#FridayFinds: Links I'm Lovin'

Wow I really can't believe it's Friday! I'm pretty sure I say this every week but the 4 day week was a especially fast and I'm okay with that! This Friday's links are killer and I'm really obsessed with all of them. Click around and see if you're digging them as much as I am!

{Link} // If you haven't seen the Maroon 5 "Sugar" music video you need to get on it. Click the link and fall in love with Maroon 5 (and Adam Levine) all over again. 

{Link} // Need your cute-fix this Friday? These photos of a baby elephant seeing the beach for the first time will make your heart melt. No really.

{Link} // I bought this sweater in the Vibrant Flame color over break and I am definitely over-wearing it. It's a shear knit with a great neck and it's longer length is super flattering. Plus there are high side slits giving it a little extra edge. Get it while it's on sale!

{Link} // Lingerie giving back? This is one of the coolest things I have stumbled across. This brand trains household women to sew in Colombia allowing these mothers to support themselves and their children. Not only are these pieces philanthropic but they're absolutely beautiful! Splurge a little on these, you won't regret it.

{Link} // I first came across Kayla Itsines on Instagram and decided to do a little research. She is an Australian fitness model who has a 12 week workout program with insane results. Every transformation is incredible and I'm saving up to dish out the money for her miracle-workouts!

Happy Friday!

Emily

Get it Done! To-Do Lists!

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Whew, has this year already started off with a bang! Meetings from week one, new books to get, forms to turn in and emails to send have created a hectic frenzy of things to do. In order to combat the constant go-go-go I use lists. So many lists! I have a list by my bed for the things I remember I need to do as I'm falling asleep. I keep a list of my homework, a list of my meeting times and a constantly growing grocery list of healthy snacks that I never get around to picking up. With so many things to be constantly ticking off it's a must to have some personality in your to-do lists and I'm a definite believer that you can never have too many!

There are great options for to-do lists on Etsy with all price ranges and customizable options! Then there is always my favorite, Rifle Paper Company as well! For Christmas, I received a Rifle Paper Co. Weekly List {here} and it's amazing! It consolidates my pile of lists into one little place and helps me keep track of the whole week with one view! Also, if you're looking for a low-cost option there are a ton of options for printables online like this rad monster to-do list {here}! Click {here} to see the links to all of the adorable lists in the image above!

So add this to your to-do list - get cute lists! Are you a list person? 
Emily

Unplug and Engage!

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It's crazy how connected I am we all are to technology. I sat back the other day to calculate how much I use any form of technology throughout the week and (without counting my phone) I would honestly say that it is easily 40 hours a week. Now, if I were to add the time on my phone, this number would be even more outrageous and pretty frightening. The benefits of the internet, social media and messaging are amazing for staying connected however there are downsides that a lot of times we fail to acknowledge. I know that I am definitely guilting of missing the little moments around me because I'm desperate to grab my phone and snap a picture. This year I'm working on making a change, stepping back from the screen and making a sound effort to unplug.

I'm a self-proclaimed Instagram addict. I love challenging myself to see the "little things" in my day, and I will always get a kick out of a good photo; however, there is beauty in wholly engaging in the moment and there's also a refreshing respite in keeping a little bit of mystery. I'm not saying to completely fall off the face of the earth, but not everyone needs to know every great moment in your life and every great moment in your life doesn't need to be photographed. 

I definitely have a subconscious habit of picking up my phone and scrolling through Facebook, Pinterest, you name it. Half the time I'm not even looking at the photos, it's simply a time filler. Walking to class I know I'm glued to my phone answering emails and text messages and doing other mind-numbing and truly insignificant things. I know that I need to take more time to engage in the things around me and clear my mind without the clutter of messages, notifications and bright screens so I've challenged myself to make little changes.

There are so many little things that we can do to take a step away from our electronics. Personally, I need to make a few times in my day (key point: "a few") that I sit down to answer emails instead of constantly checking for that little red bubble to show up on my phone. I need to acknowledge when it's necessary to close my laptop and skip out on streaming music to immerse myself fully in homework. I need to chose to schedule a movie night with friends and popcorn instead of binge-watching Netflix alone and I need to leave my phone at home when you go to dinner and to keep my phone in my backpack as I walk to class. Heading out for the day doesn't always need to require keys, a wallet and a phone. Engage in the day and immerse yourself in the people, places and memories around you. We'll all be thankful for it down the line. 

What do you think about unplugging? 

Emily

Connect With Me through Social Media!

After a short (but much needed) break from the blogging world, it's time to get back up and running! I wanted to take this post to remind you all of my social media handles! I love to stay connected with my followers and other bloggers so leave your social media links in the comments and I'd love to follow back!

Instagram // @emilyanddot

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Pinterest // Emily Rizer

RSS // Linked Here

If you leave your handles below, I'd love to follow along!

Emily

#FridayFinds: Links I'm Loving

This Friday Find is going to be a little different. Today I'm throwing down some of my favorite links I've stumbled upon over the past week. So take a break on this Friday to click around and check out some of these treasures!

{Link} // Ann Taylor's resort line has me dreaming of Roman excursions. Their interview with the Style Line and Travelocity editors make me want to book a flight today!

{Link} // If you haven't gotten your calendar yet for the 2-0-1-5 it's time to get on it. With 50% off at Barnes and Noble you now have no excuse!

{Link} // Speaking of sales! Gap has 75% off right now and I'm lusting over this color blocked sweater!

{Link} // I've been a major Pinterest addict over the break. This head-turning hair inspo has me searching for a pop concert to try it out!

{Link} // I've finally fallen in love with the layered necklace trend and now I'm hooked. These minimalist necklaces from Pull and Bear are absolutely gorgeous.

Happy Friday!
Emily