Casual Friday, Here Comes the Sun
Ask me if I’m excited for the weekend and I’ll graciously reply with an ABSOLUTELY! The past few days have been oddly warm, especially after such a crazy few weeks of rain. Of course, I choose the one weekend when the weather is supposed to be 70 degrees to head up to Tahoe. On the other hand I’ll be taking a long weekend with a few close friends to relax and enjoy a little time off, so who can complain about that?
5 Tips for A Productive Work Week
As a twenty-something with a full time job and blog time is of the essence. In fact I'd go as far as to say that time management is both my strength and weakness. Over the years I've implemented little steps to make sure i make the most of my time in the mornings. Waking up around 5:30am has gracefully forced me into becoming a morning person, but let me tell you I was NOT always like that. In high school my mom would practically have to drag me out of bed while my brother honked the horn in the driveway to get me to hurry up. So yeah, me becoming a little ray of sunshine that early was a shock to both me and my family. Since I do work with such a tight timeline in the morning there's several things I do the day/night before to make things go as smoothly as possible.
Sunshine & Gingham
Finally a little sunshine! Between braving the wind and rain, your girl was getting more than a little tired of dragging around a broken umbrella (thank you wind). The past couple week's had been comprised of jeans, sweaters, and raincoats so I was beyond happy when the weather man forecasted clear skies
A Morning Kickstart
I'm in many ways a creature of habit, and to me early morning meals often result in coffee and empty carbs. One of my New Years resolutions, a common one at that was to cut back on sugars. As I'm sure most of you know for someone stuck in their ways this was no easy feat. I had tried to do cleanses in the past but, always felt restricted by their taste or lack their of. I think more than anything I wasn't sticking to a plan and making it a routine.
SF Staycation, The Clift Hotel
As if the hundreds of thousands of instagrams hashtagged #sf or #sanfrancisco wasn't enough to entice your eyes to book a flight maybe my upcoming series will. Over the next few months I will be sharing my favorite places around San Francisco for tourist and residents alike. When I started thinking about where I wanted to stay for my first post, The Clift instantly came to mind.
Spring Break in a Carry-On
With the weather in a heavy downpour its only natural to be daydreaming of sunny skies and umbrella adorned drinks, right? Well, if you're in a similar mindset then your already half way out the door with your carry-on. Speaking of which, traveling light is one of the best ways to ensure your not weighed down by unnecessary clothing, which can be a burden for all travel companions , not just you! So to avoid being 'that girl' and getting the death stare from your significant other here are a few tips for packing efficiently and getting the most wear out of your belongings.
5 Apartment Upgrades for Renters
Can you say upgrade? Between sticking to the the a binding contract and making a space your own is a thin line of what is acceptable and what will cost you your deposit. Having lived in several different rentals, I know that they're is a huge difference in dealing with a lenient landlord and someone who will nickel and dime you for everything.
Silky Pants & Mules
When you find a pair of silky straight leg pants that fits like a glove, you buy them! Pajama style pants can walk a very thin line between bedtime wear and approved for daylight.
Blogging Basics | Influencer Networks
A month ago after a grabbing coffee with a fellow SF blogger (check out her site here) we got to talking about blogging basics, you know, the 101 behind owning and writing a blog. We chatted about everything from picking a platform to socializing with other bloggers. It made me realize that many of my other fellow bloggers may be interested in hearing my experience, advice, and no BS tips to operating a successful site. Now, I’m by no means a blogging expert but, after 3 years of writing Birdie Shoots I do know a thing or two!