Blog of the Week: Life in Order

Welcome to our blog of the week!  This week's blog of the week is Life in Order, written by Ashley!  Ashley lives in upstate New York and blogs about organizing and home decor.  Meet Ashley in our interview!

Tell us a little about you:
Originally from Rochester, NY, I moved out to the eastern part of the state in 2013 after graduating from Penn State. I work at a small advertising agency in Troy, that specializes in healthcare marketing and I live with my boyfriend who works as a mechanical engineer. We met at Penn State and moved to Saratoga together. I love exploring Saratoga Springs and the Adirondack region, decorating my suburban apartment and--of course--organizing.

What is your blog about?
My blog is mostly about organizing, with a little bit of home decor and cooking thrown in. I started Life in Order as a source of inspiration for younger generations to get organized to start living more productive and complete lives. I'm a true believer that being organized and tidy can change your life and help focus your energy on the important things in life like starting a career, enjoying the current season, and enjoying time with friends and family. Many young people think they should wait until they have a house, a spouse or children to start getting organized and being tidy. I want to encourage a twenty-somethings to stop waiting until they're settled to get their life in order.

Where do you live and what do you love about it?
I live in a suburb of Saratoga Springs, NY. The thing I love most about it is the history. The track brings in thousands of visitors each year and I'm so blessed to live in a vacation destination that has so much small town charm. Also, it's only a few minutes to the Adirondacks where I love spending time kayaking (in my brand new kayak), hiking and enjoying the outdoors!

What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?
My absolute favorite is day/weekend trips up to the Adirondack Mountains to Kayak on Great Sacandaga Lake or Lake George. But since I moved out to Saratoga Springs, I also love going back home to visit my family in Rochester and spend time with my nieces and nephews.

What do you love most about blogging?
I feel best when people leave me comments telling me I've been helpful, and I see people my age pinning my posts to Pinterest. It's really the ultimate to know that what I'm doing is having an impact. I also love experimenting and trying new things with social media, photography and content promotion. It's a constant learning experience and I feel like I'm growing as a blogger and writer everyday.

What is your favorite form of social media?
Definitely Instagram! I have had a lot of success sharing snippets of my daily life on Instagram and I people respond well to strong visuals. I also love seeing the beautiful things people in the organizing and interior design world come up with. It's so inspiring!

Thanks Ashley!  Be sure to head over to her blog this week ,leave some comments and follow her on social media!  Check out a few of her favorite posts:

• Desktop Organization and Portable Planner Essentials
• How I Organize my Purse
• Five Organizing Mistakes

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Blog of the Week: Figuring Out My Ever After

This week's blogger of the week is Ana who writes the blog Figuring Out My Ever After.  Read on for Ana's interview!  Meet Ana:

Tell us a little about you:
I'm a 20 year old full time student, part time blogger, all around Disney Princess ( I wish). I have a passion for all things beauty, fashion, fitness and health related and love to share this with my readers.

What is your blog about?
My blog is about anything and everything. I break things down between smile (positivity posts), travel, Musings (random thoughts), beauty, fashion, foodie and fitness.

Where do you live and what do you love about it?
I live part time in Elizabeth, NJ when I'm not at school and the other part in Wayne. Best part about my hometown is the food and culture, it's predominatly hispanic so you know the food is just amazing and homedown. Best part about Wayne is the amazing wilderness I'm surrounded with while also being about a half hour away from the city (NY).

What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?
Oh my goodness this is a tough one! I'd have to go with my close to home NYC

What do you love most about blogging?
Sharing my passions and the give and take relationship of the process of blogging.

What is your favorite form of social media?
PINTEREST! It's just so stinking pretty and it's another one of those give and take type of relationships. I get so many great ideas and inspirations and I get to do the same. It's also a great way to accrue a new audience!

Thanks for the interview Ana!  Be sure to visit her blog this week and follow her on social media!  Check out some of her favorite posts:

• What to do when you have bad workouts
• Why do dressing room mirrors make me look so fat (a post on body image and society)
• My Oxford Shoe Collection:

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Blog of the Week: My Sensational Kid

This week's blog of the week features Joy who writes the blog My Sensational Kid!  Meet Joy:

Tell us a little about you:
I am Joy- and am addicted to my sensational 7 year old son... I am also passionate about writing, FOOTBALL, Adoption (I'm adopted), food, fitness, yoga, family and BEING YOURSELF! I love to learn about ways to live my best life! My family is my #1 priority and being a WAHM allows me to balance work & family the way I was meant too! Namaste ~

What is your blog about?
My blog originally started out as a way to express the challenges and triumphs of raising my son who has Sensory Processing Disorder as well as some other challenges......however it morphed into my diary if you will. I write about anything and everything I want- Life according to JOY! I love to include recipes, cool DIY crafts and activities as well the occasional review & giveaway! I kinda have something for everyone (IMO)........

Where do you live and what do you love about it?
I live in Warwick, RI! The smallest, yet mightiest state! We have an amazing art scene and food to die for....... Waterfire in Providence is a must and being so close to SO MANY beaches doesn't suck either!  

What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?
I Love LOVE LOVE NYC! I am a Jersey girl and living so close to NYC was amazing! Weekend trips, mid week dinners in Manhattan....I just love it all! I live in RI now and we still go to NYC every chance we can! My son loves it! He is already counting down until our next trip!     

What do you love most about blogging?
EXPRESSION! I love to see my thoughts on paper (or screen if you will)........ it just makes everything seem so clear......... 

What is your favorite form of social media?
FACEBOOK! Like I said before, I originally hail from Jersey- so moving away I can still keep in touch with so many people from back home! I love it for that reason! Plus I learn so much from other people from their posts.......cool recipes, different destinations to visit, places to see, things to do.....I like the adventure of Facebook! You never know what people will post tomorrow! 

Thanks for the great interview Joy!  Be sure to visit her blog this week and follow her on social media!  Check out a few of Joy's favorite posts below:

• Baked Apple Chips 
• Sensory Activity: Calm Down Jar and I-spy Bottle 
• Adoption & Motherhood   

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Blog of the Week: Six Pack Mommy

Today's blog of the week feature is Stephanie of Six Pack Mommy!  Stephanie is a mom of six who blogs all about their shenanigans as well as heartfelt moments.  Meet Stephanie in our interview:

Tell us a little about you:
I'm Stephanie, aka Six Pack Mommy, & I've been blogging since 2013. I'm a former English teacher who figured I'd take just a year off after having my first child... then had another, and another, and another....

Six kids later, I'm a stay at home mom who loves photography, running, reading great non-fiction, sketching, and celebrity gossip, yet.... has no time for any of those things these days. Hence the blog! :)  

What is your blog about?
Six Pack Mommy is a humor blog, devoted to the shenanigans of my six kids, and my own observations about life. I mainly write about amusing, crazy experiences, or meaningful, heartfelt moments. But sometimes, something I randomly observe will strike me as funny or worth discussing, so that goes up there, too!

Where do you live and what do you love about it?
I live on Long Island, and I love that we have access to so much; close to New York City, close to so many great beaches, and everything within a reasonable drive.

What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?
New York City- specifically, Central Park. I love that there's a beautiful section of greenery right in the heart of my favorite city.

What do you love most about blogging?
It's cheaper than therapy! :) Blogging has been a great way to de-stress from those crazy, chaotic days where everything seems to go wrong.
One of my greatest joys is making people laugh, so I enjoy writing posts that entertain people.

What I've also come to love about blogging is networking with fellow bloggers; I have been fortunate enough to meet so many fantastic, supportive bloggers. And a new hobby of mine is not merely writing posts for my own blog, but reading other people's blogs.

What is your favorite form of social media?
I used to be a Facebook fan, and still use it, but once I got the hang of Twitter, I became addicted. I've met some really fun, entertaining people on there with that perfect blend of humor and snark. 

Thanks for the great interview Stephanie!  Please be sure to hit up her blog this week and follow her on social media.  Check out a few of Stephanie's favorite posts:

• No Park-ing: 10 Reasons I Dread the Playground
• Let's Not Be Catty 
• There's Always Something (There to Remind Me)

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Blog of the Week: Money Smart Guides

This week's blog of the week is Money Smart Guides, written by Jon.  Jon is a PA blogger who enjoys mountain biking and running and blogs all about money and getting yourself out of debt!  Meet Jon:

Tell us a little about you:
I'm a full-time blogger from PA. my hobbies include, mountain biking, running, lifting weights, watching movies, sleeping and reading. I started blogging in 2010 for fun and it slowed turned into a career. Here is a quick list to get to know me:

I got myself into and out of over $10,000 worth of credit card debt.
I bought a house at the exact wrong time to buy and lost a ton doing so.
I spent close to $30 modifying a sports car when I was younger.
I worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years.
I learned money habits (the good ones) from the 1%.
I have a net worth over $500K.
I plan to retire by 50.

What is your blog about?
Money Smart Guides is a personal finance blog whose goal is to help readers pay off their debt and start investing for their future. While I do talk all things personal finance, the majority of the content is centered around paying off debt and investing.

Where do you live and what do you love about it?
I live 20 minutes outside of Philly. I love the area because we have everything around us and when we want to head into the city, it's a quick train ride to downtown.

What is your favorite spot to visit in the Northeast?
For a while I would say Philly. But last year my wife and I went to the Finger Lakes for our 1 yr anniversary and I fell in love with the area.

What do you love most about blogging?
Getting to talk about finance all of the time. I went to school for finance and I worked in the financial services industry for close to 10 years. It's something I love doing and it never feels like work.

What is your favorite form of social media?
I would have to say Twitter just because it is so easy to not only talk to and connect with others, but its a great way to see what everyone else is talking about as well.

I am all about helping and supporting others, so if anyone ever needs something shared, just ask!

Thanks for sharing Jon!  Be sure to head over to his blog this week and follow him on social media, too!  Check out a few of his favorite posts below:

• What I learned managing $500 Million Dollars 
• Become a Stock Market Millionaire
• 16 Habits of Wealthy People 

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