Lifestyle Blog Posts
My Favorite YouTubers to Watch Pt. 2
I cannot believe it’s been a full year since I have made a blog post about my favorite YouTubers to watch! Back in March 2020, I made a blog post called My Favorite YouTubers to Watch, and it has been one of my most viewed blog posts on my blog. I figured it was due time to make a part two of my favorite YouTubers to watch.
5 Things Every Dog Owner Should Own
Throughout the past 5 years that I've had a dog, I've learned about different toys and products that really make a difference in my dog's life. I believe all of these products are extremely useful to dog owners, and adding just one of these items into your doggy cabinet can improve the care of your canine friend. Let's get into it!
Why I Started Inspired by Diane
Back in the fall of 2017, everything changed for me didn't know what was going on, and I didn't know what was in store for me next. All I knew was that I didn't feel like myself. I searched the internet for days and weeks, looking for answers to solve the questions that I'm currently asking myself. And that is how Inspired by Diane came to be.
Setting New Years’ Intentions instead of Resolutions…and here’s why
As soon as the clock hits midnight on December 31st, everyone is cheering for the opportunity of a new year. 2020 was a momentous year, to say the least, but it taught me a lot about the expectations we all set for ourselves and the “new me” we all expect in the new year. This year, I wanted to set New Years’ Intentions, instead of resolutions. And let me tell you why…
8 Small Businesses to Support this Holiday Season
The year of 2020 has brought about some realizations for many of us, one of them being that small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and they need our help to stay afloat. Many small businesses have emerged since the pandemic began in the United States, most of which were started by people who were furloughed from their jobs. Today's blog post is bringing special attention to 10 small businesses (I believe you should) support this holiday season.
Let's get shopping!
My New Method of Productivity
If you are always on the lookout for new ways to be productive, this blog post is going to be great for you! I have been experimenting over the past few months with different ways to be productive & plan out my day, and I think I am finally getting into a new groove. To learn more about my new method of productivity, keep reading the rest of the blog post!
How to Write A Great Cover Letter
Although many of us are working from home during these " unprecedented times ", some people are still looking for jobs. Certain jobs require a cover letter in order to submit an application for a position. But how does one write a cover letter? I thought to myself the same question about a year ago, when I first started this job at my current company. Cover letters are not easy to write, but if you have a template or a guideline to follow, it can be a little easier to plug in the information you need for that specific job application. Today, I'm going to tell you all how you can write a cover letter that does not sound robotic but can also get the job done for your application. Let's get started!
My Top 5 Productivity Tips
Now that we are back into the school year & parents are taking on the jobs of teachers at home, being productive is becoming harder. But how can we hack the system & be productive during our days? I have a few tips in my pocket that I want to share with you today about how to be productive. Everyone can be proactive with their productivity & set up their week for great successes. I have shared a blog post similar to this before called How to Make Your Mornings Easier, but these are productivity tips that can apply far past the morning. Let’s get productive and share these tips!
15 Black-Owned Businesses to Support in 2020
Supporting Black-owned businesses is a small step we can do to effect change in the fight for racial justice and social inequities. Shopping from Black-owned businesses is one of many ways to join this fight, other than marching in local protests, signing online petitions, and calling your elected officials.
50 Interesting Facts to Learn During Lockdown
One of the best ways to use your time is to learn something new. And I always find facts and statistics interesting, especially when they are about interesting topics. We have this board game, called Wits & Wagers, and it is a trivia/betting game, where you guess answers to trivia and bet on the answer you think is the correct one. So this got me thinking…what if I share some interesting facts that other people might not know, and spread the knowledge around?
My Stay-at-Home Favorites
For the last few months, I have been staying at home more than ever. I work at home, and when I am done with work, I stay in my home. There was a moment or two where I about lost it and just wanted to drive anywhere to get out of the house, but now I have found some new favorites that make staying at home more fun and less grueling.
Great Games for Two People to Play
Since we are staying inside now more than ever these days, we have to find ways to entertain ourselves. My husband and I have dived into our game collection, and we have uncovered some gems we would like to share with you. If you are stuck inside with at least 2 people, you will love these games. Let’s get the dice rolling!
Get Social with Instagram Story Templates
We could all use some distraction right now during this trying time in our society. Coronavirus has captured many lives, and the responsible individuals of society have been social distancing and stay at home to flatten the chances of the virus spreading. I wanted to inject some positivity into our social media and create some fun Instagram Story templates you can share on Instagram with your friends.
How My Dog Changed My Life
If any of you have met me before or follow me on social media, you would know that I am obsessed with my dog, Zoey. She is my everything, and now I cannot imagine life without a dog. My history with dogs is an interesting one, and today I wanted to share with you all how my dog changed my life. So grab a snack & a four-legged creature if you have one, and let’s get into the story.
My Favorite YouTubers to Watch
YouTube is the place to be when you want to watch something interesting and new. With so many creators on the platform, you have a multitude of channels to look through & find your niche. There are certain YouTubers that I watch consistently, and I want to share my love for their channels by compiling them in a blog post! Hopefully, one of you out there will follow one of these YouTube channels and love them as much as I do. Let’s get busy with my favorite YouTubers to watch.
What's in My Bag?
If you are interested in the old fashion version of a blog post, you're in luck today! So many colleagues at my work ask me where I get certain things I pull out from my purse, or where my purse is from. That's what this whole blog post is about! Let's dive into my purse, and see what's in it.
5 Crime Documentaries Worth Watching
I'm not sure if you have heard of the term "crime junkie", but I am a full-on crime junkie ever since I started listening to true crime podcasts. I have always liked crime-related shows and learning more about history, and I feel like crime documentaries and podcasts are changing the way history is told for the younger audiences that are now listening to podcasts as an activity.