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  • The Art of the Thank You Letter

    The Art of the Thank You Letter

    Your Guide to Sending Out the Sincerest Thank Yous

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    Though the holidays are behind us, it isn’t yet time to give up our abundant feelings of gratitude. Whatever it is that you celebrate, chances are that you have picked up a present or two in the last few weeks. As any thoughtful Single Girl knows, now comes the time to show your appreciation for all of those gifts. To get you on your way, we’ve got your guide and a free downloadable template to help you write the perfect thank you notes.

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  • Jen Hack’s Life Hacks | Easy Ways to Find Volunteer Opportunities

    Jen Hack’s Life Hacks | Easy Ways to Find Volunteer Opportunities

    Want to give-back during this giving season? These 3 websites make it easier than ever to lend a helping hand

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    This time of year I find myself looking for ways that I can volunteer some of my extra time. I’m sure many of you find yourself in a similar boat. It’s like all of the gift-receiving that’s done during the holidays needs to be balanced out by doing a little gift-giving.

    Since college, I haven’t fully committed to volunteering with a single organization. These days, I find myself giving bits of my time whenever the right opportunity presents itself.  Finding those opportunities however, seems to be the most challenging bit.

    This year, I’ve found three websites which seem to offer a solution. These sites make it easier than ever to search, find, and get started with opportunities in your area.  If you’re in the gift-giving spirit you’ll definitely want to check these out!

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  • Jen’s Holiday Wishlist + GIVEAWAY!

    Jen’s Holiday Wishlist + GIVEAWAY!

    We all deserve a little something special. Add these great gifts to your wishlist and enter for a chance to WIN one for yourself!

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    I can hardly believe how quickly Christmas is approaching. Just this Monday, I celebrated my birthday, which for me, officially signals the start of the holiday season. Naturally, this also set me in motion to create my yearly wishlist. Though we all know the season is about giving, there’s no need to exclude yourself from the mix.

    To make shopping season even better, Allisa Jacobs is gifting one of her super adorable clutches to one lucky Single Diaries reader. All you have to do is follow us on Twitter and Allisa on Pinterest.

    Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for yourself or for a girlfriend, I think you’ll find something you love on my wishlist.

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  • The Travel Host | An Interview with Host & Executive Producer of Rhythm Abroad, Brittany Pierce

    The Travel Host | An Interview with Host & Executive Producer of Rhythm Abroad, Brittany Pierce

    Finding Your Rhythm Abroad with Brittany Pierce

    In this episode of Toast Meets Jam I caught up with Brittany Pierce, the host and executive producer behind the dance-centric travel series, Rhythm Abroad. We decided to meet at one of my favorite Brentwood spots, Coral Tree Cafe. While we drank in our lattes, Brittany shared the journey she’s been on from her first international trip to becoming the creator of her own travel series on PBS.

    After graduating college, Brittany began her career as a reporter for  Channel 4 San Diego. However, it wasn’t long before  she was called to pursue her love for travel. When the opportunity to join another network as a travel host failed to present itself, she took matters into her own hands. Living by her motto to “lead by faith, not by sight” Brittany set out to create a show of her own.

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  • Secrets of a Sommelier| Wine Pairing Tips from Napa

    Pick the perfect wines for your Thanksgiving with these 5 tips from a Napa Valley Master Sommelier

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    This past weekend my boyfriend I had the pleasure of attending Flavor! Napa Valley  an event which celebrates two of my favorite things in life, top notch wines and amazing food. We were accompanied by a few great friends and some amazing hosts, one of whom was master sommelier Andrea Robinson. As one of only 18 female master sommeliers in the world, Andrea is among the most knowledgable people when it comes to wine. Needless to say, we were thrilled to have the chance to share the weekend with her.

    While we dined our way through some amazing meals we had the pleasure of picking Andrea’s brain about the wines which were chosen to go with each dish. With her signature down-to-earth nature, she brought her expertise to us in a way which we could actually understand.

    With Thanksgiving just a few days away,  our time with Andrea couldn’t have been more perfectly timed. This year we’ve decided to open the doors to our new house and host a big Friendsgiving feast. We’ll be prepping the turkey and have asked each of our guest to bring along their favorite sides dishes. With an invite list of nearly 50, our meal is certain to have a lot of variety.

    If you’ve ever been in a similar situation, you know that figuring out what drinks to serve to match your exhaustive menu can be quite the challenge. Luckily, Andrea’s expertise has prepped me with some easy to follow tips for pulling together the perfect wine pairings. If you’re looking for a simple guide to get your wine right, these points should suit you perfectly.

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