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Why We Chose to Build Our Home

Why We Chose to Build Our Home

Home Decor, Lifestyle

How January flew by like a wind in the storm. I think the older you get, the shorter the months are! Anyway, are you excited for February? Do you have any big plans coming up? I have a big project this month, and I am talking about it today in this post.

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Last month, my husband and I decided on our goal #10: Decide on my future home plan, either buying land and building my dream home, buying a new house, staying in our current home, or moving to a new country. So, we finally decided to sell our lovely first home and purchase land to build our dream house this year. 

 

At first, we were putting an offer for one of the houses we liked. It didn’t go through obviously as we were too late and the home already had nine other offers in front of us. Crazy right? So, we chose not to go through with it and reconsidered our options. 

 

After thinking back and forth, changing our mind a million and one times, re-asking ourselves what we should do, is it the right time, why do it, what makes it a plus than a minus, we agreed to one of the most crucial factors that life is too short, why wait? Let’s build the house and do whatever is going to fulfil life and make us happy.

I will be back on blogging more often again after things settling down. There is a lot of packing before we move to my parents-in-law house. We will be fixing their home while we are staying there too. I am excited to share with you all of the projects while building our home.

Here is a quick inspiration on how we want our home to look like.

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Here are a few reasons why we chose to build our home rather than buying one:

ONE: Design

We will build the home to look exactly how we want it. As I love designing and decorating my home, I am excited to bring my ideas and dream floor plan to life.

TWO: Price

It’s cheaper to build one rather than buying one.
After calculating the cost of buying a new home and building one, we found that building will be cheaper plus we will get the equity out of it when the house is finished.

THREE: Feng Shui

We will have a chance to pick the land, house number, house direction, and all things Feng Shui related, it wasn’t an easy process, but we will get what we want.

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Would you want to build your dream home and why?

We are excited to share our home building journey with you.

There are things in life that take time to achieve, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to achieve it.

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2020 Recap and My 2021 Goals

2020 Recap and My 2021 Goals

Fashion, Lifestyle, Self-Care

Today, I revealed my 2020 goal results on the blog. Find out why I haven’t been active online; your well wishes are welcome in the comments.

Read along to find out!

What a year it has been! Congratulations on making it through the craziest year in history. I hope you are staying safe and in good spirits. 

 

This year, 2020, I felt like I neglected my blog and felt more depressed than ever. I didn’t feel like writing anything. I didn’t want to take photos because I gained so much weight. On top of that, I tried to do so many things, and it burned me out. Even though it’s been challenging, I am glad I could do what I could to make sure my family is safe, healthy, and happy altogether. 

 

I set ten goals and shared them with you in this post last year. I also shared some tips on achieving your goals and using SMART Goals (goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-based) to help you have a better chance of achieving your goals well. You can read them here if you want to learn more.

 

Today, I will walk you through all of my 2020 goals I set and share with you what had happened to each of them. 
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My 2020 Goals

One: Doing a HIIT workout at least once a week

I did it, and I overdid it and injured myself, plus added a new health problem to my pelvic floor. Damm! I had to go to the acupuncture every week for almost five months to help with the issue. Now, I can’t work out like I used to do. I can only do some light movements, and that’s about it. 

 

My tip for you is to not go overboard on anything you do because the price you have to pay isn’t worth it. 

 

Two: Eat less carbs and more good fat

I did the less carbs thing but was somehow eating more bad fat than I used to, which caused me to have high cholesterol that never happened to me before. I always had a higher level of good than ordinary people. Well, now, I have cut back almost entirely after seeing my blood test result back.

 

Three: Launching my own cooking course

Unfortunately, I launched the other two businesses before the cooking course. I still have it as one of my goals, but I don’t think I would pursue it in 2021. We will see what happens.

 

Four: Paying off all of my debt

I did it! Yay! But I did put myself into a smaller one when working on my businesses. I hope I will pay it off soon in 2021. 

 

Five: Going on a date with my husband at least twice a month

It was a dream since we couldn’t go anywhere. But we watched countless movies and shows together this year. 

 

Six: Having baby number 3

My husband and I decided to wait for a few years. We might go for twins! I will keep you posted!

 

Seven: Publish my very first book

I started to put things together, but it didn’t happen before the year came to an end. Hopefully, next year will be the year!

 

Eight: Save more money

Sorry, not sorry! I didn’t have any extra to save as I used my savings to spend on my business. This would be the main focus in 2021 to save more money and be more organized this time around.

 

Nine: Renovate my home

We did use a lot of time (money too!) to work on our home. We re-did the guest bedroom (I call it my studio), fixed the kitchen, rearranged the living room, and added an in-home cafe, which I still owe you the final look of how it turned out.

 

Ten: Vacation in Europe

Unfortunately, we had to cancel our Europe trip due to the pandemic. But we were glad to have done some traveling early in 2020, where we went back to Thailand (traveling inside the country) and visited Japan and South Korea before things started to worsen. Vacationing in Europe will always be our goal that we will achieve soon.

Now that you know what happened to me in 2020, I am excited to share my goals and plans for 2021.

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2021 Goals

One: My health is my number one priority in terms of self-care, so I will do whatever it takes to make my body happy and healthy again.

Two: Spend more quality time with my family

Three: Focus on my kids’ education.

Four: Don’t make any more debt and pay off the existing ones.

Five: Be in control of what I can control. 

Six: Focus on my existing businesses:

Seven: Connect with my old friends

Eight: Get rid of the work/ things that I am not passionate about anymore and only focus on what I love doing and enjoying.

Nine: Travel inside and outside the U.S.

Ten: Decide on my future home plan, either buying land and building my dream home, buying a new house, staying in our current home, or moving to a new country. 

Eleven: Do what makes me happy because I can’t please everyone. 

Twelve: Save more money!

 

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Right-click and save. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @curatedbymollie and @allaboutgoodvibesofficial. Can’t wait to see your 2021 goals!

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I have the SMART versions in my planner, but the above goals are the general ideas of what I plan to achieve in 2021. I can’t wait to start working on all of my 2021 goals. I hope you have a great start to the new year—Happy New Year’s Eve!

Thank you for stopping by All About Good Vibes.

See you next year!

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Holiday Shopping with Adidas

Holiday Shopping with Adidas

Fashion, Lifestyle, Self-Care

Who else is already starting their holiday shopping?

I am! In today’s post, I am sharing some of my favorite pieces I got from adidas COLD.RDY Collection. 

Keep on reading to find out!

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This post has been sponsored by adidas. All opinions are my own.

There is one season that I bet most people are waiting for all year-round to celebrate, the one that will bring them joy and happiness. Can you guess what season it is? You are right; it’s the holiday season!

 

This year, especially, most people will be happy to spend time with family and relatives indoors and outdoors. Given the unique year, I know everyone is grateful for their family and the time we get to spend with each other. 

 

Let’s finish this year strong, and make the holiday shopping fun begin, shall we? 

Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite pieces from adidas that would be perfect for Fall/Winter. They are a part of the COLD.RDY collection. This collection is designed to defend you from the cold with the ultimate insulation; it keeps warmth locked in. Layers let you optimize your temperature while innovative, breathable materials keep you dry.

 

I guarantee you that you will enjoy wearing these clothes. These pieces are so comfy they will keep you nice and warm during those cold, breeze days. Best of all, they make great gifts.

Here are the pieces I wore in this post.

Outfit details:

Cold.rdy Mock Neck Long Sleeve Training Tee | Alphaskin Cold.rdy Long Tights | Supernova Winter.rdy Shoes | Essentials Down Jacket  |  Essentials Comfort Elongated 1/4 zip Sweatshirt

 

I also wanted to share some quick shopping tips to get you ready to shop during the holidays this year. These tips can help you save some money and won’t make you miss any deals when shopping.

Five
HOLIDAY 
shopping tips

tip
ONE

Sign up for the newsletters to not miss any updates or deals from your favorite brands. For adidas, sign up here. 

tip
TWO

Sign up for their Reward Program to get exclusive discounts and start collecting points when shopping so you will be able to use them for future purchases. For adidas, they have their Creators Club, and you can sign up here.

tip
THREE

Make a budget and stay on top of it.

tip
FOUR

Make a list of what you would like to get. This way, you won’t go over your budget and will buy everyone the right gifts.

tip
FIVE

Shop mindfully and only shop for something you or your loved ones will use. Think about the lifestyle, the seasons, and the specific trips that will occur in the next couple of months.  

If shopping for kids, think about the ages and sizes of the time you will gift them. Make sure you don’t get too small of size, or they won’t be able to use your gift after the holidays. 

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Share with me:

What would you gift yourself this year? 

 

I hope you found this post helpful and got some ideas on what to shop for this holiday season and how to make the most of your money.

Be sure to check out adidas website, and start shopping.

Thank you for stopping by All About Good Vibes.

Stay well! 

See you soon in my next post!

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Shows to watch if you miss traveling

Shows to watch if you miss traveling

Lifestyle, Travel

Are you traveling Withdrawals?

I wanted to create this post with everything that’s going on to inspire you and get you excited about traveling. Keep on reading to hear my tips and find out the five shows my husband and I enjoy watching and made us want to get back to travel again.

Let’s dive right in!

We have missed traveling a lot and wanted to find a way to travel while staying home. During these uncertain times, it can be easy to get caught up in the negativity about never being able to travel again like you used to. Even our five years old daughter has expressed her feelings and even cried about wanting to travel again.

 

 What you can do to help with Traveling Withdrawals are:

1) Look at old pictures and videos from past trips to remember and enjoy the feelings you had when you had visited those places.

2) Plan out your next trip by looking through magazines, websites, and Social media pictures will give you hope and excitement to get you ready for your next vacation.

3) Find some good shows to watch about traveling as it’s the cheapest and safest way to travel while you are at home

 

My husband and I have finally been able to sit down and watch some shows together. It’s such a nice feeling to relax and watch a show about new places we have never traveled to before or recognize the places we have been to.

 

I will be sharing five shows that my husband and I are currently loving in today’s post and have gotten us excited to travel again in 2021.

Five Shows To Binge Watch If You Miss Traveling

ONE

Down to Earth

This show is about sustainable practices other countries are using to promote better living. We learned many new ideas and facts that had inspired us to live differently. The show barely has any background music or sound effects that make you feel you are traveling with the crew.

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TWO

Street Food: Asia

As you know, I’m from Thailand, and watching Street Food: Asia reminds me a lot of staying and traveling in Asia. You learn personal stroys of people who live there and how delicious cooking food has given them purpose in life. After watching this show, my husband and I plan to go to Osaka, Japan, to visit a new place and try some fresh Japanese food. Interestingly, when I was studying for my bachelor’s, I planned to pursue my master’s degree in Osaka. It will be interesting to visit there with my family.

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THREE

Emily in Paris

One of the most romantic cities everyone dreams of, Emily in Paris is about an American girl who gets to work in Paris. This show has lots of mixed reviews, but I have found it to be very enjoyable and beautiful to see all the different sights. You will defiantly feel like you are traveling when watching this show. Can’t wait for season two!

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FOUR

Our Planet

This Docuseries is about our impact on the planet and how both wilderness and wildlife are being affected. You get to see some extraordinary shots of the world and natural habitats that people have never seen before. Our daughter loved watching this as she could see new wildlife for the first time. The show has inspired us to want to visit travel destinations that include exploring new wildernesses.

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FIVE

Chasing Coral

If you like to scuba diving or go snorkeling, Chasing Coral will bring back some of those memories. The documentary is about how ocean life is critical to our survival, and coral reefs have been impacted by climate change.

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“The use of traveling is to regulate imagination with reality, and instead of thinking of how things may be, see them as they are.”

– Samuel Johnson

I hope you get excited about traveling again and can plan out your next trip soon.

We are planning to visit so many places next year and can’t wait to share our trips with you.

 

Thank you for stopping by All About Good Vibes.

Stay safe and healthy, and I hope to see you soon!

 

 

 

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The shampoo and conditioner that work and won’t break your bank nor hurt bunnies!

The shampoo and conditioner that work and won’t break your bank nor hurt bunnies!

Beauty, Lifestyle, Self-Care

If you are looking for a hair care product that works, you have to give this post some attention. I am very picky when it comes to shampoo and conditioner, and today, I would like to introduce you to one of my favorite pairs that’s not only great for your hair but also great for your wallet.

 

Keep on reading to learn more.

This post has been sponsored by WOW Skin Science. All opinions are my own.

Choosing the right hair care products for my hair is very important to me as I only pursue products that work for my dry scalp and hair loss conditions. Also, I only support natural hair care brands who won’t test their products on animals. WOW Skin Science is one of the best hair care brands I have admired for years.

 

I discovered WOW Skin Science in 2018 and have enjoyed using their shampoo and conditioner since. The shampoo features raw apple cider vinegar, from Himalayan Apples- the star ingredients that makes the product so special. The apple cider vinegar acts as natural properties that help balance the hair and scalp pH levels to combat scalp issues, flakes, and dryness.

 

While you can pair your shampoo with any conditioner, I recommend using the WOW Skin Science Coconut Milk Conditioner. It is formulated with coconut milk extract, coconut oil, and other natural powerful ingredients to strengthen hair fibers and give your hair extra moisture and hydration.

 

Before we get into my thoughts about the products, let’s learn about the brand a little bit and why you should support them. 

Powered by Nature

WOW Skin Science was born in Himalayan, India. Their products combine time-tested ingredients from nature with innovative formulations backed by science to deliver 100% vegan haircare, skincare, face, and body grooming essentials that work. Their products are made in India without artificial additives, harmful synthetic chemicals, or animal testing.  

Women Empowerment

The company also supports women empowerment and social change as their current employees consist of 80% of women. They provide and support their women employees with the necessary platforms, and financial stability has been the company’s backbone.

Money-Back Guarantee Policy

They believe in their products and want to ensure that you will be satisfied with the results after using their products. So, they offer a 60-day money-back guarantee where you can shop worry-free.

Affordable with Visible Results

You can purchase the products from WOW Skin Science products and won’t break your bank as their products are affordable and give the results that you can see yourself after a few uses.

 

 

Without further ado, I am sharing my thoughts about the shampoo and conditioner below.  

WOW Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo – The Sulfate Free Clarifying Shampoo

What I love about this shampoo is that it smells SO good! With Raw Apple Cider Vinegar as one of its main ingredients, it makes this shampoo smell as yummy as if you are perfuming your hair with apple juice. Sounds delicious, right? I can’t stop smelling my hair! 

 

Not only is the scent pleasant, but this shampoo is also paraben and sulfate-free, tested to be completely safe and harmless to hair and scalp, and never tested on animals.

 

This shampoo also has argan oil and almond oil that help repair damaged and restore hair strand vitality to thicken hair shafts. It also provides nourishment to promote healthier, shinier, and enhance hair health.

 

Besides its beautiful scent, I also love how easy it is to apply on and rinse it off. My hair feels very clean and shinier. My scalp isn’t drying and doesn’t have any visible flaky, dry scalps showing, and this was before using the conditioner!      

 

The price of this shampoo is $19.94. 

WOW Skin Science Coconut Milk Conditioner

After using WOW Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo, I use WOW Coconut Milk Conditioner. This conditioner features Coconut Milk Extract, Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Argan Oil, and Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, which helps target and restore dry hair, making your hair soft, hydrated, and healthy. 

 

What I love about this conditioner is that it leaves my hair soft, smooth, and silky to the touch. My hair even feels thicker and less falling. 

 

This conditioner is free of parabens and sulfates. It’s also tested to be completely safe and harmless to hair and scalp and never tested on animals.

 

I recommend you try if you have concerns about hair loss and need natural hair care products to help with this issue. The formula is very gentle and won’t irritate your scalp.  

 

The price of this conditioner is $14.95. 

 

When you buy the set, it only cost you $29.95. It’s so worth the money with the 500 ml bottle and the results you will see afterward. 

I hope you find this post helpful when you pick out your next shampoo and conditioner.  

 

You can visit www.buywow.com to learn more about their haircare, skincare, and more natural products and tips they share on their “How To WOW” blog section.

 

Let’s give your hair a treat and enjoy all the compliments you will receive! 

 

Bad hair day? Ain’t nobody got the time for that!

 

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