Being a country music fan, every time I hear the phrase secret of life, it makes me think of one of my favorite Faith Hill songs. The secret of life is gettin’ up early The secret of life is stayin’ up late The secret of life is try not to hurry But don’t wait Don’t… [Read More]
The power of a post-workout facial
In an effort to not become a human marshmallow I try to work out on a regular basis. I’m lucky enough to have a gym at my work and in my apartment building, which provides me access to lots of treadmills that I huff and puff away on thirty minutes a day, five days a… [Read More]
Summer Sale at Century 21
I feel like waiting for winter to end and spring to get here took forever, but then I blinked and it was summertime. I’m not complaining though. Bring on the sunshine, pool time, and all the BBQs! One of my favorite things about summer is the fashion. Summer is the time for bright colors, short hemlines, and… [Read More]
A Weekend in San Francisco
For my trip to Napa, I flew in and out of San Francisco. They’re just an hour away from each other and it was really fun to have a trip that was part vineyards in the country part city by the bay. When my Napa press trip ended on Friday, I spent the weekend in San… [Read More]
Exploring Downtown Napa
Napa has been on my bucket list of places to visit since long before I had a taste for wine. Growing up, it sounded so romantic, so beautiful, and just like a place where amazing things happened (And this is before you even factor in the wine!). When I was invited by DoNapa to spend… [Read More]
Diamonds with a Conscience: The Kalahari Dream
I love a good sparkle. Who doesn’t? Especially when it looks like this. My engagement ring was the first really nice piece of jewelry I ever owned. I cherish it and can’t believe I’ve been lucky enough to wear it on my finger for the last five years. To me, it symbolizes the love I… [Read More]
The best of the SHOPBOP Event Sale
SHOPBOP is at it again with another fabulous sale. I love these sales because they’re a great way to stock up on high-quality pieces at a fraction of the price. This SHOPBOP Event Sale is not one to be missed. For three days only you’ll save an extra 20% off orders under $500 or an… [Read More]
A weekend in Des Moines
A Weekend in Des Moines Last weekend Josh and I headed to Des Moines, Iowa for a weekend away. A short two-hour drive from Omaha, Des Moines is a fun little city that has a ton of charm and a surprising amount of swag. We spent Saturday exploring the city as a couple and then… [Read More]
The Allstate Bracket Predictor for March Madness
Before I started working at my current job I knew next to nothing about sports. To be honest, I still don’t know much about sports, but I now hear about them all the time. My coworkers are big sports fans which leads to a competitive office environment come tournament time. March Madness is one of… [Read More]
The beauty of NOLA
Tomorrow is Mardi Gras! Which if you’re like me makes you think of New Orleans, King Cake, beads, jazz music, big parades, and a whole lot of fun. While I’d love to spend a Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Mardi Gras now makes me think of another NOLA: Northern Louisiana. Just a few hours away… [Read More]
5 Tax Tips for Bloggers
Blogging has changed so much throughout the years. When I first started blogging six years ago it was much more of an online diary than what my blog is today. Pictures were grainy, thoughts were off the cuff, and monetization was still pretty rare. Fast forward to 2017, and blogs are full-fledged businesses. Online diaries have turned… [Read More]