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10 WORK FROM HOME TIPS
Apr 16, 2020
10 WORK FROM HOME TIPS
Apr 16, 2020
Apr 16, 2020
25 THINGS I'VE LEARNED IN 25 YEARS
Jan 23, 2020
25 THINGS I'VE LEARNED IN 25 YEARS
Jan 23, 2020

Well another year has come and gone. This past year was full of adventure, laughter, tears, and of course major personal growth. As I was reflecting on my 24th year on this earth, before looking to the year ahead, I felt it was only right that I share a few things I’ve learned up until this point…

Jan 23, 2020
HOME ORGANIZATION IDEAS!
May 28, 2019
HOME ORGANIZATION IDEAS!
May 28, 2019

As most of you know, we recently moved into a newly renovated home. Starting from a blank slate was the perfect opportunity to get our home organized…

May 28, 2019
BLOGGING 101 | BUILDING AN ORGANIC FOLLOWING
Mar 18, 2019
BLOGGING 101 | BUILDING AN ORGANIC FOLLOWING
Mar 18, 2019

In the world of blogging, an organic following is everything and is truly what will make or break your business. Let me be super clear, when I’m talking about ‘following’ I’m not necessarily talking about the size of your following or really numbers at all…

Mar 18, 2019
BLOGGING 101 | EDITING PHOTOS + CREATING A COHESIVE FEED
Feb 19, 2019
BLOGGING 101 | EDITING PHOTOS + CREATING A COHESIVE FEED
Feb 19, 2019

Today I’m excited to dive deep into one of my favorite topics, which is how I edit my photos and make my Instagram feed look cohesive. When I first started blogging I remember admiring others feeds and wondering how they made everything look so consistent and pretty…

Feb 19, 2019
RETHINK YOUR ROUTINE | P&G AT PUBLIX
Jan 23, 2019
RETHINK YOUR ROUTINE | P&G AT PUBLIX
Jan 23, 2019

As you may already know, I genuinely enjoy trying out new products and am constantly switching up my routine. Truth is, I used to stick to a set routine and never strayed away. Blogging truly gave me the push I needed to branch out and get out of my comfort zone when it came to trying new things…

Jan 23, 2019
TOP 10 POSTS AND PURCHASES IN 2018
Jan 7, 2019
TOP 10 POSTS AND PURCHASES IN 2018
Jan 7, 2019

Happy Monday sweet friends. It’s a new week and we have another fresh start! Before I start dishing out more exciting content this year, I thought it would be fun to share a round-up of my top 10’s from 2018…

Jan 7, 2019
BLOGGING 101 | THE IMPORTANCE OF BRANDING
Jan 4, 2019
BLOGGING 101 | THE IMPORTANCE OF BRANDING
Jan 4, 2019

One of my most frequently asked questions goes a little something like this: “I am wanting to launch my own blog, but I have no clue where to start. Can you give me any tips?” Unfortunately, there is no guide book to starting a blog or becoming an influencer…

Jan 4, 2019
HAPPY NEW YEAR | 8 THINGS I LEARNED IN 2018
Jan 1, 2019
HAPPY NEW YEAR | 8 THINGS I LEARNED IN 2018
Jan 1, 2019

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Can you believe another year has come and gone? I feel like I say this every year, but this seriously feels like the fastest year of my life…

Jan 1, 2019
BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES ON NETFLIX THIS YEAR
Dec 13, 2018
BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES ON NETFLIX THIS YEAR
Dec 13, 2018

My favorite thing to do on a cold winter day in December is to put on my cozy clothes and bundle up in a blanket with a cup of hot cocoa. For today’s post I thought it would be fun to share a list of Christmas movies I’ve found on Netflix this year…

Dec 13, 2018
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Oct 3, 2018
2018 FALL BUCKET LIST | 11 THINGS TO DO THIS FALL
Oct 3, 2018
Oct 3, 2018
DIY CONCERT TICKET SCAVENGER HUNT
Oct 2, 2018
DIY CONCERT TICKET SCAVENGER HUNT
Oct 2, 2018

Preston and I recently celebrated our 3 year dating anniversary on September 20th. In addition, he turned 24 on September 25th! A few months prior to these dates, I purchased concert tickets for us to go see Drake in Atlanta, GA…

Oct 2, 2018
ESSENTIAL OILS: ALL NATURAL CLEANING RECIPES
Sep 10, 2018
ESSENTIAL OILS: ALL NATURAL CLEANING RECIPES
Sep 10, 2018

Today I thought it would be fun to mix things up a little bit and share with you a few of my favorite all-natural household cleaning recipes. I like to say that cleaning with oils is "cleaning elevated." Essential oils have so many scientifically proven health benefits...

Sep 10, 2018
MURALS & OTHER 'INSTAGRAM WORTHY' SPOTS IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Aug 10, 2018
MURALS & OTHER 'INSTAGRAM WORTHY' SPOTS IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Aug 10, 2018

Last Saturday I spent the entire day exploring and being a tourist in my own hometown! I narrowed down my favorite murals and ‘Instagrammable’ spots and rounded them all up for you here! I highly suggest going to see these for yourself if you ever find yourself in the area…

Aug 10, 2018
AMAZON PRIME DAY PICKS 2018!
Jul 16, 2018
AMAZON PRIME DAY PICKS 2018!
Jul 16, 2018

Hey Amazon Prime users- Who else is obsessed? Well, today is Amazon Prime day and there are so many AMAZING deals happening. I know shopping online can be a little bit overwhelming and that's why I'm here…

Jul 16, 2018
HOW I PACK FOR VACATION (TIPS + TRICKS)
Jul 2, 2018
HOW I PACK FOR VACATION (TIPS + TRICKS)
Jul 2, 2018

Hey guys! I'm getting ready to head down to the beach today to celebrate the July 4th holiday! I snapped a few photos yesterday while I was packing for the trip and I thought it might be helpful to share my packing "process" with you…

Jul 2, 2018
10 PODCASTS THAT GET ME THROUGH THE DAY
Jun 25, 2018
10 PODCASTS THAT GET ME THROUGH THE DAY
Jun 25, 2018

Today we're talking podcasts. Sharing all my current favorite podcasts that will inspire you to be the best version of yourself. Whether your looking for a little self love, inspiration, education or humor- There is sure to be a podcast on this list for you…

Jun 25, 2018
TRADER JOE'S FAVORITES + FREE PRINTABLE SHOPPING LIST
Jun 21, 2018
TRADER JOE'S FAVORITES + FREE PRINTABLE SHOPPING LIST
Jun 21, 2018

If you follow along on Instagram you may know that I love sharing all my TJ's favorites on my stories. Since I started sharing, I have received so many messages with suggestions and requests about doing a Trader Joe's blog post. Well, it's finally here!…

Jun 21, 2018
WHERE TO HAPPY HOUR IN BIRMINGHAM THIS SUMMER
Jun 15, 2018
WHERE TO HAPPY HOUR IN BIRMINGHAM THIS SUMMER
Jun 15, 2018

Summer is finally here and we are officially taking every chance we're given to enjoy this fleeting season. Now is the time to start planning where to make your next happy hour date. Here are my 10 favorite spots in Birmingham not only during the summer, but all year long…

Jun 15, 2018
SUMMER BUCKET LIST | 20 WAYS TO SPEND YOUR SUMMER DAYS
Jun 5, 2018
SUMMER BUCKET LIST | 20 WAYS TO SPEND YOUR SUMMER DAYS
Jun 5, 2018

Ever since the weather has started to warm up, I've been getting more and more excited for SUMMER! Lately I've been daydreaming about how exactly I want to spend my summer days and that gave me the idea to craft a bucket list for y'all…

Jun 5, 2018
10 WAYS TO STAY POSITIVE + BE MORE PRODUCTIVE
May 24, 2018
10 WAYS TO STAY POSITIVE + BE MORE PRODUCTIVE
May 24, 2018

I believe that positivity and productivity go hand in hand. As I've gotten older, I've come to realize the true importance of attitude. Even on those days where you feel like nothing is going your way, the one thing you will always have control over is the way you react. For the past year, I have decided to wake up each day and choose to be positive…

May 24, 2018
HOW TO SURVIVE A LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP
May 14, 2018
HOW TO SURVIVE A LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP
May 14, 2018

Let me begin by saying that this is probably one of the most personal posts I've written since I began blogging, but I felt like I could truly help others by sharing my words…

May 14, 2018

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