This month, twelve years ago, I started a little fashion blog in Las Vegas just to prove I could. I sought hands-on experience in content creation, content management systems, especially WordPress, basic HTML, and an outlet to express my interest in fashion and retail, as well as a place to share cute photos of me wearing cute outfits. I found all that and more in the … [Read more...] about Lollie Shopping Celebrates 12-Year Blogiversary
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Stretching Daily: Why You Should Take the Time to Do It
Guest author: Mary Johnson It is very important to incorporate stretching into your daily routine. Whether you spend several hours working out at the gym or you work at a desk all day, it is important to spare a few minutes to stretch. Stretching at least once a day is very important because it helps release muscle tension. Even if you have been sitting at your desk all day … [Read more...] about Stretching Daily: Why You Should Take the Time to Do It
3 Healthy Living Products I’m Loving Right Now
This weekend, I turn 48. Yes, 48. I know what you're going to say, "You don't look a day over 18!" Okay, maybe you were going to say 38. It's my birthday. Allow me to delude myself. But, I get it, I look young for my age. However, my body isn't feeling so young. And knowing that old age is lurking just down the street from where I live today, I have to now take extra precaution … [Read more...] about 3 Healthy Living Products I’m Loving Right Now
I Hate Nightstands with Only One Drawer! Here’s Why
I just moved into a new place, and like any self-sufficient single woman who loves to shop, of course, I'm buying new pieces to make my home cozy, including a sofa, accent chair, patio furniture, and nightstands. It's specifically nightstands that I came here to gripe about. What is it with one-drawer nightstands? What purpose could they possibly serve? Who lives so … [Read more...] about I Hate Nightstands with Only One Drawer! Here’s Why
How to Plan a Girls Trip
It is no easy feat to plan a girls trip, especially when it includes busy women. Inevitably, there is a mom involved, which means not only is she restrained by her own schedule, but she's also limited by those of her kids. And, of course, married women have to consider their spouses' schedules. Lastly, there are those of us who are single, yet we have full-time careers, side … [Read more...] about How to Plan a Girls Trip
Do-It-Yourself Home Decoration Ideas
Guest Author: Ines Marinho Once you think about your personal space, like your home, you imagine a realm that is your comfort zone and happy place where no one can disturb you. Sometimes, people don’t have enough money to decorate or display the house as they wish, for more comfort. However, having a beautiful area to live doesn’t only depend on how much money each one of us … [Read more...] about Do-It-Yourself Home Decoration Ideas
Here’s What Happens When a Parent Dies
My sister and I just lost our father to dementia. As the youngest of the family, I've always logically known and accepted that my parents would die and eventually my sister, followed by me. Death is certain, and once my father was diagnosed with dementia, I knew his would come sooner than later. Nonetheless, I wasn't prepared for all the other events that occur when a parent … [Read more...] about Here’s What Happens When a Parent Dies