Recently, I have noticed a new trend of sending flowers that I think we should all jump on: sending them to friends. Add a little beauty to your their lives!
Life
Must-Listen to Advice from Dax Shepard + Kristen Bell
Dax Shepard + Kristen Bell work out some kinks, give us a glimpse into their relationship, and layout some hard-hitting advice in what should be required listening for all.
Online Dating Profiles 101
With the potential to meet so many people online + only a few moments to make a good impression, it is important to create a profile that shines. You’ve got to market yourself + market yourself well. These tips should help you showcase the best you!
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A Gift for Cocktail Lovers
Some people out there are just plain hard to buy for - boyfriends, husbands, and dads often fall into that category. You love them, you appreciate them, and you want to get them a bomb gift. I've done a lot of thinking + asking the men in my life, but I haven't come up with a solid equivalent to flowers for me. While there are certainly men out there who appreciate flowers, it is typically seen as … ...
A Royal Wedding Cake of Your Own: Elderflower Lemon Cake Recipe
The royal wedding is just around the corner. Whether you plan to celebrate it or not, I think we can all agree Meghan Markle + Prince Harry couldn't have picked a more delicious cake. The couple chose a classy, yet fresh elderflower lemon cake. Based on the name, I was skeptical about how good it would be. I decided to try elderflower lemon cake myself + it was so good. It had all the brightness … ...
Time Saving Tools
Working in social media + PR, finding ways to streamline + simplify processes is crucial to success. There is always a "better" or more efficient way to do something. With new tools are being created every day, it’s up to use to find the ones that enhance our productivity + save us time. Getting Things Done Todist is a great tool to help you stay organized. Not only can you have tasks set up … ...
Self-Care
Why You Should Drink More Water
Water is essential to life. In fact, it is one of our bodies basic needs. Depending on the environment, a person will perish after a week without water. I am the worst at drinking water. I would much rather grab a soda. For this reason, drinking water is one of my New Year's Resolutions. There are so many reasons I should drink more water- aside from countless friends + relatives pestering me … ...
Celebrating YOU This Valentine’s Day
I get it, Valentine's Day can be rough. If you're single (even by choice) it can be a reminder that you don't have that fairytale-evoking partner. If you're in a relationship it can put a lot of pressure on both you + your S.O. to be romantic or it can highlight that you aren't with who or where you want to be. Or maybe, you are perfectly happy + loving love. That doesn't mean there isn't some … ...
Getting Rid of Your Shoulds
I recently had the opportunity to attend a workshop featuring the amazing Lauren Goldstein. The She Says ATX event talked about self-love + networking. As a new freelancer, both of these topics really resonated with me. Here's a little of what she had to say. The shoulds One of the first points Lauren discussed was getting rid of all the shoulds in your life. Things society, your family, or … ...
Know
A Moment With Maxie
They say don't meet your heroes. But I did + it was great! I started a conversation with my favorite blogger, Maxie McCoy, who is all about finding your inspiration + following your passion. Over the last year or so, her words, and stories have inspired me so much. She was kind enough to allow me to interview her. Here’s a little of what she had to say about herself + what every woman should … ...
Stuff About Sports: Baseball
With the Division Series finished and the league championships in full swing, it is time to brush up on your baseball! This is an exciting World Series as the Cubs are in! The team hasn't won the World Series title in 107 years! That is certainly something to watch. If you want to watch history but aren't a big baseball fan, this rundown of the basics of baseball is for you. The Teams There … ...
Philanthropy Spotlight: Buy A Lady A Drink
Women around the world walk a combined 200 million hours a day to get access to safe water for their families, many times making multiple trips. Water.org is an organization trying to help the 1 in 9 people without access to clean, safe water. Having safe water doesn't just help with disease + nutrition, it also has positive benefits on health, education, sanitation, and socioeconomic … ...
Travel
Places to Visit: Europe Edition
Traveling is one of the BEST things you can spend your money on. It expands your horizons, teaches you things about yourself you never knew, and allows you to recenter + recharge. While there are plenty of stateside destinations, everyone should travel abroad at least once in their life. I hope that in my life I'll be able to visit dozens of European cities. While I've already made it to a few, I … ...
12 Reasons Austin is Texas (So Stop Telling Me It Isn’t)
Ten months ago, I made the move to Austin, TX. I absolutely love this city. It's young, it's casual, but still a great environment for freelancers + entrepreneurs. Austin is consistently voted best in many categories like city for 20-somethings, US dining destination, and city for single women. Located in the heart of Texas, Austin is a blue fish in a red ocean, politically. For this reason- and … ...
One Day Getaway to Fredericksburg
Wine, a millennial girl's best friend. Who among us doesn't enjoy a nice night with Netflix - or friends - paired with the perfect cab? While it is certainly no Sonoma, Fredericksburg, outside of Austin is a wine lovers dream. Dozens of quaint wineries litter the hill country town. Locals and destination travelers alike spend their weekends sipping on sweet rose + visiting the cute shops in the … ...
Marketing
Level Up Your Event With a Custom Geofilter
Earlier this year, Snapchat opened up its geofilter options to all users. Previously, you could use geofilters based on your location + major advertisers, but no more! Now any Snapchat user can upload a filter for pretty much any reason. Whether you want to celebrate your wedding, birthday, or even ask someone to prom, Snapchat is here for you. It's not just for personal use, in fact, 60% of … ...
Getting Trendy with Social Media Holidays
There's a holiday for everything these days, National Taco Day, Pet Lover's Day, and even Locate an Old Friend Day. Just because those holidays exist, does not mean your brand needs to recognize them. It can be very tempting to jump on a trending topic, but that doesn't mean your brand should. If you do decide to capitalize on a social media holiday, do it correctly. It has to make sense for your … ...
A Content Rule to Live By
There are a lot of rules out there when it comes to writing. Everyone seems to have different opinions on what readers want and what defines "good" content. By today's standards, good content is content that garners the most views - content that goes viral. The more shares or clicks/views a post receives the better or more important we deem it to be. Clicks are not the gatekeeper of quality, … ...