I recently wrote a post about change. Well, there has been a development in my life that has warranted my taking my own advice. In August of 2015, I decided to quit my 9-to-5 job and give blogging full-time a…
Blogger Problems
Help! Technology is failing me. Last week, my first generation iPad kicked the bucket. I more than got my money’s worth from the device, but it was my lifeline. Despite having a home office and multiple gadgets that begin with…
Reflecting on 2015
As another year comes to a close, I wanted to thank my lovely readers for making my second year of blogging such a rewarding experience. It’s because of your support that I allowed myself to follow my passion this year…
You Know You’re a Blogger When…
You find marble cutting boards to use for photo shoots (which you will never use for actual cooking because they’re too pretty) and buy not one…but two. Not only do you shriek in delight upon finding said purchase, but you…
Liebster Award
I am excited to share that I have been nominated for a Liebster Award! This award is given to newbie bloggers by other bloggers as a way to support and promote each other. It is great to be recognized for…
How to Call in Sick When You Work for Yourself
While there are many things I like about fall, the September/October cold that has graced me with its presence every year since high school is not one of them. Despite my best efforts to thwart its arrival this year, I…
The Life of a Full-Time Blogger
Now that it has been more than a month since I left my day job and embarked on life as a blogger, I think I have a better handle on how to organize my days. There are definitely some pros…
Working from Home
It’s been a week and a half since I traded in my 9-to-5 for working out of the comfort of my home and being my own boss. So far, I love the creative freedom to do with my days as…
An Announcement
Today is my first day of freedom. As of this moment, my full-time job is to make this site the best it can be and to create new content for you all to enjoy. Since graduating from college in 2009,…
Guest Post: How Blogging Helped Me Find a Career Path I Love
Today, I’m excited to welcome Elana Lyn Gross, who writes the career and lifestyle blog, Elana Lyn. I found her blog shortly after I began my own, and her words instantly resonated with me. Since then, I have had the…
Escapades and the City
This past weekend was an exciting one! Despite living in the shadow of one of the greatest cities in the world, I rarely make my way into New York City (with the exception of follow-ups with my surgeon, of course!)….
How to Start Blogging
Creating this blog was the best thing I ever did. I have received so much joy from writing and creating content – that I wish I had done it sooner. Here are some of my tips if you have been…