{"id":311942,"date":"2025-12-11T13:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T18:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlslife.com\/?p=311942"},"modified":"2026-01-12T12:37:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T17:37:22","slug":"budget-friendly-ways-to-romanticize-your-life-inspired-by-dream-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/books\/311942\/budget-friendly-ways-to-romanticize-your-life-inspired-by-dream-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Fab and (almost) free Ways To Romanticize Your Winter Break\u2014Inspired By Dream On"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cassie from Dream<\/em> <\/a>On<\/a><\/em>\u00a0is going through it.<\/em>\u00a0Her friendships are fading, money is tight and now she has to share her bedroom with her sisters. Cut to: a letter from a magazine sweepstakes announcing Cassie as the big winner. But as her wish list grows, Cassie wonders if a grand prize will really solve her problems.<\/p>\n

Since funds are fleeting for just about everyone these days, we asked our Book Besties how they’re leveling up their winter break\u2014without breaking the bank. Oh, and they’re also sharing their fave moments from our latest read, Dream On<\/a>…<\/em><\/p>\n

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Hey, Besties! What was your favorite part of Dream On<\/em>?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI love graphic novels, and the illustrations and colors were great in this one.<\/span>\u201d \u2014 Kierney D.<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>
\n\u201cWhen Cassie reunited with her old friends and found ways to hang out with her new ones at the same time.<\/span>\u201d \u2014 Makenzie F.<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u201cI really related to the character of Cassie because she\u2019s so sensitive. I\u2019m also very sensitive, especially when it comes to family and friends.\u201d\u2014 Parker S.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The perfect morning routine can set the vibe for the entire day. Start out with an energy-boosting breakfast, like a colorful yogurt parfait or homemade overnight oats. Then, incorporate one or two activities that make you feel calm and collected (think: doing a 10-minute yoga flow, snuggling with your cat or reading a few pages of Dream On<\/a><\/em>).<\/p>\n

Now it’s time for a GRWMB (Get Ready With My Bestie). Pull out your beauty bag and hop on a FaceTime call with your BFF to share your plans and catch up on whatever you’ve been up to over break.<\/p>\n

Trust us, your new morning routine will have you jumping out of bed and ready to take on the day!<\/p>\n

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GL<\/em> Book Besties Danika and Delaney B.<\/a> <\/strong>are models and content creators. Their advice? Always start your morning off on a positive note, because you never know what great things are just around the corner (like when Cassie found out she won the sweepstakes in Dream On<\/a><\/em>). <\/span>“It’s always a fun surprise to <\/span>find out we booked a job for acting or modeling! We could be having the worst day, but getting a gig is always the best,” they share.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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GL<\/em> Book Bestie Kierney D.<\/a> <\/strong>is a model, actress and influencer\u2014talk about a triple threat. “After a long day of school and creating content, I love l<\/span>istening and dancing to my playlists. It’s one of my favorite ways to unwind,” she says. And we have to agree\u2014music has the power to totally transform your mood.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to build your perfect playlist? Start with a theme song that just feels like *you* (whether that’s current T-Swift or a throwback Hannah Montana tune). Next up: A bop that always gets you dancing. Add a couple songs that reflect your life rn, plus a confidence-boosting anthem. Give your playlist a cute cover image and name (peep some ideas here<\/a>), then queue it up while you get ready for the day. Good vibes, guaranteed.<\/p>\n

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Hey, Besties! Who <\/span>are you always hanging with?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cEach other, of course\u2014and friends from school. Shoutout to Julia and Cadence! BFFL.<\/span>\u201d \u2014 Danika and Delaney B.\u00a0<\/b><\/a>
\n\u201cMy school, neighborhood and dance friends, but I also love to hang with my mom and nana. <\/span>\u201d \u2014 Kierney D.<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u201cOne of my new friends. She is so bubbly, kind, and funny. She keeps it real with me, which is what I like most about her.<\/span>\u201d\u2014 Makenzie F.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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One surefire way to spice up your winter break? A room refresh. And here’s the good news: A decor glow-up doesn’t need to involve new paint or furniture. Sometimes a small touch (by way of wall art, throw pillows or a lamp) is just the thing to take your space to the next level.<\/p>\n

GL<\/em> Book Bestie Parker S.<\/a> <\/strong>is a model and influencer who loves creating inspiring lifestyle content<\/span>. Translation: A room redo is absolutely on her winter break bucket list. “I’m always making fun Reels and TikToks, so a cute room is a must-have as the perfect background,” she shares.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out local thrift shops, Goodwill, garage sales and sites like eBay for gently loved accent pieces that reflect your aesthetic. Whether it’s a vintage jewelry box or a crystal trinket tray, just a handful of fresh additions can add a big pop of personality.<\/p>\n

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Hey, Besties! What little things instantly brighten your day?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cA compliment from a friend, a hug from my mom or chocolate.<\/span>\u201d \u2014 <\/span>Kierney D.<\/b><\/a>
\n\u201cFamily trivia night!\u201d \u2014 Parker S.<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u201cJust seeing our besties. Knowing you have friends who care about you makes any day the best day.\u201d\u2014 Danika and Delaney B.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Snag your copy of Dream On HERE<\/a>\u2014then join our Bestie Book Club on TikTok<\/a> and Instagram<\/a> to read with us!<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Cassie from Dream On\u00a0is going through it.\u00a0Her friendships are fading, money is tight and now she has to share her bedroom with her sisters. Cut to: a letter from a magazine sweepstakes announcing Cassie as the big winner. But as her wish list grows, Cassie wonders if a grand prize will really solve her problems. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1855,"featured_media":312245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[293,302,294],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-311942","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-books","category-bestie-book-club","category-rad-reads"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/311942","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1855"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=311942"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/311942\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/312245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=311942"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=311942"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=311942"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}