I’m so excited to announce that Em Writes official has its own domain! This has been a goal of mine ever since I started blogging 3 years ago. I cannot wait to see what is in store as I take on this new adventure! Be sure to follow at http://www.emwritesblog.com or on Bloglovin!
Earlier this week, John and I were grocery shopping when he asked me the question, “Where do you see yourself in 20 years?” The question made my heart thump and me knees weaken. And I said the first thing that came to mind: “I want to be a published author,” I said, “but I feel … More Creative Ruts Don’t Exist
I’d like to start getting back to goals, both here on the blog and in my personal life. I tend to hold myself a little more accountable when I write things down. I imagine I’ll feel even more inclined to reach these goals if I post them on the internet for the world to see! … More Blog & Personal Goals for July
As much as we may try to stay peaceful and happy in this world, sometimes, anger happens. Whether you had a bad day at work or you’re simply in a funk, anger is never fun. Over the years, I’ve learned a few ways to cope with those displeasing days. Today, I’m sharing a few tips … More 5 Healthy Ways to Cope with Anger
Yesterday, I had the most beautiful afternoon. I headed to the 2nd Street Market, here in Dayton, on a mission to purchase a new bottle of olive oil for a homemade pizza dough. While I was there, I got distracted by the sights and smells of different food stands, from Mediterranean cuisine to French desserts. … More 10 Ways to Share Kindness Today
It seems to me that, around this time every summer, I begin to crave fall. Yesterday, the temperature was in the 60s, as opposed to the hot and humid 80s we’ve been having. The air was cool and light. I sat outside reading, a cup of coffee in hand, a sweater covering my chilled legs. … More Craving Fall
This June has easily been one of the best months of my life. I got married, went on a glorious 2 week honeymoon, and we’re finally getting back to the real world. The wedding was absolutely perfect. People kept bracing me by warning that something would go wrong. But nothing did. From the moment I … More Coffee Talk | June 2016
Between spending countless hours on the road and having a lot of free time at work, I got a lot of reading done in May. I read two books that I absolutely loved. They are both perfect reads for summer, whether you’re lounging poolside or sipping a cup of coffee on the patio. Me Before … More What I’ve Been Reading
I received these products free for review from Influenster. I’ve been interested in trying the matte trend that is popular right now, but I haven’t had much luck finding a good lip product, although I do love Revlon’s matte lip color. When I received two shades from the new Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Matte Liquid … More Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Review
Last winter, I had a yoga teacher who opened my eyes to the idea of trying your best to be present and purposeful. She would begin every class with a short meditation where she prompted us to tune out the world around us, release all thoughts that no longer served us, and simply be in … More Why I Set Daily Intentions
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