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Week Two in Vermont!

Oh where to begin? Are you surprised that I’m late on this post, just like the first one (I’m certainly not)? Even though we’ve only been out of Minnesota for three weeks, it feels like a lifetime. Time moves slowly in Vermont. Which, I’m not complaining about, it’s just different than the fast-paced lifestyle we’ve been used to for so many years. Anyway, week two we definitely started to make more strides in our routine. I’ve been taking the time to go for a short run every morning – nothing crazy – just enough to clear my mind, get...

Spring Style in Vermont

Fashion•Outfits

So far the weather in Vermont has been what you would expect of springtime: a few chilly days, a few warm days and a lot of rain. Also, just a little snow – like 15 minutes worth, but nothing like Minneapolis just got (thank GOODNESS we avoided that 😉 ). This has been amazing because I mostly packed spring clothes for our month in Vermont, which was hopeful at best. I did bring my winter coat, but am so glad I’ve only had to wear it a few times so far! With my limited selection of clothing, we did...

Our First Week in Vermont!

Lifestyle•Travel•U.S.

Oh hey! It’s been a bit over a week – and a couple of weeks since my last life update/blog post – but here we are! Settled into small-town Vermont, Saxtons River just a few miles west of Bellows Falls and the bridge to New Hampshire. I meant to post this a few days ago, but you know how life is! Our first week in Vermont was exciting, but as you can guess with settling in and getting used to anywhere new, some frustrations in the nuances. Where is the nearest/best-priced grocery store? Where is the best place to...

Life Update……

Lifestyle

Hello! I cannot believe I’m finally able to share the news! I’ve been talking about this for so long with some of my friends and family and am thrilled to share the news with my blog friends and readers! I’ve been both excited and nervous to write this for a long time…

Snow Days in a Colorful Sweater

Fashion•Outfits

It’s officially March and I keep asking myself, “where was this snow back in December?” Many of us were craving the gorgeous, subtle snowfall back in November and December, but it decided to grace us with its presence a little in January, heavily in February and now into March. I shouldn’t be surprised. Typically I don’t expect good weather until May… every good weather day up until then is just lucky. Oh and that 10 inches of snow predicted for Saturday? No big deal…

My Top 11 Winter Beauty Essentials | Hair, Skin & More!

Beauty•Hair•Shopping•Skincare

It seems that no matter what part of the country you’re in, winter has taken its toll this year. Here in lovely MinneSNOWta, we have gotten more than 30 inches of snow just this month! So much for thinking February would be better than January! Not to mention, plenty of cold days ranging from negative 5 to negative 50 with windchill. That’s why I’ve been relying on my winter beauty essentials to save the day. These products have been a lifesaver for me as these extra cold months can wreak havoc on my skin. That’s why I decided...

High-Waisted Leggings that Give Me Life at the Gym

Fashion•Fitness•Lifestyle

We are now pretty far into February, and if’ you’re like me, the new year brings about new health and fitness goals. While I can’t say I love walking to the gym in below-zero temperatures or blizzards, I can say that my love for high-waisted leggings has made it a little easier to make that trip the gym. I do a variety of workouts at the gym, and high-waisted leggings are the only way to go for me. From using the elliptical and biking to lifting and squatting, when I’m wearing high-waisted leggings I don’t have to worry about...

Southern Events to Welcome Spring

Lifestyle

The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming and Southerners around the country are pouring their very first juleps of the season. It’s spring in the South, and we all know that means it’s time to don our wide-brimmed hats and monogrammed jackets, bake our best pecan pies and take some time to stop and smell the magnolias. If you’re looking for some of the very best ways to usher in the warmer weather—and, let’s be honest, bid the chilliness a big farewell—then you’ve got to put some of these iconic Southern events in your calendar this year. From...

5 Reasons Why Email Marketing Matters for Fashion Bloggers

Lifestyle

This post is sponsored by Constant Contact. All opinions are my own. I’ve always enjoyed the fact that both blogging and having a full-time job in marketing has benefited me mutually. I can almost always apply something I’ve learned from my time inB2B marketing to the blog, but also (maybe even surprisingly) take my blogging experience and apply it to my full-time job. Whether it’s a new tool, a new social media trend or perspective from a B2C2C (I don’t know, that’s what I consider being an influencer, so maybe B2I2C), I can always think about and apply what...

Aromatherapy On the Go with MONQ

Lifestyle

This post is sponsored. All opinions are my own. I’ve been a huge fan of essential oils and the benefit of diffusing them in our apartment for the past few years. However, I always found myself wanting to bring these benefits with me – when I travel, at work or just when I’m on a busy schedule. Luckily for me (and you if you love essential oil benefits as much as I do), MONQ has solved this problem for me! MONQ provides aromatherapy on the go – anytime, anywhere, whenever you want to use it! I was recently introduced...

Week Two in Vermont!

Spring Style in Vermont

Our First Week in Vermont!

Life Update……

Snow Days in a Colorful Sweater

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Week Two in Vermont!

Spring Style in Vermont

Our First Week in Vermont!

Life Update……

Snow Days in a Colorful Sweater

My Top 11 Winter Beauty Essentials | Hair, Skin & More!

High-Waisted Leggings that Give Me Life at the Gym

Southern Events to Welcome Spring

5 Reasons Why Email Marketing Matters for Fashion Bloggers

Aromatherapy On the Go with MONQ

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