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Lessons Learned from the Self-Employed: Planning to take your business or blog full time?

Ever since launching our Lesson's Learned Series, we've been getting more and more questions over entrepreneurial and blogging topics. Which is honestly amazing because we have been so excited about this series. It makes me feel like a teacher again. Whether it's consulting with other aspiring entrepreneurs or speaking at various marketing tech conferences, it's inspiring to see how many women are wanting to become their own boss. However, there's been one question that continues to pop up: "How Do You Know When To Take Your Blog (or business) Full Time?".  Ah — kind of a loaded question, right? But extremely valid and one worth discussing. So here's my take. ...

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Lessons Learned from the Self-Employed: Financial Responsibility

Hey guys! We are back with the second edition of our Lessons Learned from the Self-Employed series. And if you missed the first post, be sure to check out my tips on Time Management and Working from Home. Tina Craig, founder and creator of Bag Snob, also weighed in and shared her insights too! But for today's topic, it's all about financial responsibility. I know... I know...that doesn't sound very glamorous, but it's an important part of running any business. Budgeting for your household, getting insurance, or even just managing personal finances are all essential to managing financial responsibility. And honestly, finance is a topic we get asked about all the time. Trust me, it doesn't have to be scary or overwhelming! I'm giving you with some real takeaways and connecting you with some great resources, like Bestow. So don't fret because I'm excited to share some of our Lessons Learned. ...

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Lessons Learned from the Self-Employed: Time Management and Working from Home Tips

It's been 3 years since I was in the classroom teaching, and yet, I still find myself learning the best ways to function as my own boss. Whether that's how to manage time, file taxes, or stay motivated, I'm always trying to learn and improve. Which is why I'm so excited to kick-off this 'Lessons Learned from the Self-Employed' series! ...

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What I’ve Learned About Grief in the Past Year

2018 was one of the best years of my life, and it was also one of the most difficult. From exciting moments like moving into our new house and growing our team to, of course, finding out we were going to have a baby this spring, there were some life-long dreams happening. But with the devastating loss of our dear Lucy (our 2.5 year old French Bulldog) and going through a miscarriage, it was also a year that felt lonely, sad, and extremely heavy. There were many times that it was hard to focus on all the things that were going "right" when we were dealing with such loss. ...

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10 Before 10:00 AM: My Morning Routine

I don't know what it is about knowing people's morning routines, but I love reading about them. And recently I read about 10 things to be more productive in the morning and was really intrigued by that process. Whenever a fellow blogger, or even a friend, shares what they do to get ready for the day, I'm all ears. We all do things a little differently and I think there's something to take away from all the various routines people have - don't you think? ...

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Best of 2018

2019 is here and I am so grateful for each of you who check in on our site daily. After a much-needed break to enjoy time with family and friends, I am ready to be back in the office and bring you all fresh content for the new year. I always like to kick off the new year with some type of reflection on the previous year. Usually, it involves a little series sharing favorite memories or highlights from the year, but this time, I wanted to feature the top blog posts and items that you all particularly loved. Here's to a great start to the new year! ...

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A Thoughtful Care Package Idea for New Moms

Once Charlie was born and we came home from the hospital, we were obviously happy to be home but also sad not to have Charlie with us (since he was still in the NICU). I was recovering from the C-section and everything that comes with delivery, and then on top of that, there were a lot of emotions with not having Charlie home, finally getting to see George again, dealing with some stuff George was going through, etc. It was a lot, not going to lie, and I know most new moms go through alllll similar emotions when first getting home. ...

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What’s In My Cart

I'm back with another 'What's In My Cart' series where I curate a few things I'm eyeing. I've been living in oversized sweatshirts, so I have a couple of those on the list, plus several other comfy items and this $12 anklet. Oh, and the cutest onesie for Charlie since he gets to come home this week! ...

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What I Took to the Hospital

As most of you know by now (and if you don't, head to the 'Charles' highlight on IGS if you're interested), we had Charlie much earlier than anticipated. So much so that I didn't have a hospital bag packed...or really anything ready, if I'm honest. So while I had intentions of sharing what I was packing for the hospital in my content calendar, our story didn't go that way. Instead, it was basically Austin tossing stuff in a bag for me, and then once I found out I'd be in the hospital indefinitely, a more curated packing job that I talked him through on Facetime. ...

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How I Styled Maternity Staples Under $50

Since I was pregnant during similar seasons with both Charlie and George, I didn't have to (or want to) buy too many new clothes to fit the bump. First off, you really only end up wearing them for about 6-8 months, and secondly, there were only a handful of true maternity items I liked anyways - leggings, certain jeans, dresses, etc. Since I already had some of the staples needed, I was pretty particular about what I actually bought for my body during this pregnancy. And because I didn't want to spend too much more money, I really relied on places like Amazon for affordable staples that could be worn with or without a bump. I knew I'd be able to wear them while pregnant, and then again postpartum as my body recovered and was in between sizes. ...

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