My dad always said “time flies whether you’re having fun or not,” and if that ain’t the damn truth… Lately, my life is BUSY (notice my last post date). Aside from working full-time, I coach a varsity sports team 6 days a week, work a part-time job (though minimally), and do freelance writing. Since my work days are 12 hours long and I have to fit time to eat in there, I’ve had to find ways to best make the best use of my time and here’s how I do it. 1. Utilize Driving Time I make tons of phone calls while I drive (hands-free, don’t worry) because it’s really just free time that I can be doing something other than scream-singing Ed Sheeran. I use this time to call my family, doctors offices, etc. so I can take care of anything that doesn’t involve me being there in person. 2. ...
How to Wear Activewear Outside of the Gym
I can attribute four things to the reason I’m always wearing athleisure. 1. I grew up a tomboy. 2. I’ve always been an athlete. 3. I like to be comfortable. 4. Pants are leg prisons (this is not up for discussion). For me, activewear is something I feel comfortable and confident in, which is why it’s always been a part of my style. Since I’ve never been a girly-girl, the way I dress has always been sort of sporty and comfortable. When my friend Abbey over at Blondie and the Beat complimented my bomber jacket the other day, I told her it was actually from the activewear section at Old Navy! So I figured I’d share a little bit about how I fit athletic pieces into my wardrobe. Match your style I wear a lot of neutral colors - aka tons of blacks and greys - so I wouldn’t mix in ...
Five on Friday
Hey y'all! Happy Friday. Really, really excited to head into the weekend. I've got a charity event and some other fun things planned, but always happy to take a break from the work week. Here are a few things I've been loving lately. Digit A few months ago I talked about some money saving apps I was using and I’ve added another to my arsenal. Digit is another micro-saving app that makes it easy to save without even thinking about it. You can make funds like one for a rainy day, one for an upcoming vacation, or one to pay off your credit card, school loan, etc.. Digit will take a small amount (you set the maximum limit) every few days and put it in your fund. After the first 100 days, there is a $3 monthly fee, but for what you mindlessly save, I think it’s worth it. You can ...
Fall Favorites | 2018
Fall is here in Syracuse (jk it’s going to be in the mid-80s the next three days) and it’s my favorite season. I love when the days get a little cooler and I personally think fall has the best activities. Here are a few of my favorite things this fall! Apple Picking This is a given, obviously. But we have the best place near Syracuse. Eating two too many apples while you’re picking is a must, along with buying way more than you possibly need. The orchard near me also has a distillery where you can do tastings of Honeycrisp vodka, sweet apple wines, gins, ciders, and more. On top of that, they have cider donuts, an eatery, and the cutest gift shop with cute fall stuff for around the house or to eat. Style I am quite honestly the furthest thing from a fashionista which is why I ...
5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Exude Happiness
Often when you think about your journey to happiness, you think it’s a long-term ambition. But there are plenty of things you can do right now to jump start that journey. Here are five things you can do today, this week, or this month to boost your happiness. Let go Let go of the toxic things in your life. Toxicity can come in many shapes and sizes. It can be friends who only take from you and don’t offer the same selfless friendship in return, never allowing your glass to be filled. It can be a relationship with your significant other, or maybe it’s your job that leaves you miserable outside of 9-5 - the best thing I ever did? Leave them. It could even be the 15 fitness influencers you follow on Instagram who were born with good genetics and different body types than you; we don’t ...