Why you should befriend a blogger

O-M-G. I know I'm a sucker for stupid Bravo TV but did any of you catch last nights Princesses: Long Island? It's so dumb but I had my dad hooked. He thought it was stupid and hilarious and couldn't turn away. So heres a gif that was literally too funny, yet not from last nights episode.

For starters, if you are the boyfriend/siblings/parents&family/besties, prepare for your face to be searchable somehow on google images. Always make sure you look your best because you never know when your blog friend will use it. And you might never know if your friend doesn't tell you she runs a blog. So basically just look real good together all the time. Or not. Eh, you choose. 

For shits and gigs.

(Hello Dark haired men!)

They also expose (some) of your life. Like your name. and your relation to said blogger. and fun facts about your dog (if applicable), or why you are a great boyfriend. We know our limits but isn't it fun to share about bits of our lives? And have people that care? Yeaaaaa. I think so.

They can promote your products or business! Likeeeeeee I am for my real life friend Jenna at Ripped Jeans and Vinyl! She is seriously the definition of hipster. And I want to be her because she has the best fashion taste. Jenna is new to blogging but go stop by and say hello! 

**She also has stellar music taste**

heeeellooo sockbun twinnies

They can get free things for you from give-aways...or even just find out about great products online from ALL the resources that are available to them at their fingertips. No exaggeration. Still have yet to win a give away...but I have the rest of my life ahead of me. Real deep, right?

They know their ish (most of the time) about graphic design/html. I promise it will help you in one way or another. Don't forget it! You're forgetting. Don't.

They have friends across the country/globe. Do you?

Shout out to Lauren in Virginia (who I'm meeting TOMORROW(!!!)), Carrie in Lousiana, and Lauren in Texas.

SO:

..if you are a real life friend and don't tell me you read my blog HI you rock yet I'm not too sure how I feel about this. Since ya know I dont promote my baby of a blog to ya.

..if you just don't have a blog but read my crazy life blog anyway...MAKE ONE. It will distract you from Candy Crush I swear. 

..if you are a bloggie friend, say hello! I don't bite. Unless I haven't had my Iced Coffee fix for the day yet. Then it's debatable. ;) 

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Off to DC with Lauren and Boyfriends tomorrow! So excited #Blogdate

+Have any great DC must-see's? Email me!

Bloggin besties

Who knew being at the beach for so long would distract you from blogging?!?!

This past week has finally started to feel like summer...Although I've been off already for almost two months. I'm starting to relax. I'm starting to forget what days vs weekends are. I'm also forgetting to prepare a blog post for the designated days I blog. Major oopsies. 

So the other day, after reading many offish blogs, I decided to plan out the whole month of July's posts. I was like rach, this is great! I will know what to post and I basically will be writers block-free all 31 days! I already mixed up the sched with fridays post, so there goes my Googledoc.

What better way to start off a week though, than to find some new blogs to stalk.

(cc: Chloe) couldn't agree more!

Whenever I find a blog I like, I get really creepy and follow them on every single social media platform all at once. #sorrynotsorry
— Chloe (@rainbwshoneyskl) July 5, 2013

Lauren @ Lights In The Sky
It's so fun to find bloggers who are super similar to you! Not only do we have an ongoing gmail thread...but I stalk her blog on the daily. And her insta's are so cute! Did you know she is a part of influenster and can make killer cute cake pops?! Yeah, bet you didn't. Unless, of course, you checked out her blog. Did you know she also has the cutest large pup ever! And let it be known, I am not a big fan of large doggies.....but hers is too cute!

If I don't get to meet Lauren while im road trippin to DC (fingers crossed), I will become a sad and sassy blogger. Okay, basically just sad.





Erin @ Love Fun And Football
Ugh, can't put into words how much I admire her bloggin' work ethic. Notttttttt only is she rockin' at blog designs (great prices, too!), but she is friendly, SUPER HELPFUL, and I have such a fun time reading her posts! Also, have you seen how cute her and her husband are?!? How did they meet? CUTEST WAY EVER. gooooo check it out! I admire her mucho!

Lauren @Letters and Lipstick
Two words: New bestfriend. Our blog-bff emails back and forth have consisted of discussing burping, Dr. Pepper, exhaustion, and our crazy yet sometimes boring lives. And everything else in between. She shares how she celebrated her awesome wedding anni, and tells us how fun being in love can really be! I love her, you should love her. Let's just all love eachother!

These ladies are my few favies! You should check them outtie! Also if you are interested in a (affordable) button for your blog, let me know! I'd love to help! Seriously.

Happy bachelorette night! Enjoy it! Also enjoy not being very very burnt because this blogger is.

Peanut Butter, Sunburn, & Bloggin'.

I can't believe...

...I helped my blog bestie, Erica, and revamped her WHOLE entire blog for her! She was so excited too which made me super duper happy! I'd be more than happy to help you, too!

...Luke Bryan is in 3 days. Celebrating my one year is in 4. Actual one year is in 5!

I think I'm forever going to love the first weekend in June!

Here's what I did this MDW weekend:

Died my hair darker. And cut it shorter...still slowly growing into the length...

Sat outside, read Gatsby, and got burnt (which I don't mind but I get yelled at by everyone because it's so bad). Oh! I got a pedi too which was beyond beyond needed so that was fun!

It might look like throw up (icky, sorry) but IT'S NOT! It's 'Peanut Butter Twirl' ice cream I got at B's new summer job! so jealous of him because he gets left overs at the end of the night. I sent him this picture of my finished ice cream (read: He usually finishes my ice cream for me....9/10 times) to prove how awesome I am.

...Tuesday was the first day in forever I didn't watch at least one episode of Greek. I am still mourning Casey and Max's relationship. Already in the middle of season 3, and there's only 4 seasons. Cue waterfall of tears.

pst. hey, here's something I never do!

Ok, so I rarely post on Tuesdays & Thursdays  but I cannot sit still and contain my excitement! (Call me Junie B. Jones...who remembers her?)

Yup, this is how I feel.

After researching every blog that gives out blog tips, I found myself reading iblog4me. They said how important social media is, and with that I caved in and got a twitter. My life isn't entertaining but I want to be able to share it with you all!

Sometimes, in fact, i do, post Fitzgerald quotes to Sinatra lyrics or the current old time movie I'm watching. Obviously, Singing in the Rain.

I also like traveling! For this summer I started a bucket list, so if I am able to check things off the list I'm most certain I am going to be screaming on your twitter feeds. So, sorry. But why not follow?!

see me tweeting here!

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Did you realize that my blog is now prettier than ever? Yep, you probably did. Thank Erin, at Love, Fun, and Football. Not only is she the sweetest and I love reading her blog on the daily, her blog designs are so reasonable and you get so much! Even a really cool button which I didn't have before. whichhhhh you should definitely check out, too! Follow her on twitter!

Stop by and say hello!