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How to prepare for hurricane season in Texas.
Technically, hurricane season begins in June, but I feel like things don’t get hairy until September. I want to preface this by saying that I lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for 12 years and have now lived in Austin, Texas for four years. So, I haven’t lived in the direct path of a storm, but […]
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Things I packed for San Francisco.
I always try and pack as little as possible, but while still making sure I have everything I need and with this trip, I was a little worried because of the weather. But, here’s generally what I packed: – Layers. I’ve heard from pretty much everyone that it’s always chilly in San Fran. I believe […]
MoreThings to do in San Francisco.
As I mentioned yesterday, I tried not to make my trip itinerary TOO packed, but it wouldn’t be a Holly-esque trip if I didn’t do a little planning ahead of time. So, here’s a few of the things I’m planning on doing: Ghirardelli Square A blogger I follow lived in San Francisco for a year […]
MoreI’m off to San Francisco!
Today is THE day! Per usual, I booked the earliest flight out of Austin to get to San Fran — of course, not realizing when I booked this flight six months ago that after my New York trip, early mornings have become my least favorite thing. But alas, here I go! I’ve been wanting to […]
MoreBlanche’s Book Club: 2019 Fall Reading Guide.
Yes, I know it’s not officially fall yet, but it’s Labor Day and technically that means summer is over and we should all light up our pumpkin candles and cozy up in our flannel favorites with a great book, right? I’m all about it! In celebration of the upcoming season, I’ve rounded up a dozen […]
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What’s the point of social media?
Over the last few months, I’ve caught myself getting annoyed with social media. Hey, no big deal, you might think. But digital marketing is my job. Social Media is a Necessary Evil The thing is, social media has become a necessary evil if you’re a business or a brand looking to succeed, at all. Some […]
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Simple summer mocktail recipes.
I spent a good part of 2018 sober, and 2019 is looking very similar. Why? Because working on my mental health means paying close attention to what I put into my body. Plus, I have so many things going on, I often don’t have the luxury of having drinks — I’m such a lightweight these […]
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A two-month update on my personal fitness challenge.
What an interesting day to be giving an update on my personal fitness challenge, after I ate total junk this weekend! Ugh. But really, it’s been two months since I started my personal fitness challenge in an effort to feel a little more like myself. My goals for the challenge are to get a handle […]
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The Bitter Lemon 
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