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OK Boomer – Come Up with an Actual Argument
Recently a millennial acquaintance proudly posted on Facebook that he had done his weekly quota of "adulting" by…wait for it…filling out his FAFSA forms. In other words, he was claiming adulthood because he had petitioned the government to have taxpayers pay for his...
South Jordan Fun: Labyrinth, Airborne, and Golden Axe
Sometimes we stroll through art museums and attend live theatrical performances. But our free-time leisure is becoming more active and fun than ever. This week we attended the pre-opening event at South Jordan Fun. They treated us to a private evening of trampoline...
Creating A Self Tape Audition Set-Up That Works For you As An Actor
Our daughter is a full-time film actress. That means lots (and lots) of self tape auditions done from home. So how does she do those? For years she used makeshift setups, wherever she could find a quiet spot with the least distracting possible background. As self...
Large Master Bedroom Makeover – Neutral with Bright Color Pops
I love yellow. Perhaps too much. After many years in college and graduate school—and forced white rental walls—I swore I'd never have a white wall again. So all our homes have been full of color. Still, I found myself drawn to the more relaxed feeling of neutrals....
Master Bathroom Clean Along with Me – Organization Tips & Makeover Tour
Our master bathroom needed a refresh. It also needed a thorough deep cleaning. So, of course, I just vlogged it out! Clean with me and then take a master bath tour. As promised, below find descriptions of my favorite things along with links if you want to try them out...
Midlife Wedding Anniversary Adventure Weekend
Celebrating 34 years with the love of my life, Samuel McArthur Smith, was amazing. It was a weekend full of love, fun, and adventure. From flying down the longest per water biplane in the world at Zipline Utah, to SCUBA diving in the Homestead Crater, to great food,...
How to Setup Your YouTube Homepage
If you're a YouTuber and your homepage is just an auto-generated list of your uploads, you are missing out on an easy way to encourage more view and subscribers! Follow this easy, step-by-step tutorial that shows how to set up the featured video sections and how to...
My Favorite Airplane Travel Clothes for a Long Flight
If you're going on a long airplane flight—and you're not trying to make a fashion statement—I'm sharing my super comfy travel wardrobe from a recent trip to Prague in this week's vlog. I referenced a few items in the vlog, so below are the promised links to the RFID...
How to Get Brand Deals as an Influencer
Being a social media influencer—at whatever level—isn't really new. The platforms are new, the algorithm are new (and ever-changing), but it's just attention and promotion and advertising. If you want to make money as an influencer—even a micro-influencer—it's...
How Does Affiliate Marketing Work – A Step-by-Step Guide
Have you ever wanted to make money from home, with nothing more than a computer and internet connection? Living the dream, right? Well it really is just that easy—and that hard! I've been doing affiliate marketing for almost two decades. It really is a viable income...
How to Look 10 Years Younger Today
While I could link you to all the popular lotions and potions and procedures guaranteed to make you younger immediately (or sooner!), instead I'll give you my two surefire and totally free secrets! Success is guaranteed! And for those who asked, I got my gorgeous...
Mudroom Makeover
Redesigning a room doesn't always mean a major expense or knocking out walls. It can be just a fresh coat of paint and some thoughtful details. I'm no designer. (Emphasis on "no.") I can't put things together in an aesthetically pleasing way or even recreate a...