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What I’m Expecting from My First BlogHer Conference

July 24, 2016 5 Comments

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“To blog is to share, to connect, to create, and to inspire.” “The key to success in blogging (as in many areas of life) is small but regular and consistent actions over a long period of time.” -Darren Rowse Can I just say that I’m super excited about attending my first BlogHer Conference? And can I just add that I’m literally freaking out at the fan-freaking-tastic line-up of speakers and panelists? And can I also add that I’m excited that this year’s conference is in Los Angeles, California — a city and state that I’ve never been to? When I happened […]

Life, Style

New Hairstyle, New Me?

July 22, 2016 6 Comments

“I think that the most important thing a woman can have – next to talent, of course – is her hairdresser.” – Joan Crawford Every few months, I get a bee in my bonnet and I think about getting a new hairstyle. The problems with that are (1) I have naturally curly hair that does not want to be straight, (2) I don’t have the side-profile for short hair, and (3) I am totally afraid of getting my hair cut short (again). But would a new hairstyle make me feel like a “new me?” Earlier this week, I dove head […]

All Things Pinterest-ing

Links I Love

July 16, 2016 3 Comments

In scrolling through Pinterest this week, I came across several links about “amazing life hacks”. Some of these hack are truly amazing while others will make you slap your forehead and say, “Why didn’t I think of that!” Organize your eyeshadows in ice trays. Use nail polish or paint to color-code your keys. Use the ring pull off of can drinks as a clothes organizer. Use a large tic tac bottle as a bobby pin case. Use a small rod and elastic hair ties to dry your make-up brushes. Use wine bottles and glasses as jewelry organizers. Fix up old heels […]

Good Reads, Life

Dinner with Kate and Goldie

July 10, 2016 2 Comments

“I am compelled to continuously see the bright side. It is in my DNA. My kids look at me and say: ‘Mom, you’re so happy!’ And I do feel happy. I feel joyful inside. I can’t explain it.” – Goldie Hawn “I have zero problems when people say, “God, you look like your mother”. I go, “Well, great! Thanks!”” – Kate Hudson There are a lot of mother-daughter actresses out there, but one of the more famous duos — and my favorite — is Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn. So have I had dinner with Kate Hudson and her mother, […]

Life

How to Create an Awesome Summer Bucket List

June 26, 2016 No Comments

Summer has officially started and now is the time to check off some crazy cool things from your Summer Bucket List. Most of us have “a 9-to-5 job” and don’t have all day to spend ticking things off our bucket list, but you can make the most of your evenings and weekends with friends, family, or by yourself, by accomplishing some fun things this summer. The thing about a summer bucket list is (1) to make a list, (2) keep it somewhere you’ll see it often, like on your fridge, so you’ll stay motivated to accomplish some fun thing this […]