Category: Local Love

• March 15, 2017

  Love Living Local

  After starting a new job, getting ready to move, and keeping up with everyday life, I am a little worn down.  It’s time for a little self-care.  Pinterest is my best friend right now.  I’m creating my own routine to take care of myself.  I don’t have to look too far.  Thankfully Bloomington offers a…
• March 1, 2017

  Love Living Local

  Spring (fingers crossed) is here to stay.  I’m continuing my staycation plans for Spring Break this week.  If you missed the first part of the Bloomington Staycation, read it here.  So away we go! Outdoors: I always explore the natural landscape wherever I travel.  Staying at home is no different. I’ll be doing a little hiking…
• February 15, 2017

  Love Living Local

  Although we didn’t have a terribly cold winter, I am ready for spring: sun shine, warm breezes, open windows. I am even ready for all the muddy paw prints and extra mopping I do this time of year.  Spring also has one giant advantage-spring break.  Even though I’m not in school, I still look forward…
• February 1, 2017

  Love Living Local

  Romeo and Juliet. Bonnie and Clyde. Mickey and Minnie. Johnny and June. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. Sandy and Danny. Portia and Ellen. Beyonce and Jay-Z. Lucy and Desi. Ken and Barbie. It’s the season of love. Flowers and chocolate. Romance. And there is no better place to celebrate than Bloomington.  Ok maybe Fiji or Paris…
• January 24, 2017

  Tales from a Shopkeep –

  There are few things better in this world than the support of friends . . . but one of the few things, is when you get the chance to see one of your friends succeed and grow and reach their dreams. I’m lucky enough that some of my best friends are fellow small business owners…
• January 18, 2017

  Love Living Local

  Winter brings some of the bleakest days of the year.  Actual evidence suggests more people are depressed this time of year more so than any other.  It’s cold (well usually). The sun is on vacation. So how do we beat these winter blues? I find a balance being productivity, relaxing time solo and energizing time…
• January 6, 2017

  Pinterest Picks-Weekly Round-up

  It’s a new year.  I’ve been thinking about the lessons and memories I’m taking into 2017.  What is working? What do I want to change? Where do I want to go? A new year means more opportunities to grow and make memories.  This week I focused on starting off the new year right 🙂 Follow…
• January 4, 2017

  Love Living Local

  With this series, I wanted to share all the possibilities of living local in Bloomington, from breakfast with parents, an afternoon with the kids, or night on the town.  However I realize I have never discussed why I value living local. As a community, Bloomington values small local business.  We pride ourselves on local ingenuity…
• December 21, 2016

  Love Living Local

  As the holidays come to a close, we start the long haul to spring break. Even when you’re not in school, we still wait for that first sign of spring. But we have plenty to do! Bloomington is never short on activities. So here is my list of ideas: Read a classic novel  One of…
• November 23, 2016

  Love Living Local

  It’s that time of the year! I’m doing a special two-part series on shopping local in Bloomington.  So whether you need gifts or ideas, I have you covered. How about winning free money while you shop? Bloomington Brick and Mortar is giving away $25 Downtown Bloomington Inc. gift certificates each week until Christmas. Take a…