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Category: The Single Diaries

  • Jen Hack’s Life Hacks | Never Spend a Saturday Running Errands Again

    Jen Hack’s Life Hacks | Never Spend a Saturday Running Errands Again

    Try these time-saving swaps for your weekly errands & save your Saturdays for the things you love.

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    This week I’m kicking off a new monthly series, Jen Hack’s Life Hacks. Expect this to be your new source for hot tips on how to simplify your life, find more time in your days, and increase your productivity. Each month I’ll be sharing some of the simple tricks I’ve accumulated over the years that have really made a big difference in my life.

    A few years ago a friend of mine introduced me to the concept of outsourcing your life. The basic idea is to find ways to avoid having to do the things you hate in order to have more time to do the things you love. I thought this idea was absolutely brilliant and really took it to heart. Fast forward a few years and I’ve found a solution to get me out of nearly errand I’d rather not have on my to-do list. If this sounds like a good idea to you, read on to find the simple swaps I recommend you give a try!

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  • Downward Dog Diss

    Downward Dog Diss

    Catherine’s recent yoga nightmare, 5 lessons she took away + tips on starting yoga

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     PHOTO: Move. Nourish. Believe

    I had never regretted my decision to take a yoga class… until last Wednesday.

    I headed to this studio, new to me, with anticipation. It was on my list of studios to try ever since I moved back—probably because it was one of the few with free and easy parking; unlike L.A., here nowhere you go has valet. The studio was warm (I’m talking temperature), and I’m much more comfortable in airy (read, air conditioned) studios but I let go and embraced the fact that I would likely leave the class feeling relaxed and refreshed.

    With my limited experience, I believe yoga is a practice of constantly letting go of the ego, calming your mind, focusing your breath, listening to your body. On this evening, the night before the full moon, what our instructor led us through was the complete opposite of that. The class started in a seated position focusing in on the breath. I felt myself center. And this was the last time I would feel calm for the rest of the evening.

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  • 5 Money Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

    5 Money Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

    Our Best Advice to Help You Make the Most of Your Hard Earned Money

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    You work hard for your money. Shouldn’t it work hard for you? For those of us who aren’t born with a calculator in our hands, the threat of facing our finances is quite the nightmare. Yet, even the most numbers-averse Single Girl should know how to smartly manage her money.

    There is a lot of great advice out there to help you decide how to best budget, save, and invest your hard-earned dollars. Before diving in too deep however, I recommend first checking-in with your current checking situation. Start this week on a smart foot and make sure you aren’t making any of these 5 money mistakes.

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  • Trend Report | Spotlight on Sweatshirts

    Trend Report | Spotlight on Sweatshirts

    6 ways to take your sweatshirt from frumpy to fashionable 

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    PHOTO: Stacey Ann Loves.

    Normcore brought with it a way to make any seemingly casual clothing “chic.” While I haven’t quite figured out how to wear the sassy sweatpants turning up everywhere, I have always been a fan of the sweatshirt. It takes a real sense of style to make a sweatshirt flattering and flirty, but these ladies have it in the bag. Read on for more style inspiration to take your favorite sweatshirts out of storage… or add new ones to your wardrobe.

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  • Decorate Your Desk Like Your Favorite Instagrammers

    Decorate Your Desk Like Your Favorite Instagrammers

    Step Up Your Desk Game with These Instagram-Worthy Office Supplies

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    Scrolling through The Single Diaries Instagram feed often feels like entering an alternate universe. One, where all things are crafted from the perfect pallet of gold, sequins, and shades of pink. On more than one occasion I’ve found myself asking how to replicate this photo-worthy aesthetic in my own life.

    Though I haven’t yet unlocked all the answers of these amateur photographers, one thing I’ve picked up on is their careful curation. These girls surround themselves with beautiful things in small and big ways. In return, they craft themselves beautiful, Instagram-enviable lives.

    Since I’m not one to want to be left out of the party, I’ve begun to swap out my own things for versions that make my own life  a little bit more Instagram-worthy, starting with my desk supplies. It’s amazing what these little changes can have not only on improving your feed but also your mood! To help you get started on crafting your own Instagram-worthy style, I’ve rounded up 10 office supplies to decorate your desk in style.

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