The Mummy Chronicles

Simple Ways to Show Your Body Some Self-Respect

We put our bodies through a lot. With so much value placed on our appearance in an effort to generate sales for beauty companies and clothing businesses, self-love is often inaccessible for many people. Fortunately, you don't need to feel incredibly confident about your body in order to show your body some respect. Here are a few ways you can help to kick self-hatred to the side and show your body some consideration. Surround yourself with art that looks like you One of the biggest reasons why we pick our bodies apart is because we don't often see people who look like us when we're scrolling through Instagram or flipping through Magazines. Perfectly normal body features are smoothed out or erased in Photoshop, dark-skinned models are photographed in black and white, and thin women … [Read more...]

The 100 Deadliest Days: How to Protect Your Teen Driver

It's no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has made summer 2020 unlike the rest. But one unfortunate feature of summer that's stayed the same is AAA's 100 Deadliest Days. The "100 Deadliest Days" refers to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day during which driers, particularly teen drivers, are more likely to be involved in a car accident. Each year, there are nearly 6 million motor vehicle accidents on U.S. roads, 500,000 of which involve trucks, and approximately 3 million people are injured in those accidents. During the 100 Deadliest Days between 2008 and 2018, over 8,300 people died in car accidents involving teen drivers. That's about seven people a day every summer. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't curbed these deaths. According to AAA, the combination of … [Read more...]

Simple Ways To Save Money When Shopping Online

Right now, more people are shopping online than ever before. There are several reasons why online shopping was popular in the past, with a lot of people relying on it as a part of their regular shopping habits. Online shopping was seen as more convenient in many ways than going to the store, and it can often be easier to stay organized when shopping online, resulting in fewer impulse purchases. Yet, as online shopping has become a part of the usual shopping experience, it's become increasingly normalized to spend more and more while doing so. For many, this defeats the purpose when shopping online, and it's becoming an even stronger problem now that people are spending more time at home due to the pandemic. There is a major need for online shopping in this day and age, and not merely … [Read more...]

Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Respect and Care for Their First Dog

It's finally time for you to consider bringing a dog into the house for your kids. How exciting! But before you bring a new four-legged friend home, it's important to make sure your kids have a firm grasp on dog care and how to treat it respectfully. Planning to buy a dog? Here is a great blog to read before buying a dog! Few Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Respect and Care for Their First Dog: Devise a Meal Schedule Together One of the most important parts of caring for a new dog is deciding who will have the responsibility of feeding them and what times of day they'll need to be fed. For example, if you're bringing home a puppy, they'll need to eat four meals a day until they're over 12 weeks old. It might seem like you're making the act of bringing a dog home more special by … [Read more...]

What I Love This Week

I'm on a mission to find fun, engaging, sustainable, and easy ways to make our life more enjoyable, as well as those that give back. It's summer and it's Covid Summer #Quarantinelife still (did we really think this would still be a thing?!) so our world is different. I'm looking for new businesses to support and ways to help my community because we are all suffering, growing (PLEASE!), and finding ways to learn. Social Moms, Social Stuff I write for the website Social Moms on the regular. Here's the latest from me. 10 Black-Owned Beauty Brands You Need to Discover and How to Soothe Irritated Skin (I'm looking at you, face mask). Feeling anxious? How about eating your way to being anxiety-free? Shocking No One My Teen is Bored Looking for some fun DIY beauty ideas to … [Read more...]

The Ford Bronco is Back!

The beloved Ford Bronco is back! It's been a quarter of a century since we've seen this iconic Ford vehicle and fans have been eagerly anticipating its return for quite some time. I know my hairstylist is one of them! She's been talking about this SVU for years. The all-new Bronco brand includes a Bronco two-door, first-ever Bronco four-door model and all-new rugged, small SUV, the Bronco Sport – and will be the only domestic brand of SUVs with standard 4x4. Every Bronco model is engineered to deliver thrilling and confident off-road experiences much like the original 1966 Bronco. Outdoor enthusiasts should keep this SUV in mind. “Bronco gave rise to the fun and versatile off-road SUV in 1966, becoming the first enjoyable sport utility vehicle for those who wanted to live, work and … [Read more...]

All I Want for Summer

Is it just me or is this week exhausting? It doesn't feel like the Fourth of July is imminent either. We'll be socially distanced with our sparklers and fire pit in our cul de sac, I think. Whoo Hoo! Happy Fourth everyone! Sports bra courtesy of Pineapple Clothing Company. Use code: vicmas for 20% off. At this point, I feel like all I want to wear is either activewear, bright colors, and tropical prints or snarky t-shirts with skirts or shorts. Tuesday left me tired but this bright pink top and layered necklace from OnePosh.co made me feel put together and able to power through the day. You know how I like jewelry, especially delicate, minimalist pieces like this one from @oneposh.co has the cutest jewelry, check them out, and I have special discount code for 30% OFF now: … [Read more...]

Best Gadgets to Upgrade Your Workout

With everything going on in the world, your drive to exercise may be drained. It is essential to remember that exercise is a crucial element to a healthy life even though it may be harder to make yourself exercise. Studies have also shown that regular exercise helps improve and maintain your mental health as well as your physical health. Regardless of your current daily routine, there is always a way to incorporate exercise. Now is the perfect time to revamp and upgrade your exercise routine to make working out a fun part of your everyday life. Working out involves more than just you and exercise machines. Modern technology has provided us with a multitude of different gadgets to improve our workouts. There are gadgets for improving the fun element of your work out, enhancing your workout … [Read more...]

Safeguarding Your Business

Running a business comes with its own set of challenges and risks. From cyber threats to natural disasters, ensuring the safety and security of your business is paramount. In this blog post, we'll explore various aspects of keeping your business safe, both in the physical and digital realms. Physical Security Measures: Secure Premises: Invest in robust locks, security systems, and surveillance cameras to protect your physical assets. Access Control: Implement access control measures, such as key cards or biometric systems, to restrict entry to authorized personnel only. Inventory Management: Regularly audit and track your inventory to prevent theft or losses. Consult Group is trusted by established and emerging brands to help them with inventory management and product … [Read more...]

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