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In recent years, crystals have become increasingly popular, as a way to access their healing properties, spiritual guidance, or simply as a fashion accessory. Incorporating crystals into your everyday life can be quite confusing, especially for beginners.
Whether you are a crystal enthusiast looking to add them to your wardrobe, or you are a beginner, this guide will provide you with easy ways to start wearing crystals.
Read MoreWhen a family's young adult leaves the nest and goes away for college, you may be excited for them to start the next stage of their life. But this big life transition comes with mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety, not to mention homesickness for those who have a close relationship with their parents and siblings.
Homemade care packages are a great way to let the college student in your life know that you are thinking of them. This small token can go a long way in showing support for students who arenβt used to living far away from home and family.
In this guide Iβll outline some easy to recreate DIY care package ideas, which can easily be tailored and customized for each individual student.
Read MoreDo you remember that scene from the movie Titanic where Jack had no idea which utensils to use at the fancy dinner? Well this guide will help you to be less confused than poor Jack was during that meal.
Eating at a fine dining establishment with white tablecloths and chandeliers can be an intimidating experience if youβre unfamiliar with this type of environment. But fear not because below youβll find helpful tips and explanations to the unspoken rules of the fancy society.
Read MoreIf you are a regular reader of my blog then you know that I studied fashion in college and been active in industry events such as Fashion Week.
During my volunteer time at San Francisco Fashion Week I was able to spend some time with emerging designer Candice Cuoco. You may know her as one of the finalists from Project Runway Season 14, along with her many celebrity collaborations. She is also a San Francisco Bay Area native like me, so we instantly connected on growing up as βBay Babies.β
Read MoreTravel credit cards are growing increasingly popular, especially now that travel is back in full swing. My friends and I enjoyed a weekend getaway in the San Francisco Bay Area at the Hotel Nia during Easter weekend. We swam at the pool, lounged in the cabanas and enjoyed their annual Easter brunch.
Hotel Nia is part of the Marriott family and you could use your own travel rewards points to splurge on an a similar weekend stay. This fabulous weekend could be courtesy of your strategic spending on travel reward credit cards. Pay your bills and then take advantage of incredible travel deals - it's a win-win!
Read MoreWhether youβre aspiring to be a full-time content creator or you just want to pick up a new digital hobby, filming and editing engaging video content is an essential skill to have in your repertoire. For some creating this kind of dynamic video content comes naturally. But for others thereβs a significant learning curve and it can be a bit intimidating at first. No matter where you fall on this spectrum, I promise this guide will be helpful in getting started, and even possibly inspire your next great video content idea.
Read MoreThereβs a good chance youβve pondered the idea of buying a luxury watch. After all, there are many reasons why both men and women love watches: they underscore the wearerβs personal style, hold sentimental value, and look fantastic either as a statement piece or stacked with other jewelry. Not only that, but in the age of consumerism, one of our biggest concerns is sustainability. We are shifting away from fast fashion pieces to focus on building capsule wardrobes and making conscious purchasing decisions, and interest in luxury watches has been on the rise as a result. These timepieces are made to last, and who knows? Maybe youβll even create a family heirloom.
My husband has been a long-time watch aficionado and over the years his enthusiasm has rubbed off on me. He has a prized collection of watches that heβs acquired over the years, with a diverse range of styles. Some of his watches are for everyday wear, while others are reserved for more formal or special occasions.
When it comes to purchasing your first luxury timepiece watch, it can be a bit intimidating to know how to get started. This is also true if youβre planning on gifting a watch to a loved one. This guide is filled with valuable information for beginners just entering the world of luxury and vintage watches. We also include information about securely purchasing a luxury watch and avoiding any online scams.
Read MoreTaking the kids to the zoo is a classic family pastime, and the Sacramento Zoo is no exception. Weβve been taking the kids to our local zoo for a few years now and we definitely have our routine and favorite spots.
The Sacramento Zoo is located inside the spacious William Land Park, alongside other kid attractions such as Fairytale Town and Funderland. Being that the zoo is so close to park hangout spots such as the Lily Pond and green grassy fields, you can really make a day of it and give the kids a full day of fun.
In this guide I will outline the key attractions inside the Sacramento Zoo and provide you with insider tips to guarantee the best experience while visiting the zoo.
Read MoreIt is a dream for many people to become their own boss. To create something extraordinary and earn money doing what you love. More importantly, earning enough to support yourself so that you can evolve your passion into a full-time career. Whether you want to become a star personality by making videos, or write advice blogs that can offer much-needed help for those who need it.
About me, I have been a content creator for over 8 years and Iβve worked with many brands and creatives to build their own content. Iβve spent several years working in various roles such in-house digital marketer for large companies, creative contractor and self-employed content creator with my blog.
Iβve compiled all the knowledge Iβve gained from my previous work experiences to give you a realistic look at what it takes to make it as a creative professional. Keep reading to discover your comprehensive blueprint guide on how to become a full-time content creator.
Read MoreMany of us enjoy actively documenting our lives, using all kinds of photography to create photo memories that last forever. We often seek the services from professional photographers for life milestone portraits such as weddings and elopements, maternity and newborn photo sessions. We also have easy access to high quality cameras to photograph the everyday moments that fill our days.
With photography being such a a popular pastime, so many of us have taken thousands of photos of family, friends and pets. Not to mention all the inherited family photos from the generations before us. Now the question is, what do we do with all these photos?
Just like with all of the belongings in our life, we need to develop an organizational and storage system for our photos. Developing this system works double duty: keeping our memories safe and secure, while also preserving our sanity and avoiding a home filled with chaos and untidiness.
And finally, we share unique ways to display your favorite photo memories so that you can admire them as often as youβd like.
In this guide you will gain valuable insight from a professional photo organizer on how to get started with your own photo organizing project. We cover the entire process from start to finish, giving you the confidence to tackle the ambitious project of organizing your photo archives and creating a streamlined process for future photos. If youβre ready to get started, then roll up your sleeves and letβs dive in together!
Read MorePregnancy beauty is the stuff of legend. Before you pop, your skin is glowing from the extra blood circulating through your body and your hair is lush from those pregnancy hormones.
After the baby comes? Not so much. Between a lack of sleep, adjusting to your new post pregnancy body, and the postpartum hair loss that affects up to 90% of all women after they give birth, it can be easy to feel out of control.
Fortunately because postpartum hair loss is so common, over the years women have come up with a host of natural remedies that can help you regrow those lost strands. Here are some of my favorites to help you get your groove, and your hair, back, naturally.
Read MoreWhen my husband and I got engaged, I knew I wouldnβt be a traditional bride. For our nuptials we threw all the traditional rules out the window and eloped in San Francisco. My bride style was very much boho inspired and I wore a blush pink wedding dress.
While I do have my grandmotherβs wedding ring, I still wanted to pick out my own engagement and wedding ring that reflected my personal taste. This sent me down a rabbit hole of researching bohemian inspired engagement rings, which ultimately led to this blog post.
In this guide I will share my findings and insights on picking the right gemstone and setting for your engagement ring, alternative kinds of diamonds available such as lab-created and conflict-free, how much to budget for an engagement ring and how to find reputable jewelers.
Read MoreMy friends and I bought tickets to the Blacklight Run in San Jose. I had no idea what to expect before our arrival, it was definitely a big surprise! In this blog post I will outline all the details, including both the pros and cons of the event. This may help you decide if you want to try it out for yourself.
Read MoreItβs a widely accepted fact that owning real estate is one of the best financial investments you can make. My husband and I own two homes in Sacramento - we live in our East Sacramento house and we rent out the other to tenants. Our next big venture will be to invest in a vacation home that will most likely be rented out the majority of the time.
The process of acquiring real estate requires a lot of research beforehand. But the type of research youβll be looking into really depends on the end use of your property. In the next several paragraphs I will go into detail about all the important checklist your vacation property must have to be successful.
Additionally, this blog post explores the top ten cities in North America that we have been looking into and Iβve reported my findings to help anyone make an informed decision about investing in their own vacation property. Whether you're getting a house for convenience, sentimental value, or investment, I've outlined why each city should be a contender in your house hunt.
Read MoreIs your 30th birthday coming up? Do you dream of going on a trip and celebrating this special occasion with a bang? Being that I am a woman in my 30's I can tell you from personal experience that you are entering a new era in your life... and your 30's will kick ass! As a travel aficionado I highly recommend marking this milestone birthday with that dream trip you've always wanted to take but just hadn't gotten around to it yet.
Whether you're looking to plan a trip with friends, searching for an ideal foodie destination, or a romantic couples trip, in this article, you'll come across ten very promising trip ideas, both in the U.S. and abroad. If you're going to celebrate your dirty thirty birthday, let's do it in style!
Read MoreOnce upon a time, many years ago, this gal had a slight addiction to Diet Coke. I loved the carbonation, the slight sweetness and the extra zip of energy that it gave me. Fast forward into the future, I am now very aware of the unhealthy additives in sodas and I very rarely ever drink the stuff.
Removing soda from my life means that I had to somehow replace my favorite afternoon pick-me-up, which is how kombucha entered my life. I donβt remember the exact day when I first tried kombucha, but I know that it left a strong positive first impression and it wasnβt long before I was hooked. It really is a win-win when you can find a new guilty pleasure habit that is truly good for you.
Read MoreOne of the many new experiences that youβll encounter after youβve had your baby is the realization that regular underwear is just not going to cut it anymore. At least for a while, anyway!
Youβre going to need panties that can keep large pads in place to absorb the bleeding, discharge, and possibly even incontinence that youβre going to deal with in the days, weeks, and possibly even months after youβve given birth.
Luckily, there's no need to ruin your Victoriaβs Secret lingerie or favorite Agent Provocateur thong. And chances are, you wonβt feel like wearing them either. Products known collectively as postpartum underwear are here to save the day. Theyβre the perfect option for new moms as they're designed specifically for this purpose.
Need a little more info on what postpartum underwear is and what it does? Not sure if you need to pack a pair or two into your hospital bag? Or just confused about the many options available? Letβs have a look at some of the most frequently asked questions new mothers ask about postpartum underwear and everything that goes along with it.
Read MoreOne of the worldβs most bucket-worthy places to visit is the Greek Island of Santorini. Right off the mainland of Greece there are literally thousands of small islands, and of those a little more than 200 are inhabited. But the single most scenic and iconic village is Oia which is the crown jewel of the Santorini island.
No doubt youβve seen photos of the famous whitewashed buildings with the blue dome rooftops. While this style of architecture can be found all over Greece, the village of Oia has the most vibrant and preserved buildings situated right next to each other. The natural way the locals built their community right along the edge of the caldera turned out to be the most picturesque and photogenic layout. Very Instagrammable to say the least!
In this guide I will breakdown all the best Insta-worthy spots in Oia, Santorini and also other photo spots around the island of Santorini. If youβve booked a stay of few days in Oia, youβll have plenty of time to cover all the classic Instagram photo spots in Oia and then take day trips to other parts of the island.
Read MoreIt's not difficult to see why travel video content is so popular on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. With their short, easily digestible snippets, they make for convenient viewing when you're on the go. Plus, who doesn't love getting a sneak peek into incredible destinations all over the world?
The way we share travel experiences with friends and family has evolved alongside social media platforms. TikTok and Instagram's short video clips are now among the most popular ways to document and share a trip. Use them to highlight some of the most picturesque, unique or unexpected parts of your travels to inspire wanderlust in your followers.
Read MoreChange can be a hard thing, especially when it comes to our ritual beauty routines. While weβve been loyal to old-school beauty brands for decades, we were blissfully unaware of the detrimental and toxic ingredients hidden inside our favorite makeup and skincare. But fret not, thereβs a new era of beauty beginning and Iβm here for it!
When you begin doing research on the latest and greatest clean beauty products on the market, youβre sure to have a moment of sticker shock when you see the prices. Not only are the averages prices doubled, but in many cases tripled from what you are used to spending. It really is a mental exercise to wrap your mind around spending the extra dollars for quality ingredients that both benefit your own body and the planet.
The good news is that with a bit of strategy and resourcefulness, you can actually find bargain deals on clean beauty products that perform beyond your expectations and even still feel luxurious and pampering. I myself have been down several rabbit holes searching the internet for my new favorite and go-to clean beauty and skincare products to always carry in my cosmetic bag. Read on to see my discoveries!
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