As a recent college graduate, I was eager to jump into the working world. I was ready to take the world by storm, but unsure exactly where to start. So like most recent grads, I moved in with a parent until I could figure things out. It was during this time that my dad shared …
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As humans, we tend to play it safe. It’s easier that way, right? It can be easy to ignore the negative impact of what we’re doing today that simply seems “normal” or “fine.” It isn’t until later that we look back and feel that inescapable disappointment…regret. I once ignored my values too. I joined the …
With holiday cheer typically comes holiday stress and holiday fear. (Channeling Dr. Seuss?) But seriously. Between scheduling-juggling, gift-hunting and recipe-crushing, we all can get a little overwhelmed around this time of year. With these gifts, you can cut down on your own stress by crossing a few more names off your gift list AND give …
Heels can be a favorite accessory. Coming in a variety of shapes, styles and designs, they can dress up any outfit and instantly add the extra pizzazz you’re looking for. Heels have been around forever too. They can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt, and have impacted fashion in many cultures and …
After working as a bridal stylist, there was a lot that I learned about finding your dream wedding gown. Believe it or not, there are a lot of do’s and donts’ when it comes to the process of finding your dream dress, and I would love to share them with you! 1. DO make an …
Gender stereotypes and subtly disguised sexism still exists even in the most advanced of work environments. Believing otherwise is either naive or careless, because decades of male leadership, dominance and superiority cannot just be erased. There’s clearly a spectrum, spanning from outright expression of prejudice to subconscious mistrust and reservations. All levels, however, can be …
Essential oils are growing in popularity. Learning how to use them for relaxation and health benefits can be fun and easy. The four different oils described below will cover different aspects of skincare. I started using them in high school, and I haven’t regretted it since! Although I’m not against traditional medicine, and I truly …
The world is currently witnessing an influx in natural catastrophes that are destroying lives and property. From hurricanes to tsunamis, earthquakes and typhoons, disaster has been everywhere. Sometimes it takes tragedy to bring about positive change, and many have started to both knowledge and appreciate the need to protect Mother Nature in our everyday lives …
I’ve been out of college for almost two years now, and time away from that reality has illuminated an insane amount of truths that I was blind to at the time. Let’s start with who I am now, before we get into the mess I felt like at various times throughout college. I want to …