Aaron’s Affordabilty is Something to Celebrate!

There are so many things to celebrate in life like graduating, getting a promotion, getting engaged, or even celebrating the start of a countdown. I’ve talked to you previously about how I’m finishing up my Ph.D. and well, we’ve officially hit countdown mode and not only is it time for me to get serious with my writing but it’s also important to get serious with prepping our house for that “next step” since we’re probably only to be here for another year! We’ve been living in our home for three years, but we haven’t actually “lived” in all the rooms,…

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My Chic and Budget-Friendly, Succulent Terrarium.

Purging has to be one the absolute best things that I’ve done this year. I didn’t exactly Kon Marie my home, but I did get rid of massive amounts of “clutter”. I wanted my home to reflect calm and peace which is how I’m striving to live my life.  We deal with so much stuff in our daily lives, from work, bills, and family drama that I no longer wanted to walk into my home and be bombarded with massive amounts of stuff that made my world feel that much more busy.  So, after I got rid of practically all the…

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How a Pair of Levi’s® 711 Jeans gave me a Confidence Boost.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Levi’s® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Confidence. It’s something we all have though most of us seldom utilize it. Confidence is an attribute that, when employed, provides us with the faith and trust that we can do whatever we set in our mind. So many women fail to reach their true potential in all areas of life because they lack the one thing that could propel them to heights beyond their wildest dreams. Many people are surprised to hear me say that I wasn’t always confident in some…

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How to Create a Winning Life in Three Easy Steps.

I’m sharing #LISTERINE in my life as part of a LISTERINE® sponsored series for Socialstars™ Have you ever had that feeling that you wanted something bigger and better for your life but you just weren’t sure how to get started or what steps you needed to take get there? Stepping up to the plate and claiming your place in the world can be both a scary yet completely gratifying move.  I know this because I did just that in November of 2013 when I listened to that still small voice pushing me to rebrand my beloved beauty only site “Cosmetically…

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Move to Your Own (Custom) Beat.

This is a sponsored post by Luden’s. All opinions are my own. As a new business owner, one thing I’ve learned is that while some old practices of advertising and marketing still work to stand out you have to be able to march to the beat of your own drum and create a platform for promoting your business that is unique to your and your audience. While some people can use a single element of Social Media I’ve found that getting out there and being passionate, transparent and genuine are what work best for me. Sometimes you just have to…

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