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Blogging Goals + My New Years Resolutions for 2017

Posted in Blogging, Lifestyle

Hi babes, and happy 2017! Hope everyone had a great New Years Eve, and New Years day!

Not to sound totally nerdy, but I actually spent both days working on the blog. I know, totally nerdy right? But, let me explain why. I am completely determined to make 2017 the year of my blog. The year I figure (mostly) everything out, and start feeling like I know what I’m doing. If you are a blogger you know there is an endless amount of tasks you could be doing to improve your blog. It can get a bit overwhelming.

But also, it is the greatest hobby turned semi-job I have ever had in my life. I love blogging, and getting to share a part of my life with all of yall! So here are both my personal, and blogging goals for the new year!

Blogging Goals for 2017

  1. Consistent branding & sticking with it! I have had my current theme for awhile now, and wanting to upgrade it in 2017! I also really want to create a whole new branding template for Pinterest and try to stay consistent with it!
  2. Increase my Instagram followers to 5K. I totally know I can do this. My Instagram following has been steadily growing since I implemented a few changes.
  3. Stay ahead of content. Creating posts at 10 PM the night before is just not my cup of tea, and I feel like my content comes out less than great when I do this. in 2017 I want to create content at least a week ahead of time, and stay ahead!
  4. More collaborations with other bloggers. Collabs are my favorite things! I love meeting other bloggers, and getting to create content together.
  5. Invest in a new camera. Before I was super invested in blogging I bought a Sony Alpha A500, which was super great for Instagram and snapping pictures on the go! Looking at it now, I really need a DSLR and hope to invest in one within the next couple of months.
  6. Enroll in one blogging course. This is definitely the most important goal I would love to achieve. There are so many on my list, so I can’t wait to actually commit!
  7. YouTube.I only have a few videos up currently, but am working to upload more frequently this year. Leave me any video requests in the comment section! Stay current with my channel here!

 

Personal Goals for 2017

  1. Continue being vegetarian.
  2. Save more, spend less. This has probably been a goal of mine every year honestly. I try my best, but it never sticks. As I get older I realize how important it is to have a savings! So let’s hope 2017 is the year I’ll get my life into gear.
  3. Run 5 miles without stopping.
  4. Read 1 book a month.
  5. Enroll Quinn in daycare. This might seem so silly as to a goal for myself, but what can I say #crazydogmom. Quinn has really bad separation anxiety from me since it’s basically just been me and her since she was 8 weeks old. This year I want to start bringing her to daycare while I’m at work a few days out of the month to help her be a healthier, and happier pup!
  6. Travel somewhere new.
  7. Take a dance class. Up until middle school dance was my life. I spent more time in a dance studio than I did anywhere else. Yes, I am 23 but I have always missed it and really want to get back into a dance studio. Honestly, I don’t even know if this is a possibility but I am going to look into it!

Cheers to 2017!

January 2, 2017
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2016 Year In Review

Posted in Lifestyle

I feel like every year near the end of Christmas time I start thinking about that certain year flew by so fast. Without a doubt, it happens every year. It’s so crazy how a year can seem so short, yet so long!

2016 was a good one.

I adopted Quinn.

I graduated college.

And most importantly, I started The Blonder Life.

I never finish out a year thinking how awful it was, or wishing for the new one to begin. I think it’s kind of silly going into a year hoping it’ll be different than the previous. A change of one digit in the year you are living isn’t going to change anything - you have to.

Okay, rant over.

I went back and looked over all of my posts from 2016- which wasn’t too many since TBL is less than a year old! Things have changed so much since my first post, thank goodness! I am so excited to see where 2017 takes me, and my tiny corner of the internet! Thanks to everyone who has supported me throughout the process, and to everyone reading this post right now!

According to Google Analytics, these are 5 of my most popular posts from the year!

Top Posts of 2016:

  1. Saving Money In College. I’m pretty proud of this post, especially since I wrote this post pretty early in my blogging career. If you’re looking for a few tips and tricks to save money while going to school check this one out!
  2. How To Grow Long Healthy Hair. A full, detailed post on my hair care routine and ways to grow healthy hair.
  3. Ways To Grow Your Instagram Account Organically. I love talking about Instagram, and sharing ways I have found that help growing my account. Great read if your 2017 goal is to reach a certain following count!
  4. My Workout Playlist. Sharing my Spotify workout playlist, and my experience starting Kayla Itsines BBG program.
  5. 5 Tips For A Better Night Sleep. This was one of my first sponsored posts I did for the blog. All about tips on getting a better night sleep, and ideas to implement into your night routine!

It’s gonna be pretty tough for 2017 to top 2016, but I’m excited to try! So many fun things happened, like adopting my first ever dog! That was such a fun experience, and I will never forget puppyhood (my poor poor apartment- ha!)


First ever Instagram I posted with Quinn. She was so tiny!

College was honestly so fun, and I loved my 4 years at Texas State. San Marcos will always have a little bit of my heart!

I went to New Orleans for my birthday, this past summer. It was gorgeous! My city guide here.

 

Black Ruffle High Low (only $13) Vegas travel guide here.

Turtleneck sweater (in white too)

This is my first ever reader survey! I cannot believe I have waited this long, but I am trying to focus content on what YOU guys want to see! If you could take a few minutes to fill it out, it would mean so much! And it’s completely anonymous, so you can be brutally honest!

Monday’s post is going to be a full list of both my blogging, and personal goals for 2017 so be sure to check back for that! I cannot wait for the new year, and everything to come! Have a great New Years Eve, and I’ll see you back here come Monday!

December 30, 2016
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Saving Money in College: Tips + Tricks

Posted in Lifestyle, Thoughts

Today I’m going to be chatting about how to be less broke in college, because as a former broke college kid I feel your pain. I was once in your shoes. Now, I am just a broke post-grad kid. So if you’re interested in saving money in college you have come to the right place! Read more…

August 19, 2016
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8 Graphic Tee’s You Need In Your Closet

Posted in Style

Can we talk about how graphic tees are all the rage, and how much I am loving this trend? T-shirts have always been a favorite of mine, so when stores decided to stick on a catchy saying to my already favorite clothing staple I was one happy girl. But seriously graphic tee’s are sold EVERYWHERE and I am not complaining. They’re so comfy and cute! And of course when I find something comfy AND cute I have to share it with you guys. Read more…

August 16, 2016
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