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Jul2

Bath & Body Works Hand Soap Haul

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Bath & Body Works Hand Soap Haul

Howdy!! Although I wasn’t able to get everything I wanted from the Bath & Body Works Semi Annual Sale, I still did pretty well for myself. Thanks to promotions and a birthday gift card, I only spent forty dollars for twenty products and you can’t beat that. I was keeping my fingers crossed that I could get a bunch of the foaming hand soaps as they are tried and true staples in my apartment. The selection was slim pickings by the time I shopped the sale, but I did manage to find a couple as well as an awesome deal on hand sanitizer. I got a five pack for two dollars which was a total score! Check it out:

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Would I Use Again?

Firecracker Pop: YES

Wild For You: YES

Bright Summer Days: MAYBE

Mahogany Teakwood Hand Sanitizer: MAYBE

Why/Why Not?

Firecracker Pop & Wild For You: One of the classic B&BW tricks is that they will recycle the same scent with a different name and packaging. Hence, why we are discussing Firecracker Pop and Wild For You together. As I took a whiff of each scent, I found them to be very similar. Then, I looked at the back and the scent description of “Red cherry, fresh citrus, and juicy berry” was almost a perfect match. The only difference being that Firecracker Pop offered juicy berry and Wild For You featured frozen berry. So, in other words, a perfect match lol.

I like this scent well enough so it’s a good thing I have two of them. However, I would have went for a different scent had I realized I was buying two of the same products. Both options smell exactly like a Bomb Pop and is delightfully reminiscent of summer. Something that I don’t love, though, is the slightly medicinal after scent from the cherries. It’s not terrible, but it does smell like straight up cough syrup if you are looking hard enough for it!

Bright Summer Days: Shopping for fragrances online is, of course, a difficult thing to do. When I am online shopping with B&BW, I never pay too much attention to the scent description because it could be hit or miss regardless of what I end up picking. Had I done my Semi Annual Sale haul in stores, I would have skipped over Bright Summer Days but it’s not the absolute worst. This scent features notes of “Coconut milk, sunny starfruit, and warm sands”. I can’t speak for the starfruit or sand, but the coconut is there!

I wouldn’t say coconut is one of my favorite scents but I am especially partial to the Coconut line from The Body Shop. It is such a pure fragrance without anything else mixed in. Knowing that the B&BW coconut isn’t nearly as good is enough to make me not like it too much. If the price is right, however, I would probably still buy it again.

Hand Sanitizer: I really like the hand sanitizers from B&BW. Yes, the scents are always nice. The best part, though, is how they don’t dry out my hands like other sanitizers have done before. The Mahogany Teakwood five pack of sani was the only option available online and I went for it. I knew Johnny would appreciate the manly scent and even if it’s one I normally wouldn’t use for myself, it was an excellent deal. As far as the scent goes, have you ever smelled Old Spice products? It is literally just that lol. I will keep one handy in my purse but I will be purchasing more hand sanitizer in a scent that I actually like the next time I go shopping!

This Hand Soap Haul wasn’t the best and that’s okay. Although the scents weren’t all slam dunks, I got what I needed and got it for a song. Not too shabby!

Did you shop the Semi Annual Sale? What is a scent that you can’t stand? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

 

Jul1

Bath & Body Works Semi Annual Sale Haul

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Bath & Body Works Semi Annual Sale Haul

Hello!! Something that I always look forward to is the Semi Annual Sales at Bath & Body Works during the summer and winter. Countless products are marked down to seventy-five percent off and it is perfect for bulking up my stockpile and purchasing gifts. There is nothing better to me than a revamped bath and body care hoard that was bought at an amazing price! Unfortunately, I couldn’t get to the store to shop the sale so I did it online. And, unfortunately, by the time I got around to it everything was pretty picked over. However, I still did alright – actually better than alright. Thanks to a birthday gift card to B&BW from my sister, I got twenty items for… FORTY DOLLARS!! You simply can’t beat two bucks a pop for each product! Check it out:

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I have to admit that I was slightly disappointed with myself during this haul. I actually looked at the B&BW website shortly before going to bed and there were at least fifteen pages worth of marked down product. Fast forward to when I shopped it the following day and there was only five pages left. I was SO annoyed as I was hoping to rebuy several things that Johnny and I liked before. Their selection was very limited, especially for the men’s department and a majority of what was left online was candles, wallflowers, and a random assortment of lotion and shower gel.

Although I was wishing to score some cheap skin care and the gummy vitamins that Johnny loved, beggars can’t be choosers. And, at the end of the day, I still got lots of goodies for a song! I was able to get a great supply of wallflowers (Which I don’t think work all that well, but I like them anyways!), hand soap, and lotion and shower gel in my favorite scent of Calypso Clementine. I am also really eager to try the body butter, which is entirely new to me. I live for the body butter from The Body Shop and nothing will hold a candle to it. But, it doesn’t hurt to try! 😀

In the next few days, we’ll go over some of these different scents that haven’t been discussed on my page before. I am confident that there will be a few duds in the mix so we can all better learn what to skip on during our next B&BW shopping spree! The winter Semi Annual Sale, perhaps?!

Who else shopped the summer Semi Annual Sale? What was in your haul? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Jun30

Lil Red’s Book Club: None Of This Is True By Lisa Jewell Edition

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Lil Red’s Book Club: None Of This Is True By Lisa Jewell Edition

Hello everyone and welcome to *finally* a brand new edition of Lil Red’s Book Club. Between the craziness of life and my new job, it was difficult to find time to read and I preferred to spend my limited downtime watching Degrassi lol. Then, my sister texted me asking if I wanted to borrow a book that she considered to be unputdownable. It is called None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell. I must say, my sister was spot on because I couldn’t put it down if you paid me and my hunger for reading has come back a thousandfold. Before we begin our discussion in a spoiler free setting, I will be placing a big fat trigger warning on None Of This Is True for abuse in all forms, murder, and highly disturbing content. Now, let’s get to it:

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On the day you were born, countless other children were being born on the same day in the same hospital as you. Have you ever met any of those birthday twins before? This is where our story begins. On the day of Josie Fair’s forty-fifth birthday, she decides she would like to do something different to celebrate. She suggests to her way older husband, Walter, a dinner out at a posh bar – a place they would never step foot in before. As they enjoy their meal, another birthday girl is having a large gathering with friends. She is named Alix Summer, a famous podcaster who is also turning forty-five.

Josie is instantly drawn to glamorous Alix and visits the ladies room at the same time as her, sparking the introduction as “birthday twins”. Upon returning home from dinner, Josie can’t stop thinking about Alix and does a deep dive for her online. She listens to all of her podcasts, scours social media, and fantasizes about the wonderful life Alix lives with her handsome husband, beautiful children, and luxurious home. This is in stark contrast to Josie’s life with a geriatric husband, adult children who want nothing to do with her, and a shabby flat. Josie wants to do something different for her forty-fifth birthday and she decides that Alix is the one to help her. Alix is going to make a podcast about Josie’s life.

Thanks to social media, Josie knows just where to track down Alix and make it seem like another chance encounter. She plans their “bump in” for when she takes her dog on a walk, right by the school that Alix’s children attend. From there, Josie and Alix meet the following day. Josie pitches her idea to Alix about a podcast that talks about women who are in the process of breaking free from an unhappy life. The star being none other than Josie herself. Alix is strangely captivated by Josie and her odd disposition and, with her previous podcast series just wrapping up, she figures “why not?”.

The birthday twins begin meeting up regularly to record episodes in Alix’s swanky recording studio. But, to get a sense of where Josie is at now, they must start at the beginning. Josie’s entire life has been riddled with hardship, a sense of not belonging, and situations that would break the coldest of hearts. Alix can’t get enough – so much so that she is blinded to anything off about Josie. Strange comments are brushed off, missing items throughout the home are chalked up to the kids misplacing them, and a general sense of unease gets pushed to the side.

As Josie and Alix delve deeper into the podcast, plot holes develop through the other people in Josie’s life that Alix interviews. They paint Josie as unstable. As someone who lives in her own world and tells her “truth” liberally. Josie officially becomes the “unreliable narrator” to her own life story. Was Josie’s life truly a series of unfortunate events? Were some of these events calculated and crafted by Josie herself? Or maybe, just maybe is she covering up for someone? Read None Of This Is True to find out!

I absolutely LOVED this book, devoured it in three days, and have not stopped thinking about it since. There was so much that I enjoyed about it, especially how it shifted between the narration of the book to the text of the eventual Netflix documentary made from the podcast. The tale went back and forth with Josie, Alix, and other people being interviewed and it really kept you on your toes. With each new interview came new information that you had to analyze and decide for yourself who was really telling the truth with each situation being discussed. None Of This Is True was a true psychological thriller from start to finish.

I have never read about a character quite like Josie Fair before. Even though I absolutely hated her, I couldn’t get enough of reading about her. Her brusque, irrational behavior was beautifully complimented by Alix. Alix was kind, soft, empathetic and the perfect person to craft the podcast. Through their interactions, Alix was still able to paint Josie as a sympathetic character despite everything that happened in the course of recording the podcast. This made the book even more thought provoking. Yes, you were trying to come to your own conclusion but it also made you question who in the cast of characters is deserving of sympathy.

None Of This Is True covered really heavy subjects and was quite difficult to read at times. However, if you choose to read it, prepare for your mind to be absolutely blown. Mine sure was. I am going to rate None Of This Is True with an eight out of ten stars and kind of want to read it again knowing what I know now. Highly recommend!

What are you currently reading? What should I read next? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Jun29

June 2024 Finishes

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June 2024 Finishes

Hello everyone!! Just like that, my birthday month is close to drawing to a close. It was a wonderful, celebratory time but all good things must come to an end. So, there is no better time than the present to discuss my beauty empties for the month! I was able to use up a lot of new to me products and quite liked a majority of them. In fact, I would happily use everything again minus one thing so it was a highly successful month indeed. Let’s take a look and discuss further:

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Would I Use Again?

Evoluderm Micellar Water: YES

Bath & Body Works Calypso Clementine Body Wash: YES

Bath & Body Works At The Beach Body Cream: YES

Provence Beauty Vitamin C + Salicylic Acid Serum: YES

40 Carrots+ Brightening Eye Cream: NO

SOQU Moisturizing & Brightening Rice Cream: YES

Why/Why Not?

B&BW Products: I am a huge fan of the products from Bath & Body Works and use them on a daily basis. My morning showers would not be complete without their body wash and the body creams and lotion are a nighttime staple. I absolutely LOVED the scents of the Calypso Clementine shower gel and At The Beach body cream. The shower gel was bright, fruity, and had the perfect amount of citrusy zest. And, in case you couldn’t guess, At The Beach smells exactly how you think it would – like sunscreen lol. However, it was blended with a soft coconut scent and served pure summer vibes. It took me one month of daily use to finish the shower gel and a week of daily use to finish the travel size body cream.

Provence Beauty Serum: I find serums to be very hit or miss for me. Some are great, some do nothing for me, and some are somewhere right in the middle. The Provence Beauty Vitamin C + Salicylic Acid serum definitely fell under the “great” category! After one month of twice daily use, I can absolutely say that my skin looked brighter and better than it did before. One might even say: Radiant. Provence Beauty is a brand that is very average for me, but I would buy this serum again in a heartbeat. In fact, I would buy a few bottles!!

40 Carrots+ Eye Cream: It took me three months of twice daily use to finish the 40 Carrots+ Brightening Eye Cream and I couldn’t wait for it to be over lol. This product was a total dud and is one that can be skipped on. After ninety days of use, I did not notice one difference to the skin around my eyes. This is in stark comparison to the brightening eye cream that I used prior to starting the 40 Carrots+ because I saw a real difference with it. It’s a HARD no from me, dawg.

SOQU Rice Cream: I very much enjoyed the Moisturizing & Brightening Rice Cream by SOQU and was really sad when I finished it after a month of twice daily use. The texture of this cream was nice and light, making it ideal for the summertime. It absorbed quickly, was non greasy, and sat well under makeup. My skin felt softer and more hydrated with each use and it looked a lot brighter too. Most importantly, my skin felt genuinely healthy with each application and it doesn’t get better than that!

It’s bon voyage to my beauty empties and bonjour to brand new ones. I still have lots of new to me products in my stock pile and I can’t wait to keep testing them out! 😀

Which products did you use up this month? What are your thoughts on any of the above products if you have used them before? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Jun28

Fun Gift Ideas For Friends & Family

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Fun Gift Ideas For Friends & Family

Gifts are never far from our minds. If you don’t think of them naturally, then no worries, society will take care of it for you — from birthdays and Christmas to Mother’s and Father’s Day, you never have to wait too long until you’re giving a gift. Sometimes, we’re happy to give whatever nice product we see in a store. However, for some occasions, you’ll want to go above and beyond to give a gift that stands out from the crowd. If you have one of those gift-giving scenarios coming up, then take a look at the gift ideas outlined below. We’re sure they’ll love it — and you’ll be pretty happy with yourself for having given it, too:

Plan the Perfect Day:

Those perfect days live long in the memory. Sometimes, they just happen out of nowhere. At other times, you have to make them happen. If you’re looking to treat your loved one to an extra special gift, then consider planning and executing the perfect day. This might involve breakfast in bed, a jaunt in the great outdoors, and a show in the evening before taking a lovely walk under a starry sky. Whatever it is, they’ll remember it forever.

One-of-a-Kind Homemade Treats:

If you’re a whizz in the kitchen, then why not give a friend or family member one of your creations? This works especially well with products such as hot sauce or quality jams, which people always love to have in their homes. You can make the gift look and feel more special by printing labels that contain your own unique branding or a special message to your loved one. Plus, if it’s a big hit, then you might even consider making more products and selling them at food markets.

Michelin-Star Dining:

Does your friend or family member love quality food? Then they’ll probably appreciate dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant. In fact, there’s no ‘probably’ about it — they will! This is extra special because it normally requires a fair bit of work. Depending on which restaurant you’re sending them to, there might be a long wait for a reservation. Forward-planning is essential! This option will probably cost more than the other ideas on this list, but it’ll be money well spent. After all, who doesn’t love eating some of the world’s best meals?

Coupon Book:

Who says that you need to give all of your gifts in a single sitting? By putting together a coupon book, you can ensure that your friend or family member has something to draw upon whenever they like. You can get as creative as you wish with these books. Anything from ‘free massage’ to ‘I’ll take the trash out for a week’ will be welcome. Put together a bunch of coupons and be sure to let the recipient know that they can cash in their request whenever they feel like it — though you might add a caveat that they’re not allowed to do so during your own birthday. After all, you matter too!

Make special occasions even better with thoughtful gifts to spoil your loved ones with!

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Jun28

Best Husband Ever

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Best Husband Ever

Hello! In this day and age, it does not take much for me to feel overwhelmed. I have a lot going on and a ton of responsibilities and I am just one Lil Red, after all! This has definitely been effecting my mood and I just feel exhausted and under appreciated. Needless to say, I am SO looking forward to some much needed time off next week. This Tuesday, however, ended up being a banner day because of my Johnny. It’s not often that this happens, but he offered to make dinner for us and it was exactly what I needed. ❤

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I will be perfectly honest – Johnny does not have a ton of recipes in his cooking arsenal lol. He is formidable at using the air fryer, though, and when he asked me if I wanted him to make my favorite of air fried commodities, I was so delighted. For dinner, Johnny made my go to meatless buffalo chicken patties and French fries and it was divine. A simple meal, yes. But it was really nice to be able to chill on the couch and take is easy while Johnny took care of everything. It was incredibly thoughtful and I felt spoiled – he totally clocked that that’s how I needed to feel and accommodated it in the best way he knew how. Taking something off of my plate while also putting something on my plate lol. What can I say, the way to my heart is through my stomach! 😀

Johnny is simply the best and I really am the luckiest gal in the world because of him. He is constantly doing sweet things like this just for me and even on the most stressful days, life is good when I get to come back to our apartment and see him there. He knows that I don’t want or need grand gestures because all of the little things mean so much more to me. It might seem silly, but the most basic meal ever felt like going to a five star restaurant. It was more than enough to make me feel seen and valued. Even more so because I knew that was what he intended and it worked like a charm. What a guy!

Since Johnny was an excellent sport with dinner, I returned the favor by indulging him in watching a WWII documentary together. It was a lovely evening in and I felt way better than I did before. ❤

What is something simple that makes you happy? What do you do when you are in a funk? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Jun27

Off To The Studio OOTD

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Off To The Studio OOTD

Hello!! This past Friday was a super awesome one for work because I got to go to the Q104 radio station in Cleveland to shoot content for my boss, Tim Misny. I have never been to a radio station before and it was really exciting! When I am at a content shoot as a social media manager, I always want to look my best and be fashionable while still wearing something work appropriate. This look was definitely too warm for the ninety plus degree day, but it was just right in the nice and cool studio that we surprised the morning hosts, Bill and Alyssa, at! Check it out:

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Who? What? Wear?

Floral Print Blazer: Scotch & Soda, TJMaxx

Cami Top: mittoshop, French Rooster

Mini Skort: Almost Famous, TJMaxx

Kitten Heels: Nine West, TJMaxx

The earrings were a gift from my mother-in-law!

Whenever I think of work appropriate staples, my mind instantly goes to blazers. They are such a classic piece and can be worn in any color or pattern while still looking professional. This is where I began building my outfit and I went with my pajama top inspired blazer by Scotch & Soda. I love this blazer and find the color palette to be most flattering. I also chose it for practicality’s sake. It is, easily, the lightest blazer that I have and I think I would have melted in anything heavier during the uber hot day!

Once I settled on a blazer, the rest of the outfit came to me in a vision. In the name of keeping cool, I wanted to do a skirt and top combo. As this was an OOTD for work, shorts were out of the question. So, I chose the next best thing – a skort! Paired with the blazer, it really did look more skirt than shorts and that was perfect. All I needed was a top and my black lace cami from French Rooster was the obvious choice. With the bold patterned blazer, it was best to keep the rest of the clothing plain Jane for a sharp and cohesive look.

With the base of the outfit ready to rock and roll, it was time for shoes and accessories. I knew exactly what shoes I wanted to wear and slipped on my pair of Nine West kitten heels. They are just so cute with the pointed toe and blinged out band! Sweet little touches like that and the lace on my cami added visual interest to the OOTD without going overboard. Sometimes, when it comes to work fits, less is more and a few well placed pops can go a long way. For earrings, I went with my new favorite pair of silver earrings from my mother-in-law. As I said, less is more and a necklace would have looked way too jumbled against the blazer pattern. With that, I was ready to rock the airwaves at Q104!

I loved my Off To The Studio OOTD and thought it combined professional with personality perfectly. Try saying that five times fast!

What is your work clothes style? What is your go to professional staple? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Jun26

Rad On The Radio

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Rad On The Radio

Hello! When I think about my job working as Tim Misny’s social media manager, I never really consider it work because it feels like all play! Even though I mainly work from home, every day feels like an exciting adventure. My favorite part of my job, other than everything, is when I can go out and shoot content for different events and collaborations. This past Friday was a particularly fun day for me because I got to go to the Q104 radio station in Cleveland to capture a surprise visit from Tim at the Bill and Alyssa morning show. I often tune into that program and I also have never stepped foot in a radio station before so I was fangirling pretty hard! Check it out:

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Our Q104 visit was for a very special occasion – we were there to surprise the upcoming birthday girl, Alyssa. She is a huge fan of Tim’s and her co-host, Bill, contacted us to see if we might consider coming to the studio as her birthday gift. We were most definitely up for it! For her prezzie, Tim went live on the airwaves to sing Alyssa happy birthday, do an interview, and give her a bagful of Misny Merch swag. She was a kid on Christmas day level excited and it was so joyous to be able to capture the interactions between the two of them. The entire time we were there, I couldn’t stop thinking that it really doesn’t get better than this.

Something that I love about my other job as an Independent Provider for people with special needs is that every day is a bit different. No day is exactly like the other and it makes going to work a pleasure because I never know what is in store for me. Working with Tim is the exact same way. It seems like something brand new is happening ALL of the time and I enjoy the thinking on your feet, problem solving aspect of it. It’s fast paced, interactive, and creative even if I’m working from home – settings that I thrive in. And, although there is nothing better than being at home with my darling bunnies during the day, going out to shoot content at different locations is the perfect cherry on top!

I honestly still can’t believe that I got to chill with radio hosts that I actively listen to on Friday. It was so cool to listen to the Bill and Alyssa show as I drove to work on Monday morning because I finally have a face for their very familiar voices!

What is your favorite radio station? Do you like to listen to talk radio programs? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Jun25

Candle Corner

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Candle Corner

Hello!! I have had a banner birthday month and have been enjoying all of the spoils from my big day. In fact, this past weekend I went on an online shopathon with the gift cards that I received and that was a blast. There is nothing better than some guilt free hauls… But, then again, when have I ever suffered from buyer’s remorse after any purchases?! Lol, the answer is never! Another thing I did this weekend was set up my Candle Corner with gifts from my two besties. While I love candles, I never buy them for myself so they are always the perfect gift. It was so nice to cozy up on the couch with Degrassi and these fabulously spooky flames:

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My darling Gemini Twin, Kate of Live In The Nautical, and my BFF since freshman year of high school, Lea, always know exactly what to get for yours truly. Among other amazingly thoughtful gifts, Lea got me my middle finger candle and Kate gifted me with the skull and You A Spooky Bitch candles from a Halloween gift set. Needless to say, I am obsessed! Candles are great, yes, but they are even better when they are themed around my happiest time of the year. And, of course, they match beautifully with mine and Johnny’s Halloween all year round home decor. 😀

Like I said, I never go out of my way to buy candles for myself. That extra cash goes right into my shoe fund lol. However, I think I can dip into that fund for a few candles after this past weekend because I am going to be sad when my gifts burn out! I had a super lazy weekend and it was so soothing to just be able to veg out with my flickering flames around me. It is a rarity for me to even have candles to burn and it felt like such a luxury. I liked it very much and it set the ideal atmosphere to snuggle up with my favorite teen drama and chill after a long work week. Restocking my candle corner soon appears to be a resounding absolute must!

A middle finger, a skull, and a spooky bitch candle – who could ask for anything more?! I loved being able to use my birthday prezzies this weekend and my candles took the cake!

Where is your favorite place to buy candles? What is your favorite scent for candles? I want to hear from all of you, so leave me a comment and let’s chat! Much love. -Sarah

Jun24

Healthcare Careers That Don’t Require A College Degree

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Healthcare Careers That Don’t Require A College Degree

Many of us assume that having a degree is a necessity if you want to work in healthcare. And for many roles, it is a necessity – almost all nurses and doctors must have some type of college degree. However, there are some roles that don’t require obtaining a degree. If you’re eager to get into healthcare but don’t fancy going to college, why not consider one of these careers?

Home health aide:

Home health aides are technically a type of nurse. They go into patients’ homes and provide much of the role of a carer, but are also qualified to administer various medications and treatments, as well as running vital signs tests. A nursing degree is one avenue into this field, however, you can also become a home health aide by doing on-the-job training. A high school diploma and some basic first aid certification could help you to break into this career. It’s ideal for people that want the reward of nursing without having to work in a hospital setting.

Phlebotomist:

A phlebotomist is trained to take blood from patients. This blood may be used for sampling or as donations. These healthcare professionals work at hospitals, local clinics and blood banks. You do not need a degree to become a phlebotomist. You will need to undergo phlebotomy training – which can take several months. If you’re not squeamish about needles or blood and are eager to work in healthcare, this could be a field to consider. Explore vacancies in your local area online.

Hospital receptionist:

You do not need a degree to work at the reception desk of a hospital or clinic. Some receptionist work experience could be beneficial – and there are healthcare admin courses that you can take to further improve your chances. However, many hospitals and clinics offer on-the-job training without qualifications or experience being necessary. As you will be in charge of booking appointments and processing people, you will need to show that you have a good level of organization and that you’re good at talking to people.

Medical biller:

Medical billers handle the task of giving patients invoices, receiving payments and setting up payment plans. All hospitals and clinics employ billers – who may or may not work on site. You do not need a degree to become a medical biller, however a medical billing and coding program does need to be completed, which takes about four to six weeks. Experience in accounting or general billing may help you get your foot in the door, but is not necessary. Generally speaking, this job is suited for people with an interest in finance who have good analytical and communication skills.

MRI technician:

MRI technicians operate magnetic resonance imaging machinery in order to take 3D images of patients’ internal organs. These images are used to diagnose and treat a variety of different health problems. To become an MRI technician, you will need to enroll in an MRI tech program at a local hospital. You do not need a bachelor’s degree to enroll in one of these programs, but many hospitals will require a two year community college degree. So technically you do need a degree for this one – but not a full bachelor’s degree.

Cardiovascular technician:

The role of cardiovascular technician only requires an associates degree at a community college. This job involves using various equipment to monitor the heart health of patients, as well as helping prepare equipment like stents and pacemakers. The role of a cardiovascular technician comes with a lot of responsibility, but can be incredibly rewarding. Once you have a community college degree, you will need to undergo on-the-job training to receive your license.

EMT:

EMT stands for ‘emergency medical technician’. These professionals are trained to provide basic life support, often going out in ambulances to attend to patients in emergencies. They then have the job of transporting patients to the hospital to receive further care. A bachelor’s degree is rarely necessary when becoming an EMT. You will need to obtain CPR certification and then complete an EMT program – which is a 170 hour course.

Paramedic:

What’s the difference between an EMT and a paramedic? Generally speaking, paramedics have more advanced training. Along with providing emergency care, they are qualified to administer medication, interpret ECGs and carry out an array of emergency procedures. They typically work with EMTs and are called to the most serious emergencies. While a bachelor’s degree can be a quick route into the role of paramedic, you can also become a paramedic without a bachelor’s degree. You will generally need to become licensed as an EMT first. Then after several years, you can undergo paramedic training.

Interested in the medical field minus the degree? Explore these options today!

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