It can be hard to find the perfect present for everyone on your list. This guide will help you choose amazing holiday gifts for your girlfriends!
Life
Inspiration from Maxie McCoy
Maxie McCoy is an inspiration from the moment she wakes up to the moment she goes to sleep. Learn more about the goddess-blogger!
Which Dating App is Right for You?
For those of you not in-the-know of all the latest dating app trends, enjoy this handy-dandy guide explaining them all to you.
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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
If you aren't familiar with the Ketogenic diet, it's a low carb, high-fat eating plan that forces your body into ketosis to give you energy + burn fat. When I say low carb, I mean LOW carb. Just 5% of your daily calories come from net carbs (total carbs - fiber). In most cases, that's about 20-25 grams daily. To put that in perspective, one cup of pasta has about 40 grams of net carbs. Cookie … ...
Quarter 2 Goals: A Spring Refresh
We've made it through the first quarter of 2018! That means time is up for accomplishing my quarter one goals + it's time to look forward to quarter two. To be frank, quarterly goals are a lot harder than I thought! You think you have so much more time than you do. While I didn't reach all my goals, I am pretty pleased with what I was able to accomplish + what I can build on in the new quarter. … ...
Glitzy Decor DIY
When it comes to decorating, you should fill your home with things that not only look great but also fit your personality. It's no use have a pretty home if it doesn't represent who you are. You'll never feel truly home without your personal touch. I bring the same approach to my desk at work. All around me are desk decorated with action figures and coding references (my team is mostly … ...
Self-Care
Does the Bubbling Face Mask Really Work?
You may have heard of the new face mask craze, one that bubbles. The mask in question is called Elizavecca's Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask. This mask works for all skin types + aims to remove black heads. The masks boasts green tea, aloe vera extract, white willow peel extract pomegranate extract, and extract powder of charcoal as ingredients (be sure to see full list of ingredients … ...
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 … ...
Time to Get Rollin’
One of the best purchases I made for myself in 2016 was a foam roller. This $20 ($5 off thanks to Cartwheel) purchase has been one of the best self-care items I could have asked for. The first time I ever used a foam roller was in my college pilates class + I did not love how much it hurt, but man did it feel good. Here are some reasons why I love my foam roller. Working in marketing + … ...
Know
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 … ...
Tipping: When To Do It + How Much
You know that awkward moment where you pull out your phone + open up your calculator app so you can figure out how much you should tip your waiter? Or that moment when you got a manicure + a pedicure + you aren't sure if you should double tip the woman who did them? Never fear, I have put together a guide on who you should tip, who you may want to tip, and how much you should tip them. The ones … ...
Rules of Engagement: What You Need to Know About Social Selling
When using social media to promote a business (aka social selling), there are certain rules of engagement that apply. Technically, these rules apply to everyone using social media, but only people who make money from their social media activities are at risk of getting sued. You may think this isn't you because you don't create anything yourself, but if you're a public figure or making money of … ...
Travel
A First-Timer’s Guide to Austin
Austin, Texas is a FUN place. There is so much to do, so much to see, and so, so much to eat. Austin is one of those places you need to visit several times to get your fill on everything there is to experience. Lucky for you, I've given my fair share of tours of the capital of Texas to give you the perfect first-timer's guide to Austin. Get ready to keep it weird! First-Timer's Guide to Austin: … ...
Where to Find the Best Margaritas in Austin
When you think Texas, you can't help but think margaritas + queso. As someone who lived in Austin for several years, I think I can safely say, the city knows what to do with tequila + cheese. I may be known as a rosé girl now, but back in my Austin days, no one loved a strawberry marg as much as me. Nothing beat some time on the patio with my ladies + a gorgeous salt-rimmed drink in hand. If … ...
Vacation Lag is a Real Thing + Here’s How to Get Over It
With Labor Day Weekend knocking on our door, vacation is on my mind. I've gone on some amazing trips this summer: Chicago, Philadelphia, and Nashville. They all have one thing in common, though. Coming back to work is rough. After an amazing trip, you can experience a real case of vacation lag. Vacation lag, similar to jet lag, is that feeling when you come back after an amazing trip or even … ...
Marketing
Social Media Hazards to Avoid
Millennials may be the most socially savvy generation, but that doesn't mean social media comes easily to all of us. The truth is, managing social media for a brand is completely different from running your personal account. There are many faux pas + mistakes you can make that are a much bigger deal when you are the voice of a brand. Here are a few social media hazards + pitfalls you should … ...
How Small Businesses Can Get Social
Social media is an inexpensive (even free) tool that businesses can use to reach potential customers. The number of people on social media growing everyday. Over 71% adults in 2014 were on at least one social media platform. For small businesses, social media is a great way to build brand loyalty + increase awareness. When getting started as a small business on social media, there are a few things … ...
Say It Louder For The People In The Back: Check Your Sources
There are a lot of things that annoy me: slow drivers, teens running around Target at 10PM on a Friday night, starting a movie in the middle, etc. However, I think my biggest pet peeve has to be people sharing satirical "news" organizations + thinking they are legitimate. When you share a source that is inaccurate it can make you look uneducated or lazy. There is nothing more awkward than … ...