Alayna Kemery

04/23/2021

Do you know what adaptogens are or do you keep hearing that word and forgetting to research it like I used to? 🤣

Even though adaptogens seem to be trending in the wellness community, they have been around for centuries.

Basically, adaptogens are herbal substances that can help combat the negative effects of stress. They have become really popular during 2020 when everyone's stress levels seemed to be at an all time high.

I decided to do my research on adaptogens and put it into this cute little guide for you to save for later. Plus, I shared a few of my current favorite adaptogenic products that you can try out for yourself.

Have you ever tried any adaptogens before? Let me know!
@ Middletown, Delaware

03/21/2021

ad | My skincare routine has become one of my favorite times of the day because I am seriously noticing a difference this product line has made in my skin. I was gifted these products by to review and here are my honest thoughts.

1. Major Moisture™ Gentle Cream Cleanser: The cleanser is lush and creamy and I really feel like it adds moisture so much better than cream cleansers do. It's kind of like when you use a creamy body wash instead of a gel body wash. It just has a really luxurious texture and I am LIVING for it! Also, the natural scent is so refreshing and energizing, too.

2. Get Even™ Cold-Pressed Peel Pads: These are a really unique product and I haven't used anything like it before. I swipe one peel pad over my face after cleansing for a natural chemical exfoliant that leaves my face feeling rejuvenated.

3. Zero Baggage™ Anti-Dark Circle Eye Cream: The combination of lack of sleep, genetics, and losing an hour of sleep due to Daylight Savings Time this week has left my eyes in desperate need of concealer. I was honestly thinking this eye cream was going to do nothing for me, but I was pleasantly surprised. Obviously, there is no overnight change when using an undereye cream. The dark circles under my eyes are still there, however, they look significantly lighter after using this for about a week. I will keep you posted about how I am liking this product in a couple of months, too.

All in all, I am really excited to keep Naturally Serious products on my skincare shelf in the future and I love that I can easily order them on online at Target now. Each item is under $30 and they have so many more products that will satisfy your skin's needs.

@ Middletown, Delaware

03/11/2021

I JUST APPLIED TO SEPHORA SQUAD

I know. Crazy, right? Plain old me branched out and applied to something I didn't think I had a shot at, yet, here I am.

And, hey, I still might not have a chance of being accepted, but I still made the effort to apply. The past year I have been trying new things and aiming to not fear rejection. So we'll see where this takes me.

The Sephora Squad is a year-long paid partnership with Sephora that would allow me to try out and review products (old and new!) and create content for you, my community, as well as Sephora and those brands. This sounds like an absolute dream for me especially since I have been taking more time to create content for this community and try out clean beauty, skincare, and haircare products. I would get to give you the inside scoop on all the clean and wellness products that Sephora has to offer!

It's like an internship, but way cooler because I don't have to make photo copies or get anyone coffee...I think.

I just need a little help getting there, though. If anything I have ever posted on Instagram has been helpful or inspiring to you, would you mind leaving me a testimonial? It can be short and sweet and it would help me so much! The link is right in my bio so you can support me.

If you left a testimonial, drop your favorite emoji below, so I can thank you personally for your support. Thank you so much in advance, my friends. It means the world to me!
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@ Middletown, Delaware

03/07/2021

God has only given you ONE body - so you need to take care of it!

I personally believe the modern day self-care movement started with good intentions. It was driven by people focusing on taking time for themselves and tending to their mental, physical, and emotional health. I am all for that, definitely.

But now the movement seems to have taken a different approach and has become an increasingly commercialized industry. It now tends to focus on spending $80 on bath bombs and spending exorbitant amounts of money on "glow ups" and fitness instructors and subscription boxes.

Now don't get me wrong. I love some of those things, and from time to time I will indulge in using my fair share of unique bath bombs.

But I see the advertisement strategy for self-care products tends to have this message: "If you love yourself, you'll buy this product."

And, honestly, that is SO wrong.

Pampering yourself doesn't necessarily mean that you love yourself more than if you didn't spend a ton of money to do so.

As a Christian, I personally have a different perspective on what self-care should look like for me.

I see self-care as a way to take care of the body, mind, and soul God has given me so that I can fulfil His purpose for me and so I can take care of the people He has placed in my life.

Sometimes that might actually look like taking a long bath or getting my nails done or just sitting on the couch eating a fudge brownie sundae and watching a Netflix documentary.

And other times it might be being still and bringing awareness to God's presence in my life.

Spending some time to really take care of myself is just one of the ways that I can effectively use my life to serve God and others.

02/26/2021

Not every skincare product is going to work for everyone - even if they have the same skin type. And that's ok.

Things like hormones, weather, environmental differences, diet, and even stress can create a bunch of differences for every skin type.

And that's why I don't tell you what skincare products you SHOULD use. I share products that you CAN use. I share ones that work for me in order to inspire you to try something you may not have tried before.

These are the products I am currently using for this season in my life.

Gentle Gel Cleanser ($13.99)
Witch Hazel Toner ($10.99)
The Ordinary Azelaic Suspension 10% Brightening Formula ($7.90)
Oil-Free Energy-Boosting Gel Moisturizer (gifted - but it costs $31.00)
Brightening Facial Oil (gifted - but it costs way too much money - $69)

It's taken me a little while to find products that are working for me this season, but that's ok. I didn't even spend a fortune, either.

When choosing your own skincare routine and products, here are a few things you can do:

1. Create a budget and know what is a value for each item's price point.
2. Figure out what your skin type is and assess your skin's needs.
3. Research the active ingredients that are going to address those needs.
4. Do your research on products and try them out beforehand if you can.
5. Don't get discouraged. Taking care of your skin is an ongoing journey and it takes time to find a routine that works for you.
6. Talk to a professional about your skincare goals if you want an expert's advice.

If you know what your skin type is, let us know and tell us your favorite skincare product/brand at the moment. Let's help our sisters out! @ Middletown, Delaware

02/24/2021

I don't have to be beautiful.

Now before you stop and comment, "Stop it, Alayna. You ARE beautiful," in an attempt to boost my seemingly low confidence, I want you to know that I have a healthy level of confidence.

I'm saying I don't have to be beautiful because conforming to Western beauty standards and finding value in what others say about my appearance are honestly terrible goals.

There are more important things than outward beauty. But just because something like outward beauty is lower on the priority list doesn't mean it's not important. It just shouldn't be the measure of our value and importance.

My value comes from the One who created me. God didn't copy and paste anyone, so it's ok if I don't look exactly like what the current beauty standards are. God's design is not limited to beauty standards. The time and attention He used to wonderfully create me are worth celebrating, and that's where I get my confidence from.

If you've struggled with confidence in the past or are currently struggling with confidence, swipe through the photos above to find some things to stop doing to help you build your confidence.

And if these helped you in any way, tell me about it and share this post with a friend. @ Middletown, Delaware

02/23/2021

☀️ The sunlight streaming through my window at golden hour today was just too beautiful to look away. I just had to step away from my computer and take a photo in it.

I am so easy to please. It's the simple things in life that bring a smile to my face. Today it was:

1. The sunshine streaming through my window
2. A really tasty mandarin orange that I ate with lunch
3. Seeing new growth on my golden pothos plant

I feel like this is my gratitude journal entry for today. You can share yours in the comments so we can all be grateful for something together.

🌿What's a simple thing that made you smile today?

01/29/2021

As someone who tends to be easily forgetful unless I write things down, I have found it so helpful to write out these gentle reminders of God's love for me to read in the morning.

Sometimes I post them to my bathroom mirror so I can read over them while I brush my teeth or put on makeup.

Other times I write them out in my prayer journal while I read my Bible in the morning.

Most of the time I just post sticky notes of God's promises or scripture verses somewhere I know I will see them during the day.

This simple act of writing these reminders helps bring peace to quiet my racing, worrying mind and it allows me to meditate on God's Word throughout the day.

🌿Which of these that I wrote out today resonates with you?

01/12/2021

Here is a simple strategy to help you wake up early and get your day off to a great start. Download the Free Morning Routine Planner here!

Here is a simple strategy to help you wake up early and get your day off to a great start. Download the Free Morning Routine Planner here!

01/08/2021

I personally believe the key to having a productive week is having a plan. Here is my plan for setting myself up for success at the beginning of the week.

I personally believe the key to having a productive week is having a plan. How many times have you decided that you wanted to be productive, then three hours go by and all you have done is binge watch TikTok videos? I have a little secret to having a productive week and it's setting aside a time to....

12/29/2020

I'm on a mission to show millennial women how living well can be affordable and accessible for their lifestyles.

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12/29/2020

Hey, plant mama! Let me tell you about these "treats" that your plant babies will love!

Influenster sent my little plant babies a free gift to help them grow. This unique plant food from is a little nugget that carefully delivers nutrients to my plants.

It was so simple to use. I just placed a nugget in the pot and pushed it down into the soil a few inches. Then I watered my plants as normal. I love that these PotShots are premeasured and mess free! What else could a plant mama ask for?

Check out so you can get your plant babies these "tasty treats" too!

@ Middletown, Delaware