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Archives for May 2020

How to Make You Instagram Stories Even Better

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You already know that Instagram Stories are a powerful way to connect with your community. Instagram Stories offer a fun, personal way to share things about yourself and your business which is why I wanted to share some of my favorite ways to improve your Instagram Stories.  Filters I Love I know it’s important not […]

5 Recipes I Can’t Stop Making in Quarantine

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Since quarantine started I have been cooking a lot more than usual, like everyone else. I try to only get takeout once or twice a week and only go to the grocery store every two weeks. This has worked out for me so far, besides ALL the dishes. If you have been getting bored with […]

Sustainable Swaps

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A few weeks ago I posted on my Instagram stories about some easy swaps I have made over the past few months to be a little bit more sustainable, and I was blown away by the number of messages I received. You guys are seriously into living a more sustainable life!  One thing that was […]

April Book Round Up

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I can’t believe how quickly April flew by! After March feeling like the longest month of my life, I wasn’t really looking forward to another month in quarantine but I seem to have gotten into a good routine, and work has been busy which made the month fly by.  That said, I had an average […]

Grow Your Email List With Beauty and Ease

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How many times have you heard that you “need to grow your email list?” And how often have you looked at the person who said it and nodded and then went on with your life? Usually, when clients say that they want to grow their Instagram and increase site traffic and have higher sales, one […]

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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.