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The Simple Ways I’ve Been Getting Better Sleep

I cannot stress to you enough the importance of good sleep. To have a healthy and productive life you must get enough deep, restful sleep. A night of deep, quality sleep can revitalize your body, sharpen your mind, and boost your mood. It serves as your body’s natural restorative process, repairing damage, facilitating growth, and … Read more

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Kale Salad with Carrots, Apples & Goat Cheese

This kale salad is tasty, filling, and perfect for a work-from-home lunch. The carrots add the right amount of crunch and the poppy seed dressing adds just enough sweetness to offset the bitterness of the kale. It’s good without the goat cheese, but the creamy tanginess of it gives it a little extra something. If … Read more

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What to Wear for Date Night this Spring

Spring is in the air, and love is blooming! As the season ushers in warmer weather and longer evenings, date night becomes even more enticing. Whether you’re planning a romantic stroll through a museum exhibit, a cozy dinner at home, or a night out on the town, choosing the perfect outfit can set the tone … Read more

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Spring Shoes on My Radar

If you’re subscribed to my newsletter you know that I’m trying to make getting dressed fun again. I was pretty narrowly focused on buying only practical items that could be worn multiple times and seamlessly integrate with my other pieces. As a result of my changing sizes and taste, my wardrobe has gotten boring. I … Read more

bourbon peach lemonade cocktail

Bourbon Peach Lemonade

If you’re looking for an easy and cute drink for your summer soirees, this bourbon peach lemonade is worth trying. It’s a sweet and refreshing cocktail perfect for the hotter days ahead.

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How To Make a Budget

Once upon a time, there was a young lady who had graduated from college and just started working her first full-time job. She gleefully waited for each payday so she could spend her money on whatever she wanted. That’s what being grown up was all about, right? Every other Friday you could find her at … Read more

breakfast quesadillas with sriracha

Breakfast Quesadillas

When you want breakfast tacos but not exactly tacos make breakfast quesadillas! The Mister™ and I gave this a try on a whim to clean out some ingredients from the fridge before they went bad. We ended up loving them so much that we made them two weekends in a row. You can garnish them … Read more

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Mastering Your Personal Style

I’ve been on a personal style kick here lately. I’ve been wearing nothing but basics and calling it timeless style. It’s boring, very boring. I decided that I get to have a style that is a better reflection of who I uniquely am, but I had no idea where to start. So I went where … Read more

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Dresses To Wear to Weddings this Spring

Weddings are some of the only times we get to dress to the nines and for that reason, they’re some of my favorite events to attend. I like getting dressed up and being where other people are dressed up too. Here’s what I’d wear to a springtime soiree. Black Tie Wedding Guest Dresses For the … Read more

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Having Trouble Focusing As Of Late? Consider These Tips

Is it just us, or is it getting harder and harder to focus our attention as of late? Shortform video content such as that displayed on TikTok, constantly shifting news sources, social media notifications and more can add up to a frayed attention span. Moreover, those who watch television and movies see just how many … Read more

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How To Navigate Dating Online Safely

Online dating is a somewhat familiar pastime for many but it is also one that many who lived before the internet, might still be getting to grips with. Nowadays, the internet is full of online dating sites all with a variety of different offerings. From niche dating sites to the more general, free-for-all options, you’re … Read more