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9 Touristy Things to Do While Visiting Seattle
Before visiting Seattle, I used to think of three things: Starbucks, grunge bands and rain. What I didn’t know about was the gorgeous scenery, the amazing farm-to-table restaurants and the cute little farmer’s markets on the weekends. A friend of mine lived in Seattle for two years for college and I’m so glad I finally got to visit her before she moved back! These are some of my favorite touristy things from my long weekend…
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It’s Ok Not to Be Ok: Sip of Hope Coffee Bar
October is Depression Awareness Month, a cause near and dear to my heart. In addition to the many friends and family I know who have struggled, I’ve been learning to cope with depression myself the last few years. About half the people diagnosed with depression also struggle with anxiety, something I had never experienced until about a year ago. Even after successful cancer treatment, the continuous biopsies and fear of relapse took a hard toll…
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Fall into Fitness: a Health + Wellness Reset
“Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” – Benjamin Franklin After a summer of vacations, birthday celebrations and outdoor patios, I’m SO excited for my next boot camp to start up on October 1st! Life is all about balance but it’s definitely time to recommit to my fitness and nutrition goals. My boot camps are typically 21 days because well, it takes 21 days to create a habit. I love the support…
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Favorite Breweries in the Twin Cities
The twin cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul have become a hotbed of high quality craft beer and the unique breweries that make and serve them. I love a good craft beer but even more than that, I love the experience of exploring new taprooms and the various creations served there with my friends and family. Now that football season is upon us, many of the Twin Cities breweries have local and spotlight games playing…
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Photo Diary: Fawn-Doe-Rosa
If you’ve ever read the bio on my contact page or any of my social media pages, it should come as no surprise to you that I love animals. When I say I love them, I mean I LOVE them. I also believe you are never too old to enjoy a day at the zoo. So when my mom told me I was too old for Fawn-Doe-Rosa, my response was “Who cares if it’s for…
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12 Quotes to Inspire Us All on Women’s Equality Day
Empowering women isn’t the right thing to do – it’s the smart thing to do. – Barack Obama I raise up my voice – not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard…We cannot succeed when half of us are held back. – Malala Yousafzai When you rise, when your greatness is authentic – that’s what captures imaginations. That’s when people see you. – Maya Moore I love to…
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Creating an Authentic and Cohesive Brand Identity
We all have a brand. Whether you’re aware of it or not, you’re marketing your brand at work, through professional networking and on your social media sites. The importance of personal branding cannot be overstated whether you run your own business or are forging a career path as part of other organizations. The more intentional you are with your branding, the more effective you will be in marketing your brand and yourself. Do a quick…
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Style Crush: 90’s Inspired Fashion
Miss out on the 90’s inspired fashion trend? As if! Clueless is one of my favorite movies of all time and the latest fall styles are giving me all the Cher Horowitz feels. I love how so many stores are bringing back the 90’s details in fresh and fun ways! I’ve rounded up some of my favorite looks including the links to where you can purchase some of my favorite pieces. Check them out below!…
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Side Hustle Life: A Girl’s Guide to Maintaining Balance and Sanity
Side Hustle. Second Job. Part-time gig. Fun job. No matter what we call it, it seems more common to have one than not to have one these days. Whether your side hustle is for fun or extra income, it can still get overwhelming at times to juggle more than one job. As someone who has consistently worked at least one part-time gig alongside my full-time “career” position, there are some tips and tricks I’ve learned…
