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Category: Adventure

Ironworks Hotel Indy Review

Recently, I was able to escape for a quick girls’ getaway to the Ironworks Hotel in Indianapolis. As busy working mamas, peace and quiet is a rarity for us. The chance to enjoy uninterrupted conversations in a hotel with aesthetic charm around every corner? Rarer still! This staycation put us in close proximity to one of the region’s most popular shopping malls… and just steps away from high-end dining.…

Weekend Trip Packing List Essentials

Does this sound familiar? You’ve been looking forward to your holiday weekend for what feels like an eternity, but when it finally arrives… you have no time to pack! You toss things into your weekend bag the night before, cross your fingers, and hope you have everything you need. Yes, long weekends are designed to be casual. However, with a little pre-planning, you can reduce your stress level while striking more sophisticated style notes.…

Hotel Carmichael Reviews – A Carmel, Indiana Gem

One of the best parts of staying at a luxury or boutique hotel is the wow factor when you first walk through the doors. There’s a certain glitz – an attention to detail in the design and theme that makes your visit a truly immersive experience. If you’re scoping out Hotel Carmichael reviews you’re probably wondering… Does this place stack up? Let’s just say I gasped a little when walking inside!…

Union Club Hotel Review: A Very Purdue Experience

Generally when you think of a hotel getaway, your mind leaps to far flung destinations. But what about the gems in your own backyard? The chilly winter months are an ideal time to book a little staycation, especially if you’re a Boilermaker. Purdue fans, families and employees – I’m talking to you! This Union Club Hotel review will give you a peek inside, plus an honest opinion of the rooms, dining options, and service staff.…

How to Find a Photographer for Your Blog

It goes without saying that beautiful photography is essential for content creators. Wondering how to find a photographer for your blog? You’ve come to the right place! If you hope to succeed in this competitive space and/or collaborate with brands you need compelling visuals. After all, blogs read like college textbooks without the! And Instagram? It’s all about the imagery…

So, what’s a blogger with limited (or zero) knowledge of photography to do?…

Vacation Essentials: How To Pack Stylishly & Light

After more than a year of going nowhere, thoughts of vacation are beginning to surface again. Do you have a trip on the horizon? I’m here to help you pack for it! Let’s be honest, as much as we might wish things to go “back to normal”, travel in 2021 won’t look like the trips of old. Vacations this spring and summer will be decidedly low key, socially distant affairs.…

How to Pose: 7 Ways to Look Better in Photos

Like it or not, we live in a very visual world. Photos are all around us. We stockpile family photos and travel memories. We curate our online image with professional headshots and profile pictures. And we can’t forget about all those candid snaps filling our camera rolls! But that doesn’t necessarily mean we feel comfortable on camera. In fact, it’s pretty normal to dislike the way you look in photos (that was me 4 years ago).…

Work From Home Alternative: Coworking Spaces

At times it feels like we’re all losing our minds a bit… Do you need a work from home alternative? Is isolation driving you nuts? Are you eyeing this calming work space like a child spotting an ice cream truck on a hot summer day? Believe me, I get it! My “office” sits in my son’s playroom. With toys to the right and my printer resting on toys to the left, it’s basically a chaos sandwich.…

10 Blogging Mistakes to Avoid

The blogging world can seem overwhelming at times. The more you learn, the more you realize you don’t know. Are you thinking about starting a blog and feeling lost in the prep work? Or perhaps you’ve launched your website, but want to dodge the pitfalls others have encountered. We can help with that! Whether you’re a new blogger, prospective blogger, or seasoned pro, there are plenty of blogging mistakes to avoid.…

Balancing Grad School And Motherhood

It’s funny how something you work so hard for can arrive so unceremoniously in your inbox… In fact, I nearly missed it. But, Purdue made it real last night! The registrar confirmed – yes – my diploma is in the mail. I now hold a master’s degree in strategic communications. Cue the happy dancing! If you had told me a few years ago I would be balancing grad school and motherhood, I’d have told you you’re off your rocker.…