The Hyundai Genesis G90 Brings Luxury to Our Girls Weekend!

At the beginning of the year, I told myself that I would live this year differently. I would take more risk, push myself into spaces that absolutely terrified me, and I would work on being less “busy” and more present. As I was leaving graduate school and saying my goodbye’s a colleague mentioned to me that she’d keep up with me via Instagram. I didn’t think anything of it because we weren’t close friends, but I at least figured she’d  shoot me a text or a quick phone call to ask how I was doing rather than opt to see how…

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Four Ways to Destress That Don’t Involve a Bubble Bath

Just the other day I recorded an episode for STEMulating Podcast with Dr. Qualls, where I shared how stress and a lack of cultural fit caused me to walk away from a role that could have been perfect for me. In this “Team No Sleep,” “Outwork Your Competition,” dog eats dog world, stress has been and still is the number one killer of Americans. Research has shown that 71% of millennials wake up in the middle of the night thinking about stressors at least three times in a week. Millennials are more anxious than older Americans, and rightfully so with…

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Vault + Vine. When Two of Your Favorite Things Collide

Of course, after I defend my dissertation and leave East Falls a spot that combines two of my top loves, plants, and coffee opens its doors to the public. After scrolling through Vault + Vine’s Instagram feed I knew I had to stop by to check it out and treat possible treat myself to a plant or two. Vault + Vine is located at 3507 Midvale.  Inside you’ll find a Floral event studio, charming greenhouse. coffee shop and chic boutique where you’ll easily lose time if you’re not careful. As I’m on a mission to stealthy turn my own into an urban…

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The 2017 Mazda 6 Was Made for Women Like Me

I’ve already announced to my husband that more than likely my next car purchase will be a Mazda. Even though I’m not next in line for a new car I already know that there is a high probability that it’s going to be a Mazda, that is of course unless some other vehicle pulls in and sweeps me off my feet. For now, I am head over heels in love with the 2017 Mazda 6. I had the opportunity to drive the 2017 Mazda 6 for a little over a week and let me tell you; it’s an automatic self-esteem…

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Lifestyle Changes Over Dieting Any Day.

Me: “You do know it’s raining outside.” Him: ” I won’t be long, just going to meet the guys for a run.”. The conversation ends, what else could I say? He was sticking the fitness goals he set this year and here I was lounging on the couch trying to find the last place I left off in my book. I should go running with him. I should at least make an effort to try and fit into the bridesmaid dress that I need to wear in June. However, it’s raining, and I want to finish my book. I’ll go tomorrow.…

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