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. ...
Tips for Balancing Work + Life
I posted a question box about 'work/life balance' a couple of weeks ago on IGS and it got such a huge response that I knew I needed to compile things into a blog post. First up, it seems like most people agree that it's nearly impossible, and also that there's just never going to be a perfect balance - which is fine. I've noticed more this year than ever before, with two boys, a full-time job, family stuff, working on some big projects, and just life, that my balance was suffering, and so was my mental health because of it. ...
5 Things I Do Everyday
I always enjoy reading about people's habits and tips for a successful day. I'm so nosey and find it pretty fascinating to learn what people do to be more productive, relax, etc. I wrote about the 10 things I do before 10 am a few months ago, and wanted to share a list of 5 things I do everyday. Not necessarily work related, but just things that set me up for a productive day. ...
Office Essentials For a Chic + Organized Space
When we built our house, I knew I wanted a dedicated office space that felt not only organized but inspirational. My job obviously involves a lot of creativity, so while the functionality of it was key, so was the aesthetic. And while I still love my office, I did want to browse the internet for a few ways to spruce it up for 2021. Because couldn't we all use a fresh start this year? ...
5 Women On Effective Ways to Avoid the Comparison Game
Today I'm honored to be back with another '5 Women On' topic. You might remember that I asked a handful of inspiring women to share how they're balancing motherhood + Quarantine back in April (which is still just as relevant). The article got a great response and I truly enjoyed learning from the other mothers in the article, and it sounds like you did, too. With that, I wanted to keep this going. ...
How I Batch Tasks in Different Areas of My Life
It's been a while since I shared my thoughts on batching tasks and I realized it's not something I've talked about enough - at least in terms of how much I value it. First up, if you aren't familiar with what time batching is, it's essentially grouping similar tasks together. From answering emails for an hour straight to running all errands while I'm already out of the house to shooting a lot of content at once (while I'm in full makeup and hair), I batch non-stop. It's something that became even more important once I had limited time as mom and then even more important once Quarantine went into play and we didn't have childcare. ...
2020 — Let’s Do This
Happy New Year, TTD fam. I am officially back in the office and gearing up for an incredible 2020. I love words and quotes that motivate and inspire (words of affirmation is my love language after all) and I've been pinning away on Pinterest during my time off and these words really stuck with me. I had to share them with you. ...
How to Make Better Use of Limited Time in Your Day
I had several people tell me that once you have a baby, you become the most efficient version of yourself - so much so that you wonder what you did with all your time before kids. I can 100% say this has been true for me! Ever since having George, I've noticed just how little time I have to get work done (or things in general, you know, like showering). It's been a struggle for sure, but I'm finding my groove when it comes to time management. Whether you have a new baby or are simply trying to make better use of limited time, here are some things to try... ...
The Best App For Editing Instagram Stories
Creating Instagram Stories is one of my favorite ways to connect with our community on social media. It's a more creative and natural way to produce content while giving your audience a look into more of your day or behind-the-scenes on a collaboration/project. It allows me to engage with my community better than any other app! Did you know that Instagram Stories have been growing drastically since the big debut in 2016. According to Tech Crunch, as of January 2019, there are 500MM daily Instagram Stories users (half of Instagram’s 1 billion total users). Which makes this platform essential to any small business owner or content creator. ...
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. ...