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How to Lose Weight and Stay Motivated

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Losing weight is challenging. It can be hard to get motivated and stay motivated once you set your goal to lose weight. It takes a lot of will power and discipline, and it doesn’t happen overnight. When I first lost 30 pounds in 3 months, I was super inspired. I had a vision of what losing the weight would look like for me and I was fired up to reach my goal. It’s amazing what you can do when you truly set your mind to do it.

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Best Friend Gift Guide 2018

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If you’re looking for some gift inspiration for your bestie, look no further! These gifts are thoughtful, cute, fun and useful. Your best friend will love them and you will too!

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Donna Jean | San Diego, CA

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We visited Donna Jean in San Diego for dinner — I was really excited to try it out since their menu is 100% vegan. I love it when restaurants have vegan options, but 100% vegan places are my favorite!

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How to Stay Motivated and Organized When Working From Home

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More and more people are working from home these days. Companies have become more flexible with remote work options, and there are more opportunities for creative and entrepreneurial work. However, if you work from home, you know that it can be challenging to stay motivated and organized at times. Here are my 7 tips for staying motivated and organized when working from home.

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October Favorites 2018

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It’s favorites time! I don’t do a favorites every month, but I thought I’d share some new things I’ve been loving. Especially since we are getting closer to holiday season, these may be some good gift ideas for yourself or others!

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Why You Need a Budget + How to Reduce Costs

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I think most people understand that it takes money to do things — get food, clothes, have a place to live. Money is a tool to help you do the things you want to do and have the things that you need/want. But I hear some people talking about “not knowing how much money they have” or “avoiding the mailbox/inbox so they don’t have to look at their bills”. Money and bills don’t have to be scary or something you avoid — It may be hard, but the best way to take control of your money is to tackle it head on and create a budget. This post will explain a few reasons why you definitely should have a budget, how you can make one, and a few ways to consider cutting costs.

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Cutest Casetify Phone Cases for iPhone

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By now, you’ve probably seen the new iPhones from Apple. I always love hearing about the new features of the phone and the camera at a release. Recently, I got the iPhone 8 Plus, so I won’t be getting one of the new iPhone Xs but if you’re getting a new phone then you probably need to protect it with a cute case. I have a ton of cases that I swap between, but I am always on the lookout for super cute new ones — here’s a roundup of my personal favorite iPhone cases that I love and also some new ones that I want from Casetify.

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End the Year Strong | 4 Ways to Get Your Life Right

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Guys! Can you believe that it’s October?! Whether you’re surprised at how fast it came, or if you’re shocked that it’s only October, there are 88 days left in 2018. What you do with those 88 days is up to you — here are my tips / things I am doing myself to end the year strong.

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DIY Pura Vida-Inspired Bracelets | How To Make Wax String Friendship Bracelets

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I remember when I first found out about Pura Vida bracelets — I had seen Lauren Conrad mention them as good gifts on her blog. The bracelets are  so cute and colorful, but were kind of expensive to me at the time. I bought one of the Style Packs on eBay at a big discount and I really loved them. Since then I have bought a few more, but it wasn’t until recently that I thought about making my own!

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2019 Erin Condren Life Planner Review

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It’s getting close to the end of the year which always gets me excited for a fresh start and new goals. Each year, I buy an Erin Condren Life Planner to help me to stay organized and monitor my progress. Here’s a look at my new 2019 Erin Condren Life Planner and the accessories I bought to help me have the best year yet.

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New (To Me) Skincare / Beauty

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I recently got a lot of new beauty and skincare products so I thought it would be fun to do a little round-up of everything. I have definitely found some new favorites!

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Sea Rock Inn Review | Mendocino, CA

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As a birthday getaway, we drove to Mendocino for the weekend and stayed at the Sea Rock Inn. We had such a fun time so I wanted to do a quick little review:

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Banff Travel Diary | What We Did in Canada in July

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We visited Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada this July and we had so much fun. Here’s a full recap of everything we did (with a ton of pictures) and some tips to help you plan/prepare for your trip.

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Sephora Beauty Insider Program Updates + 20% Off Sale

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To celebrate recent changes to Sephora’s Beauty Insider rewards program, they are hosting an Appreciation Event/sale. Here’s a look at the Beauty Insider reward program’s changes, details on the 20% off sale, and my shopping wishlist + limitations.