  • If you have a sectional couch you can push them all together to make what we call a “couch bed”. Now you can lay in your living room and your big comfy ass couch bed.
  • Build a fort.
  • Feng Shui your living room or any room in your home.
  • Clean something! There has to be something in your space that can use some elbow grease!
  • Color, paint or draw. This can be fun to do as a family too. 
  • Look up DIY science experiments. There are so many out there. 
  • Look at animal or comedy sketch videos on YouTube.
  • Go to a rabbit hole on Youtube about your favorite conspiracy theory.
  • Put on your favorite album and turn it up loud so you can dance and sing your ass off.
  • Make a vision board.
  • Catch up on a series or show. 
  • Play with your cat, dog or whatever animal you might have.
  • Family karaoke.
  • Have a themed dinner night and include the whole family. Let everyone get dressed up and talk with accents.
  • Do some gardening.
  • Have a picnic in your backyard. 
  • Make a music video or a tik tok with your family. 
  • Go camping in your backyard.
  • Have a family fashion show.
  • Play Hide and Seek.
  • Bake cookies or another dessert based on ingredients you have on hand!

We’re All in This Together

We know all of this that we are going through can be overwhelming. Take the time to breathe, let your children express their true feelings and don’t focus too much on the media. Be thankful for this time with your family but also be smart with the time you have. One day we are all going to look back on this and describe to others how it impacted our lives. Let this impact be a more positive one rather than negative. Please, share what you and your families are doing during this quarantine time in a comment below. Wishing you the best, always!

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Tips for Painful Periods

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Painful Periods Suck

Having a painful period is something most women just accept and learn to live with. I was one of those women until recently when I made it a priority to get help from an OBGYN. I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis, but for years I thought the pain I felt was “normal” but it certainly wasn’t. Being misdiagnosed for a very long time was rough, but I am very thankful that I now have answers and solutions. If you don’t have a good connection with your OB, it may be time to find a new one. I went through a few doctors until I found one that I felt REALLY listened and heard my concerns. You know your body better than anyone else, find a doctor who respects that and will truly try to help you.

With that said, I have some go-to remedies for when I am in a lot of pain. The severity of your pain can vary from month to month and even day-to-day. On my worst day, I end up in the fetal position in agonizing pain. I’m sharing what has helped me on my worst days and hope this helps anyone who might be looking for relief. You’re not alone.

Tips to Ease Period Pain

Hot Bath/Shower: This might be the most common remedy, but it’s because it really does work. Soak in a hot bath or take a hot shower and let your muscles relax. I recommend keeping a bag of Epsom salts on hand too so you can throw some in the bath. Magnesium helps muscle relaxation! This remedy can be proactive or reactive. There have been countless times that a warm bath has helped ease my pain by a considerable amount. It will hopefully help you sleep better too.

CBD Oil/Creams: CBD is one of my most reliable remedies for easing cramps. Applying CBD cream directly to my abdomen always helps. The oil that is taken orally is also effective. I keep both on hand. If you don’t have much experience with CBD, it could be worth your time to read up on it and all of the positive attributes.

Exercise: Exercise is actually a great remedy for menstrual pain. When your pain level is really high a strenuous workout might not be possible, which makes Yin yoga is a perfect option to incorporate deep stretches that can alleviate pain. A lot of beneficial positions can be done lying in bed too. Deep stretching and deep breathing will help you relax and hopefully ease your pain. Hip opening poses like frog, butterfly and happy baby are amazing poses for menstrual cramps.

Heating pads: Heating pads are another period remedy that women have used for a long time. Heating pads come in handy when you just want to lay down and relax in bed instead of taking a warm bath.

More Tips For Period Relief

Massage: A massage can help you relax and relieve stress. You can book yourself a massage, ask your boo to rub you down or even give your self a little massage. I like to use a foam roller to loosen up on. Rolling on a foam roller and doing some stretching always helps me feel a bit better. Working out the knots in your body can drastically ease cramps.

Ibuprofen: There are a lot of over the medications out there that you can buy but they are not all the same. My OB told me it’s best to just use Ibuprofen instead of brands marketed for women like Midol or Pamprin. I had a severe episode where I took some Midol and it did absolutely nothing for me. I am not someone who takes pills on a regular basis, but I do take Ibuprofen when needed for pain and it’s all I use for period pain.

Sex: Having an orgasm can help with your cramps. Yes, you read that correctly! I know that sex is usually looked at as taboo while a woman is on her period, but check out this article about the benefits and you just might be surprised!

Birth Control: Birth control can be a great option for many women. Talk to your doctor about your periods and how painful they are and see what your options are for starting birth control. Birth control is known to reduce menstrual pain, reduce flow and is a non-surgical option to combat endometriosis.

Drink More Water: If you are a woman who knows she doesn’t drink enough water AND also has painful periods, its time to up your water intake! Drinking enough water helps prevent bloating, which makes the period cramping worse. Add lemon or cucumber to your water to entice you to drink more water. Also, limiting your salt intake during your period can help with bloating too.


Finding Relief

We hope that at least one of the tips might help you find some relief the next time you need it! We would love to hear what period tips you have that work for you. Having a painful period is something we might not be able to make completely go away, but together we might be able to help make them just a little bit more bearable!

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20 Amazon Products You Need in Your Life!

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Products for Every Aspect of Your Life

Amazon Beauty Products

1. We have tried many different serums from Amazon and we each have our favorites. Raynita loves Elizavecca Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic Acid. This serum is awesome for it’s $17 price and 1.7-ounce bottle. It’s not sticky and absorbs really fast and doesn’t leave any type of residue. Jessica’s favorite serum is TruSkin Vitamin C Plus. It goes on great before makeup and leaves my skin feeling smooth, fresh, and it helps with pimples! We make these products part of our daily routine.

Jess’s current fav

 

2. An eye mask should be a part of your facial routine when possible. Ace Beauty makes Gold Eye-Mask that help prevents wrinkles, improve dark circles, and are anti-aging. AND you get 16 pair for $9!

These are the gold eye patches. Super comfy and kinda cute too.

3. A Jade Roller is not only our go to when we look puffy but it’s great for also relaxing and relieving tension in the face. We use it daily after we moisturize to massage it into our skin while also improving the circulation of blood vessels. Basically, it helps you look more awake, younger, and helps you feel energized. 

4. We all get a blemish here and there. These cool little Acne Patches are lifesavers when those little fuckers appear. Just place one of 72 patches on your pimple, leave on for up to 6 hours, and then all that nasty gunk is pulled to the surface. For $12, it is definitely worth a try. 

5. This leave-in conditioner will bring your locks back to life! I recently went from platinum blonde back to brunette and this product helped my hair grow, shine and get all around healthier. I highly recommend this if you are needing something new for your hair. Plus, it smells amazing and my husband always compliments how good my hair smells! All around its a bomb ass product!

Prime Clothing & Accessories 

6. These yoga pants are super comfy! Super affordable and great quality! They come with side pockets for your phone/ID/Chapstick etc and they are not see through at all. These are comparable to more expensive workout clothes you would see at Nike or Victoria Secret. Highly recommend!

7. Sports bras can see tricky to buy online but these worked out great and glad I purchase them! They have removable padding and fit really well. A pack of 3 for $22 is a pretty good deal when it comes to high-quality sports bras! Definitely worth adding to your cart!

8. Everyone needs a good bodysuit that makes them feel sexy. This is our go-to! This bodysuit is made of such a soft material that doesn’t irritate you at all. My favorite part is that it shows just enough side boob to make you feel sexy and you can pair it with just about any bottom.

9. A dress with POCKETS! That’s right, we found a dress that is universal, comes in over 20 colors and patterns and is under $25!  It’s comfortable and pairs well with a jean jacket or some cute sandals. 

10. Ray is not a fan of wearing a bra and luckily can get away with it. These pasties allow you to feel completely comfortable without showing your rock hard nipples. For $7, you get two reusable pair that stay sticky beyond a few uses. 

Household Products

11. If you are OCD about keeping things clean, then you will love this handheld vacuum! Great suction power for a cordless vacuum and the battery lasts for a good amount of time. It comes with different types of suction attachments and really has great power to help you pick up messes quickly and efficiently!

12. Want to make your whole home smell like a bakery?! Then you NEED these baking brownie incense! They smell amazing and you get 100 of them for under $15. These smell so freaking amazing. If you buy these you won’t regret it! Enjoy!

13. Needing some organization done in that overflowing closet of yours?! This hanging closet organizer is a great way to easily spruce up your space. It’s compact with still offering generous space to stock and pile your clothes, belts, hats, etc! And for only $14, you really can’t complain!

14. We all need batteries and Amazon has the best price for the amount and they arrive at your front door. They have every size you can think of and they last pretty long. So next time you hear your smoke detector chirping or your remote needs new batteries, order them here.

15. The next time you’re looking to redo bedding, check out these sheet sets. With over 40 colors to choose from, we are sure they will have just what you are looking for without compromising your comfort. 

Unique Finds

16. We both love salt rock lamps! They add ambiance, are pretty and are great for all types of rooms. Grab one to add to your space and vibe out! This one, in particular, Jess has had for a few years and absolutely loves it!

17. Do you love books? Maybe needing some new reading material? I have recommended this book, Where the Crawdad’s Sing, to quite a few people and every single one of them, has loved it! I could do a whole list solely on books to buy but we will start with this one! Get it, you will get swept away and just love this book!

18. Whether you’re looking for something for yourself or if you need a gift for someone, this dainty necklace is perfect! They have many different styles to choose from and they’re all under $10! Great for layering or wearing simply alone.

19. This travel bag is ahhmazzingg! We wrote a full-on article about this specific bag which you can read here. This bag fits a shit ton of stuff while still counting as a personal bag on airlines including Spirit and Frontier. whenever we fly Spirit we use these bags and NEVER pay for bags. I have packed up to 5 days worth of clothing in this bag and still had extra room to bring goodies back.

The front pouch has a zipper that you can take the entire bag and fold it into itself. When empty and folded up..this is the outcome! Pretty cool right?!
Duffle packed with the three pillows! Still extra room in there!

20. This Protein Powder has everything we are looking for. It’s over two pounds of plant-based protein that has 21 grams of protein per serving, no added sugar and pretty tasty. You can drink it with just water or add to a shake or juice.   

BestieTalks Amazon Page

Now that you see our top 20 Amazon products, take a look at our Amazon page and feel free purchase them there, while also supporting BestieTalks https://www.amazon.com/shop/bestietalks . Please, share with us some of your favorite Amazon purchases and we would love to add them to our page. Happy shopping!

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The Do’s and Dont’s to Living the Life YOU Want!

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Enough With the Bullshit

How many years of your life have you spent saying “yes” and “no” to things just to appease other people? When are you going to start living your life the way YOU want to? We think that NOW is a perfect time. It’s time to give fewer fucks and give more YYAASSS to your life! Enough with the bullshit that doesn’t make you happy. It’s time to say goodbye to the people that don’t add substance and happiness to your life. Enough with the procrastinating and telling yourself, “I’ll do it tomorrow.” It’s time to grab your life by the balls and own it! Enough with the bullshit!

The Do’s to Living the Life You Want

  • Buy that plane ticket and take that trip! Even if it means you are going alone!
  • Say “yes” to things you truly want and “no” to the things you don’t. Say “yes” to your happiness ALWAYS.
  • Stop procrastinating and go after the things you want, NOW! Tomorrow is never promised so why wait any longer? 
  • Change your hair, buy new clothes, pick up new hobbies, move to that new city..do all the things you want to with YOUR life. Embrace change even if those around you don’t.
  • Remind yourself of all your accomplishments and always be your biggest fan! No one can love you like you love you. So love the shit out of yourself!
  • Surround yourself with people who support, love, and believe in you. Be okay with cutting people off. If they don’t make you happy then should they really be taking up any of your time? Probably not!
  • Be selective. With possessions, how your money and time is spent, with people you hang around, with the things you give energy to. Be selfish as fuck with yourself! In the end, you are ultimately responsible for your happiness, decisions, and quality of life. 
  • Stop caring what other people think. People will always have an opinion but it’s up to you whether you give a shit or not. Don’t hold yourself back from doing or saying something because of what others will think. No is one is perfect and no one has the right to judge you.

The Dont’s to Living the Life You Want

  • Stop putting your dreams, goals, and ambitions off “until tomorrow” and go after them today! Every day that passes is another day that you are either standing still or sprinting to the finish line. Be a runner. Run your fucking ass off until you reach your destination!
  • Don’t put up with bullshit relationships. You know which ones we are talking about. The “friend” that never calls, the person who says they love you but continuously hurt you, the people who only come around when they need something. Flush all that bullshit out of your life! buh-byeeee!!
  • Don’t beat yourself up over your mistakes. Shit happens. Learn from it and keep it moving. Your mistakes don’t define you. How you react and pick yourself back up does!
  • Please don’t compare yourself to others. Your journey is yours! There is no blueprint on how to do life right. You are exactly where you need to be. Don’t be in competition with anyone but yourself!
  • We know this one is tough but, don’t think negative thoughts about yourself. It’s so easy to judge, doubt and put yourself down. Don’t do this. Love yourself, your flaws and imperfections. Don’t ever let yourself forget how incredibly amazing you are!
  • Don’t hold yourself back because of other people. It’s okay to do things alone. Travel, eat at the restaurants you want, pick up the hobby you have been thinking about. Go and do the things you want to do even if no one is around to do them with you. Shedding the scaredness allows for empowerment to blossom!
  • Don’t be content with things that don’t genuinely make you happy. Seek the opportunities that will enrich your life and get you out of the contentment zone. If you want it, you can get it, if you truly go after it! We are rooting for you!!
  • Don’t be a hater, shit-talker, or asshole for no reason. Don’t be jealous and don’t rain on other people’s parades. The energy you put out comes back around. Be positive, a nice human being, and spread happiness and kindness as much as you can.

Are you Ready to Start Living the Life You Want?!

Don’t take things for granted. Today is here and everything you want is out there waiting for you! It sucks to live with regrets, so don’t! Go do what you have always wanted to do, and cut out the bullshit from every aspect of your life. Believe us, you will feel happier, sleep better, worry less and love more. You deserve to be the happiest YOU possible! 

If you need any advice or tips on how to do this for your life, hit us up. And if you have any tips on how to live a bullshit free life, let us know! Ask yourself every now and then, “am I living my best life?”, and if you’re not, change it up. Now, go live your dreams!

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Make-Up Bag Essentials With Believe in Bumble

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BestieTalks Must-Have Beauty Bag Items

We love our skin and the products that make us look and feel beautiful! When it comes to makeup we are both pretty minimal users but that doesn’t mean we don’t love getting ready and putting our face together. We each have a bag full of makeup but there are specific products that we wouldn’t dream of going without. We are going to share our must-have beauty bag items and why they make our essentials list. The products we take when we travel, products we use daily, and products we always keep on hand just in case something comes up and you need a little something extra.

Jess’s Must-Have Beauty Items

Our “Can’t live without” List

These are items that we use daily and can’t live without. Check them out and see if you have any in your makeup bag. And if you don’t, go grab them asap!

  • A good serum! Serums are our daily go-to. We’ve had our try at many and our favorite has to have a good thick consistency, absorb quickly, and of course, the price needs to be right. Serums keep our skin bright, our pores small, and flawless as possible.
    Ray’s current favorite serum

    Jess’s current fav
  • Coconut Oil every damn day! As you should already know we are obsessed with coconut oil. So, of course, we have it in our makeup bag too. Duh! That is a moisturizer we can always rely on and know it’s not going to break us out while still getting the job done. 
  • Basic ass Chapstick. Yep, chapstick. Nothing is worse than having cracked dry lips. And if worse comes to worst, you can use your chapstick anywhere (hands, nose, etc.) you may be dry.  
  • Ray loves the ColourPop Eyebrow Pencil! Jess love the Maybelline Precise Brow Pencil. You won’t ever catch us without our brows done- unless we are at the gym or yoga 🙂
  • Bobby Pins & a spare hair tie! Why? Because you NEVER know! We keep our bobby pins in a tic tac case!
  • Eyelash glue! I use hair bond glue that you can get at Sally’s Beauty Supply for $2. I buy maybe two bottles a year. It lasts F.O.R.E.V.E.R and works way better than the other stuff. Plus its black, it gives a look of eye liner without wearing eye liner.
  • Jess always keeps a pimple sticker in her bag. I love Peace Out which can be found at Sephora or the brand shown in the picture above which can be found on Amazon. When I feel a pimple forming I cover it with Clearasil Rapid Gel and an acne sticker. They really help shrink, minimize, and reduce redness within just a few hours. LIFE SAVERS! I was out of town for a wedding last month and a pimple popped up- thankfully I had my stickers and it helped shrink it QUICKLY!
  • Tweezers!! Tweezers are essential because they are so versatile. Something Jess ALWAYS keeps in her beauty bag. 
  • We highly recommend keeping some floss in your beauty bag. Floss is something that comes in handy when you least expect it. Your lipstick might be poppin’ but if you got spinach in your teeth- that’s not a cute look. Trust us and thrown some floss in your bag!
  • A good lipgloss that can go with anything. Sometimes we like chapstick, sometimes a pretty matte lipstick and other times we just want to throw some gloss on our lips and shine! A good lipgloss is critical for a beauty bag! If you travel and forget a lipstick you will be happy for that backup lipgloss in your beauty bag! 

Meet our Guest Blogger Emma From Believe in Bumble!

Hello there! Firstly, I just wanted to say thank you to Jess and Ray for giving me the opportunity to write for their lovely blog. Let me introduce myself, I’m Emma from the blog www.believeinbumble.co.uk Believe in Bumble is a lifestyle blog filled with Days Out, Book Reviews, Favourites, Recipes and so much more! I post a new post every Monday, Wednesday and Friday so I would love to have you over on my blog.

Back to today’s post, today we are both going to share our make up bag essentials. As we are from different parts of the world (I’m from London, UK) I thought this would be an interesting post. So, without further ado lets get cracking with my make-up bag essentials!

Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer (£4)

This is a recent discovery for me, but it has quickly replaced the cult classic Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in my make-up collection. Not only is the colour match better for my skin tone (I use C2), it is so creamy allowing it to blend effortlessly without losing its high coverage.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey (£7.99)

This is an oldie but a goodie! I have loved this product for years but recent rediscovered it. It is a purple neutral-toned lip colour making it perfect for all seasons. Honey is one of those easy throw on lip colours. Side note, my boyfriend said my swatch looked like a bruise! I hope you don’t agree!!

Soap & Glory Thick & Fast High Definition Collagen-C Mascara (£10.50)

This is my holy grail mascara and I always come back too it. It provides length, volume and definition whilst still looking natural. It has great lasting power but is still easy to get off at the end of the day.

BarryM Cream Jewel Cream Eyeshadows (£4.99)

I like to have a wash of colour on my eyelids but as I often start work early, I don’t have time (or the energy!) to be blending eyeshadows. Instead, I just swipe one of these on my lid and blend them out with my finger. It’s as easy as that! I have Pillow Talk which is a warm-toned champagne colour, Blissful which is a natural lilac colour and finally, Fairytale which is a perfect copper colour.

I hope you enjoyed reading about my make up essentials. Again, thank you to Bestie Talks for allowing me to post on your blog. I hope to see you over at my blog Believe in Bumble soon!

We hope you enjoed this article and enjoyed meeting Emma!! Please go and check her out and she has so many helpful and lovley articles!!

What are YOUR favorite make-up essentials! Please share with us what you can’t live without!

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Tips on How to be The Best Travel Buddy

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Let’s GO!

Traveling together is one of our favorite ways to spend quality time with each other. For the past 15 years, Jess and I have been meeting each other in many different destinations. We have our rendezvous down to a tee and want to share our travel tips so you can be the best travel buddy too!

Traveling Then vs Now

So when we were just barely legal, traveling was different. We had to make sure we printed out Mapquest directions, called the hotel in advance to book our reservation, and find out by word of mouth what events were going on. Our travel interests were much different then they are today. We were all about bar hopping, dancing at the hottest clubs and wearing outfits we wouldn’t dare throw in our suticase now. These days, we like to restaurant hop, find a good brunch with the best bloody mary deals, go to concerts, do yoga, go on hikes and find some unbeatable deals at the local Farmers Market.


How to Prepare for a Buddy Trip

There are a few things you can do ahead so that you have the best trip possible.

  • Book a room with double beds. Having too much room is always better than not enough room. Plus, this gives both of you your own space to treat however you want. 
  • When picking a place to stay, look at the surrounding area and think about what you want to do on this trip. If it’s for some relaxation, maybe you want to be outside the city away from the hustle and bustle. If you don’t plan on renting a car, maybe find a hotel or AirBnb that is around lots of walkable attractions. Talk about your intention for the trip and go from there.
  • Start bookmarking places on Yelp. This way you have hella options that you were already into. When you get to your hotel or place where you’re staying, look to see how far those places are to you. You will no doubt find more places near your location once you reach your destination.
  • Plan to use Lyft or Uber. These rideshare apps allow you to split the fare which makes it really easy. And you only need to know the name or address of your destination instead of looking up directions.
  • However, if renting a car is more practical for your trip, do that! Hawaii is a perfect example of where you would want to rent a car. Having a car gives you the freedom to go and do anything you want whenever.
  • If you are traveling with other couples or in a group, make sure everyone is included in a group text so you all stay up to date on your travel plans. Make sure everyone is on the same page about where you want to stay and the things you want to do. Traveling with others can be difficult so make sure you pick travel buddies wisely!
  • We LOVE discussing our outfits before a trip. Going to the beach? Staying at a place with a pool? Make sure you both got your swimsuits! If you plan on eating a fancy restaurant one night make sure you tell each other so you both have clothing to match any event that you plan on getting into!
  • Be upfront about costs and a budget you are on. Trips can still happen and be amazing even on a budget! We always split costs if we are staying together and always make sure what we are paying for is within the other persons budget. Being thoughtful about each other’s expenses is crucial as a travel buddy!
  • We have stayed in lots of Airbnb’s on certain destination trips so we can be together instead of in seperate hotel rooms. This is a great option for certain destinations. Staying in an Airbnb allows you to go grocery shopping and cook together as well. This also saves a shit-ton of money!
  • Discuss flights with your travel buddy! Coordinate your arrival and departure times which will make meeting up and departing together easier for both of you!
  • Pinterest is also a great tool to use for places you are visiting! Especially if you are visiting abroad or a place you have never been to before! Look up tips or top favorite things to do so you will have ideas of fun things to do before you even get there!
  • Utilize Groupon to mazimize your money and fun!! There are always great deals on local events in every city!

Now go and Plan Your Next Trip!

We hope you find at least one of these tips helpful! Do you have a favorite travel buddy?! Do you have any tips of your own? Please share with us !

Bonus Tip : Don’t be a complainer. Be okay with going with the flow on a trip. Trips are supposed to be fun and not a time for complainers or debbie downers !

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