Tips for Starting a Blog (2020)

So you want to start a blog but don't know where to begin? I'm answering your questions as openly and honestly as I can. I believe if there were ever a time to start a blog, it would be now!! Look at all the free time we have been given. Get those creative juices flowing, take your mind off it all, and start a side hustle! 

Instagram Life vs Real Life (vol 2)

I was searching back through old content the other day and stumbled across this post about my Instagram vs Real Life habits. I was laughing so hard remembering exactly what I was doing for those shots and how I'm still doing the same dumb stuff today...

Blogging Better: How To Create a Media Kit

You asked and I listened! Welcome to my Blogging Better series! Each week I hope to come up with relevant and fun topics to help you become a better blogger. 

Today's topic is going to be really fun and majorly important to your blog: How to Create a Media Kit! I've been through all stages and types of media kits so I can help tell you what's needed (and what's not) and help you create the best one possible. I hope you enjoy!!

What We Know (and Think We Know) About The Upcoming Instagram Update

I was going to write and publish this next week but with the absolute frenzy happening on Instagram, I felt as if it was better to get this out now rather than later. So stop what you’re doing, delete your “turn notifications on” photo from Instagram and let’s chat.

Blogging Better: How to Work with Brands

Welcome to my Blogging Better series! Each week I hope to come up with relevant and fun topics to help you become a better blogger. I originally started this series in my weekly newsletter but I thought it would be more fun to open it up to all blog readers.

Today's topic is going to be super long but (hopefully) really helpful: How to Work with Brands! After a couple of years under my belt and a ton of collaborations, I think I have some good advice and tips to share on the subject. I hope you enjoy!!

Blogging Better (and Video): How To Take Blog Photos

Welcome to my Blogging Better series! Each week I hope to come up with relevant and fun topics to help you become a better blogger. I originally started this series in my weekly newsletter but I thought it would be more fun to open it up to all blog readers.

Today's topic is going to be super long but (hopefully) really helpful: How to Take Blog Photos! I'm no professional on the topic, but I do think I have some good advice and tips to share on the subject. I hope you enjoy!!

Blogging Better: 10 Tips for Starting a Blog (Part 2)

Welcome to my new series: Blogging Better! Each week I hope to come up with relevant and fun topics to help you become a better blogger. I originally started this series in my weekly newsletter but I thought it would be more fun to open it up to all blog readers.

Last week, we started with 10 tips for starting your blog. Since the post was so long, I decided it was best to break it up into two parts. Now that you’ve started your blog and are starting to publish content, what’s next?

Blogging Better: 10 Tips for Starting a Blog (Part 1)

Welcome to my new series: Blogging Better! Each week I hope to come up with relevant and fun topics to help you become a better blogger. I originally started this series in my weekly newsletter but I thought it would be more fun to open it up to all blog readers.

We’ll start today’s topic where most people start all endeavors: at the beginning. I get so many questions about advice on how to start a blog and now I'm here to help. So you want to be a blogger? Let me walk you through some important tips and tricks to help below!

Video: Vlog - Day in My Life (Working and Blogging)

Hey-o new video Thursday! This was a highly-requested "Day in My Life" video so let me know what you think. New videos every Thursday so be sure to subscribe here.

Blogger Bloopers Part 2

Blogger bloopers ... because when you're up at 1AM without a blog post because you've been watching baseball and basketball all day, that's what you do. WHY THE F NOT. Have fun...

Mid lip-licking action

Full look here / Dress here

10 Tips For Mastering Instagram

The question on everyone's mind these days has switched from, "What's the secret to life?" to "What's the secret to Instagram?" (not really, but play along). Everyone is always trying to gain more followers, publish great content and "master" this major social platform.

While I'm no expert, I'd like to think I have a few tips and tricks up my sleeve that I can share with you all. So here it is: 10 Tips for Mastering Instagram

How to Take Amazing Instagram Photos

(photo taken on an iPhone, but just showing off the camera!)

I get asked a lot about my everyday camera and I thought since I use it so much I would share it with you all in a post! I currently have a Samsung NX300m and this is the camera I carry with me every day (my Canon 60D is for blog photos). It's a powerful little thing and I really love it. I originally purchased it because I wanted to take high quality instagram photos, but I've found I use it more in situations when my iPhone just can't do the job. 

LiketoKnow.It

All right, all right, let's talk about this people! LiketoKnow.It: Some of you know about it; others might not. Either way I'm here to teach, talk and explain all there is to know about the app. Even if you hate it, just listen along. I might change your perception. I also might not, so who knows.

Tips for Working Full Time and Running a Blog

I can't tell you how many times I've tried to write this post. That's why there is a delay in getting this out. I hope you can take some things away from this list whether it be for your blog or any other side hobby you may have.

Instagram vs Real Life

I'm sure you've all seen this article floating around (thanks Lucy for sending). I cracked up reading this because it's painfully true. If you remember a little while back, I touched on how fake Instagram can be. Reading back now, I realize what a novice I was. I had only started to embark on the beginning of my filtered and staged journey through Instagram, mocking those who I've now become. I was so inspired by Olivia's post that I thought I would write my own. I'd love to say that what you're about to read is all a big joke, but the joke would be on me (because it is…). So please read carefully, spare judgments, brace yourself for a lot of hashtags and don't unfollow me

We all do it, just no one's talking about it. #DoItForTheInstagram

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