For You

Hello, hello! I’m not really sure why I didn’t think of doing a post like this sooner. I mean, I love blogs. I read blogs on a regular basis and mingle with the bloggers behind some of those blogs nearly every day! Yup. I’ve become friends with “the competition”. What you probably don’t know about bloggers & blogging, is that many of us network with each other, and actually rely on the support from other bloggers to help us grow! We have to get out of the mindset that everyone is a competitor and learn how to work with each other. Many of the things I know about blogging, I wouldn’t have learned for months (if ever) without several of the ladies listed below. Without them, this blog wouldn’t be where it is today. Well, are you excited to meet everyone? You totally should be! SimplyTaralynn. If I’m going to start somewhere, it may as well be from the very beginning. Before Taralynn decided to rebrand her business, she was known as “The Undressed Skeleton” on Tumblr. I’m talking like 2010. I remember finding her after searching Google for something like “why wasn’t I born looking like a model” or “help me get skinny”, and after reading her story, I was hooked. Fast forward about 7ish years & you’ll find me once again Googling something similar. I remembered Taralynn and her journey & decided to…i don’t know, see how she was doing? It probably seems odd considering I have never met her in my life, however, whether it be the colorful photos, the gorgeous food, her adventures in North Carolina, or her Goldendoodle, Mr. Grumples- something about her blog always brings me back. Live By The Sunshine. My friend Lauren lives in New Orleans, Louisiana and is the face behind Live By The Sunshine, a lifestyle blog focusing on adulting, recipes, living in New Orleans, dating, and more recently–blogging. She has the best personality and her humor shines through every post. She is one of the amazing bloggers I met in a blogging group and we all began supporting each other. Make sure you read the hilarious stories about her online dating journey! They will brighten your day for sure! 🙂 Thriving In Tie Dye. Erica Shepardson was featured in my Up Close & Personal series back in March! She is a super cool girl who, with her boyfriend, is taking the world by storm traveling in their newly remodeled 1985 Toyota Coachmen RV to see what America has to offer. Did I mention she is documenting it all on her uber colorful, festive blog? They just took off for their 6-month adventure, so make sure you swing by Thriving In Tie Dye. You don’t want to miss the journey! Thrifdeedubai. Thifdeedubai is a lifestyle blog focusing primarily on parenting, money-saving hacks, recipes, and blogging. Running Thrifdeedubai is Dee, who was born and raised in London, England, and now resides in Dubai with her two children. I also met Dee in the same blogging group as I met Lauren! We chat nearly every day, although as you can imagine, the difference in time zones can make things a little difficult. Visit Thrifdeedubai for some great gift ideas as well! Blonde & Ambitious. Blonde & Ambitious is a beauty, fashion, & lifestyle blog created by Taylor Mobley, a twenty-something self-diagnosed lipstick addict with a passion for hair, makeup, and travel. I really have no idea where I found Taylor’s blog, however, I’ve been following her for a while now and I think she is pretty fabulous. Her makeup tips & reviews are pretty fab too. Side note: You should definitely check out her husband’s HILARIOUS segment on her Insta called “Unboxing with Adam”. You will love it. I swear!! The Simple Supper. If you want to see some super yummy food and get some great Whole30 recipes, look no further! Hayley from The Simple Supper is ready to hook you up! From Hummus baked chicken to Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Strawberry Glaze,  her meals are unique and mouth-watering. Hayley is the newest member of our blogging square. After also featuring her in my Up Close & Personal series, and seeing her helpful tips & interaction in various Facebook blogging communities, we decided to add her to the pack, and have been enjoying her company ever since. Now, please tell me who YOU love and what else I should be reading!