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Admit the Truth, Change for the Better

Admit the Truth, Change for the Better

So school has begun and things are starting to get very busy. I'm taking a small credit load but the course work is already piling up! Today I experienced something that has really shaped my outlook going forward, and I thought I would share it with you. I haven't slept much this week because of homework and late nights so I went to bed very early last night. When I woke up at 6 this morning, I had a couple of hours before my workout so I started surfing the web for healthy f

Living a Cruelty Free Life

Living a Cruelty Free Life

Last night, in an effort to relax, I scoured YouTube for tutorials on cruelty free makeup, hair care, morning routines, anything I hadn't tried or heard of before. I certainly learned about a lot of cool products, and I'm a sucker for beauty talk. Makeup has been a part of my life since I was about 11 years old. I remember sneaking to my locker to put on some concealer, only to find out later I was putting on shimmery eye-shadow. In fact, the first time I ever used makeup, I

The Competitive Drive

The Competitive Drive

Today I finally finished re-designing my website. Over the last couple of weeks I probably spent close to 40 hours working on it, usually sacrificing sleep, food, showers, and chores. Working for myself really puts the hours I spend on my career into perspective. The longer I put off a task, it feels like money flying away, versus thinking "well at least I'm still clocked in". There's no down time when working as an entrepreneur, you're either 100% or 0%. I think I really pre

Starting the Day Right

Starting the Day Right

A lot can be said for having a strong morning routine. This has become my latest focus: starting the day with a positive, energetic attitude. Many entrepreneurs are often asked about their morning routine and most have similar guidlines: healthy breakfast, meditation, writing down goals, stretching, etc. My (soon to be) sister-in-law, RebeccaLynn Bologna wrote down her morning ritual on facebook today. She's a huge inspiration to me, being the mother of three beautiful girls,

I'm a new follower of... Blogilates!

I'm a new follower of... Blogilates!

Hey everyone! Today I recieved my Blogilates 2016 Fitness Journal in the mail and it is SO beautiful! This book is filled with pages of hand-painted designs, tips on starting a healthy day, recipes, and more! The quality is fantastic and I love everything about it! If you're interested in inspiring your fitness routine, tracking meals, and motivating yourself through the year I would HIGHLY recommend this beautiful little book. I just discovered Blogilates and I can't stop lo