This post has been sponsored by Zebra Pen. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Like many others, back in March I transitioned to working from home as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. What was supposed to be a two-week period of remote work turned into months and months. I quickly realized that spending my weekdays and weekends at home was the new normal. Instead of my Monday through Friday daily routine of waking up, hopping in the shower, packing my lunch and commuting to the office, I’ve gotten used to a new schedule. To stay on track, I use my Zebra Pen G-350 Gel Retractable Pen to t ..read more

2021 is here! A new year brings new resolutions and opportunities to change routines. As for me, I’ve been wanting to sneak a little extra protein into my diet so I’m planning to find different ways to do that this upcoming year. One product that is helping me with that goal is Hormel HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS® Protein Puffs. HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS® Protein Puffs are bite sized, making them perfect to pop into your mouth while you’re hanging out at home or on the go. They’re plant-packed with 16g of protein per serving and they’re available in three different flavors: Nacho Cheese, Ranch and Cinnamon S ..read more

    I thought it would be fun to share a little travel Q&A post on the blog today! If you've been following my blog for a while, you know that I love to travel. Being able to explore new places and learn about new cultures is so eye-opening. Some of my favorite memories are from vacations and trips that I've taken over the course of my life. I'm diving into tons of travel details in this Q&A and answering questions about things like my scariest travel moment, my bucket list travel destinations and the items I can't travel without.  What has been your favorite travel des ..read more

    If you work in an office setting or if a future job opportunity will require you to work in an office setting, chances are that you'll have to set an out of office email reply during your career. Spending time outside the office and having a good work-life balance is so important. Disconnecting from your workplace and taking a few days to yourself to relax can help you come back to the office feeling refreshed and ready to tackle your next big project. Just because you step away from the office for a few days doesn't mean that the world will stop and the company you work for wil ..read more

   This post contains affiliate links. If you click the link and make a purchase, I will receive a commission on the sale. All opinions expressed are my own. I'm a huge fan of traveling light and packing my things in carry-on bags. Being able to bypass the airline ticket counter, bag check lines and the baggage claim area at the airport is a major plus. I also love knowing where my things are at all times and having my essentials handy in case I need anything while waiting at the airport or while on board a long flight.  Since I've become accustomed to packing my things into ca ..read more

I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Pfizer, Inc. and the Coverys Foundation to write about smoking cessation. All opinions are my own. What’s one bad habit you have that you wish you could break? How quickly were you able to think of something that applies to yourself? Now, when you think of others – friends, family or even acquaintances – are there any habits they have that you wish they’d let go of or move on from? I’m sure we can all think of something, whether it applies to us or someone we know. The definition of a habit is: “a settled or regular tendency or prac ..read more

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day so I always make sure I start off each morning with a bite to eat. When I first started my career, I would eat at home before heading to work, but I quickly realized it was much more convenient to just pack both my breakfast and lunch and eat those meals at my desk. This not only helped me to save time in the morning, but it allowed me to establish a routine at work that works for me. Every workday I settle in at my desk, eat breakfast and catch up on emails. I like that I can get up to speed on things while sipping on my favorite d ..read more

I don’t know about you, but I have a soft spot for vacation destinations that make you forget about the hustle and bustle of every day life. Cabo San Lucas is a place that truly makes your worries melt away. This Mexican hot spot has something for everyone — great nightlife, gorgeous beaches and turquoise blue waters. My husband grew up visiting Cabo with his family and after we got married he took me on my first vacation there. We recently ventured back to Cabo for another family vacation and we had an amazing time. During our trip we were able to kick back, relax and enjoy the warm Cabo weat ..read more

This post is written in partnership with California Design Den. All opinions are my own. Looking for new sheets? Don’t miss out on Amazon’s Deal of the Day — California Design Den 400 thread count sheets. These sheets come in a variety of colors and designs. They’re made from ultra-soft cotton with a lustrous sateen weave. If you’re like me, when you shop for sheets, you want them to be long-lasting, super soft and authentic (unlike microfiber with a lower thread count).     The sheets pictured above are called “Anthro Floral”. The design is so fun and vibrant — the colors in the fl ..read more

This is a sponsored blog post written in partnership with Sauce. All opinions are my own. When was the last time you found a product that really impressed you by its quality, packaging and name? For me, it doesn’t happen too often, but I recently had the chance to try a handful of products from Sauce Beauty and I’ve been loving them.   If you haven’t heard of Sauce Beauty before, it’s a new haircare brand that’s cooking up fun and unique shampoos, conditioners, masks and more. The company’s founder, Andy, created the brand based off of his two passions: haircare products and delicious foo ..read more