tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29102588938926972772024-03-13T21:59:33.761-05:00In a lab coatand wedding gownalliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.comBlogger282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-57507709974293808662017-01-21T14:59:00.000-06:002017-01-21T14:59:05.764-06:00I'VE MOVED!
WE'VE MOVED TO THE WIX BLOGGING SITE!
I've been unhappy with blogger for a while, and I've decided to give Wix a try.
One of my new year's resolutions is to be better at balancing my time, energy, and life. In addition, to find happiness (and beauty) in each day. I changed the name of my blog to Balance and Beauty to reflect those goals, and I encourage you to check out the alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-87170365176639531692017-01-05T05:17:00.003-06:002017-01-05T06:02:02.367-06:00what's in my bag: rotation edition
I absolutely love what's in my bag posts, and here's an updated look at what's been in my workbag for rotations the past six months. My post about what I carried in my bag during the first couple years of medical school can be found here.
pepper spray - cosmetic pouch - cell phone - card holder - allergy bag
face powder (great for keeping your eyeglasses on your nose too!)alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-8557352890356696332017-01-02T11:42:00.000-06:002017-01-02T12:29:09.703-06:00resolutions
BLOG REGULARLY
I haven't been the best with regular posts, but I enjoy creating posts and documenting different parts of my life. It's a nice creative outlet and I want to be able to look back at these stages of my life and laugh, be motivated, or just be embarrassed haha.
BE CREATIVE
I want to be more creative in live, whether that means trying a new type of blog post I alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-2175879891904862862016-12-31T15:10:00.001-06:002016-12-31T15:10:27.675-06:00diy framed calendar
There are so many amazing calendars with great artwork. I love the idea of framing a calendar to add some artwork to a dull corner. I bought this white frame at Target and cut around my calendar to fit the frame. I chose a travel themed calendar to give me some more excitement before our trip this summer, but linked at the bottom of this post are a few more favorites.
Have you bought a alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-68681964377558538092016-12-26T06:00:00.000-06:002016-12-26T06:00:39.715-06:00dukan diet: cruise phase
The cruise phase of the dukan diet is a long phase, and you are supposed to stay in this phase until you reach your goal weight. So we are both still in this phase (the last two weeks we were awful about sticking to the cruise phase...we may have ruined everything).
The point of this phase is to start introducing more vegetables into your diet. If you remember from phase one alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-89396514594495874172016-12-21T09:08:00.003-06:002016-12-22T23:17:24.714-06:00gift wrapping
I started my Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving this year, and finished up yesterday. Wrapping presents is usually one of my favorite holiday activities and in the past I've tried to search out the cutest wrapping paper possible. Unfortunately this year I was much busier with my school rotation schedule and so I just headed to target and explored what was there for wrapping supplies.
I alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-56550510086056311112016-12-18T06:00:00.000-06:002016-12-19T16:51:41.300-06:00splurge, save, steal : red vests
With the temperature dropping this past week, I've been living in vests. Even at home in the heat! I received my red vest for Christmas years ago, and I brought it back out for the holiday festivities this year.
Below are the links to shop and a few of my other favorite red vest picks.
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!function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-41093216796586739922016-12-17T12:33:00.001-06:002016-12-17T12:33:42.677-06:00day in the life: family medicine
I absolutely loved my family medicine rotation. I'm not sure that I will become a family physician someday, but the rotation was a great way to practice my history taking, physical exam skills, and critical thinking to form a treatment plan. I also had some great opportunities for hands on experience and loved helping remove skin lesions and injecting knees! Some of the most beneficial pieces ofalliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-81875198793493401792016-12-14T15:34:00.000-06:002016-12-14T15:34:10.541-06:00Last Minute Gifts $25 and Under
If you've been too busy to work on your holiday shopping until now (thanks finals week), then you may feel a little overwhelmed shopping for everyone on your list.
Here are some gifts $25 and under that would be great for your friend, sister, niece, cousin, mom, or yourself!
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Links for all the products can be found below
(and I added a alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-54521541686630280902016-12-11T19:07:00.002-06:002016-12-12T05:44:33.472-06:00daydesigner mini review
It's almost 2017, which means it's the perfect time to shop for a new planner!
I think this planner is the best one that has ever been made! Each day is on one page, and in addition to the hours of every day to plan it includes a to do list, dinner plans, financial goals, workout goals, a motivational quote, and a spot to sneak peak at tomorrow's schedule. I have been so alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-33747088055964161852016-12-07T06:00:00.000-06:002016-12-11T20:34:50.695-06:00dewy skinI've always loved the look of bright dewy skin. The tutorials online go way to overboard, so I'm sharing a dewy skin idea that can be worn every day. This is the makeup I wear every day and I love it because 1) it's fast and easy and 2) it looks exactly like skin (but better!) instead of cake textured make up that clumps in areas by the end of the day. Dewy skin is something I've been trying to alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-49280604181830567152016-12-05T06:00:00.000-06:002016-12-11T20:18:10.952-06:00november favorites1. Time with family
Fortunately thanks to the no clinic hours on Saturdays and Sundays, Jake and I have been able to travel back and forth to see both our parents and grandparents this month. We had a great Thanksgiving day full of a large dinner and supper and we even had time to hit up some black friday shopping at Best Buy in Grand Island!
2. Indoor Plants
3. Black Friday and Cyber alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-58456100045259325862016-12-03T15:30:00.001-06:002016-12-11T20:20:00.776-06:00warm winter scent
This Elizabeth and James Nirvana Bourbon scent is beyond amazing. I've never been more in love with a fragrance, and Jake has already said it's his favorite perfume that I own as well. The fragrance starts out stronger with most of the bourbon scent but that fades into the other flavors. The label describes it as vanilla, bourbon, oakwood, and a hint of tuberose, for a bold oriental-wood alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-64508927589727444622016-11-11T06:00:00.000-06:002016-12-11T20:26:14.809-06:00gift guide: for the athlete
1. Workout Mat
This mat is my favorite of the one's I've tested during my year of Piyo. It's big enough a tall person can use it, and it has enough cushion it absorbs a lot of shock and stress on your joints. It absorbs your sweat, and is non-slip! I have the blue one.
2. Waterbottle
I received this version of this waterbottle last year for my birthday, and I am still using it daily. Italliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-59641969084981792542016-11-10T06:00:00.000-06:002016-12-11T20:38:46.888-06:00gift guide: for the snuggler
1. A Cozy Pajama set
Any cozy pj set is a good one!
2. Soft robe
3. Candle
This Capri Blue candle always fills up the room at our place, I think it's a great value. It lasts a really long time, and the scent is relaxing.
4. Faux fur blanket
We have two of these blankets that we've acquired over the last few years and they are so soft and cozy. I highly recommend thesealliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-16648523442962608572016-11-09T06:00:00.000-06:002016-12-11T20:43:17.670-06:00gift guide: the beauty addict
1. Beauty Blender
I don't own this, but everyone seems to love these online. I'm sure it'd make a perfect gift.
2. Fresh Glow Base
I love this base! It is subtle but makes you look refreshed.
3. Blending Brush
The perfect brush to blend anything at a great price. I have had mine for a long time and use it every day.
4. Tweezerman Tweezers
The best tweezers, and they alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-61150189236682532462016-11-08T06:05:00.000-06:002016-12-11T20:48:27.969-06:00gift guide: for the chef
(**all photos taken from the websites linked to the products)
1. Marble Tray
2. Christmas Tea Towel. Plenty of cute options here.
3. Marble + Gold Serveware
4. Ice Cream Machine (We love ours!)
Stainless Steel Version Here
5. Stainless Steel Utensils
Love the feel of these, they are heavy! I don't have any but I bet they would be a nice luxury for someone who loves beingalliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-48368379306221709112016-11-07T05:21:00.000-06:002016-12-11T20:55:12.312-06:00gift guide: for the jet setter
In anticipation for our trans-Atlantic flight this summer, I thought a gift guide for those frequent fliers or for those with an upcoming vacation would be fun.
1. Portable phone charger
2. A mini version of my favorite scent "wood sage and sea salt"
(available in the perfect sample size for the holidays)
3. 2017 Calendar with pretty paintings of cities around the world
4.alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-21479718267231929682016-11-06T16:09:00.000-06:002016-12-11T20:59:45.311-06:00gift guide : for the men
1. These shirts are so soft and comfortable. I've been able to find the women's shirts half off during certain times, keep an eye out for that guy if you want to get a deal on one.
Jake's pick: Grey
2. Patterned socks are always a nice option when you don't know what to get for a guy. So many options from so many different stores. (I didn't link any particular ones)
3. Dopp alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-45763206167946642722016-11-06T06:00:00.001-06:002016-12-11T21:03:05.291-06:00one tray, six waysI love trays. We've always had one on our entry way table, but I've always been on the search for more trays that won't cost an arm or a leg. When I saw Cupcakes and Cashmere had an adorable lucite tray a few years ago I wondered if I could pull it off as well. Trays are such an easy way to dress up any table and keep your things organized. Here's the same tray six ways at our place (I may have &alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-13304158413884460532016-11-06T06:00:00.000-06:002016-11-06T06:00:09.269-06:00day in the life: cardiothoracic surgery
I finished my surgery rotation a few weeks ago and really loved both of the specialties that I had the chance to rotate on. (my transplant surgery post is here) While with the cardiothoracic surgeons I was able to not only see amazing surgeries and meet many patients, I also had a great experience talking with the cardiac anesthesiologists and watch them work through each case. There was a lot alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-51434624593046268462016-11-04T06:00:00.000-05:002016-12-11T21:04:40.228-06:00october favorites
1. Coconut Oil
I've already posted about my new love of coconut oil for my facial moisturizer here. This makes the best base for makeup, I will keep this a part of my routine likely forever. It's easy and it works. Go test it out! Shop this oil here.
2. Henry Doorly Zoo
(**This is us at Animal Kingdom, not as cool as the Omaha zoo but the best picture I had**)
Wealliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-70738115173186969132016-11-03T08:00:00.000-05:002016-11-03T08:00:25.993-05:00day in the life: transplant surgery
I had the best time on my five week transplant surgery rotation. I started off nervous every single day and was always worried about what questions I would get asked during rounds and if I would know the answer or if I would be able to actually help anyone or if I was presenting my patient correctly. This anxiety made me work so much harder outside of the rotation and I learned so much alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-38342459360893396142016-11-02T20:44:00.002-05:002016-12-11T21:05:50.163-06:00dukan diet: Attack PhaseJake and I are both at our heaviest weights. We both have been unhappy with ourselves for a while now. One random day after a mitral valve replacement, the cardiothoracic surgeon I was working with discussed with me this diet he and his wife had been on and had found success with. I was intrigued with the idea of not having to count carbs or calories, so after reading more about it for a alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910258893892697277.post-22432318918755639072016-10-19T06:00:00.000-05:002016-12-11T21:06:44.722-06:00FALL DRY SKIN BE GONE
Early January this year, I started a new facial routine that completely eliminated my dry patches. That post is here , but I found a cheaper and equally luxurious way to get completely moisturized.
I'm late on this bandwagon I know, but I'm happy I hopped on anyway.
I've been using this for the last six weeks and I have not broken out in acne, I have no more alliebellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01803728630485348893noreply@blogger.com0