This post was finished on Thursday because Friday morning I headed to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware with my mom, sister, and daughter for our annual girls’ getaway weekend. While I’ll have my phone with me, it’s going to just be used as a camera. I’m ready for a bit of a technology break and the beach… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #11
Life is such a rollercoaster. This week has been so tough in regard to the news. My heart goes out to the staff of the Gazette and the loved ones of the five victims. I’m really concerned about the replacement of Justice Kennedy on the Supreme Court. And today I will be part of the… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #10
Emerson began a two-week day camp this week. This is her third year part of it and she looks forward to it every summer. They dance, they sing, they do art, go to the pool, learn songs and games and the last day do a performance for us parents. It is such a phenomenally-run camp,… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #9
For the fourth year, cabi has hosted cabi Blogger Day where they invite a handful of influencers to cabi HQ for a bit of a behind the scenes, a sneak peek of the upcoming collection and a lot of fun. I have worked with cabi for a while and was honored to be one of… Continue Reading Cabi Blogger Day: A Recap
It was a bit quiet on the blog this week because I had the big web conference for my contracted work. I have a bit more next week but in general, it’s over and I can get back to being Blogger Allie. Well, not quite. I am writing two proposals to companies for a bit… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #8
I’m writing this from the front porch of a house in Lewes, Delaware. I’m on a long weekend getaway with three dear friends. Yesterday I had to put in a few hours for the contract I am on, this morning I’m finishing up this post and the one for Monday so I can completely unplug… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #7
Taking my daughter to school is the best part of my day. It’s something I never was able to do until I quit my job and something I didn’t even think would be so special for me and for her. I get home from the gym and have about 20 minutes until we have to… Continue Reading Life After Quitting: Mid-Year Review
I mentioned in a previous Weekend Reads how I am working on a contract associated with my old job. It’s been a blast working with old coworkers and on a project that addresses such an important topic. However, it’s crazy to spend five hours writing about capsule wardrobes and then switch gears and edit a… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #6
The end of the school year is coming, which means lots of activities, permission slips, and scheduling for school and activities. Yesterday Emerson had some event at school where she was a dance captain; parents weren’t able to watch but from the moves she kept practicing to Beat It, it looked like a giant flash… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #5