In July I went live on Instagram with Evolve Beauty, a UK based skincare brand focused on producing natural products for every skincare type. Laura, the founder, and I discussed our summer skincare essentials and the change occurring in our skin as the seasons change. I thought it would be fun and also helpful to…
Best Gluten Free Brunch Spots Outside of Chicago From light bites to a proper experience with mimosas, here are my favorite brunch spots within the Chicagoland suburbs- from Elmhurst to Naperville these are in my opinion the best of the best and where I find myself returning to the most! Joy Bar | Glen Ellyn…
In October 2019 I took the plunge and decided to connect with Amy of Enneagram with Amy, a local Enneagram coach. My friend Courtney prompted my curiosity with this personal development tool and after taking a basic quiz online to determine my type, I wanted to understand why everyone was raving about this. Sure it…
It’s no secret that this graduation season has changed as the world mourns and navigates the changes from the Coronavirus. Graduation ceremonies, parties, sendoffs, and photoshoots are either postponed or cancelled; but, that shouldn’t mean the celebration and recognition of a graduate’s hard work needs to be put on hold or and certainly not forgotten….
I forget what promoted this question for me last year, but as I lay in bed snuggling my pup today, it came into my mind again. I began to reflect on how again this has changed -“what does productivity mean to me?” I smile at how the definition of this has evolved as I’ve grown….
A few months ago I attended a series of workshops at Indigo & Violet Studio in Chicago. My mom and I were talking about how we were interested in learning how to craft and wished there was a place where we could follow along. The majority of craft workshops we found either sounded so boring…
Last week the wise words of someone I have grown to admire shared the phrase “God never leaves us unresourced!” I didn’t know how much my soul needed to receive those words until they were said. Today I’m going to share the resources I have integrated into my life in hopes they can be of…
Two and a half years ago I made the decision to turn off every single social media notification on my phone, computer, and tablet. I noticed myself spending too much time playing the “I feel left out” and “why doesn’t my life look like that” game. After my head injury I felt like the world was continuing without me. I never compared my life to others online until my injury, and being able to not physically do a lot of the things I was seeing online played a huge role in my self-esteem. I realized one day social media was gaining too much power over my life, so I changed this.
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…
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…