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Forgiving and Letting Go – Finding your Peace

‘Forgiving and letting go.’ I never thought much of the phrase until I started to actually practice the art of forgiveness.  You see, there was a time when I held on to everything negative that was thrown at me (and I mean everything). I dealt with rejection, hurt feelings and disappointment by silently cutting people out of my life and…
Well-Being
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5 Local Things To Do This Summer

It’s official! Summer is finally here and I know most of us have a must-do list a mile long (show me yours and I’ll show you mine). What is it about this weather that makes us want to live our best lives? Probably all that Vitamin D. Listen, there is no shortage of travel destinations when the weather is this…
Travel
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Revamp Your Morning Routine And Start Your Day Right

I have never really been a morning person, or even a morning routine person (although I guess hitting the snooze button and rolling out of bed an hour later can be considered a routine). Okay that’s putting it mildly.  For most of my adult life I have DREADED mornings, especially those weekday ones. Look, don’t judge me okay—mornings were just…
Well-Being
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When You Start Your Own Business

So you want to start your own business huh? Excellent! It will be one of the most terrifying yet satisfying life decisions you’ll ever make. Terrifying because you’re taking a huge risk, and there’s always a chance it may not work out the way you planned. Satisfying because it’s your baby, and well, there’s an even bigger chance it will…
Girl Boss Lessons
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My 6-Step At-Home Facial: Weekend Pampering

As part of my weekly self-care practice, I end my Sundays with an At-Home Facial. I’ve found that it’s one of the best ways to fit some me time into my weekend. If you know me (or if you’ve read any of my previous beauty posts) then you know I have been obsessed with my skin since teendom. So you can probably…
Skin Care
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Spice Up Your Classic Spring Wardrobe

So my favorite season is finally here and I’m sure you can tell…because every post I write now begins with “my favorite season is here.”  But it really is my favorite season, because well…sun, and open toe sandals. I mean who isn’t ready to  shed the heavy coats, feel the sun on their face and more importantly update their spring…
Outfits
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