How do I Know if I Should Start a Lifestyle Blog?

Not sure a lifestyle blog is right for you? Please hear me loud and clear... don't make the same MISTAKE that I did when I first started blogging.How do I know if I Should Start a Lifestyle Blog?I started a blog back in 2011 about party planning.I loved party planningOthers told me that I was good at itSo my new blog should be about it, right?Wrong. Sure, I...

Health + Fitness, Real Life

Our Family’s Vitamin & Supplement Journey

Our Family Vitamin and Supplement Journey: With sickness and overall health, it was time I started focusing more on what our family needed. Here's what we're trying...Our Family Vitamin and Supplement JourneyIf you've been following me on Facebook and/or Instagram, then you know we've been struggling lately with my son having seizures again. (He was seizure free for a year, and then they made a comeback... and a HARD comeback.)While taking my turn to stay up and watch him...

Real Life

“God, I’m Exhausted and I’m Done Trying to Fix It.”

Can I be honest? I'm exhausted.I wish I looked as refreshed right now, as I do in this photo, but that's FAR from true. I need a shower, I need a full nights sleep, and I'd LOVE for my little guy to be healthy.For the last month, my husband and I have had many sleepless nights, taking turns being on "seizure watch" so we don't miss one, and so we can be there for our son when he's going...

Blogging, Real Life

How to Start a Lifestyle Blog

How to Start a Lifestyle Blog: The step-by-step guide on what you need to get your lifestyle blog up and running!Before I get into how to start a lifestyle blog, I'm going to assume that you already know what a lifestyle blog is.If you don't, I'd recommend that you head over to my blog post "What is a Lifestyle Blog" just to have a better idea of the difference between a personal, niched or lifestyle blog.Not 100% Sure if...

Blogging, Real Life

What is a Lifestyle Blog?

What is a lifestyle blog? Breaking down the difference in a niche blog and lifestyle blogs. What topics lifestyle blogs can include and ideas of what to post.What is a Lifestyle Blog?When I first started blogging in 2011, I started a blog about party planning. Boy did I screw up. I mean, I LOVED styling parties for my friends and family, so starting a blog about parties just makes sense, right?Wrong. I felt so suffocated blogging strictly about parties, and quickly...

Marriage, Real Life

How to Improve Your Relationship in Only 30 Seconds Per Day

In just 30 seconds, this easy tip can help improve your relationship or marriage, and make more of a difference than you think!I know how much you all love the marriage and relationship posts here on Fantabulosity, so I've invited Amy Hartle from Two Drifters to share her favorite tip for how to improve your relationship in only 30 seconds per day. Because who wouldn't want to improve at least some area of their relationship?Welcome Amy... I'm so glad that you're here! I know...

Marriage, Real Life

31 Cute Things to Say to Your Girlfriend

31 Cute Things to Say to Your Girlfriend: Looking for sweet things to say to your girlfriend or need help knowing what to say to a girl? This will help!You don't need a HUGE overwhelming list of cute things to say to your girlfriend (or boyfriend). You just need a few REALLY good things to whip out to make your girl feel special! This list is full of easy to remember, heartfelt things to add to your arsenal! Cute Things to Say to your GirlfriendOne of the five love languages is words of affirmation and sometimes it can be hard...

Marriage, Real Life, Travel

Romantic Getaways and Things to Do in and Around St. Louis Missouri

Romantic Getaways and Things to Do in and Around St. Louis Missouri: So many popular destinations, restaurants, hotels and hidden gems in this area! If romance is in the air and you're looking for a weekend getaway or something romantic to do with your love, then you'll love these ideas! Ladies, don't miss the post "5 Ways to Prepare for a Romantic Weekend with Your Husband". Romantic Getaways and Things to do in and Around St. Louis Missouri The St. Louis area is full of fun and interesting attractions, hotels and restaurants.But, what about taking a weekend away from home for a...

Real Life, Travel

Disney World Tips – 10 Tips for a Better Vacation

Disney World Tips - These 10 tips and tricks are so helpful for those who've never been to Disney or who are looking to make their next trip even better!With tons of world-class dining options, many fabulous resort choices, and countless entertainment possibilities, it can be overwhelming trying to plan your Disney vacation.I've invited Amy with The Enchanted Traveler, who I call the "Disney Guru", to share her favorite top 10 tips for those who have never been to Disney, and who are thinking about making it a family vacation soon!Disney World Tips Use a stroller for young childrenA stroller...

Gift Ideas, Holiday, House + Home, Organization, Real Life, Review, Self Improvement

“Celebrations Binder” with Cultivate What Matters

"Celebrations Binder" with Cultivate What Matters - If you've been craving a simple system and a place to keep it all together, THIS is the answer, in one beautiful product!Celebrations Binder We all know how I feel about parties, and entertaining, right? And you KNOW how I feel about making time for what matters too...I introduce (or reintroduce, if you've already been lucky enough to hear about it) the Celebrations Binder.After chatting and working with the Cultivate What Matters team a few weeks back in the Ask a Cultivator series, where I shared how I prioritize celebrating those I love each and...

Blogging, Real Life

Why This Teacher Started Blogging

Why This Teacher Started Blogging: "Blogging Has Really Changed my Life." - Why and how it has changed her life for the better & why you should consider it! New to Blogging or want to start your own blog? Sign up for my blogging insider secrets, where I send you tips to help you get started and grow your blog! I am THRILLED to have Laura Orlando pop over here to share her story with you.I so adore her personality, heart, desire to work, and her passion that shines through in all of her ventures. If I can say there is...

Real Life, Self Improvement

Photos on Social Media Are Not Windows, So Stop Treating Them Like They Are

Photos Are Not Windows, So Stop Treating Them Like They Are. - A peek into how we as women can let the image of other women, rip our self-worth apart in a matter of seconds.This Photo Isn't What You Think See that girl? Boy, she must have it all together huh? Beautiful scenery, cute shorts, big smile.Man... if only my life looked like hers.Wait a minute. That's me up there in that photo.Sure, the photo is great (thanks to a fantastic photographer friend), but there's so much more behind this "perfect" photo you're looking at. The Reality? The girl in this photo...

Blogging, Real Life

Best Vlogging Camera with Flip Screen 2019

Best Vlogging Camera with Flip Screen: This popular blogging camera that YouTubers use, for all kinds of videos, is this blogger's favorite recent purchase! This post and the photos within it contain affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a commission at no extra charge to you. See our full disclosures HERE.Best Blogging Camera After taking a TON of photos and videos with my DSLR Nikon 7200, I decided it was time to grab a smaller, lighter camera that I could whip out on a whim when I need it.Now don't get me wrong... I LOVE the way...

Marriage, Parenting, Real Life, Self Improvement

50 + I Love You Because… Ideas and Thought Starters

"I love you because" ideas and thought starters for greeting cards, for kids or for a husband or wife to say at the right time!When creating the printables for the post "Open When Letters", I realized how difficult it can be sometimes to say what we truly feel when we really want to say it.Especially if you're a man or woman of a few words, trying to find the right thing to say can be difficult.But no one said you had to think of everything from scratch, right? There's absolutely nothing wrong with looking online to help you get...

Blogging

Over 50 Blog Post Ideas for a Lifestyle or Personal Blog

Blog Post Ideas for a Lifestyle or Personal Blog: for the days you're in a rut, or if you're just starting out with your lifestyle blog, here are ideas to get the ball rolling!Blog Post Ideas for Lifestyle or Personal BlogWhen I first started Fantabulosity, I don't really remember struggling with what to write posts about because I just remember living life, and writing about whatever I thought may be helpful for someone else. But over the years I've been asked time and time...

Real Life, Self Improvement

How Saying “Yes” to the Wrong Things Could Be Stealing Hours from Your Day

Are you Saying "Yes" to the Wrong Things? How to say "no" with emotion and "yes" with a plan instead of the opposite when planning your days.Busy mama or busy gal, I want to talk about a little something called "time management".Woah. Did your stomach just turn a little? I've been listening, and I get it... "Jessica, I just don't have enough time to spend with my family.""There aren't enough hours in the day. I'm working, running the kids to all of their events, cooking dinner, doing the laundry and the list goes on! I can't manage it all!""I'm...

House + Home, Organization, Real Life, Review

Purse Organization: How to Organize the Inside of your Handbag

This post was sponsored by Playtex® Simply Gentle Glide™. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Purse Organization: How to Organize the Inside of your Handbag - Keeping related items in one spot, in a designated pouch can help you say "goodbye" to purse digging!Purse Organization Oh how excited I am to finally be sharing with you, my purse organization strategy. As you know, when it comes to organizing, I owe all of my natural organizing "skillz" to my momma. She is a genius when it comes to making sure that everything has a "home," and growing up seeing that... I've...

DIY & Crafts, Gift Ideas, Marriage, Printables

41 Open When Letter Ideas and FREE Printables

Open When Letters - Ideas for a boyfriend, best friend, husband... to know what to put in them and free printable cards to make it easy!Open When Letters So what are open when letters? Well, if you are in a long distance relationship, have a dear friend or relative far away, or if you find yourself away from your sweetheart longer than you’d like, creating a gift that allows you to speak to them when you are away is more than words can describe. I especially love the open when letters ideas as a birthday present for my husband.Even...

Real Life, Review, Self Improvement

7 Ways I Get Motivated on the Daily

This is a sponsored post. But of course all thoughts and opinions are my own, as always!7 Ways I Get Motivated - As a stay-at-home mom, and a work-at-home mom, it's so easy to stay in yoga pants and let the couch be your best friend. Here are a few ways to motivate you to get up and tackle the day!Alright, let's just get right to my number 1 and favorite way that I stay motivated, to get.things.done. Shall we? 7 Ways I Get Motivated on the Daily 1. Coffee. For Real. It's literally what I think about to help me roll...

Parenting, Real Life, Self Improvement

Lessons I’ve Learned as a Mom

A while back, I reached out and asked if there were any specific blog posts that you'd like to see. When someone suggested: "Can you share some of the lessons you've learned as a mom?" I grabbed it and ran with it. As you know, I love to share any realness that I can with you all, in hopes that you see that life's not always perfect online, no matter what is perceived on social media. (In case you missed me sharing the raw details about my own life, you can read that HERE.) Lessons I've Learned as a MomWhen it comes...

Breakfast, Desserts, Food + Drink, Main Dishes, Parenting, Real Life, Review

Our School Lunch Routine: Packing Lunches

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The J.M. Smucker Company. The opinions and text are all mine.Our school lunch routine is full of easy lunch ideas that are fun and that make fixing a school lunch a breeze and something my kiddo actually looks forward to!Our School Lunch Routine I will always remember the nostalgia feels of taking a Jif® Peanut Butter and Smucker’s® Strawberry Jam sandwich in my lunchbox as a kid. So, as a mom, as we parents tend to do... I love sharing parts of my childhood with my own kids, and...

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