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
Vocabulary Makeover: Words You Should Stop Saying
Your words are powerful + you need to choose them wisely. Some of the words in your vocabulary are making you sound less intelligent + powerful than you are. These are the words you should stop saying.
Gifts Moms *Actually* Want For Mother’s Day
Coming up with a Mother’s Day gift can be hard. You should think about what she wants, what she needs, and what she might actually enjoy. These ideas will help jump-start your search for the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
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Pineapple Fluff: The Perfect BBQ Treat
With the Fourth of July right around the corner, BBQ season is in full swing. Hotdogs, buns, and watermelons are all on special + hopefully aren't leaving the shelves before you have a chance to grab one. If you aren't hosting a BBQ yourself, you're likely going to attend one in the near future if you haven't already. Even if the hosts say they'll provide it all, we all know a good guest still … ...
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 … ...
The Winter To-Do List
Winter is a magical season. It's the holiday season + the most wonderful time of the year. With this year's early Thanksgiving + cooler than normal temps, it feels like winter snuck up on us too soon. Nevertheless, cooler temperatures are here + so is the winter to-do list. Whether you are a Scrooge at heart or Buddy the Elf, you're sure to find activities on this list to bring your heart joy … ...
Self-Care
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 … ...
Stress + How It Hurts You
It seems like in today's world, everyone has something stressing them out, whether it is school, work, or relationship troubles, stress is a part of life. Besides being unpleasant, stress can have serious negative effects on a person. In fact, 43% of adults suffer adverse health effects due to stress. It affects someone in negative ways physically + mentally. Here are some of the side effects of … ...
Checking Your Portion Sizes
We all love food. When it comes food, you may think "the more the merrier," but that isn't always the case. Many people struggle with knowing what the right portion size is. Obviously, you can't control how much food a restaurant gives you, but you can control how much you eat + how much you make at home. Here are some basic portion sizes for things you may want to make. Meat: 3 to 4 ounces of … ...
Know
Stuff About Sports: Basketball
As many of you basketball fans may know, March Madness is just around the corner. On St. Patrick's day we will see the matchup of the NCAA college basketball tournament. Others of you may not have known it was selection Sunday. This post is for you. Like my baseball, soccer, and football posts, I'm going to explain the basics of basketball to you so you don't look like a fool eating at Buffalo … ...
Stuff About Sports: Football
American Football is one of the most popular sports in the US. From community leagues to college to professional, millions of boys (and a few awesome girls-like her) played the game. In fact, it is approximated that 73% of Americans have played football in some capacity + 41.5 million people played fantasy football in 2014. Though football has a lot of rules, as long as you understand the basics, … ...
Black Tie, Formal, What Does It All Mean
Spring is a time for fashion. White can be worn again, wedding season is here, and color is everywhere. With so many events in the spring season, it is hard to know what you really should wear. You already have your work staples sorted out, but what about outfits for events. There are seven common dress categories: casual, semi-casual, business, semi-formal, formal, cocktail, and black tie. Some … ...
Travel
15 Movie-Inspired Travel Destinations
Pop culture has a way of inspiring us to do things, buy things, and even go places. After sitting through both Mamma Mia 2 + Crazy Rich Asians this summer, I couldn't get over how beautiful the scenery was. I've wanted to go to Greece since I saw the very first Mammia Mia so many years ago. This got me thinking, what other movies had such picturesque settings that they inspired people to get on a … ...
A Girls’ Guide to Chicago
For as long as I can remember, I have loved Chicago. I'd never been there, but I just had this feeling we would vibe. Living in Austin + traveling to other US cities taught me that you can love a city but not have it be a great fit. Chicago, I imagined, was I city that I could love + would fit. Last month I put that theory to the test + went with some friends to visit. It. Was. Amazing. I spent … ...
Everything to See, Do, and Eat in Philly
After years of mainly traveling between Memphis + Austin, it feels like I have been going, going, going, all summer. I've already told you about my amazing trip to Chicago, but thanks to a recent business trip, I was able to knock another city/state off my US travel list. I spent five days learning about digital marketing + exploring Philly. I'm excited to share my Philadelphia travel guide with … ...
Marketing
Let’s Talk About Millennials
There are A LOT of millennial stereotypes out there, and many of them are exaggerated or grossly untrue. For some reason, older generations have made assumptions about our characteristics that differ from theirs + have decided they're bad. Or, writers are just making outrageous claims like that we hate groceries (I mean what? I love hitting up Kroger). It's getting out of hand, people. Normally, … ...
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 … ...
Spring Cleaning Your Professional Life
Now that spring has sprung, many people are gearing up their spring cleaning process. Spring cleaning can be very purifying + restorative. It doesn't have to be about cleaning your window seals + getting rid of all the winter dust bunnies. It can also be about purging your professional life. By cleansing your professional life, I don't just mean better organizing your office. I mean … ...