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A Night I'll Never Forget: Overcoming Trauma After Being Mugged

A Night I'll Never Forget: Overcoming Trauma Af...

On the night of July 4, 2009, my world was flipped upside down. I was driving home from a memorable 4th of July BBQ, celebrating with friends I’d known for...

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A Night I'll Never Forget: Overcoming Trauma Af...

On the night of July 4, 2009, my world was flipped upside down. I was driving home from a memorable 4th of July BBQ, celebrating with friends I’d known for...

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A Day in the Life of a Consignment Boutique: When Friendship Gets a Little… Complicated

A Day in the Life of a Consignment Boutique: Wh...

Owning a women’s consignment boutique means every day is a new adventure. The things I see, overhear, and experience keep me on my toes, and sometimes, the stories are too...

A Day in the Life of a Consignment Boutique: Wh...

Owning a women’s consignment boutique means every day is a new adventure. The things I see, overhear, and experience keep me on my toes, and sometimes, the stories are too...

How I Paid Off $50,000 of Debt on a $35,000 Salary

How I Paid Off $50,000 of Debt on a $35,000 Salary

In 2018, I made a life-changing decision: I was going to pay off my $50,000 debt. It was a mix of student loans and a car loan, and on a...

How I Paid Off $50,000 of Debt on a $35,000 Salary

In 2018, I made a life-changing decision: I was going to pay off my $50,000 debt. It was a mix of student loans and a car loan, and on a...

Fitness Fatigue: Embracing Newcomers and the Journey to Lasting Change

Fitness Fatigue: Embracing Newcomers and the Jo...

Happy New Year, everyone! With January 1st here, we’re all feeling the surge of motivation that comes with the start of a new year. For many, this means setting fitness...

Fitness Fatigue: Embracing Newcomers and the Jo...

Happy New Year, everyone! With January 1st here, we’re all feeling the surge of motivation that comes with the start of a new year. For many, this means setting fitness...

New Year, New Goals: Finding Motivation to Kickstart 2025

New Year, New Goals: Finding Motivation to Kick...

Hello, and welcome to my blog! My name is Alejandra, and I'm a Chicago native, born and raised in the vibrant neighborhood of Logan Square. As a business owner, single...

New Year, New Goals: Finding Motivation to Kick...

Hello, and welcome to my blog! My name is Alejandra, and I'm a Chicago native, born and raised in the vibrant neighborhood of Logan Square. As a business owner, single...

Day 13-A Stylish Sunday: Embracing Renewal and Planning Ahead

Day 13-A Stylish Sunday: Embracing Renewal and ...

Sundays are my sanctuary, a cherished day where I indulge in resetting and planning for the week ahead. This particular Sunday in June felt even more special (AMAZING, EXCITING, SPECTACULAR),...

Day 13-A Stylish Sunday: Embracing Renewal and ...

Sundays are my sanctuary, a cherished day where I indulge in resetting and planning for the week ahead. This particular Sunday in June felt even more special (AMAZING, EXCITING, SPECTACULAR),...