Two weekends ago I had the best experience at my first blogger conference at Thrive. I connected with so many amazing, talented, beautiful bloggers and learn so much about improving my blog. I highly recommend it to any first time bloggers out there. It can get a little overwhelming when you are a first time blogger because you learn so much. But this week I went through my notes and picked 5 actions I would implement this year.
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As a mom, and trying to be stay in with the trends, crop tops can be intimidating if you don’t know how to wear it. Back then I would have worn a crop top with the lowest rise jeans I could find, but now that I’m a mom I’ve grown a little more conservative in my fashion style. However with these 5 helpful tips, I’ve learned how to rock cute off the shoulder crop tops like this one I got a Forever21 for under $20! Here’s a cute way I styled this top, and my top 5 tips to wearing a crop top when you’re a mom.
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This past weekend was a great girls weekend spent with some of my favorite bloggers at the Thrive Blog Conference. It was a girls weekend dream come true full of pictures, outfits, unlimited macaroons and cupcakes, and of course a great weekend of learning about all the cool ways to be a better blogger. But more of what we learned next week, this week i’m going to give you an inside scoop on how to get sponsors from big name companies like Kendra Scott and Charming Charlie, to small locally own boutiques like Burd Life and Gray Door Boutique for your next blog conference. Here are 5 tips to getting sponsors for your next blog conference.
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Woot! Woot! Time to Rodeo! Growing up in Texas, and in the Houston area the Rodeo has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I love the concerts, getting to dress up in my favorite boots, and most importantly the food! Fun fact, ever since I was in elementary school, I would go to the Rodeo because my art work would win best of show in my school. The Rodeo does some amazing scholarships for kids, and I love how they support the arts at such a young age.
This weekend I am so excited to be going to my first blogger conference. At first I was hesitant to go, because I wasn’t sure if I would know anyone, and I wasn’t sure if I would have someone to watch Jayden for the weekend. But I am blessed to have such a supportive family who encouraged me to go. This will be my first weekend away by myself without my little guy and hubby, and I’m excited to be spending it with some of the most beautiful bloggers I know. Thanks to my PIC, aka Style the Girl for convincing me to go, and getting with these wonderful ladies I call my Thrive Roomies. Meet Shelbi from It’s All Chic To Me, and Dede from Dress Up Buttercup, and of course you know my sorority sister and PIC Margret from Style the Girl. These are all amazing ladies, and beautiful inside and out. Even before I met some of them, I already felt like I knew them.
This week has been an exciting week for me and it’s only Tuesday! First my hubby and I decided it was time to add another addition to our family! EEEK! Continue reading “Hey Senorita!”
This past weekend my hubby and I went up north to Dallas for a little Valentine’s getaway. It was our first weekend away from the little guy where we were actually more than an hour away! We didn’t want to go too far, but far enough where we could still call it a getaway.;) Dallas was so much fun this past weekend. I read up on some local Dallas blogs and found all the cool hidden gems of Dallas where all the locals go, and we were able to experience a non touristy side of Dallas. We found ourself mostly in Deep Ellum and lower Greenville area of Dallas. We wanted to make sure we ate a local restaurants and went to local bars in the area. It was so much fun, and we even had our first Uber experience. Let’s just say we had such a great experience we are now part of the Uber bandwagon. We loved the fast and easy service, and it’s affordable. It’s a great way to get around when you are traveling.
Being a mom is hard work by its self. Add juggling a part time job, starting a business, and running a blog and you wonder how does anyone do it? How do I do it? Well I’m going to be perfectly honest with you, there’s no real “secret” for success. It takes sacrifice, a lot of sleepless night, and tons of help to get it all done. It isn’t easy, but if your passionate about something you will get it done. This week I’ve teamed up with some amazing mommy bloggers to share our story on how we maintain balance as a blogging mom. Here’s my tips on balancing work and family life.
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This Valentine’s weekend marks our first weekend trip by ourselves without our little guy. We will be celebrating Valentine’s day, and also our marriage surviving our first year as parents. It was a rough first year for sure, but we definitely learned a lot about each other as a couple, an individual, and as a parent. Let’s be honest marriage is a whole other ball game when it comes to having kids. It takes a lot of work, lots of planning, communicating, and patience to get through this parenting life together.
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This past weekend was a great weekend spent with my family on the farm. We were all rooting for the Broncos for the Super Bowl and were so happy they won. Congrats to my favorite QB of all time Peyton Manning and his win. Not only is he a great player but a great role model. I grew up watching Peyton play for the Tennessee Volunteers, to the Colts, and now the Broncos. Now if only the Texans would draft him that would be icing on the cake!;) But now that football season is over, it’s time look forward to Valentines Day and Rodeo Season!
This Valentines Day I’m lucky to say I have two very handsome guys I’ll be celebrating with. These two spoil me with so much love, everyday feels like Valentines day. I’m not much of a cook in the kitchen but I do love to bake. I love spoiling my boys with homemade treats like these fun sweet Valentine Cake pops.
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This past weekend I attended my dearest friend, sister, PIC, and fellow Houston Blogger Style the Girl‘s baby shower. I was so excited to share this moment with her and all her dear friends and family to honor her little girl Sofia Everly. It was everything you would imagine a little girl’s baby shower would be, filled with pink, lace, and all things shabby chic. As her Phi Mu sister we were excited to welcome the first legacy in our group of friends. All of our other sisters, including myself, had boys, and we ready to add a girl in the group.
