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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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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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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 Beauty Exclusives

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is now officially open to Influencer Nordy Club cardholders and today I'm sharing my top Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 beauty exclusives. Every year, one of my most popular requests is to review the selections from Beauty. I've already shared my clothing picks last week (did you see the boyfriend blazer...cute right?). Each item I listed below is something I have personally tried and currently use on a regular basis. This is a great time to stock up on those brands that you love and use while they are on sale. ...

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My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 Try on Haul

I'm excited to share that my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 Try On haul has arrived. I’ve pulled together a shortlist of what I bought from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020. Cardholders who have at least Ambassador Status (spend $5,000+ per year), can officially start shopping today! If you don't know your status, you can check here. ...

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The Neutral Sneakers You Need to See

There are several recent trends that I'm grateful for: biker shorts, oversized shirts, loungewear, and when it comes to shoes, athletic sneakers. I know the dad sneakers are a healthy debate but I think we can all agree that you can't go wrong with a good pair of neutral sneakers. Especially when they're acceptable to wear with just about anything these days if styled thoughtfully. ...

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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Just Dropped – Here Are My Picks

My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020 picks are officially here! I've sorted through the many items included in the sale and picked out my favorites. ...

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I’ve Tried All the Skincare Tools and These are the 5 I Recommend

As I've gotten further into my 30s, my obsession with beauty has taken a hard turn into all things skincare. OK so I'm still obsessed with makeup and hair, but I will say I spend more time and money on my skincare these days. I'd much rather get my skin right and then need to wear less makeup to feel confident. Plus, since having George, let's just say the time I can dedicate to makeup routines has decreased significantly. ...

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