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Unique Visits #4: Salem, Massachusetts

*Note*- This is an older post :)

Welcome All!

About two months ago, I went on a school field trip to Salem, Massachusetts. The field trip was related to the famous Salem Witch Trials and The Crucible (which is a book). The trip was suppose to be for sophomores, but they allowed people from other English classes to sign up as well. Below, is a basic summary of the whole trip.

First off, we got there by coach buses. It took us about three hours to get there and three more to get back to Connecticut. My group watched at least two movies on the way there and another two movies on the way back. When we first rolled into Salem, it was a tad bit spooky at first. The spooky feeling soon went away once we all strolled through the town itself.

Now, let me give y'all some highlights:

The teachers let us roam the small, tourist area after we went to see the witch trials presentation. My friends and I had to do the scavenger hunt, but we ended up not completing it.
Before leaving the presentation, a group of us went on a tour that informed us about the history of witches. The lady explained how the term "witch" was twisted into something negative when it was original a woman who cared for others using herbs from the earth to make up remedies. Also, she told us how witches still exist today and how witches could refer to both genders.
My friends and I went to Dunkin Donuts after we got fed up with the scavenger hunt. The prices over there are way cheaper than the Dunkin Donuts prices over here.
After, we walked around the area and went into the multiple shops.
On the streets, there were people that dressed up. There was a werewolf, a ghoul, and some that dressed up as people from the 1600s.
The people there were very friendly and the shops were very cheap.
The trip mainly consist of walking around and taking pictures like normal tourists would.
We got on the highway at 4:00 pm and made it back home by 7-8 pm.

There should be more posts about Massachusetts in the future because I'll always go there any chance I get. One day, I hope that I'll be able to move over there when the time comes. The people are very friendly and the old colonial feels are always expressed through their architecture. I would love to just walk on cobblestone/brick roads and have new experiences everyday. Besides that, here are a few pictures I took in Massachusetts!

Giles Corey was one of the people who was killed in the Witch Hysteria. The difference between him from the other is that he was pressed to death.

Rebecca Nurse was another person killed during the witch hysteria. Like many others, she was hanged.

John Proctor has his own interesting story when it comes to the Witch Trials (you could find out more my looking up the Salem Witch Trials). He was also hanged.

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Body Essentials

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*Note* This Is An Older Post

Welcome All!

Today, I'll be discussing my favorite body essentials I've used in 2016. There's not that many since I rarely use masks, scrubs, oils, etc. My mom warns me about using those particular products for years because she believes it would ruin my skin. I branched out on my own to discover what products my skin can handle them just fine. Beside me, if you have any body essentials that you would like to share than please comment them down below! Let's get started shall we?

Tea Tree

3-in-1

Wash.Scrub.Mask

The Body Shop: I could only see/feel good results when I use this product as a scrub. For one, I have more control of the product itself compare to the control I have with it as a mask. The mask ends up drying quickly and I don't feel a difference in my skin afterwards. As a scrub, I like to use it twice a week to keep up-and-coming acne controlled.This product makes my face feel more clean and refreshed.This was pretty good for my first mask. In the future, I am hoping to get more face scrubs from The Body Shop.

Price: $22.00

Link: Here

Stridex Acne Pads

Level: Sensitive with Aloe

My face is usually pretty clear but I do have random breakouts from time to time. Before I even used the Tea Tree 3-in-1, Stridex was the only product I used to clear up acne. There are 3 levels that Stridex comes in; Maximum (red), Essential with vitamins (blue), and Sensitive with Aloe (green).

Price: About $4-$5

Locations: Local stores (ex. Walmart)

Bubblegum Lip Scrub

Lush Cosmetics: This lip scrub was a little pricey, but I do think it was worth the money. I barely even use it and it only takes a little to go a long way. I am willing to buy more especially the exclusive holiday lip scrubs.

Another lip essential that is my all time favorite is Blistex lip balm (jar version). During the year, I went through at least two jars of this lip balm. Blistex is the reason why I haven't really branched out to try other lip balms.

Price of Lip Scrub: $10.95

Link: Here

At the moment, I don't really have a must-have lotion or moisturizer. I'm actually still on the hunt for an all time favorite lotion. I don't want it to have an overpowering scent and I want it to cancel out the dryness completely without requiring using a large amount of it. In the future, I should have an expansion of body essentials once I get a better understand of various body products. I hope you all enjoy this little post I put together. :)

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Blog Introduction

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Welcome all!

Recently, the blog had undergone a major construction for a period of time. I am happy to announce that I'm going to start blogging once again, but I wanted to list a few changes that were made behind the scenes. It's best to tell you all the new improvements before you head out on your own to sweep across the landscape of my blog. My main priority is to reduce the amount of confusion that might occur as a result from this new setup. Anyways, lets discuss the new look of the whole blog!

The Visual Appeal

Blogger Template: The upgrade of my blogger's template reflects the importance of my blog's image especially since it's public for everyone to read. As you could see, the color scheme of my blog is black and white. I would've been more versatile with the colors, but I was concerned about the colors clashing with the photos for my blog posts. For now, I'm satisfied with the presentation of my blog which is a good thing in my book.

Home Pages: I had decided to rewrite my About Me page because it didn't display a professional side of myself. Second, it was missing a few key elements to fulfill my ideal of a perfect About Me page. The Social Media and Disclaimer pages have remained the same. The Music Playlist is a new addition to my home page. To infuse the lifestyle elements with my fashion blog, I wanted to share my favorite music with you.

Blog Banner: My creative mindset just wasn't generating while creating the new banner for the blog. Everytime I tried to do something new, certain details would become out of place even though I think everything is perfect. So, I decided to keep things simple and sweet. It was hard to rename the blog as well which is why I kept the name the way it is. In the future, I'm planning on purchasing a domain name once I'm able to find the right place to do so and get a better understanding of the definition of a domain name itself.

Small Details: The About Me section on the right hand side of the screen is finally updated. I'm starting to add labels to each post that I published so it'll show up on the slideshow above. Lastly, I will be posting more pictures on the blog soon so please stay tune for those upcoming posts!

Social Media

Profiles: My social media feeds were clogged up with unnecessary content so I took some time to cleanse each of my accounts.

Other Blog Related Changes

Effortless Nights, my old lifestyle blog, will be deleted by the time you're reading this. I'm definitely going to incorporate the series featured on that blog onto this one. For example, the Book Chat series which consists of me discussing the books that I'm reading, will continue on Wednesdays.

I'm going to try to post more o.o.t.ds, diys, experiments, and more!

I'm thinking about doing a #tbt using old posts that I've exported from the old blog to here. Some posts will be revamped and others would be left alone.

And finally, The Girl Who Holds The Key is a fashion and lifestyle blog.

I can't wait to bring you some dope content and give you an inside scoop into my life. If you would like to see anything specific, then please feel free to comment down below!

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My Favorite Boots

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I would like to commemorate the beginning of the winter season by sharing my favorite pairs of boots with you all. I haven't brought a boatload of boots this year since I already have a few decent pairs that get me through. I've learned that it's not the style of a boot (which could be a plus!) that's important, but it's how it handles the weather as you travel to different destinations. These boots ended up being my favorite based on their style, capability to handle the weather, or both. This post was inspired by King Ranch's Saddle Shop as I was looking through their selection of boots. While we're talking about favorites, I have to say that I adore the Women's Snake Boots and the Tasseled Riding Boots! These boots could go with anything which is always what I personally look for when it comes to footwear. Since I've got that off my chest, let's dive into a conversation about boots lol.

Suede Blue Boots

The first thing that caught my attention when it comes to these boots is the color. The royal blue adds a nice touch to any outfit and is a very unique color for a boot. The flatness of the heel makes me feel like I'm wearing sneakers instead of an ankle boot. The suede material is just a major plus since I've never wore suede shoes before. The reason why I love these boots is mainly because of the style. I wouldn't really recommend wearing these in harsh weather since their suede.

The Brown Boots

Here's a short summary on the boot's origins: My older sister actually gave me these JustFab boots after she found out that they were too big for her. In the beginning, the boot was a little too snug for my foot's liking. As time flies by, I was able to stretch them out as I wore them more often.

Let me tell you that I literally wear these boots almost every day. They could handle the rain, snow, and harsh winds. The first reason why I love these boots is because they're very comfortable. The fuzzy inner lining keeps my legs and feet warm. The color of the boots compliments half of my wardrobe while keeping my outfit classy. I usually receive one or two compliments whenever I wear them. The buckles add a simple, but flattering touch to the boot itself. I would like to comment on how the rich brown color reminds me of the various browns tones that the cowboy and cowgirl boots come in on the King Ranch website. For some reason, these boots give off a hint of southern vibes.

Black Boots

The boots practically go with everything in my closet. Another benefit from these specific boots is that they handle the weather with ease. They're easy to put on and don't hurt my feet at all. These boots are heavily admired as I wore them day in and day out. The boots usually pairs well with skinny jeans and adds a laid back look to my outfits. Without a simple pair of black boots, I wouldn't know what to do. I would say these boots hold up the foundation of my wardrobe which is commonly found in capsule wardrobe themselves. Basically, black goes with almost everything.

I hope you all enjoy reading about my favorite boots. If you would like to share your favorite boots with me, then please comment down below! I would like to thank King Ranch Saddle Shop for interacting with shoe lovers and being involved in sharing their love of boots! If you would like to check out their boots, then please click: here.

Thank you for visiting and Happy Blogmas to you all!