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Archives for October 2017

Bringing Your Own Joy to Social Media

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Guys, it’s time to get real. I have spent the past few years absolutely in love with social media. IN LOVE! This is no joke when people talk about disconnecting or the downsides to social I just scoffed and found a million reasons why those people were wrong. But over the past two weeks, I […]

Rainy Day Outfit

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Rainy days are becoming my new favorite. I actually avoided buying a rain jacket for the past two years because I was convinced the second I purchased a jacket it would never rain again (yes I know it’s a little crazy). I broke down a couple weeks ago and purchased my new rain jacket, something […]

Best Fall Dress

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Remember this post? Well, the items I purchased did not disappoint! I have spent the weekend packing up all my summer items and putting together a pile of clothing to donate with the start of the new season. Does anyone else do this? I have to say there is something calming about sorting through old […]

The Perfect Clutch Does Exist

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I am a firm believer that a purse can make or break your outfit, which is why when I can’t find the right one I opt for pockets. One of my biggest challenges lately has been finding a clutch that I don’t drop every five minutes or that falls apart. Now let me be the […]

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  • The number one thing I was missing in quarantine were flowers in my home. 🌸✨🌸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Last week I picked up a bunch of peonies and could not stop admiring them. What’s one thing you didn’t think you’d miss and have now realized you do?
  • Remember a few weeks ago when I shared some of the swaps I made to be a little more sustainable? Well, you guys messaged me so much about it I turned it into a blog! 🌱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in bio to see my sustainable swaps and how to make these habits ACTUALLY stick.
  • ✨ I stumbled across this saying a very long time ago and it still remains true. ✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Share this and remind your people that you are worth more than your biggest wins or your biggest failures.
  • Where are my dog moms at?! Raise your hand if quarantine has. made you a little less productive because of all the entertaining you've been doing for your pup. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Well, I want to let you in on my secret @dogtv which will keep your dogs entertained for hours, LITERALLY. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ DOGTV is a 24/7 channel with programs scientifically developed to provide the right company for dogs. I first used DOGTV when Stanley was a pup and I was trying to keep him occupied (AKA not chewing on my shoes). Keep your pet busy and enjoy DOGTV for free while you're at home, simply use code WECARE for a 30-day free trial! #dogtv #dogtvcollab
  • I’ve been seeing a lot of people ask “what is one thing you have loved about quarantine and are going to try keep up when this is all over?” 🌸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I think the biggest thing I want to keep is connection. I have talked to, texted, emailed, zoom video chatted, and sent more letters than ever before. It’s a habit I plan to continue long after this is over. 🌸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What about you? What habit do you plan to keep?
  • It’s a new month so you know what that means... 📚✨📚 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sharing my April Book Roundup on the blog. PLUS I include some tips for supporting local bookstores. Click the link in bio for everything I read and what is next up on my list.
  • H A P P Y M O N D A Y ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Who else woke up motivated and excited for a new week?! No? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know how hard it can be to get excited about a new week, especially in quarantine. Which is why it’s become so important to me to LOVE what I do. One of the ways I do this is by making the work I didn’t love more fun. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On the blog I am sharing just how fun building an email list and sending weekly emails out can be. So for any small biz owners who want to fall in love with their email click the link in bio.
  • It’s the weekend! Who is ready for my favorite spicy margarita cocktail recipe?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Juice of 1 lime Splash of oj 1/4 of a jalapeño 1.5 oz tequila .5 oz triple sec ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake as if this was your workout for the day. Pour over ice into a glass. For extra flavor rim your glass with lime and Valentina seasoning. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Save this recipe for the next time you need an easy cocktail recipe.