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Archives for April 2020

Favorite Items from Sephora

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You have probably heard that the bi-annual Sephora Sale is here! They only have this sale twice a year and it is a great time to get those items that you know you will need. I know a lot of bloggers have mixed feelings about promoting shopping with everything that is happening. So I want […]

15 Ways to Distract Yourself in Quarantine

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Salt Lake City just extended their stay at home directive through the end of April. With another couple of weeks (at least) of quarantining, I wanted to share some distractions that may help you get through this time and maybe with a little joy. These are not things to do to help build your business, […]

Loungewear I am Loving

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Hopefully, you are staying safe at home (if you are able to), like me. I have been pretty much living in loungewear for the past 4-weeks since I am not really leaving the house. Except for the occasional walk and bi-weekly grocery store pick up. Which is why I thought it was the perfect time […]

Social Media Starter Course

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I am so excited to finally be sharing this with you. Introducing the Social Media Starter Course, a course designed to help you grow an engaged community of people who actually want to connect with your message and buy what you are selling!  Last year I made a list of everything I wanted to accomplish […]

March Book Roundup

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March has been THE longest month. I don’t know about you guys, but I struggled to get through books with all of the news going on. I found myself frequently getting distracted or reading a whole page and forgetting what I read. If you are also having this problem here are a few suggestions I […]

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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.
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  • 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.