Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

hey babes! so as you know, I started college a few weeks ago. college has been amazing so far, and so many things are changing! one thing in particular that has changed is that I have many more food options, and most of them are not too healthy. to stay on track and keep eating healthy, I decided to try a DIY for chia seed pudding! chia seeds are the tastiest treat when made into pudding (you can also put them in drinks!), and they are a type of superfood so they are really healthy! they have tons of antioxidants, protein, and so many more nutrients, but they're almost no calories! they also make you healthy in general, and prevent certain types of sickness, which is amazing! chia seed pudding is the perfect breakfast if you want to be healthy but at the same time need to eat quick before class. 

this is the batch I just made:

ingredients you'll need:

- 2 cups of almond milk (I used the original flavor from the company Blue Diamond)

- 1/2 cup of chia seeds! :)

- 2 tablespoons of honey 

directions:

combine almond milk, chia seeds, and honey into a big bowl (or big cup) and stir for 2-3 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken. then store it covered in the fridge for 3-4 hours. and that's it!

this makes 2 large servings; perfect for a healthy, yummy breakfast!

well that's it! hope you guys liked my very first food DIY post :) more to come soon!

xo,

Laura

Instagram: lauraa_schier

Botanical Gardens Trip

hi loves! the other day I went to the Botanical Gardens; my parents and brother visited me at college and we went there for the day. we had a picnic on the grass and walked through the different exhibits and gardens! it's so convenient because it's right across the street from my school :) so this is sort of an aesthetic/surroundings post because it's literally so beautiful there right now. going there was so refreshing! here are some of the areas I went to in the Gardens:

and here's a picture of some cacti/candy skulls I saw in the gift shop! it was the coolest thing ever, and I actually bought one of the cacti!

so that's it! hope you guys enjoyed this aesthetic-type post :) more to come soon!

xo,

Laura

Instagram: lauraa_schier

Workout Clothes Haul Part 2

hey loves! so I am making this blog post as I sit in my dorm :) it's crazy to think I have been living at college for 2 and a half weeks already! it has been a little while since I last posted; things have been so crazy with moving into college and adjusting to everything! luckily I will be starting to post more often now because I'm starting to get used to my new schedule :) 

I mentioned in my last post that I would be getting more workout clothes and doing another haul, so here it is! I've been really into workout clothes lately; I love fashion in general, so buying cute workout clothes really motivates me to exercise! I love pairing basic colors (like grey or black) with bold colors to complete the look :) here are all the things I got!

so first I got Nike running sneakers because I've really needed a good pair of running shoes!!! in real life they are more purple, which is my favorite color so it works heheh. 

next I got these bright yellow NIke spandex running shorts, which are really great for if you're going on a night run and want to be cautious  about cars, other people, etc. 

now onto sports bras! I've really been loving the colorful ones :) this one is a brand called Marika, and I really like the strap detailing in the back!

this purple sports bra is from New Balance! it also has a slightly different style from regular sports bras, which I like.

and finally, I got this tank top from a company called Jo & Co. this is a basic tank that I like to pair with a colorful sports bra and either grey/black leggings or shorts!

hope you guys liked this haul!! I am going to do a dorm tour soon so stay tuned for that :) also, I will be doing a lifestyle post on what college life is like!

more updates soon ♡

xo,

Laura

Instagram: lauraa_schier

Workout Clothes Haul Part 1!

hey babes! so I move in to college in just a few days, and I've been shopping and packing like crazy! I will definitely do a dorm room tour once I move in, but right now I want to share my exercise clothes haul with you guys! I am super excited to exercise in college :) there's a big gym at my school and I plan on going to it a lot! also, I go running everyday, and my roommate and I are going to go to yoga classes starting next week!! so since I'm really looking forward to all that, I went out and got a bunch of clothes/things for exercising :) here's my haul:

 

so the first thing I got was this yoga mat :) I wanted it to look cute in this picture so I placed some of the my dorm room decorations around it, as well as one of the sports bras I got! it's bright green and super cheerful :) the company is called Yoga Rat by the way!

so then I got these cute Under Armour things! I'm not quite sure what they're called, but they're perfect for if I want to go running outside and it's a little cold out! they are each a slightly different style: 

and as you can see from the picture above, the neon green/yellow one has a pocket in the back! so I guess I could put a snack in there, or extra earphones if I need them!

so next I got these 2 cute sports bras!! both are New Balance, and they are really stretchy/comfortable! I got a neon

orange one and a grey one :) they're perfect for running, yoga, whatever!

alrighty so next I got these 2 workout tank tops. both are from New Balance, and they are pretty form-fitting! I got them in purple and pink :) again, these are good for either running, yoga, or just working out in general! 

so next I got these 2 pairs of leggings! perfect for running, yoga, or working out. the black pair (regular length) is from the brand Jockey, and the grey pair (calf length) is from a brand called Ryka!

the next thing I got was an Under Armour sweatshirt!! I just love the colors in it :) I got this to use mainly for yoga, but I guess you could also use it for running! and finally:

I got this to-go cup!! it's really Eco-friendly, and if you want to bring a cold drink with you while you're working out, it's perfect!

so that's my haul for now! I am going out to buy more exercise clothes in a few days once I get moved in to my dorm, so stay tuned :)

thanks for reading!

xo,

Laura

Instagram: lauraa_schier

End-of-Summer Activities, Fashion, and Everyday Tips

even though it's practically the end of summer, I'm still embracing the summer trend of the minimalistic makeup look - that is, wearing little to no makeup!! so today I'm actually not wearing any makeup (except for Chapstick but that probably doesn't  count lol!), and it couldn't be better!

another trend that I've been really into lately is layering necklaces! the most I've ever worn together is 3 (see outings/outfits), but I usually go with pairing 2! the best thing is that you can get creative with it- today my necklaces I'm wearing aren't the type you'd usually put together, but I think they look super cute and give a little more color to my outfit!

tip: if your outfit consists of basic colors such as white or tan, accessories with bold colors will make your outfit pop in a more subtle way!

details:

top: Brandy Melville

shorts: Forever 21 (I think these are my fave high rise shorts btw!)

shoes: Converse

necklaces: Cape Cod boutique, Brandy Melville

bracelets: gift shop in Disney World, boutique in France, Sweet Home Montclair

sunglasses: Fendi

by the way, my go to Starbucks drink is an iced green tea! it's super healthy, and if you had too much coffee and want to switch it up, I definitely recommend this drink!

- side note: I always make sure I have at least 2-3 cups of green tea a day. it's extremely healthy for you! it makes you live longer, and it helps your stomach tone even more if you're exercising occasionally as well. :)

today has been a cheerful Starbucks and shopping kind of day- one of my favorite kinds!! my mom and I are in the process of college shopping and it's so crazy! there's so many things to get, but it's really fun choosing decorations for my dorm :) I'm going with a bohemian theme, with the colors aqua and coral!! and there is a good chance I will do a college-y type haul, so check back soon for that ;)

alright well that's it!! thanks for reading and hope you guys enjoyed!

xo,

Laura

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hey loves!! so yesterday was my last full day at cape cod and it was, as usual, a beautiful beach day. my brother and I walked to the general store, and we took a new route to get there- we walked through the water at low tide!! we walked in the general direction of the store down the beach, then we turned in at the second jetty and went down this winding road to the store! here are some pictures taken on our way to the general store:

and here are some pics inside the Brewster general store- the cutest shop ever!

and here's the Brewster scoop, where we went afterward for ice cream: 

then we walked all the way back! 

this is a view of the beach from our deck:

here's a little beach look book of me with my bathing suit/hat:

and this is the outfit I wore that night: 

details:

dress: Forever 21

hat: my mom's

necklace: cape cod boutique

sunglasses: Fendi

I'm sad that this was my last full day, but this week was amazing!! 

this morning I woke up at 5:20 AM with my brother and dad to watch the sunrise. we drove over to fort hill beach on the ocean side! unfortunately, it was very foggy so we didn't get the best view, but it was so surreal. it's like a different world that early in the morning! 

then we went back to our cottage and packed up, and now we are on the road again! 

oh, and to finish off my list:

- reason 5 why I love the beach: whether it's super sunny or foggy and raining, it is still the most beautiful place I know ♡

thanks for reading!!

xo,

Laura