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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 Learned From Losing My Instagram Account

As most of you probably know, my Instagram/Facebook accounts were temporarily disabled for a few weeks earlier this month. It came out of the blue; I was literally waking up on our trip in Aspen and went to check my IG...when I realized I couldn't log in. Cue my freakout and confusion since social media is a huge part of my job. Right away I texted my team, and they were having the same issue with my account - no one could log in, and I had pretty much no info as to why except for a vague email saying my account had been disabled. ...

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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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My New Studio: Updates and Progress

Over the past several months, we've been renovating our new home. As the project continues, I can't help but feel excitement over transformation taking shape. I'm particularly eager to tackle my studio space. It's become my space for creativity and productivity, and I'm excited to curate it just right. ...

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5 Shoe Styles We Are Seeing Everywhere (and will continue to wear in 2024)

It's definitely been the year of flats, and I have zero complaints. We've seen ballet flats to retro sneakers become quite popular again in 2023. Some would argue that they've always been popular, but as of late, it seems these styles are in demand more than most. I've curated a selection that I believe will remain well-liked in 2024. And even if you're typically a devoted fan of heels, the picks below may just inspire a change of heart. Surprisingly, the variety of stylish flat shoe options is more extensive than one might expect. ...

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Black Friday Sales Worth Shopping (and what’s in my cart)

Cyber Week is honestly one of the most overwhelming weeks when it comes to sales, so I'm making it easy and sharing the places I shop and a few things currently in my cart.  For clothing, I have this striped sweater and this pink feather dress (this feels a little out of my norm but love with silver heels for a party  in my cart. I also bought the kids these Magnatiles, they are obsessed. I also have these pink wine glasses on my wishlist. If you need a hostess gift, get the Hotel Lobby Candle in Holiday — the absolute best candle and no headaches. What are you shopping for? xx Ashley ...

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