Nov 182016
 

My tips to keep yourself warm is a partnered post.

Baby, it’s cold outside! That song has been running through my head this weekend as the temperatures have dipped down into the 20s.

Being from Maine I’m familiar with colder temps, but I have lived away for so long the cold affects me the same as everyone else around here. But it does give me some experience with how to keep yourself warm during winter. Continue reading »

Dec 132014
 

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jostens. All opinions are 100% mine.

One of the rites of passage when I was younger was receiving your class ring.  I’ve come to learn that the tradition of how and when kids receive their ring varies widely by state to state (and likely even school to school).  The constant, though, is that it was still kind of a big deal.

As a lot of school-related traditions have changed or faded over the years but class rings haven’t been one of them.  I think part of it is because you can make it a really personal thing – chose the stone, the style, the activities you want highlighted, everything.  I received mine as an 8th grade graduation present, which was awesome: I had 4 years of school to wear it.

Here are 3 tips on how to choose a class ring. One is to consider your school's traditions - like this ring ceremony Austin had.

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Aug 122014
 

When I worked for the insurance industry, I would often have to travel for work.  Sometimes it was just overnight, but more often it was for days and weeks at a time.  Pretty quickly I found out what were needs and what were luxuries.

10 Must Haves for Business Travel

These days most of my travel is with my family.  There are still times, however, that I need to pack up and head off to a blogging conference.  No matter your reason for travel, I wanted to share some of my must haves for business travel. Continue reading »

Jul 212014
 

This tips for surviving allergy season post is sponsored by Poise. All thoughts and words are my own.

I love summer, I really do.  Lots of places to go, things to see.  A number of excuses to be outside an enjoy the beautiful weather with friends and family.  Sun-kissed skin, flip-flops, and sundresses.

But I don’t love the way my allergies flare up during the summer.  The past few days I’ve been especially miserable; I’m nearly on a first-name basis with the staff at the drug store as I’ve gone through multiple boxes of tissues.

5 Tips for Surviving Allergy Season

There are a few things I’ve found that have helped me put my best face forward and get through the sneezing, itchy and puffy eyes, and general feeling of ickiness.  If you’re an allergy sufferer, too, then I hope you’ll find these tips for surviving allergy season helpful! Continue reading »

May 222014
 

I am a Superior Source Brand Ambassador. I have received compensation and products, but all words and opinions are my own.

It’s finally starting to feel like summer is coming with plans to stay. This means more opportunities to be outside enjoying the beautiful weather! These easy tips will have your skin and nails summer ready in no time.

How to Get Summer Ready Skin and Nails

Exfoliate

Consider exfoliating a primer for your canvas. You want to gently buff off all the old, tired skin from the winter and let the new, youthful skin shine through. Your body can stand up to a fairly good scrubbing with an exfoliating cleanser and brush or scrubbing mitts. For your face, choose something more gentle and use your hands or a silicone exfoliater specifically for that purpose. Continue reading »