Lace & Pearls

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6 Ways to Practice Positive Self Talk this February

Making time for yourself, incorporating self-care into your routine, and practicing positive self talk are things that can be done year-round!Happy February! Can you believe we’re already two months into 2019?! Time is passing quickly.

Last February, I shared this post where I focused on self-care rather than the traditional valentines’ fashion post. Just because Valentine’s Day is traditionally associated with romance and spending time with someone special, doesn’t mean you can’t also take time for yourself—making time for yourself, incorporating self-care into your routine, and practicing positive self talk are things that can be done year-round!

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New Year’s Wishes and Resolutions

People rarely take time to reflect on their accomplishments. Most choose to focus on their shortcomings and forget about their successes. I am also guilty of this and decided I'd like to start this post off by sharing my accomplishments. I encourage you to do the same, no matter how big or small a win—every bit counts in terms of getting you closer to your goal!Ann Taylor graciously provided some of the clothing featured in this post, but all opinions are my own.

Happy 2019! I can hardly believe it. I still remember writing this post and being completely candid on the topics of stress, weight, and feeling tired. For the past two years, my focus, or dare I say “New Year’s resolution,” has been to prioritize my health and fitness. You can read more about it here.

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5 Reasons For Saying No

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to take a day trip with my blogging buddies. Unfortunately, it was my only day to rest and as much as I wanted to hang out and bond, I knew if I decided to go it would derail me for the entire week.

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My #1 Hack for People That Are Always Cold

Unfortunately, I'm always cold and am constantly on the lookout for ways to stay warm.That's where Cuddl Duds comes in, they're my go-to for staying cozy!This post is sponsored by Cuddl Duds but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Unfortunately for me, I’m always cold and am constantly on the lookout for ways to stay warm. If there is a stylish component, even better! That’s where Cuddl Duds comes in, they’re my go-to for living in layers and for staying warm during the colder months. Last year I wrote this post on How to Stay Warm and Stylish in the Winter. This time around I’m focusing on comfortable loungewear and other hacks that give me the warm and fuzzies.

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How Bloggers Make Money

In the past few weeks, I have been asked by several people about how bloggers make money. One person was completely shocked to find out that influencers can make a living from blogging! In the past few weeks, I have been asked by several people about how bloggers make money. One person was completely shocked to find out that influencers can make a living from blogging! I think it’s important to be aware of the business side of blogging, especially since it has become a part-time or full-time gig for many, so I thought it would be helpful to put together a post informing bloggers and non-bloggers alike on how blogging can be a source of income.

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