A few months ago I was battling a bad case of imposter syndrome. I was at a blogger event and felt like an absolute fake. These women were sharing how they monetize their website and how much revenue they have generated from affiliate links, ad space, and other partnerships. I felt like I was doing…
Stop making God small to try and tame Him. I kicked off 2019 by joining the Propel Women’s chapter at My Half of the Sky, a local social justice coffee shop based in Wheaton, IL. Here I am exactly a year later, but this time on the leadership team. It’s absolutely incredible being able to…
I’ve learned a lot about human trafficking over the years. Specifically this being modern day slavery, and existing right here in my own backyard in the suburbs of Chicago. Just when I think I have my head wrapped around the basics, I stumble upon more information. This topic in particular is more challenging for me…
You don’t need to give up your platforms for weeks on end to feel refreshed. These are tips to clean your social channels and feel refreshed while online and a guide on how to do a digital detox without going off the grid. Helpful Tip: Start With The BasicsIdentify your technology Access your devicesClean each…
Happy December! Was I just me, or did November fly by? If you celebrated Thanksgiving, I hope it was lovey! Not only is this the last chapter of 2019, but it is the final month of the decade. The past week I’ve thought a lot about the last 11 months- all the good, bad, and…
This will take you from having no experience, to helping you work with brands! Six years ago when I started blogging it wasn’t because I wanted to become a famous blogger or make lots of money. In fact, I was looking for a place to share my thoughts and to connect with people. I was…
It’s official, The Hallmark Channel has started their Countdown to Christmas, and this is their 10th anniversary! There are all new movies airing this season leading up to the holiday, plus favorites from the previous 9 years. I’ve put together a list of 50 Christmas movies I’ve watched over the years. Almost all of the…
In September I was inspired by my friend Gina and how she sets monthly intentions. Since then, I’ve enjoyed doing the same and find it to be incredibly helpful- and fun! If you’re new to this series, here’s the 411: each month I’m going to be sharing the intentions I have for the next few…
Alright, as seen on my Instagram, over the summer I joined my local lululemon run club. We meet weekly on Fridays at 7am and I try to go as often as possible. At first this was weekly for me, but I’m still recovering from a traumatic brain injury and with this, my days are pretty…
Instagram saw it first- I created a FREE downloadable fitness tracker for November to help me plan out my workouts and make sure I schedule active rest days. Plus, the Holiday season is here and work is only getting busier. I don’t want to fall into a the “I’m too tired to workout” groove. So,…
my Favorite Interior Design Trends for storing Wine Pinterest is my favorite platform, hands down. I love all the craft ideas, house trends, and outfit inspiration. I have a board for what seems like everything. My favorite and actually most popular is my “Interior” board. I’ve noticed lately a lot of trends and cool DIY’s…
My friend Heather posted the CUTEST photo of her in a dress- I had NO idea it was from lululemon, and decided to pop over to their website to see what else I was out of touch with. To my surprise I realized a lot of the merchandise is exactly what I am looking for…