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    AM Skincare Routine

    April 23, 2022 / Comments Off on AM Skincare Routine

    My AM Skincare Ritual I can feel my smooth skin on the seventh day, and I’m grateful my skin isn’t as dry as on day one. Consistency is the primary key to keeping up with AM skincare. As a result, I feel happier and appreciative of my skin. Glow and clear skin, here I come! After 12 washes, can you see the difference? I’ve been traveling recently and haven’t taken good care of my skin. So I decided to vlog for seven days! I plan to keep my morning skincare ritual as I go. I am currently working on the acne spots. I cannot wait for them to go away.…

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    Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

    January 8, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Sorry, that it took forever for me to post this! I am excited to share this with you because I took the oppournity to prepare and make buffalo cauliflower wings in three different ways: deep drying oil, baking, and air fryer. I’ve experiemented them all in over time and played around with spices. After experiencing three methods, I love air fryer the most. But I want to help you to make them in three methods so you can take the opportunity to try them yourself too. Or even just work with what you have in your kitchen. INGREDIENTS 1 head of cauliflower, remove stem, cut into florets Almond Milk, unsweetened 1/2…

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    The 5 Items I Always Keep On My Nightstand

    October 29, 2021 / Comments Off on The 5 Items I Always Keep On My Nightstand

    If I had to make a wild guess, you probably already have a light lamp and an alarm clock on your nightstand. So those were the first things added when I finally got a nightstand. The nightstand is usually right next to the bed, and it is a perfect spot to dump everything you like and easy to reach (I want to place my hearing aids there too). A few items have been sitting on the nightstand before, but I will rave and share what lights my soul and makes a difference in my mood and thoughts before I shut my eyes. I have this terrible habit of using my…

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    My Sunday Ritual

    May 30, 2021 / Comments Off on My Sunday Ritual

    Good morning, Waking up in the late morning, I didn’t do as much as I’d like to. I stayed in the bed and scrolling down on Pinterest for some inspiration and motivation. Since it is Sunday, I decided to get creative with my Sunday To-Do List and I shared it on the Instagram story. It’s nice to push myself to stay motivated to experiment and find the sweet spot for the sake of my life! I got inspired by the themed and the color mood I was going for then I designed the list: I am still adapting my laptop-style and I am no more than to admit that I…

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    March 13, 2021 / Comments Off on Cookie Policy

    Cookie Policy for thelifeofdonna.com Last updated March 12, 2021 INTRODUCTION The Life Of Donna (“we” or “us” or “our”) may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies when you visit our website thelifeofdonna.com, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”) to help customize the Site and improve your experience. We reserve the right to make changes to this Cookie Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Cookie Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the…

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    This Privacy Policy describes the information that The Life Of Donna (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects through its website located at thelifeofdonna.com. Please read through the content of this Privacy Policy carefully and ensure that you understand it. If you do not understand the content of this Privacy Policy or do not accept or agree with it then you must stop using the website at thelifeofdonna.com immediately. The Life of Donna collects and holds information about individuals (including clients, persons associated with or employed by clients, customers or business contacts) for the purpose of providing well content across the world. What information do we collect and how do we collect it?…

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    March 13, 2021 / Comments Off on Disclaimer for The Life of Donna

    Last updated June 22, 2025 Welcome to The Life Of Donna (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). The information on www.thelifeofdonna.com (the “Site”) and our associated platforms is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. By using this Site, you accept and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. This website is owned and operated by The Life of Donna [also The Life of (TLO) Donna] (“Company,” “we,” or “us”). This Disclaimer, together with the Terms & Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, governs your access to and use of www.thelifeofdonna.com, including any content, functionality, products, and services offered on or…

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    Who Am I And Why Am I Here?

    February 27, 2021 / Comments Off on Who Am I And Why Am I Here?

    “Oh, how interesting! I wonder how I can solve this and where it will lead me. I’m intrigued and excited to see how I grow in the process.” My name is Donna Melena. I am Deaf and use American Sign Language (ASL). The chances if you met me in person, you wouldn’t think of me as a disabled person. As soon as I started paying attention to you and you began to speak to me. My impulsive response but comes to me naturally in mind, and I began to move my hands up and gestured “DEAF.” I would usually have to gesture “DEAF” repeatedly to make it a point that…

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  • Donna's Diary (Main Writing Hub),  Wellness & Self-Development

    Goodbye 2020 & Hello 2021

    February 27, 2021 / Comments Off on Goodbye 2020 & Hello 2021

    Time has come! 2020 is about to be over. With the latest chapter coming up, I want to reflect on 2020 with the projects that I haven’t done before, which I share with you. I have lost count of how many times I have read many inspiring blog posts and found myself admiring their contents. I had my vision that continued to persist in my mind, and over time I decided to give it a chance. It took me almost over a year to play around with my blog before deciding on the launch date. A few years ago, I would always get lost on Pinterest and read the contents…

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