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How I Built My Self-Confidence

Posted on March 19, 2023 by mckennahbybee

Hi guys, today I felt compelled to share what I’ve learned about building confidence in the last year. I’m sure there are many ways to build self confidence, but I wanted to share one that has been working for me.

A year ago my self confidence was shattered & I’ve been working on rebuilding it over the past year. The number #1 thing I would say is keep the promises you make to yourself. It’s so important to be able to trust yourself. When you say you’re going to do something DO IT! Building this pile of evidence showing that you keep your word builds not only trust but self confidence because you know that you show up. You will come to know that no matter what YOU make it happen.

Make a list of goals & then break them down into a weekly/daily goal. For example : your goal is to save $1,000 or lose 10 lbs. Think about the different ways you can accomplish each of your goals. Do you make coffee at home daily & only grab a coffee once a week so you have $50 extra a week you can save? Do you sell your old clothes online to make extra cash? Make a goal to list 1-2 new items a day on eBay for a week. You want to lose 10 lbs? Make a daily goal to walk a mile or workout 5 days a week or cut out soda. There are so many different approaches to each goal you have. Pick a path forward and stick with it, if you need to adjust later you can but just get started!

Tracking your goals makes them so much easier to accomplish because you always know where you’re at with it & what still needs to be done. You’ll get to check things off & continue to push towards your goal. The more things you accomplish the more evidence you have of what kind of person you are. Everything you do is a vote for what type of person you want to become. You have to get clear on what you want for yourself – what traits & characteristics are required for you to grow into the next version of yourself? You want to be a wife? What makes a good wife to you? Does she know how to communicate effectively? Read a book on communication. Does she know how to cook dinner? Learn a new meal to make. You want to be the best friend you can be? What would a good friend do to/for you? Do they check in on you? Do they bring dinner by on a busy night? Everything is subjective to what you perceive & how you want to show up in the world. SO DECIDE. Who do you want to be in this world?

One thing I know for sure : If you build your self confidence on validation from other people or compliments it will shatter with criticism. You have to build on a firm foundation, who you know yourself to be. What other people think or how they feel about you should not effect you – GOOD or BAD!

Xx, Kennah

Recent Amazon Favorites

Posted on February 1, 2023February 2, 2023 by mckennahbybee

Ice Flow Flip Straw Stanley –

Can Tumbler Glasses – I also got for mixing my pre-workout!

Milk Frother – I actually got this to stir up my pre workout!

Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies – my skin is finally being nice to me again & I’ve been taking these!

Oxy Powder Pills – A lot of people call them poop pills, but if you need help going these are the best. I would start with 2! Great for when you’re traveling.

Liquid Multivitamin – I’ve been obsessed with these for awhile, but apparently everyone else is just finding out about them. They’re by far my favorite and never give me that icky feelings when your vitamins are sitting in your stomach.

Ziplock Bag Organizer – I’m obsessed, I got one for my mom too & it’s so aesthetically pleasing & practical.

Spike Huggie Hoops – I have been wearing these everyday! I never take them off even when I workout & shower.

Lulu Inspired Cropped Zip Up Jacket – I already ordered this in another color I liked it so much!

Xx, Kennah

Workout Favs

Posted on January 12, 2023January 13, 2023 by mckennahbybee

Hi guys!! Today I’m sharing some of my favorite workout items for the new year! I know a lot of you set goals around fitness so I thought it would be the perfect time to share my must haves in and out of the gym!

Air Max 270 – I can’t stop wearing these during my upper body workouts and around town running errands! These are so comfortable!

Metcon – I’m sure you’ve seen these everywhere lately! Great training shoes + they’re super cute and come in lots of color combos. Also super comfortable which is a must for me!

Nike Crewneck – great for to & from the gym, I’ve also been styling mine to run errands with my cropped Amazon vest! It’s nice & thick and sooo cozy!

High Support Sports Bra – A great sports bra for more high intensity workouts! The back is so cute!

Lulu Align Leggings – this fabric is luxury. I prefer the 28 in length, for reference I’m 5’6!

Deodorant – the best for workouts or high stress situations!

Scuba Half-Zip Hoodie – I wear these almost everyday! I love the cropped fit!!

Light Support Sports Bra – just got this in the mail, its super comfy & on sale! A few of the color options are reversible too!

Align Tank Top – I have this in a few colors & I’m obsessed with how flattering they are! Same soft align fabric if you’ve tried the leggings!

Long Sleeved Crop – I have a few colors of these and they’re so great for cold morning workouts in the winter! I love how flattering they are!

No show socks – my favorite no shows they have a grip on the heel so they don’t slip off too!

Gimme Beauty Hair Ties – I love these because they don’t leave a kink in your hair!

Stanley Tumbler – it took me a long time to get on board with this one because I didn’t want to be basic but here I am! I swear I drink more water with this though!

Premier Protein Shakes – the protein shakes I cannot live without!

AirPod Pros – I can no longer live without these in. The sound canceling is amazing you can put them in with no music if you’re in a loud place and it’s silent.

Finally I could leave you without a few playlists! Music is my most important part of a workout!

Pop Workout

Pure Workout – more dance remix type music

Hip-Hop Workout

My Playlist – honestly a mix of it all

Xx, Kennah

Monthly Round-Up

Posted on August 23, 2022October 25, 2022 by mckennahbybee

Hi guys! Today I’m sharing all my current favorites & go-to’s this summer.

Clothing

Nike Dunk Low Black & White – I’ve had these on repeat all summer just like every other girl on IG!

White Chuck Taylor Platform Converse – obsessed with how cute these are, I would size down 1/2 size.

No show socks – These are the best no show socks! They stay on so well. They’ll work with sneakers like the ones above but they won’t work with vans or shoes that show the top of your foot.

Lulu Align Tank – My favorite workout top! So flattering & you don’t have to change after your workout if you don’t want to its just as cute to wear alllll day!

Quay High Key Mini – my favorite sunnies for YEARS!!

NY Yankees Hat – 47′ brand always makes the best fitting hats, I love this neutral hat to throw on when you have a dirty hair day.

Steve Madden Platform Sandal – by far the most comfortable pair of shoes I own. TTS

Lulu Scuba Hoodie – I’ve been obsessed with sweatshirts, but this one is great for summer because it’s cropped so you don’t get overheated.

Beauty

Hangover Pillow Balm Lip Balm – I cannot go longer than 2 hours without reapplying this. I have at least 12 at this point haha

Dime Wonderscreen SPF 30 – this sunscreen has 19% zinc in it, but still blends into the skin well. My favorite sunscreen this year by far! Don’t even get me started on the amazing packaging, I’m the biggest sucker when it comes to good packaging.

Sweet Honey Pineapple & Melon Hand Sanitizer – I took a piercing class earlier this year & they handed this out & it has been my favorite ever since! It has hemp oil to help moisturize too!

Gimme Beauty Hair Ties – the only hair ties I use now because they don’t kink your hair & its gentle.

Stoney Clover Small Pouch – travel essential I typically use this for all of my makeup items.

Stoney Clover Large Pouch – another travel essential this summer, I put all my skincare, hair care type products in this when I travel. It’s deceiving how much it can fit!

Bondi Sans Self Tanner – best self tanner for olive skin tones. Has a coconut smell to it, but honestly all self tanners have the same smell. I use this applicator mitt from amazon!

Bum Bum Hair & Body Mist – the best fresh summery smell

Too Faced Matte Bronzer – obsessed with the smooth formula + it’s matte finish is perfect for sweaty summer days

First Class Detox Dry Shampoo – I always have a harder time keeping my hair clean in the summer – this has absolutely saved my life. Smells amazing & no white cast after you brush it through for my dark haired girls ! Literally my life saver!

Tree Hut Tropic Glow Scrub – super similar smell to the original bum bum scent! Great to use to take off self tanner too.

Brazilian Body Butter – really close dupe to bum bum cream! Not quite exact but it’s pretty dang close + you get 2 6oz bottles for $24 vs $48 for 1 8oz bottle of bum bum!

Supplements

Mary Ruth’s Liquid Morning Vitamins – the only vitamins that don’t make me sick, take 2 TBS in the morning & you’re good to go! They actually taste pretty dang good too!

Liquid IV Watermelon – amazing for hot summer days when you NEED to be hydrated.

Monster 12 Pack – Watermelon & Paradise – can’t live without my monster!

Xx, Kennah

High Protein Meals

Posted on March 3, 2022March 8, 2022 by mckennahbybee

Hi guys! Today I’m sharing some of the meals I’ve been eating to get ready for summer. I’ve broken them down as breakfast lunch & dinner, but I don’t always eat them that way sometimes I have 2 breakfasts (ex: breakfast tacos & a protein cereal + yogurt parfait for lunch). I haven’t been focusing on exact macros more just high protein. I try to keep lower carbs & fat, but I’m not being so strict that I have no energy & I have a hard time recovering from workouts. I think it’s so important to listen to your body because I’ve found that’s the ONLY way anything is maintainable. I am not super restrictive with certain things normally as long as I’ve got my protein in for the day because that’s what works for me. Don’t be afraid to try different things & make adjustments as you see fit! Just because one thing works for someone doesn’t mean it will work for everyone! You don’t have to be extreme you just have to be consistent.

Breakfast

ex 1 // egg tacos + protein shake (premier protein)

16g F | 27.2g C | 46.7g P

2 eggs

handful of spinach

1 laughing cow cheese wedge (light)

2 corn tortillas

salsa or hot sauce to top

*spray olive oil in the bottom of a pan, add spinach and cook down. add laughing cow wedge and slice it into little chunks, add 2 eggs & cook. heat up corn tortillas for 10-15 seconds in the microwave. split egg mixture between the 2 tortillas & top with salsa.

ex 2 // protein pancakes

8.1g F | 31.5g C | 23.2g P

1 egg

1/4 C milk (I use fairlife 2%)

1/2 C kodiak pancake mix

waldon farms sugar free calorie free syrup

*you can also mix 1/2 the waldon farms 1/2 regular syrup to get started once you’re used it, I think it’s pretty good. You can also mix with peanut butter.

ex 3 // cereal + yogurt parfait

9g F | 37g C | 28g P

3/4 C non-fat plain Greek yogurt

3/4 C protein cereal (I use the kashi peanut butter one)

*I like to layer mine so it’s well mixed in and I’m not left with a ton of yogurt to eat at the bottom.

Lunch

ex 1 // chicken salad

7.1g F | 37.9g C | 29.5g P

4 oz chicken (I use canned most often)

1 stalk of celery chopped

1/8 onion chopped

1 TBS olive oil mayo

garlic powder

salt & pepper

pretzel crisps to scoop chicken salad

ex 2 // egg salad

12.5g F | 37.9g C | 19.7g P

3 Eggs (1.5 whole egg, 1.5 whites only)

1 stalk of celery chopped

1/8 onion chopped

1 TBS olive oil mayo

salt & pepper

pretzel crisps to scoop egg salad

ex 3 // chicken wrap

12.1g F | 24.3g C | 22.3g P

joseph’s pita wrap

1 laughing cow wedge

shredded lettuce

2 pieces of turkey bacon

6-8 oz of chicken (I use Applegate breaded chicken tenders)

directions : cut pita wrap in half & open it up. spread the laughing cow wedge 1/2 in each pita, fill with a small handful of shredded lettuce. break turkey bacon in half & put 2 pieces in each half. in the air fryer I put 3 chicken tenders in for 7 minutes and slice them up & put 1.5 chicken tenders in each half.

Dinner

ex 1 // meatball pita wrap

18.6g F | 16.5g C | 32.5g P

joseph’s pita wrap

6 turkey meatballs

1/4 C rao’s marinara sauce

1 TBS parmesan cheese

2 TBS mozzarella cheese

*cut joseph’s pita in half, you can use half or you can split it up between 2. air fry turkey meatballs for 7 minutes. warm up a few scoops of marinara sauce probably about 1/3 C. coat meatballs in marinara sauce place them in the pita & top with parmesan cheese.

ex 2 // taco salad

13g F | 31.3g C | 39.2g P

4 oz of ground beef with taco seasoning

2 C shredded lettuce

1/4 C black beans

1/8 C yellow corn

4 cherry tomatoes halved

2 TBS bolthouse farms yogurt ranch

ex 3 // bbq chicken salad

10g F | 21.7g C | 43.2g P

4-6 oz cubed chicken

1 TBS g hughes smokehouse bbq

1/4 C black beans

1/8 C corn

1/8 chopped onion

1 TBS mild cheddar

2 TBS bolthouse farms yogurt ranch

*toss cooked cubed chicken in bbq sauce. layer lettuce, black beans, corn, onion & chicken. top with mild cheddar & ranch dressing.

Hopefully these give you a few ideas on meals you can incorporate.

Xx, Kennah

16 Journaling Prompts to Build Self-Confidence

Posted on February 20, 2022February 20, 2022 by mckennahbybee

Hi babe! Today I’m talking about something that has honestly been life changing for me. Previously I felt very numb and shut off from my feelings, until I started journaling. It allows me to work through things that are on my mind, to ask myself questions and get curious about my feelings. I now feel more in-tune with myself, my desires & goals. I’ve always felt like something was holding me back & now I know there was a lot things I needed to work through & am still working through. Journaling never really sounded like the most fun thing to do with my mind & so many times I’ve turned on a tv show, movie, or YouTube video, really anything to avoid hearing my thoughts. I’m still not perfect with it, but I know I feel better after I journal. I feel more aligned, clear & lighter. I can focus on what’s important & I feel more confident in who I am and has allowed me to trust myself more. It’s almost like a workout for your mind, you hardly ever want to but you know you need to & you’re happy you did after. Journaling can take time to start tapping into yourself again, but I promise if you try to make it a habit you’ll see the results!

Something I love is journal prompts especially when I don’t feel super inspired on my own. Below is a list of journaling prompts that will help you build confidence & help you learn about yourself to get started!

What is something you have done that you are proud of?
What quality do you most admire about yourself?
What is one of your best personality traits?
What is your favorite physical feature?
What is one thing you’re really good at?
When do you feel most confident?
What can you do to make that happen more often?
What makes you feel the least confident in yourself?
Describe what your life would be like if you were more confident. What would you do or how would you act differently?
What does self-love mean to you?
What is something other people frequently compliment about you?
What are 3 limiting beliefs you have about yourself that you need to let go of?
What are 3 empowering beliefs you have about yourself?
Who is someone who inspires you?
What about them inspires you?
What are your biggest goals/dreams?

Xx, Kennah

Self Care

Posted on January 23, 2022 by mckennahbybee

Hi babes! I want to have an honest conversation about this buzzword, self-care. I feel like I see it everywhere nowadays treat yourself, buy the shoes, take a bath, lay in bed and watch movies all day. Sometimes self-care isn’t at all what we think it is. Self-care is sometimes a way to hide from the inside work we need to do. Sometimes self care is making yourself workout when you don’t want to, going to bed early, eating healthy or drinking water to give yourself energy, organizing and cleaning your home so you feel inspired instead of scattered and even going to therapy to heal.

We spend hours a day scrolling on instagram to numb what we’re feeling. What if self-care was journaling? What if self-care was learning emotional intelligence & checking-in to see how you feel? Testing our limits & getting outside of our comfort zone? What if self-care was to stop running from our problems and face them so we can have meaningful peace in our lives more. The worlds standard for self-help might make you feel good while you’re eating the cake, but leave you with regrets later. Some of these forms of self-help are fleeting, temporary & maybe some of that is okay once in awhile. Is it the most helpful thing we can do though? It seems very surface level to me of how we can actually help ourselves. All of that to say, maybe we’ve been approaching self-care wrong & it’s not always meant to be easy or feel comfortable in the moment.

Xx, Kennah

Recent Favorite Things 2021

Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 by mckennahbybee

Hi friends! I wanted to put together a list of all my recent favorites & products I’ve been loving so far in 2021! These are the products I’ve been loving & reaching for over and over again for skincare, makeup, fashion & random items that are absolutely necessary to me.

SKINCARE

Tula The Cult Classic Purifying Cleanser – I’ve quickly realized the reason “cult classic” is in the title. I love this gel cleanser because it leaves my face feeling so clean & glowy, this is one you can genuinely feel good about using because it’s 100% free from phthalates, parabens, toxins, carcinogens, mineral oil, sodium laurel sulfate, and harmful preservatives. YAY!

Hydro Boost Water Gel – I’m OBSESSED with this moisturizer because it has Hyaluronic Acid in it which attracts water from the air into your skin. It REALLY moisturizes your skin. It’s lightweight but it makes your skin feel nice & supple, plump & hydrated.

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask – I know you’ve heard of the lip mask, but this one is for your skin! It’s the consistency of moisturizer & does absorb into your skin so you don’t have to worry about it getting onto your pillow. When you wake up in the morning you face is SO SOFT! Don’t believe me? It has 163.9k loves from other customers on Sephora’s website alone.

HAIR CARE

Olaplex Hair Treatment – this treatment has 2 parts No. 0 & No. 3, which can be used by itself if you want to just try out one. I color my hair & use this treatment once a week & it has helped my hair so much, even my boyfriend noticed how soft & shiny my hair was after using this! It helps keep my hair strong.

Living Proof Dry Shampoo – I’ve loved this dry shampoo for awhile, but I don’t normally get the jumbo size & I love it because it lasts so much longer not quite double the product but only $10 more which overall saves me money! The technology behind this dry shampoo is so cool! It will actually bind to the oil in your hair & after a few minutes I rub my roots & the white powder along with the oil LITERALLY brushes out of my hair to leave fresh clean hair. The product doesn’t build up & feel gross in your hair either!

MAKEUP

Maybelline Lifter Gloss – I always grab this gloss in the ice color – I keep one in my bag & one with all my makeup when I get ready for the day & it’s so nice! It has hyaluronic acid & naturally plumps up your lips – nothing too dramatic & it doesn’t hurt like a plumper. It smoothes out the cracks/lines in your lips & it’s not sticky AT ALL.

Everyday Essentials Brush Set – I cannot believe I’ve been missing out on these brushes. I haven’t ever been able to justify $50 for 1 brush & I’ve always used inexpensive brushes from morphe BUT THEY SHED like crazy! This led me to these amazing brushes from Real Techniques – I’ve loved their beauty sponges for years so I’m not sure why I didn’t think to test out their brushes. Now that I have, I’m never going back. They are SUCH great quality – so soft & no shedding whatsoever. They blend like a dream too! I also went back and grabbed the Eye Essentials kit – which comes with a lash separator to use after mascara to prevent clumping and I LOVE. I also grabbed this really big bronzer brush & it’s probably my favorite out of all of them. They’re BOGO 1/2 off right now too!!!

Shape Tape – Again I’ve always loved this product, but last year I was searching for more drugstore options & ran out of this and forgot to grab more so I continued to use the drugstore “dupes”. HOWEVER, I just recently started back using Shape Tape & let me just say I haven’t found another product that does what this does for my under eyes. Perfect example of if it’s not broken don’t fix it, lol! ALSO : I found shape tape on sale basically 2 for the price of 1 + a free sponge on QVC. Use the code : OFFER if it’s your first time ordering from them or HELLO if it’s you second time. That will bring the price down to $27.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam Eyeshadow Palette – This palette is so beautiful & it’s perfect for everyday. It has a ton of neutrals & mattes with a few shimmery shades thrown in there for when you need a little extra for date night or a night on the town.

Morphe X Jaclyn Hill Palette – I LOVE this palette – the story is great the quality is great it really can’t get better. I love how inexpensive these palettes are ESPECIALLY how many shades you get it’s crazy to me. The colors in the palette are so awesome for spring & summer coming up & if you’re into bright colors this is the palette for you.

OTHER

Adidas Promotion Adapt Shoes – These shoes are so convenient & easy to quickly put on + they’re super cute. I’ve been using them on my training days in the gym or just for going on a walk/running errands. I love the elastic bands on the shoe they really hold it tight to your foot which I like & they have the cloud foam technology which feels like you’re walking on a cloud.

Fawn Design Backpack Mini – This is such a great bag & has so many pockets to help keep you organized. I know it’s meant to be a diaper bag, but the mini is the perfect size as a purse. I am really impressed with the quality – it’s really soft & nice leather thats super thick and well made. I love that it can be wiped down completely too.

Amazon Cotton Thong Panties – Listen – I was a Victoria’s Secret ride or die for awhile & then all my underwear started falling apart & bleeding onto my other clothes. I was on the hunt for the perfect pair of undies that are comfy because that’s my main concern & then I found this pack on amazon it’s 6 pairs for 10 bucks! Are you kidding? Why was I spending $30 for 5-7 pairs of undies?! Anyway I’m not the only one who loves these they have over 26,000 rating & are the #1 bestseller in thongs on Amazon.

Velvet Self Tanning Mitt – WOW! Has this made the biggest difference in my self tanning or what?! Why on earth I kept buying cheap little ones from Ulta I do not know. This baby will last FOREVER. It helps you blend out the moose SO MUCH EASIER & it takes way less effort to get a streak free tan. Since using it I really have stayed streak free. It’s super easy to clean afterwards as well.

Quip Electric Toothbrush – I cannot find the color that I have, but if you go in-store maybe you can find it! I have a pink & rose gold toothbrush. I really love the bristles on this tooth brush because they genuinely clean my teeth so well & it has a built in timer. It comes with a travel case & a holder to stick it onto your mirror if you want to. The replacement heads are $5 for a new brush head + it comes with a new battery as well, they have an auto ship options for every 3 months & the first month is free.

Xx, Kennah

Daily Deals

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 by mckennahbybee

Hi guys, here is a list of all the deals that I could find going on today! Wow there is a lot, I’ll update it over the weekend as well.

Buy one GET ONE FREE from Quay sunnies, going on until October 14th. Linked are a few of my favorites.

High Key Black Fade

Jezabel Gold

High Key Rimless Gold

High Key Rimless Gold + Black Fade

After Hours Tortoise + black

Noose Cat Eye Tortoise

Express 40-50% off everything, online & in store, both on men’s & women’s.

Hooded Puff Sleeved Sweater

Ruffle Sleeved Sweater

Cable Knit Sweater

Ruffle Neck Sweater

Mock Neck Black Sweater

Leopard Crew Neck

Select tops only $25 at Express

Lace Black Mock Neck

Orange Mock Neck Balloon Sleeve

Pleated Puff Sleeve Black Top

Pink Smocked Peplum

Lace ruffle mock neck

Abercrombie & Fitch 40% off + extra 15%

Sage Ruffled Bodysuit – comes in a few colors.

Tie Dye Bodysuit

Ruffle Sweatpants – comes in other colors.

Satin Skirt

Tan Hoodie

Plaid Skirt

25% off Pink Lily Sitewide with code : TGIF after 3 pm CST code switches to 20% off.

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice

Basic Witch

Ghouls Rule

Halloweentown University

Happy Pumpkin Spice Season

Cozy Season

Cheetah Pumpkin

Sweater Weather

BOGO 50% off tops at Target

Cheetah Print V Neck

Rust Peplum Shirt

Ribbed Long Sleeved Knit

20% off one item at Ulta

50% off Butter Bronzer from Physicians Formula

Mac Lipstick + Liner combo only $24

Tula Breakout Set on sale for $98

$150 off Kitchen Aid Mixer

20% of Instant pot, only $79

Xx, Kennah

Christmas Decorations Under $10, $25 & $50

Posted on November 7, 2019November 8, 2019 by mckennahbybee

Hi guys! I KNOW you’ve seen it being put out in store, but it’s finally time to be thinking & planning for Christmas Decorations! I’ve rounded up my favorites which are broken down by price. We have $10 & under, $25 & under and $50 & under because we all have budgets during holiday season.

Decorations $10 & Under