Author: Julie

I'm a lifestyle blogger who is focused on creating a better version of myself day by day and helping those around me do the same.

Where To Go From Here

It's been a while since I've written and I'm not really sure why. Writing and creating make me feel alive and useful. For some time I really enjoyed exploring Dallas and keeping up with new restaurants, bars, local news, and events - especially music. But it's an awfully demanding thing to stay on top of, … Continue reading Where To Go From Here

My Ebay Side Hustle: What’s Sold Lately

A little side hustle/hobby of mine is the Ebay store I created with my mom a year ago. We flip things from places like estate sales, garage sales, thrift stores, etc. It's something I love doing. The hunt is thrilling, you never know what you'll find or what will catch your eye and when it … Continue reading My Ebay Side Hustle: What’s Sold Lately

My 3-Step Ritual To Get Me Motivated To Work

Many people are like me right now - furloughed or out of work because of Coronavirus. So it's up to ourselves to create a routine or maintain some productivity when we aren't being paid to do so. At first, it's kind of easy because we are used to waking up and getting right to work. … Continue reading My 3-Step Ritual To Get Me Motivated To Work

My Quarantine Routine, Or I What I Try Anyway

Dallas is supposed to be opening businesses up this Friday, at 25% capacity. I don't know what the future is going to look like or when things will get back to "normal". But we've all been in this thing for a while now and have likely developed new daily routines. Sometimes these are healthy, sometimes … Continue reading My Quarantine Routine, Or I What I Try Anyway

Monday Mantra: No Mental Cobwebs

Last week I was walking in the park by where I live in an effort to enjoy the nice spring weather when suddenly I collided with an older woman walking her dog. she apologized (as her dog had cut me off) and explained that she walks to "clear out the mental cobwebs–and I don't think … Continue reading Monday Mantra: No Mental Cobwebs

Best Buds: Spring in Dallas

Spring might be my favorite season in Dallas. The weather is mild, everything is blooming, festivals are starting, and there's a feeling of change in the air. In Dallas, fall and winter aren't exactly traditional, and summer seems to never end, but spring is pretty true to its nature around here. I only wish it … Continue reading Best Buds: Spring in Dallas

Six Places To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dallas This Weekend

Don't pack up your shamrocks just yet! St. Pat's is officially here and, despite the parade being last weekend, Dallas is in no shortage of celebrations. So if you flaked out last Saturday because of the rain, or you're just ready to keep the the luck o' the Irish coming, here are a few places I recommend … Continue reading Six Places To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dallas This Weekend

The Longhorn Ballroom

Does it ever seem like sometimes things just fall into place? While I'm sure there's more to it, I must say I'm glad that The Longhorn Ballroom landed in Jay LaFrance's hands and not those of a development company. Finally! Someone is listening out there. Someone is taking advantage of the history that this city does … Continue reading The Longhorn Ballroom