<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[alittlebitjulia]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site]]></description><link>https://www.alittlebitjulia.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:54:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.alittlebitjulia.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Tested &#38; Approved: My Honest Review of 5 KISS Press-On Sets]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve done the testing for you! Here is my honest breakdown of 5 exact KISS sets I’ve worn—from my everyday corporate go-tos to vacation-only sets.]]></description><link>https://www.alittlebitjulia.com/post/tested-approved-my-honest-review-of-5-kiss-press-on-sets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6781bf58b8a8f1abb14d28</guid><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle & Beauty]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:20:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/604229_f8b388bfdcc4465b98b93225fcb49ae6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_582,h_725,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Laursen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Press On’s Vs. Acrylics: Affordable Nail Habits for College Baddies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whenever I need an instant confidence boost or just want to feel like I have my life completely together, there’s one non-negotiable thing I do: my nails.]]></description><link>https://www.alittlebitjulia.com/post/press-on-s-vs-acrylics-affordable-nail-habits-for-college-baddies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a677fa1388acffd1e3b8cc7</guid><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle & Beauty]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:02:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_35afd87c58834de59ffa672f9cee2534~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Laursen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Do When You Feel "Ugg" (And Why I’m Chopping Off 6 Years of Hair)]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you do when you just feel… ugly?]]></description><link>https://www.alittlebitjulia.com/post/what-to-do-when-you-feel-ugg-and-why-i-m-chopping-off-6-years-of-hair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62672759dc3f2805c35be1</guid><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle & Beauty]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:13:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/604229_b0417112b3c442ecb9e690a56dab8f05~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Laursen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Year Gym Split: Building Habits for Post-Grad Life (From a Former Gym-Class Skipper)]]></title><description><![CDATA[To set myself up for success, I plan my routine about three months in advance. Doing the same general split each week means I don't waste mental energy deciding what to do when I walk through the gym doors. I go in with a checklist, execute it, and get out.

]]></description><link>https://www.alittlebitjulia.com/post/senior-year-gym-split-building-habits-for-post-grad-life-from-a-former-gym-class-skipper</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a624633424f5a9980a54971</guid><category><![CDATA[Health & Gym]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:30:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/604229_22ae07925c2943e28f0df0651fd4497b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Laursen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Money Anxiety Cycle: Why We Panic-Spend (and How I Automate My Way Out)]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know, I often think about what it must be like to just… not be concerned about money all the time. I catch myself daydreaming about what it would be like to be rich. To live without constantly debating the cost of everything, stress-calculating investments, or worrying if I’m saving enough for a future that feels a million miles away. But then I realized something slightly horrifying: even if I were rich, I’d probably still be thinking the exact same way. That scarcity mindset is deeply...]]></description><link>https://www.alittlebitjulia.com/post/the-money-anxiety-cycle-why-we-panic-spend-and-how-i-automate-my-way-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62379859dc3f2805c2de98</guid><category><![CDATA[Finance & Career]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:49:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/604229_45e3b61eff8c4b2fa1e6f4e8322fc459~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Laursen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Is This Diva? It’s Me, Your Host]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi there, all! And by all, I mean whoever stumbles across this blog post and/or my family, friends, and boyfriend, who undoubtedly will read this at some point. My name is Julia, and you may know me from my podcast “That’s What They Said,” where I co-host with one of my good friends, Kieran. This summer, I am absolutely so busy working 55 hours a week, split between three jobs and taking two classes on top of that, so instead of podcasting, I’ve come to the next best thing: blogging. If you...]]></description><link>https://www.alittlebitjulia.com/post/who-is-this-diva-it-s-me-your-host</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a60cec5c1270e7e21ed5b40</guid><category><![CDATA[Fun & Friends]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:08:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/604229_faf40f8c739f470e9addba0f37d34499~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Laursen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Is This Diva? It’s My Sibling!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome back to your favorite blogger’s favorite blog! It’s me, your host, back with another edition of “Who Is This Diva?” This week’s Diva is my sibling, Mil. If you know me, then there is an almost certain chance that you know Mil. You know those videos where people are like, “My sibling had to live 19 months without me, but I’ve never known a life without them”? That’s how I feel about Mil. There is no Julia’s childhood or Julia’s life without Mil. I mean, let’s be honest, who would I be...]]></description><link>https://www.alittlebitjulia.com/post/who-is-this-diva-it-s-my-sibling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a60cdacbc66ff1e99e0cbb4</guid><category><![CDATA[Fun & Friends]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:04:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/604229_5c8d0a6e317a4ce8bfd7a13f64b2c735~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Laursen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who Is This Diva? An Anonymous Girlie!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oh hey! It’s me, your host, back again with another “Who Is This Diva” blog post. Just a quick heads up before we dive in: the name I’m using for this week’s Diva isn’t her real name, since she wanted to keep things anonymous. I hope you all enjoyed the last blog because I sure enjoyed writing it. I think there is something truly special about taking the time to ponder and revel in your thoughts before writing them out for the world to read.Either which way, I’m glad you’ve found your way...]]></description><link>https://www.alittlebitjulia.com/post/who-is-this-diva-an-anonymous-girlie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a60ccccbc66ff1e99e0c90d</guid><category><![CDATA[Fun & Friends]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:00:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/604229_7628a0ece3db4df988f20020fc59fca9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Julia Laursen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>