Hello people of the internet!!! On today’s ‘YouTube Wednesday’ we’re going to talk about an AMAZING exercise/health channel that y’all need to all check out! If your New Years Resolution was to lose weight/get healthy then Chloe Ting’s YouTube channel is perfect for you! So now let’s get to the videos. Ready? Ok, let’s go!!!
The 1st video we’re going to talk about is Chloe’s ‘Quick & Healthy Breakfast Ideas for School Healthy Recipes’, which was uploaded on August 27th, 2015. This video will not only give you great healthy breakfast recipes, but Chloe even posted the recipes in the description section of the video for those of us who are culinarily challenged (don’t be ashamed if that’s you, we’ll be in the ‘microwave everything forever club together’…internet high five!). Next up we’re going to discuss Chloe’s ‘Tone Arms Workout Firness Routine 2016 Summer Body Workout’, which was uploaded on May 15, 2016 (you can check out this video below). Now as everyone knows, if you want to be healthy you not only have to eat well but you also have to exercise (unfortunately Netflix binging is not considered exercise…believe me I’ve tried that one before, it didn’t work out). This video gives you easy to follow arm exercises that you will definitely want to add to your exercise routine!
Now we’re going to talk about Chloe’s ‘How To Reduce Bloating Get Flat Stomach 10 Reasons Why You’re Bloating’ video, which was uploaded on May 23, 2017. Have you ever exercised & ate really well all week & still didn’t get the results you wanted at your weigh-in/body measurement day (ok maybe you had a cookie but you walked around the block while eating it so that doesn’t count right)? Well this video will give you 10 reasons why what your eating/what your body is doing that is causing you to bloat & thus giving you incorrect results. This is definitely a great video to watch if you want to educate yourself in how to properly start your healthy life style journey! The last video we’re going to discuss is Chloe’s ‘BTS Idol Full Body workout 10 min Kpop Cardio Workout’, which was uploaded on September 11, 2018 (you can check out this video below). If you’re familiar with Kpop then you know how intense their dance routines are (if you’re not familiar then trust me the routines these idols are able to pull off are amazing). In this video Chloe is able to take actual dance steps from BTS’ hit song Idol, & change them up to serve more of s cardio purpose. A fun workout that you get to do while listening to amazing music? Yes sign us up! Seriously though this is a really fun video that will make your cardio days something you definitely look forward to!
Keep up with everything Chloe is doing here:
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgLoMYIyP0U56dEhEL1wXQ
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chloe_t/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/chloe_ting
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/itschloeting
Hello people of the internet!!! On today’s ‘Monday Memos’ we’re going to talk about the official color (or should I say colors) of 2016. If you love pink and blue then get ready to be very happy because the official colors of 2016 are Rose Quartz (which is a hue of pink), and Serenity (which is a blue). According to the Pantone website, this is the 1st time that 2 colors have been choose as the official color of the year. So if you want to learn why these really cute colors were chosen then keep reading. Ready? Ok, let’s go!!!
According to the Pantone website, “Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace”. The website goes on to describe the colors as the following: “Rose Quartz is a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure. Serenity is weightless and airy, like the expanse of the blue sky above us, bringing feelings of respite and relaxation even in turbulent times.” I’m really excited to see what beauty and fashion trends will be inspired by these colors! Pantone’s website also says that it chose these colors in order to show how fashion is blurring gender lines by not stereotyping one color as more appropriate for a specific gender (which basically means blue is no longer “only” for boys, and pink is no longer “only” for girls). I think that this is a very cool idea because the fashion and beauty industry is increasingly becoming more and more diverse so it seems only right that the color(s) of the year reflect that. Needless to say 2016 is off to a great start, and will definitely give us so much to look forward to and even more to put on Instagram and Pinterest. I can’t wait! What do you think people of the internet? Let me know in the comments below!
Hello people of the internet!!! On today’s ‘Monday Memos’ we are going to discuss 18 year Lena Strickling, who recently had a very important interview with the YouTube channel ‘Collectively’ that you NEED to watch. Now before you click away, Lena isn’t a celebrity, model, or internet star. She’s a cancer survivor who recently used her wish from the ‘Make-A-Wish Foundation’, to raise awaness about a topic that A LOT of people face (and no it’s not cancer). I thought that this was such an amazing thing to do (because seriously how many of us would be completely selfish with our wish…exactly basically all of us would). Please read on, because this is a story that we ALL need to hear. Ready? Ok, let’s go!!!
Lena is a recent survivor of Hodgkin’s lymphoma (she has been cancer free since April), and although she’s had to endure 15 rounds of chemotherapy, and is currently going through menopause at the tender age of 18, she used this article to discuss another issue that plagues way too many people. Lena is not only a cancer survivor, but also a survivor of sexual assault. Lena said that she was sexually assaulted by her father for as long as she can remember, and it became a everyday by the time she was 6 years old. She said that he would even assault in her public by putting a blanket over her so no one else could see. Lena eventually told a friend what was going on after she took a DARE class at the age of 10, and learned why what was happening to her was wrong, and what it was called. Lena later told her mom through a letter, and her mother called the police who convicted Lena’s father and sentenced him to prison ( where he was diagnosed with schizophrenia with religious delusions). One of the things that I found most heartbreaking about this interview is when Lena says that “Cancer never bothered me at all, versus with sexual abuse it’s like that happened and it’s still haunting me.” (check out Lena’s interview below
Unfortunately Lena isn’t alone, because according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), one in five women will be sexually assaulted and 44% of sexual assault and rape victims are under 18. Lena said she wanted to tell her story, so she could help other people suffering from sexual assault, and also to explain why she feels it’s so important to educate kids about sexual consent from a young age. Lena has said that talking about her past has helped her to begin to move on. Lena did have some words of encouragement for sexual abuse victims that I wanted to share with y’all, “everybody has a right to talk about [how] they feel,” “Be proud of yourself, and stand up for yourself and don’t change your story and don’t back down because people don’t believe you. Just keep going. Don’t let anybody knock you down.” It’s just so amazing that someone who has been through so much would use their 1 wish to try to help others, so they don’t have to endure what she did. Truly inspirational!
Hello people of the internet!!! On today’s ‘Monday Memos’ we are going to discuss an AMAZING band that you will have on repeat all year. If you haven’t heard of the awesome pop punk/Christian rock band Hawk Nelson (which is hard to believe considering their music has charted at #1 on VH1’s ‘Top 20 Countdown’, and they have been nominated for numerous of the music industry’s top awards), then be prepared to become addicted to their music. What’s really cool about this band’s sound is that it has a wide variety of influences, so whether you like pop, punk, or rock, you will find songs that you love! Their new album ‘Diamonds’ dropped today (March 17th), so y’all should all definitely pick up a copy (I promise you won’t be disappointed). So, if you’re not already a Hawk Nelson fan, please read on and prepare to become obsessed.
The first song we’re going to discuss is the band’s song Shaken, (which is off of their 2009 album ‘Live Life Loud’, you can check out the official music video for the song below). This is a really powerful song that will instantly grab your attention and won’t let go until the last note. I love that the lyrics have a really powerful message about a person being “shaken” by something and because of this, wanting to find out how they can make a difference. The music video for this song is also extremely powerful, and will definitely make you wonder what you could do to make a positive difference in the world. The next song that we’re going to talk about is Hawk Nelson’s single ‘Words’ (which is off of their 2013 album Made). I thought that this was a good song for us to talk about next because so many problems that we have in our day-to-day lives is caused by words. As this song explains, words have the power to lift us up, or tear us down. I think that this song is the perfect anthem for all of the bullying that so many people face daily at work, school, home, and even over the internet.
Now we’re going to discuss two of the new songs off of Hawk Nelson’s latest album Diamonds. The first song that we’re going to talk about is the band’s single ‘Drops In The Ocean’ (you can check out the official music video below). This is a really sweet song about someone loving & forgiving you unconditionally. The lyrics in this song really leaves a powerful impact. Whether you think of God, a family member, a friend, or someone else when you hear this song, I definitely think it’s one that we can all relate to. The final song that we’re going to discuss is the title song of the album, ‘Diamonds’. Now even though I LOVE so many of Hawk Nelson’s songs, I have to say that this one is my one of my top favorites. This is the perfect song to kick off your spring/summer playlists with! It is an energetic, uplifting song about God helping you take the negative things in your life, and turning them into positive things. With all of the pressure that we face in our day to day lives, it’s nice sometimes to hear that everything will be ok, and this song will definitely leave you feeling that way. Judging by these two songs, I definitely think that this album is a must have for anyone who loves AMAZING music!
Keep up with everything Hawk Nelson is doing:
Website: hawknelson.com
Twitter: Hawk Nelson (@hawknelson) | Twitter
YouTube: Hawk Nelson – YouTube
Instagram: hawknelsonmusic
Facebook: hawknelson
Hello people of the internet!!! On today’s ‘YouTube Wednesday’ blog post, we are going to discuss a new singer/songwriter who will definitely make a splash on the country music scene this year. Hannah Jane Lewis is an INCREDIBLE musician with the vocal ability and artistry to completely take the music industry (and your radio) by storm. In fact, in August of 2014, she was featured in an article by the Wall Street Journal, who compared her music to country music superstar Taylor Swift. She has also played gigs at the C2C Festival at the O2 Arena (in England) as an opening act for pop duo Jill and Kate. Hannah returned to the O2 Arena to play at The London Sundance Film Festival. She has also played an extended tour in association with the charity Life Skills Education, which is an organization which assists teens in learning how to deal with cyber bullying/online safety. Impressive resume so far! With several AMAZING covers and infectious original songs, you will certainly find yourself replaying Hannah’s songs for weeks. So…let’s jump into the blog post.
The first cover song that we’re going to discuss U.S. Hannah’s version of Blessed The Broken Road by Rascal Flatts (which was uploaded on July 8th, 2013 you can check out the video for this cover below). This is the first video on Hannah’s channel that I saw, and it instantly blew me away. I love that this cover shows how well she is able to control her vocals, while playing guitar (which is really hard because it involves thinking about way too many things at once). I also really enjoyed the fact that Hannah was able to show that she can emotionally connect with a song, which is an essential asset in music. This video really shows that she has the talent and heart to become a country music superstar. The next cover we’re going to talk about is Hannah’s rendition of Say You Love Me by Jessie Ware, which was uploaded on October 21st, 2014 (here’s a link to the cover: Say You Love Me – Jessie Ware (Hannah Jane Lewis Cover). Once again Hannah is able to showcase her ability to control her vocals, and we are truly able to see her capabilities as a vocalist. She also shows that she can cover a song in such a way that keeps the original vibe of the song, but also always Hannah to make it uniquely her own by adding he own style. I love that we are able to see Hannah perform a song that is in a genre other than country music (even though she KILLS it in that genre), because we’re able to see all of the layers of her artistry. Next let’s move on to Hannah’s original music!
The first original song that we’re going to talk about is Hannah’s song Seventeen Again, which is the lead single off of her debut self-titled EP (which was released on November 10th, 2013, you can check out the official music video below). This is an energetic song about looking back on life and wishing that you weren’t in such a hurry to grow up (preach girl!). This song also talks about living every moment of life to the fullest, and appreciating the beautiful things in our lives that we may take for granted. The next song we’ll going to talk about is Hannah’s song First Time Feeling, which is off of her EP Run With You, that was released on January 18th, 2015 (here’s the link to the music video Hannah Jane Lewis | First Time Feeling – Official Music Video). This is a fun song about first love, and how it can often stay with you even after it’s over. This is definitely the perfectly song to blast when your relationship ends but you don’t want to be sad (or everyone around you is tired of hearing sad songs on repeat). The majority of Hannah’s songs seem to be upbeat and fun, which is definitely a reason why you’ll want to check out both of her EPs. If you love country music that is fun, energetic, and has a lot of heart and soul in the lyrics, then you’ll definitely wanna to add these songs to your playlists.
YouTube: Hannah Jane Lewis
Twitter: Hannah Jane Lewis (@hannahjane001)
Instagram: Hannah Jane Lewis (@hannahjane001)
Facebook: Hannah Jane Lewis | Facebook
Hello people of the internet!!! On today’s ‘YouTube Wednesday’ blog, we’re going to talk about a new YouTuber who I know you will all be obsessing over (if you’re not already). If you’re not already watching Alex Centomo’s YouTube videos every week, then you’re definitely need to join the other 189,931 subscribers (as of February 18th, 2015) who anxiously await this beauty/fashion/lifestyle guru’s new videos. So if you’re ready, let’s jump into blog post!
The first video we’re going to talk about is Alex’s ‘Chubby Bunny Challenge’ video, which was uploaded on December 24th, 2012 (here’s the video link: CHUBBY BUNNY CHALLENGE). I wanted to start with this video, because it is one of Alex’s first videos, and I think that it really shows off her fun, bubbly personality. I think we can all agree that it’s cool to see our fav YouTubers having fun, and enjoying the things we enjoy (I mean cause we all love stuffing marshmallows in our mouths with our friends right?). So this was definitely a good video for Alex’s viewers to start feeling like she’s like any other for that they could meet and become friends with (except this friend can give you awesome fashion/beauty advice). Speaking of fashion and beauty advice, let’s move on to the next video! The next video that we’re going to discuss is Alex’s ‘Get The Look: Ashley Benson Inspired Makeup & Outfit’ video, which was uploaded on February 2nd, 2014 (here’s the video link: Get The Look: Ashley Benson Inspired Makeup & Outfit). Now we all love Ashley’s style (because seriously Pretty Little Liars is life right? Right!), so you gotta love that Alex broke down an “Ashley Benson type” look that we can all copy and/or alter as we like. This video uses mostly high end products, but you could definitely substitute any of the products for any drugstores that you want. This video will give you the perfect school/winter look (of course it is perfect for any season), because Ashley has a very casual yet cool vibe when it come to her fashion choices, that’s great for all those days when we want to look cool with as little effort as possible.
Ok now we’re moving on to Alex’s ‘Mermaid Waves Hair Tutorial’ video, which was uploaded on September 6th, 2014 (here’s the video link: Mermaid Waves // Hair Tutorial ). With spring just around the corner, you will definitely need inspiration for new hairstyles. Luckily, this video is perfect! In the video, Alex teaches you how to create really perfect, natural looking curls that you can either keep tight or can run your fingers through it to create looser waves. The last video that we’re going to talk about is Alex’s ‘How I Edit My Instagram Pics’ video, which was uploaded on February 14th, 2015 (here’s the video link: How I Edit My Instagram Pics // Tumblr Inspired). I thought that this was a really cool video to include in this blog post because we all want to know how to have the best selfie possible. In this video Alex not only shows us what apps she uses, but also briefly explains how she uses these apps to edit her photos. If you look at Alex’s Instagram page (which I will link below), you will be able to see that she knows how to perfectly edit a photo, so you can know that you’re getting good advice.
Keep up to date with Alex:
YouTube: missAlexandraC
YouTube Vlog Channel: AlexCentomoVlogs
Twitter: Alex Centomo (@missAlexandraC1) | Twitter
Instagram: Alex Centomo (@alexcentomo)
Facebook: Missalexandrac | Facebook
Hello people of the internet!!! On today’s ‘YouTube Wednesday’ we are going to discuss an AMAZING YouTuber that I know y’all will become addicted to. If you love experimenting with cool and new makeup looks, or want to know how to perfectly recreate fun looks (BTW some of these looks are PERFECT for Halloween), then Kayla (aka urbandekaybabe) is the beauty guru for you! I recently discovered her channel, and now I have been replaying her videos for days. Please read on to learn all about urbandekaybabe.
The first video that we’re going to talk about is Kayla’s ‘Spring Inspired Makeup’, which was uploaded on May 8th, 2013 (you can check out the video here: Spring Inspired Makeup ). This video really impressed me because it has a lot of cool information, and Kayla shows that she is already comfortable in front of the camera. I think that a person’s ability to be entertaining on camera is one of the most important things that a successful YouTuber can master, because it’s not easy to show your personality on screen in a way that will interest viewers. The fact that her personality is able to perfectly shine through, helps her make an instant and long-lasting impression that will continue to bring viewers back to her videos, The next video that we’re going to talk about is Kayla’s Zombie Makeup Tutorial, which was uploaded on October 26th, 2013 (you can check out the video right here: Zombie Makeup Tutorial+some scaring! ). This is honestly one of my favorite videos on her channel (and that’s saying a lot because y’all know how much I LOVE hauls…but we’ll talk more about that later). This video will give you the PERFECT zombie look for Halloween that will impress your friends at any party, and emotionally scar young children (oh but make sure that you’re careful because some of the ingredients could cause allergic reactions to some people, or cause skin damage when you try to remove it. Just make sure that your skin can handle the ingredients BEFORE you put it on your face, and if you are under 18, ask your parents before you try this). I really love how this look seems so real and difficult to do, but if you follow this video, you should be able to replicate it pretty easily. There are also a few other cool Halloween style looks on Kayla’s channel, so definitely check those out if you want to wow all your friends in October!
The next video that we’re going to talk about is Kayla’s ‘Huge Haul’ video (oh you knew a haul video was coming!). This video was uploaded on January 31st, 2014, and you can check out the video right here: HUGE Haul!- Michael Kors, Forever 21+ More! . As much as I love haul videos, I really really love BIG haul videos! I really love that these kinds of videos allow you to “shop” without having to actually spend money, and you can discover new sales, products, and stores that you might have never known about otherwise. Another reason why I like watching haul videos when I’m looking for YouTubers to profile on here, is because it’s not for everyone to just sit, talk about what they bought, and keep their audience engaged in the video the entire time. I think that if you have the ability to do this, then there is a big chance that you can become a YouTube star. Kayla is a perfect example of this, because she is able to keep you interested in what she is saying, and before long you completely forget how long you’ve been watching the video (and this particular video is a little over 21 minutes long, so you know she has to be interesting to hold our attention for that long). Lastly, I really love that Kayla showcases a variety of stores and products/styles in her hauls, because this will help her better connect with her viewers. I think that a true guru is able to show how you can make a variety of styles and looks work, and Kayla does this perfectly! The last video that we’re going to talk about is her ‘Lazy Day Hairstyles’ video, which was uploaded on January 23rd, 2015 (you can find a link to it here: Lazy Day Hairstyles ). I really like that this video shows cute hair styles that are different than your typical pony tail or top kit, but are also simple enough to complete in a short period of time. With winter now upon us, it can be hard to get up early and fix your hair in a cute style for work or school (I mean we would all rather take the extra time to sleep and pray for a snow day right?). These hair styles will spice up any outfit (so you can spend less time searching through your closet and more time sleeping…yay!), and is the perfect way to really shake up your winter style. So now that you’re completely obsessed with Kayla’s channel (because you know you are), please subscribe to her on YouTube, and look below too follow her various social media accounts.
Keep Up With Everything Kayla is doing:
YouTube: urbandekaybabe – YouTube
Twitter: Kayla Marie (@UrbanDeKayBabe) | Twitter
Instagram: Kayla (@urbandekaybabe)